This weekend, the Asian American Association (AAA) of Notre Dame held their annual cultural showcase “Asian Allure” in Washington Hall. The event, themed “Carrying the Legacy,” featured 20 performances and 132 Notre Dame students. “This show serves as a memento for our loved ones and predecessors,” show director Brian Johny said. “It is a way for us to continue to carry their … [Read more...] about Asian legacy lives on through ‘Asian Allure’ cultural performance
Homesick in Seville, Spain
I spent my fall break roaming the streets of Seville, Spain, and missing home. One of my roommates has been living abroad this semester, so we decided to book a flight and spend some quality time together for the week. It was a trip filled with long conversations, insanely delicious food and long walks around a small European city that prides itself on its culture and history. … [Read more...] about Homesick in Seville, Spain
Students process conflict in Gaza, Israel
The conflict brewing between Israel and Palestine is more than 6,000 miles away, and yet it still hits close to home for many Notre Dame students. Atara Greenbaum, a senior who is a co-president of the Notre Dame Jewish Club, said her two younger brothers are currently studying in Israel and are planning on staying there despite the risk. “I think it’s important that they’re … [Read more...] about Students process conflict in Gaza, Israel
Drag queens perform at DPAC amid outrage and protest
Friday night, as chants of “Jesus loves all” and prayers of the rosary competed outside, the drag artist Blair St. Clair took stage in the Philbin Studio Theatre for an event entitled “What A Drag.” Crowds with signs and banners gathered to protest the performance, faced by others in a counterprotest. Gray Nocjar | The Observer Protesters outside the Debartolo … [Read more...] about Drag queens perform at DPAC amid outrage and protest
Keys moments: Notre Dame versus Clemson
Sofia CrimiVaroli | The Observer Several Notre Dame defenders try and bring down Clemson’s Phil Mafah during the 31-23 loss against the Tigers. Though Notre Dame seemed to have several extra lives against the Tigers, Death Valley truly lived up to its name in a devastating Irish defeat. The loss knocked Notre Dame out of New Year’s Six bowl contention. Here are several key … [Read more...] about Keys moments: Notre Dame versus Clemson