The Irish finally did it. Despite years of coming up just short, Notre Dame men’s lacrosse made history Monday, capturing their first national championship with a 13-9 victory over Duke. A suffocating defense, anchored by senior goalie and NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (MOP) Liam Entenmann, led the way for Notre Dame. A strong Irish defense in the first half helped … [Read more...] about ‘They are the unsung heroes’: MOP Entenmann accomplishes NCAA dreams, credits teammates
Irish Sports Update: Baseball, golf seasons end; track sends nine to NCAAs
Sofia CrimaVaroli Senior Page Freeman serves the ball in a match against Syracuse on April 14, 2023. The Irish won 4-2 in Notre Dame, Indiana. The end of the 2022-23 sports season for Notre Dame is nearing. Here’s what you need to know from the last week. Baseball Things did not start off strong for the Irish in Durham. Though the bats kept the Irish in the game early, the … [Read more...] about Irish Sports Update: Baseball, golf seasons end; track sends nine to NCAAs
Commencement 2023: Viewpoint
Every year, graduating seniors from the Observer Editorial Board take to the commencement edition Viewpoint section for their final farewell and final byline, commemorating their time in the tri-campus. Read on for the work from our staff emeritus as well as some of the most memorable Letters to the Editor from the last four years. Editorial Board Graduates My own little corner … [Read more...] about Commencement 2023: Viewpoint
Salutatorian Miguel Coste reflects on experience as first-gen student
Courtesy of Notre Dame Miguel Coste understands that it’s strange advice for a Notre Dame salutatorian to tell students to “focus a lot more on the people around you,” rather than work and academics. Having spent the past four years learning on and off campus — from James Joyce’s “Ulysses” to readings on the importance of sleep for memory — Coste will offer the invocation … [Read more...] about Salutatorian Miguel Coste reflects on experience as first-gen student
Irish handle Harvard, come up empty in season-ending loss to Arkansas
Max Petrosky/The Observer Irish first baseman Karina Gaskins waits for a pitch during Notre Dame’s 9-1 win in six innings over Indiana at Melissa Cook Stadium on April 12, 2023. Notre Dame softball saw its season come to an end Saturday night at the NCAA Fayetteville Regional. Needing four consecutive victories to win the regional, the Irish notched one before suffering a … [Read more...] about Irish handle Harvard, come up empty in season-ending loss to Arkansas