Meghan Lange | The Observer Freshman forward Danny Nelson (11) skates after a faceoff during Notre Dame’s game against Ohio State at Compton Family Ice Arena on Nov. 11, 2023. On Jan. 5, as Notre Dame hockey prepared for a home series with Wisconsin, one of the team’s own took the ice before almost 1.5 million viewers across the pond. Freshman forward Danny Nelson, alongside … [Read more...] about Nelson describes ‘surreal’ World Juniors, freshman season at Notre Dame
Learning to be alone: a personal journey at a social school
Learning to be alone and enjoy being alone has been one of the most important lessons that I have learned during my time at Notre Dame. I’ve found that much of my time in college has been spent by myself. Even though I enjoy going out with my friends on the weekends and scheduling meals with them a couple of times throughout the week, I’ve still found that in between classes, … [Read more...] about Learning to be alone: a personal journey at a social school
Irish start homestand against Penn State
Sofia CrimiVaroli | The Observer Irish junior defenseman Drew Bavaro side-steps a defender during Notre Dame’s 5-2 loss to Penn State at Compton Family Ice Arena on Dec. 9, 2022. Right now, the Big Ten is a conference of haves and have-nots. Two teams — Michigan State and Wisconsin — already have more than 30 points. The next four teams are separated by just seven points, … [Read more...] about Irish start homestand against Penn State
Notre Dame splits series at Ohio State
<img width="700" height="467" src="https://i1.wp.com/ndsmcobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1705449784-36f71d753acba5b.jpg?fit=700%2C467&ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:right;margin:0 0 10px 10px" data-attachment-id="281722" … [Read more...] about Notre Dame splits series at Ohio State
A love letter to what makes me who I am and who I hope to be
When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, the tradition of making resolutions becomes the focus of almost everyone I have ever met. This desire for a fresh start and the need for “reinvention” often leads to ambitious declarations of change — shedding old habits, adopting healthier lifestyles and overall pursuing a radical transformation. I have never really been one for … [Read more...] about A love letter to what makes me who I am and who I hope to be