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Monday, March 23, 2026
The Observer

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The Observer

Advice, like youth, usually comes off as pedantic and unoriginal

When I was a senior in high school, I competed to give one of the commencement speeches for my class’ graduation. Unfortunately, I was not chosen. But much like Mary Schmich of the Chicago Tribune, a deep-seated desire to provide some solemn words of wisdom that I had amassed over time has stayed with me. And with both the academic year and my time at Notre Dame coming to an end, I hope you will indulge that desire for a few minutes.