Opinion

Stop pursuing happiness

“But, in truth, suffering and joy often go together, and what determines the quality of our inner affections is not so much whether we are in a state of suffering or joy, but whether such suffering or joy is sweet or sour, holy or empty.”

The dining hall rivalry has tilted

Amid dining hall renovations, student preferences seem to have flipped.

Axios CEO: You’re being duped

“There’s a lot to lament...But there’s a lot more to love — once you realize you’ve been duped.”

More blue books are hitting classrooms. Embrace it.

“A necessary means to prevent more long, grueling nights at Heschella.”

On cancel culture

“In order to use cancel culture effectively, we have to find ways to not only hold the famous accountable — but also ourselves and our lawmakers.”

Mary Ellen, I'm home...

Delaying global education: the costs of student visa backlogs

“By supporting international students, the U.S. upholds its tradition of being a place where talent from around the world can come together to learn, contribute and build lasting connections.”

Fall 2025 Notre Dame predictions

Eight things you might need to prepare for this semester.

The women of the ‘W’ deserve better

Players like Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier should not have to be competing in “unrivaled” leagues of their own to seek the wages they are warranted.

The truth of adjusting for abroad

Study abroad was not about feeling extraordinary, but about learning to exist as part of something bigger than myself.

Within your fossil

“No one is truly remembered, for no one knows the depths of another’s soul.”

Calling freshmen to holiness

“We are easily distracted, easily uprooted and we fail to see clearly and soberly the true purpose, which lies hidden in plain sight.”

A love letter to our freshman-year selves

What us Domers wish we’d known then.

I wish I knew who you are

“I ask that you make yourself known to me by name every time you greet me, so that I can reach out to you with a lilt in my voice, with a smile that comes from my heart.”

Learning news over hard-boiled eggs

“I wish my peers could see the lens of social media algorithms for what they are — competition for engagement.”

The masculine urge to ... pt 3

This article is the third of a trilogy of articles advocating for an authentic, genuine masculinity.

Editorial: Pick up a book

“Four years here will fly by. Seize this opportunity while it is before you.”

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Conboy: Embrace your differences

“Education is a process of becoming, and as you accumulate knowledge and experience, you will gain the confidence to create a life of meaning and purpose.”

Trust your choices