I don’t like the way my real name — Megumi — sounds in English. When it’s said in English, the “u” sound is emphasized too much (“Meg-ooo-mi”), so it sounds different from the smooth and natural way my name rolls off the tongue when it’s said in Japanese. That’s why I go by Meg. It’s not out of shame of my real name because it’s something that I really love and am proud of — I … [Read more...] about Not Asian enough
HCC to add outdoor holy space
A new sacred space — named Our Lady of Holy Cross — will soon be unveiled at Holy Cross College. Overlooking the St. Joseph River and marking the center of campus, Our Lady of Holy Cross will serve as a place of reflection, inspiration, hope and prayer. It will feature sculptures, quotes from the Bible and connection to a new plaza and walkway. This site will be completed in … [Read more...] about HCC to add outdoor holy space
Office of Sustainability expands recycling program with more blue toters
Notre Dame’s Office of Sustainability is partnering with Building Services to roll out an expanded recycling program on campus. As part of the communication efforts of the program, the Office of Sustainability and Building Services co-hosted their third installment of “Recycling Listening and Learning Sessions” this past Wednesday in an effort to share updates and receive … [Read more...] about Office of Sustainability expands recycling program with more blue toters
Why Hasan Minhaj’s lying is unacceptable
I would like to use my platform to tell you guys a story about harassment. On Sept. 23, 2023, my friends and I rushed into the Notre Dame stadium as soon as the gates opened to grab prime seats for the Notre Dame v. Ohio State match-up. We rightfully earned spots in the first few rows of the senior section. The ten of us grabbed seats, and some of us spread out to save space … [Read more...] about Why Hasan Minhaj’s lying is unacceptable
McGuinness: After Ohio State loss, will Irish fans start asking themselves the tough questions?
Mary Votava | The Observer Notre Dame fans watch the Irish fall 17-14 to Ohio State at Notre Dame Stadium on Sept. 23. This one was supposed to be different. Yeah, fans of long downtrodden sports teams say that a lot. Basically every time a chance to change their team’s perception arises. Saturday night was certainly one of those opportunities for Notre Dame football. Notre … [Read more...] about McGuinness: After Ohio State loss, will Irish fans start asking themselves the tough questions?