Peter Breen | The Observer Fr. Bill Beauchamp said the Congregation of Holy Cross has been cutting down invasive Bradford pear trees north of campus. The Congregation of Holy Cross cut down invasive Bradford pear trees north of campus according to Fr. Bill Beauchamp, a Holy Cross priest. “We’re actually getting rid of trees that are called [Bradford] pears,” Beauchamp said. … [Read more...] about Congregation of Holy Cross removes invasive trees north of St. Joseph’s Lake
Three things to watch before Notre Dame women’s basketball kicks off season in Paris
Notre Dame women’s basketball dominated Division II Purdue Northwest in a home exhibition Monday, winning 110-48. Here are three key takeaways from Monday’s exhibition before the Irish head to Paris to face off with No. 6 South Carolina next week. 1. Transfer guard Anna DeWolfe will play a key role for the Irish Transferring from Fordham, graduate student guard Anna DeWolfe … [Read more...] about Three things to watch before Notre Dame women’s basketball kicks off season in Paris
Chris Tyree shows versatility against Pitt, joins Irish legends
Sofia CrimiVaroli | The Observer Wide Receiver Chris Tyree (4) celebrates with teammate, offensive lineman, Rocco Spindler (50) during the game between Notre Dame and Southern California at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, October 14, 2023 Halfway through the first quarter, Notre Dame needed a spark against Pittsburgh. The Panthers entered the game with a 2-5 record, but they … [Read more...] about Chris Tyree shows versatility against Pitt, joins Irish legends
Notre Dame football grades: Offense good, not great against Panthers
Ari Denning | The Observer Junior running back Audric Estimé makes a cut during Notre Dame’s 58-7 win over Pitt on Oct. 28 at Notre Dame Stadium. After a bye week from this series due to fall break and a bye week for the actual Notre Dame football team, The Observer’s weekly football grades articles return. It’s a good time for them, too, with the Irish back on track after … [Read more...] about Notre Dame football grades: Offense good, not great against Panthers
Why is Fr. Jenkins standing with Israel?
As a Notre Dame alumni, I was saddened to see Father Jenkins issue a statement that the University “stand[s] with Israel.” Israel is currently carrying out a genocide on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, and to see my beloved alma mater allying itself with perpetrators of ethnic cleansing is deeply dismaying. I am a literature professor who researches and teaches, in … [Read more...] about Why is Fr. Jenkins standing with Israel?