On Saturday, Comcast NBCUniversal and the University of Notre Dame announced a new deal for the TV rights to Notre Dame football, running through 2029. The new deal will hand the Irish around $50 million per year, in addition to the roughly $17 million Notre Dame receives from the ACC. Personally, I believe the new contract is a massive win for the University and her fans. … [Read more...] about Three reasons why Notre Dame fans should be elated about the new NBC deal
Saint Mary’s approves policy to consider applicants who ‘identify as women’
This article was updated at 6:12 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Saint Mary’s non-discrimination policy now states the College considers admission for undergraduate applicants “whose sex is female or who consistently live and identify as women.” The Board of Trustees approved the change on June 23. In an email sent to faculty, staff and students Tuesday evening, President Katie Conboy said … [Read more...] about Saint Mary’s approves policy to consider applicants who ‘identify as women’
Marvel’s ‘Loki’ returns for stellar second season
Anna Falk | The Observer I have been having superhero fatigue for some time now. When Marvel was first releasing their many Disney+ series in the wake of “Avengers: Endgame,” like “Wandavision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and the first season of “Loki,” I was excited, even staying until 3 a.m. to watch the episodes right as they were released. Yet, superhero … [Read more...] about Marvel’s ‘Loki’ returns for stellar second season
Irish end losing streak with improbable comeback over Wake Forest
Maria Gorecki Sophomore outside hitter Lucy Trump swings during Notre Dame’s 3-2 defeat of Milwaukee at Purcell Pavilion on Aug. 28. It was all but over before 9 p.m., though Notre Dame volleyball was playing a hard-fought match. The Irish took NCAA Tournament hopeful Wake Forest to five extra points in the first set. Once again, the Irish found themselves on the wrong side … [Read more...] about Irish end losing streak with improbable comeback over Wake Forest
Irish earn split in Minneapolis ahead of showdown with Boston College
Meghan Lange | The Observer The Notre Dame hockey team prepares around graduate student goaltender Ryan Bischel before their 3-0 win over Ohio State at Compton Family Ice Arena on Nov. 11. Notre Dame hockey continued a strong month of November by earning a split at No. 6 Minnesota last weekend. The Irish (7-4-2, 3-1-2 B1G) won Friday’s contest at 3M Arena at Mariucci by a … [Read more...] about Irish earn split in Minneapolis ahead of showdown with Boston College