By: Blathnaid Heaney ’19 The morning sky was darker. The evening held the sun for longer. Yet, even while the people were tired with their lost hour, they managed to question if it was necessary. The almost archaic tradition, known as Daylight Saving Time, was initially proposed by Benjamin Franklin in an effort to maximize […]
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By: Christina Shirley ’18 The crowds of students cheered as their classmates took part in a variety of exciting games that ASB planned for this year’s Spring Rally. The theme was The Game of Games, and it was truly a game-packed rally to remember. The rally began with the procession of Notre Dame’s dedicated varsity […]
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By: Allyson Roche ’19 Ava DuVernay’s A Wrinkle in Time analyzes the choice of good versus evil, the importance of love, self-confidence, and the special bond of family. Adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s Newbery Medal winning novel of the same name, the Disney film follows Meg Murry (Storm Reid), a bullied, science-loving middle schooler whose […]
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By: Dominic Palosz ’18 On Tuesday, February 6th, 2018, SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon Heavy, the most powerful rocket ever built. It launched with 3 Falcon 9 Booster rockets and carried a payload: Elon Musk’s personal Tesla Roadster. The purpose of the Falcon Heavy launch was to demonstrate to the world, investors, and the space […]
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By: Allyson Roche ’19 As the end of our second semester slowly approaches, you may be starting to wonder what your summer may look like. If you are yearning for something new, but worried that you will be spending these sunny Los Angeles days in front of your laptop, binging the latest Netflix series, The […]
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By: Allyson Roche ’19 Every time the Olympics roll around, scandals often overshadow the athletes themselves. From Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan’s feud in the 1990s to Russia’s doping scandal in 2016, controversy seems to follow the infamous international event. As the games began on February 9th, the location of the 2018 Winter Olympics – […]
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By: Christina Shirley ’18 Whether it’s a hug from a friend or a romantic dinner with a significant other, humans have a variety of different ways they can show their love for each other. But humans aren’t the only ones who have a visible way of showing their affection. Each species of animal has unique […]
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By: Blathnaid Heaney ’19 “Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood and although an estimated 38 percent of the US population is eligible to donate blood at any given time, less than 10 percent actually so each year” (Red Cross). On Wednesday, February 21, many of the Notre Dame High School Student […]
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Sarah O’Brien ’19 of the Slam! Poetry Club By: Maria Thomas ’18 Notre Dame has had several different titles for poetry clubs over the years, including the Live Poets Society, Dry Ink,and the Literature Club. This year, however, a new idea has arisen: Notre Dame’s very own Slam! Club. Rather than another club for students […]
» Read moreBy: Ashwin Mills ’18 Music is known as the universal language, breaking down communication barriers for generations. Which begs the question: Does the study of music benefit society in any other ways? A study conducted in 2012 by the University of Toronto showed that the study of music theory not only benefited communication between foreign […]
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By: Ashwin Mills ’18 Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, the holiday that cultivates togetherness and appreciation for what we have. Still, not all Thanksgiving celebrations are the same, with some Notre Dame students holding certain unconventional or different traditions unique to their families. Every Thanksgiving, Tyler Langley ‘18, has a tradition in […]
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BY: ALLYSON ROCHE ’19 When Donald J. Trump began making a habit of describing unfavorable news reports as “fake news,” he may or may not have been unaware of the consequences that would ensue. With the increasing verbal and cyber attacks he directs towards the media, journalists who cover him receive countless, daily insults and […]
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By: Blathnaid Heaney ’19 With the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, some Notre Dame athletes, like Gabrielle Ellis ’19, realize that their goals are on the horizon. With their minds set and their feet on the ground, these athletes continue to train hard and perfect their sport as the crunch time approaches. The Olympic […]
» Read more(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLe1dddgZrg&feature=youtu.be) By: Maria Guinnip ’20 As the orchestra simultaneously grazes their bows against the variety of string instruments, the beginning notes are heard as the number 1-800-273-8255 flashes onto the screens surrounding them. A rapper takes the stage and begins to sway to the melody of his hit song. On the MTV Video Music Awards, […]
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By: Esmeralda Ortiz ’21 (Guest Writer) “Relaxed yet responsible. . . . I’d say kind. I try to be kind to everyone I meet.” Those are the words Mrs. Kobielusz used when asked to describe herself, and after interviewing her, it was apparent that many people would agree. As she walked in the door, early […]
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