Observer Staff A ND flag hangs on the Main Building on Thursday, Sept. 21. Heather Rakoczy Russell’s 12-year tenure as associate vice president for residential life ended Sept. 15, according to University spokesperson Sue Ryan. Ryan said in an emailed statement Tuesday that a nationwide search for Russell’s replacement will commence in the coming weeks. According to Student … [Read more...] about Heather Rakoczy Russell’s tenure as associate VP for residential life ends
A sea of green or another red invasion? What to expect at Saturday’s game against Ohio State
No. 9 Notre Dame’s matchup against No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday night pits the two football powerhouses against each other in one of the most anticipated Irish home games since the turn of the century. Recent marquee matchups at Notre Dame Stadium have seen Georgia fans in 2017 and Cincinnati fans in 2021 flood in and cover significant portions of the Stadium in red. With one … [Read more...] about A sea of green or another red invasion? What to expect at Saturday’s game against Ohio State
Late goals result in thrilling Irish win at Duke
The 10th-ranked Notre Dame women’s soccer team entered Thursday night’s game at 5-1-2, looking to continue its hot start to the season against the No. 16 Duke Blue Devils. With Pitt looming on the road Sunday, the Irish needed a strong result in Durham. They found it in a stunning, 2-1 victory. The game did not begin well for the Irish, who trailed 1-0 all the way into the 85th … [Read more...] about Late goals result in thrilling Irish win at Duke
PLOTUS discusses the power of poetry, language
On Thursday night, United States Poet Laureate (PLOTUS) Ada Limón visited Saint Mary’s as part of the annual Francis A. McAnaney Humanities Lecture, previously known as the Christian Culture Lecture Series. Limón was announced as the 24th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in July of 2022. Limón was then reappointed for a second term in April of … [Read more...] about PLOTUS discusses the power of poetry, language
Peters: Ohio State is a peak on the never-ending climb of Notre Dame football
Ari Denning | The Observer Notre Dame fans young and old celebrate at Carter-Finley Stadium during the 45-24 Irish defeat of NC State on Sep. 9, 2023. Notre Dame football is a family affair for many. I’m fortunate to have that be the case for my family. My cousins and I are the fourth generation to attend Notre Dame. Growing up in the Charlie Weis era and enduring the … [Read more...] about Peters: Ohio State is a peak on the never-ending climb of Notre Dame football