Campus
Forum discusses conscience and contraception
Several groups on campus came together April 2 to support a discussion of the development of conscience and how it relates to the Department of Health and Human Services... Liz Everett
Several groups on campus came together April 2 to support a discussion of the development of conscience and how it relates to the Department of Health and Human Services... Liz Everett
University promotes dissenting Catholics as experts
The Notre Dame News website publishes a list of expert professors who are recommended to members of the media as experts. The university promotes two dissenting Catholics... Stephanie House
The Notre Dame News website publishes a list of expert professors who are recommended to members of the media as experts. The university promotes two dissenting Catholics... Stephanie House
Political science department links to pro-choice groups
The Notre Dame Political Science Department website recently drew criticism for links that connect undergraduates searching for internships to organizations that endorse... Michael Bradley
The Notre Dame Political Science Department website recently drew criticism for links that connect undergraduates searching for internships to organizations that endorse... Michael Bradley
Culture and Thought
Classical Architecture: Or how we learned to stop worrying and love the rules
A lot has been made, in the last few posts, of the difference between vernacular and classical architecture. Interestingly, at least according to Wikipedia, the... Matthew Balkey
A lot has been made, in the last few posts, of the difference between vernacular and classical architecture. Interestingly, at least according to Wikipedia, the... Matthew Balkey
Notre Dame goes Hawaiian
The Hawai’i Club of Notre Dame presented the Lu’au 2012 E Komo Mai at the Stepan Center. The LU’AU is one of the most universally recognized Hawaiian cultural... Ellen Roof
The Hawai’i Club of Notre Dame presented the Lu’au 2012 E Komo Mai at the Stepan Center. The LU’AU is one of the most universally recognized Hawaiian cultural... Ellen Roof
Beyond All Boundaries? WWII history in 4D
It was when synthetic snow started to fall that things got a little Kafkaesque. The man to my immediate right gave me a knowing smile. “Pretty cool stuff, huh?” he... Julian Murphy
It was when synthetic snow started to fall that things got a little Kafkaesque. The man to my immediate right gave me a knowing smile. “Pretty cool stuff, huh?” he... Julian Murphy
Politics
U.N. Ambassador John Bolton addresses dangers of nuclear Iran
John Bolton, who served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush, spoke about foreign policy challenges for the Obama administration. In a... Derek Defensor
John Bolton, who served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush, spoke about foreign policy challenges for the Obama administration. In a... Derek Defensor
Notre Dame students react to Santorum suspension
Former Senator Rick Santorum officially suspended his presidential campaign on April 10. Speaking at an afternoon press conference, Santorum emphasized the role of family... Scott Englert
Former Senator Rick Santorum officially suspended his presidential campaign on April 10. Speaking at an afternoon press conference, Santorum emphasized the role of family... Scott Englert
Editorial
On the content of our character
“We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart. While we prepare useful citizens for... Katie Petrik and Claire Gillen
“We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart. While we prepare useful citizens for... Katie Petrik and Claire Gillen
Reimaging school: Moving towards a shared hope
This year’s university forum, entitled “Reimagining School: To Nurture the Soul of a Nation,” sought to “explore the profound and challenging questions that shaped... Kelsey Clemson
This year’s university forum, entitled “Reimagining School: To Nurture the Soul of a Nation,” sought to “explore the profound and challenging questions that shaped... Kelsey Clemson
Upon this poll I shall build my church?
On February 15, Notre Dame Philosophy Professor Gary Gutting published an analysis of the Catholic Church’s position on birth control on his NEW YORK TIMES blog. In his... Katie Petrik and Claire Gillen
On February 15, Notre Dame Philosophy Professor Gary Gutting published an analysis of the Catholic Church’s position on birth control on his NEW YORK TIMES blog. In his... Katie Petrik and Claire Gillen
Religion and Ethics
Partying like it’s Easter
“Ain’t no party like a Catholic party, because a Catholic party don’t stop.” Scrolling down my Tumblr feed and procrastinating as usual, I chuckled as I spotted this... Jeremy DelaCruz
“Ain’t no party like a Catholic party, because a Catholic party don’t stop.” Scrolling down my Tumblr feed and procrastinating as usual, I chuckled as I spotted this... Jeremy DelaCruz
Following Christ in the Catholic Church
Interview with convert and student Lauren LaMore This Easter season, approximately 50 individuals were initiated into the Catholic Church at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.... Mary Frances Brennan
Interview with convert and student Lauren LaMore This Easter season, approximately 50 individuals were initiated into the Catholic Church at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.... Mary Frances Brennan
Dominican priest lectures on Aquinas and emotion
Fr. Nicholas Lombardo, OP, professor of theology at Catholic University of America, delivered a talk entitled “Virtue and Emotion in St. Thomas Aquinas” on March 6. In... Tim Kirchoff
Fr. Nicholas Lombardo, OP, professor of theology at Catholic University of America, delivered a talk entitled “Virtue and Emotion in St. Thomas Aquinas” on March 6. In... Tim Kirchoff
Faculty Column
Beloved PLS professor retires after 48 years of service
It might surprise Program of Liberal Studies (PLS) Professor Walter Nicgorski to learn that, despite his impressive background in political philosophy and for all our... Luke Lennon
It might surprise Program of Liberal Studies (PLS) Professor Walter Nicgorski to learn that, despite his impressive background in political philosophy and for all our... Luke Lennon
Love at first sight?
Priest-professor answers your questions on vocation Msgr. Michael Heintz is rector of St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, director of the Master of Divinity program at Notre... Kyle Sladek
Priest-professor answers your questions on vocation Msgr. Michael Heintz is rector of St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, director of the Master of Divinity program at Notre... Kyle Sladek
Alumni Column
The best is yet to come
“These are the best 4 years of your life.” How many times does an undergraduate have to endure these words from a well intentioned parent, teacher, or older friend?... Greer Hannan
“These are the best 4 years of your life.” How many times does an undergraduate have to endure these words from a well intentioned parent, teacher, or older friend?... Greer Hannan
Guillermo O’Donnell: Teacher, scholar–and firing squad survivor
Argentinian native inspired generations of Notre Dame students Eight years ago, I was sitting in politics class at Notre Dame’s London Centre listening to a professor with... Joseph Lindsley
Argentinian native inspired generations of Notre Dame students Eight years ago, I was sitting in politics class at Notre Dame’s London Centre listening to a professor with... Joseph Lindsley
The Discourtesy of tolerance
No one reforms that which he is indifferent to. No one preaches to the sea. By definition, reform requires that one cares for something enough to change it. When your mother... Matthew Cossack
No one reforms that which he is indifferent to. No one preaches to the sea. By definition, reform requires that one cares for something enough to change it. When your mother... Matthew Cossack
Humor
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers: Professor John Cavadini In our last editorial, we lamented the lack of responses of Notre Dame’s board of trustees to Notre Dame Philosophy Professor Gary... admin
Cheers: Professor John Cavadini In our last editorial, we lamented the lack of responses of Notre Dame’s board of trustees to Notre Dame Philosophy Professor Gary... admin
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers Debra Patterson – Deb has worked at Notre Dame for 24 years, 11 of which she shared with the students and faculty who appreciate her friendliness, dedication, and... admin
Cheers Debra Patterson – Deb has worked at Notre Dame for 24 years, 11 of which she shared with the students and faculty who appreciate her friendliness, dedication, and... admin