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For our new series Ask The Observer, submit questions you’re curious about, and we’ll show you how student journalism can answer.

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BREAKING: Notre Dame will require all undergraduate, graduate and professional students to be fully vaccinated as a condition of enrollment for the 2021–2022 academic year. Report to come.

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Notre Dame students protested Maryann White's op-ed in The Observer by wearing leggings today for #leggingsdayND . Here's why Nicole Waddick showed up:

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BREAKING: Notre Dame will require all students to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster for the spring semester, according to an email by the Division of Student Affairs. Report to come.

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Senior Liam Finn wrote a #LetterToTheEditor about storming the field Saturday — in the style of the letter Fr. Jenkins sent to students after he visited the White House. @ObserverViewpnt

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Notre Dame postdoctoral student, Kathryn Ralph, removed from program after posting racist comments about COVID-19 on Facebook.

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BREAKING: Zahm House to become swing hall, residents given the option to move off-campus or transfer halls in the 2021-2022 academic year. University administration cited "several years of unsuccessful intervention to alter a troubling culture." Report to come.

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BREAKING: Notre Dame will make all 77,622 seats in the stadium available for 2021 season football games, per Notre Dame Athletics ( @FightingIrish ). Report to come.

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BREAKING: Notre Dame will begin construction of Chick-fil-A on campus this fall as part of @NDCampusDining 's retail dining master plan. Report to come.

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BREAKING: Notre Dame will require all faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the beginning of the fall semester, according to an email by University President Fr. John Jenkins. Report to come.

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BREAKING: The University of Notre Dame has announced Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C was elected to be the University's next president. His term will begin July 1, 2024. Staff report to come.

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Breaking: Notre Dame announced Tuesday it will tear down Fisher and Pangborn Halls and build two new dorms in their places.

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History will be made when Notre Dame Leprechaun Kylee Kazenski takes to the field on Saturday, becoming the first female Leprechaun featured at a @NDFootball game, Leprechaun Ryan Coury writes in a Letter to the Editor. @ObserverViewpnt

Notre Dame’s first female football leprechaun: Getting her shot

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Former South Bend mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg will join the Notre Dame faculty for the upcoming academic year.

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BREAKING: Notre Dame announced it will revoke former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick's honorary degree. Full report to come.

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BREAKING: South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg officially announces he is running for President of the United States in 2020. “My name is Pete Buttigieg, they call me ‘Mayor Pete.’ I am a proud son of South Bend, Indiana and I’m running for President of the United States,” he said.

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BREAKING — Saint Mary’s reverses its decision to consider transgender applicants for admission, according to a Thursday morning email from College President Katie Conboy and Board chair Maureen Karantz Smith.

Saint Mary’s reverses decision to consider transgender applicants for admission

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3 years

BREAKING: Erin Hoffmann Harding to step down as University vice president for student affairs in May. Report to come.

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Saint Mary's approved a policy in June 2023 to consider admission of applicants "who consistently live and identify as women.” The change in the College's non-discriminatory policy was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Saint Mary’s approves policy to consider applicants who ‘identify as women’

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BREAKING: Notre Dame students, staff and faculty will be able to purchase football tickets for the 2020 season, according to an email from athletic director Jack Swarbrick. Students will be be seated with their roommates, or "households," according to University policy.

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BREAKING: The Allan Njomo and Matthew Bisner ticket won the 2021 student body election. Report to come.

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4 years

On October 24, two Notre Dame students were killed in a car accident, and one was injured. Today, in a special edition of The Observer, we honor the lives of Valeria Espinel and Olivia Laura Rojas with two tributes. Read each tribute here:

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Protestors marched tonight during a 10-minute fireworks show for the end of President Fr. John Jenkins’ tenure. Administration and police did not stop the protests, though tents from their sit-in were removed earlier in the evening.

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Tommy McNamara, a Notre Dame senior, stopped a robbery on Friday afternoon. After convincing the perpetrator to give up a stolen purse, McNamara gave the individual his phone number in case he needed life help.

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BREAKING: Student leaders of @NDFootball decided today the team will join the student body in singing the Alma Mater after every home game.

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Notre Dame is one of 16 universities named in a federal lawsuit. The institutions are accused of alleged price fixing and colluding with other schools to limit students' financial aid, according to reporting from the Wall Street Journal.

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BREAKING: @NotreDame has withdrawn from hosting the September presidential debate due to the ongoing pandemic, Jenkins said in an email. Report to come.

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BREAKING: After a rain-soaked meeting with the provost and Keough School dean under a tree, over 15 protestors were arrested after refusing to disperse from God Quad. Report to come.

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BREAKING: University President Fr. John Jenkins announced Notre Dame's intent to gradually return to in-person learning and student activities starting Wednesday. Report to come.

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BREAKING: Defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman has been officially named head football coach.

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FINAL: @ndwbb 81, UConn 76. All Irish players in double-digits and three double-doubles. Back to the championship.

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"[Lou] Holtz needs to be banished from any claim of fraternity with Notre Dame," alum Mickey Gallivan said in a Letter to the Editor after the former football coach gave a speech in favor of President Donald Trump at the RNC Wednesday. @ObserverViewpnt

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A crowd has gathered in front of the Main Building, sending chants across God Quad and calling for others to join. “We are Zahm House,” the group shouts.

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BREAKING: Zahm House to become swing hall, residents given the option to move off-campus or transfer halls in the 2021-2022 academic year. University administration cited "several years of unsuccessful intervention to alter a troubling culture." Report to come.

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"This album feels like a wave rushing over you, and there is no better time to listen to it than when the leaves are falling and the first bit of crispiness is hitting the air." Olivia Schatz reviews Noah Kahan's 'Stick Season.' @ObserverScene

‘Stick Season’: An ode to New England

Noah Kahan teased his newest album “Stick Season” as an ode to New England. When he released his first single, the namesake of his album, it blew up on Tik Tok, and the once-niche indie singer was...

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BREAKING: 2015 @NotreDame Commencement to be held in Notre Dame Stadium, Jenkins says in town hall meeting. http://t.co/nZ3itKtuyi

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BREAKING: Gov. Holcomb announced Indiana residents 16 and older will qualify for the coronavirus vaccine beginning March 31. College students living in Indiana will also qualify, according to St. Joseph County deputy health officer Dr. Mark Fox.

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In the wake of Zahm's disbandment, The Observer investigated details of a "troubling culture" in the dorm — including disregard for and plans to alter COVID-19 tests, vandalism within and beyond the walls of the hall and a series of dorm-wide emails.

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Adriana Perez, a News Writer and social media strategist, has been elected Editor-in-Chief of The Observer for the 2021-2020 term! 🎉👏

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BREAKING: Notre Dame Provost Tom Burish announces that the university is moving to an optional pass/no credit grade scale for spring 2020. Staff Report to come.

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Breaking: University President Fr. John Jenkins has announced the murals in the Main Building depicting the life of Christopher Columbus will soon be covered with a "woven material". Stay tuned for the full report.

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5 years

In response to @voguemagazine ’s editorial, we wanted to share our editorial process. At The Observer, anyone can submit opinion pieces, all facts must be cited and we do not publish libelous, unintelligible or obscene content.

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BREAKING: Compton Family Ice Arena will serve as a mass vaccination site from March 26-27, Jenkins announced in an email. The site will provide vaccinations for those eligible under guidelines from the Indiana Department of Health. Report to come.

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BREAKING: Notre Dame announces former House Speaker Paul Ryan will be joining faculty as a guest lecturer of political science and economics for 2019-2020. Full report to follow.

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The Observer has elected current Assistant Managing Editor Maggie Eastland as the 2023-24 Editor-in-Chief. Join us in congratulating Maggie and wishing her the best of luck! 🥳

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BREAKING: In Notre Dame's updated Title IX policies, released today, the University has stated that unwelcome conduct based on someone's sex, sexual orientation or gender identity is considered sexual harassment. Report to come.

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Two Notre Dame first-year students were killed and one sophomore was hospitalized after being hit by a car early Saturday morning on Ironwood Road, an email from the University's vice president of student affairs said.

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BREAKING: The Notre Dame football team reported seven new cases of COVID-19. This week's game against Wake Forest has been postponed and all team activities have stopped until further notice. Report to come.

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BREAKING: Saint Mary's announces switch to Notre Dame Campus Dining. Report to come.

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Merry Christmas! From our family to yours, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

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BREAKING: Notre Dame will provide on-campus housing this fall for students in the 9.0 Gateway cohort. Report to come.

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BREAKING: Notre Dame is one of six locations that applied to host presidential election debates in 2020.

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Notre Dame men's lacrosse won its first national title in program history with a 13-9 victory over No. 1 Duke on Monday afternoon. The championship comes in head coach Kevin Corrigan's 35th season at the helm of the Irish. @ObserverSports

Notre Dame men's lacrosse captures first national championship

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President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh died Thursday night at age 97. More to come: http://t.co/3XtfEOf7ER http://t.co/WzPRdF8Euw

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BREAKING: Juniors Rachel Ingal and Sarah Galbenski were elected student body president and vice president for the 2020 student government election.

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Welcome first-years! Pick up The Observer around the tri-campus to read: 🧍 Statistics on the first-year class 🏈 Freshman football players to watch 🃏 Fast facts through an original crossword

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Fr. Jenkins: "Fr. Ted was the only person I know who’d come to breakfast in the morning and say, ‘The President called me last night.’"

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BREAKING: Elizabeth Boyle and Patrick McGuire win the student government presidential election. Full report to come.

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E-scooters and other personal electric vehicles (PEVs) will be banned on Notre Dame's campus starting Dec. 17. Executive vice president Shannon Cullinan said a University report found 104 PEV-involved accidents were reported between 2021 and fall 2023.

E-scooters and other personal electric vehicles banned from campus

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BREAKING: Former College President Jan Cervelli files lawsuit against Saint Mary’s alleging SMC Board of Trustees members pressured her to resign and did not honor their settlement agreement. Report to follow.

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BREAKING — University President Fr. John Jenkins has announced an early start and end to the upcoming fall semester, in addition to the suspension of fall break. Classes will end prior to Thanksgiving.

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7 years

BREAKING: The University has announced that Vice President Mike Pence will speak at 2017 Commencement

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4 years

Residents of Zahm House will be required to be surveillance tested by the end of the day Friday in order to attend Saturday's football game.

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9 years

Per University spox: the University has been in contact with all ND students in Paris and they are safe

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4 years

The updated report shows 147 cases since Aug. 3. Classes have been in session for eight days.

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UPDATE: 89 new cases since yesterday. report to come from @NDSMCObserver .

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🎉It's our birthday!🎉 On Nov. 3, 1966, we published our very first issue. 53 years later, we remain committed to serving the tri-campus community by uncovering the truth and reporting it accurately. Thank you for your support, each and every day. Here's to the next 53 years!

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Notre Dame News Editor Alysa Guffey has been elected as Editor-in-Chief of The Observer for the 2022-2023 term! Please join us in congratulating her @AlysaGuffeyNews 🥳

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The co-founder of The Observer, Robert Sam Anson, has passed away at 75. After founding the paper, Anson graduated from Notre Dame and went to work for @TIME .

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In 1974, alumnus Mark Fuller visited Fr. William Presley, then rector of St. Edward’s Hall, for advice — he wanted help “turn[ing] himself straight.” Presley proceeded to rape Fuller multiple times over the next year.

‘I thought God had presented this guy’: 20 years after reporting clergy abuse to the University, a...

Fuller rediscovered his lawyer’s correspondence with Notre Dame general counsel Marianne Corr from 2019 during an interview with The Observer. In the correspondence, Corr said she would be open to...

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BREAKING: Notre Dame announced its spring semester will begin Feb. 3 and end May 11, 2021. Finals will take place the following week. Report to come.

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In a letter to the editor, Elijah Grammer calls for more attention from the University and students for women student athletes. @ObserverViewpnt

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In his Letter to the Editor, fellow Notre Dame Professor David Hachen respectfully requests Amy Coney Barrett to withdraw her nomination to be a U.S. Supreme Court judge. @ObserverViewpnt

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BREAKING: Notre Dame Law professor Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court by a final vote of 52-48 with no Democratic senators supporting her confirmation. Report to come.

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BREAKING: Due to winter weather, Notre Dame will be closed Wednesday. Virtual and in-person classes are canceled, per an ND Alert email in the early morning.

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BREAKING: Robinson-Blais ticket declared winners in student government elections.

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Despite student protests before and during the event, drag queens performed at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on Friday evening as part of a one-credit film, television and theatre class at Notre Dame.

Drag queens perform at DPAC amid outrage and protest

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Fort Wayne-South Bend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades urged Saint Mary's to 'correct' its decision to consider transgender applicants. In a statement Monday, Rhoades said the College's new admissions policy departs from Catholic teaching.

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Fr. Theodore Hesburgh has died at the age of 97, a University spokesperson confirmed.

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BREAKING: Ukrainian Archbishop Borys Gudziak to deliver Notre Dame’s commencement address for the class of 2022. Report to come.

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This summer, 15 current and recently-graduated Observer writers are using the skills they've honed on campus at journalism internships across the country. Starting today, and continuing every Friday throughout the summer we'll be sharing the best of what they've produced.

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"To Samuel Jackson I say this: Thank you for having the courage to pursue your passion. Thank you for inspiring our entire fanbase. Thank you for representing our beloved University," read's today's letter to the editor. (via @ObserverViewpnt )

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In his Letter to the Editor, an ND alum questions what even was Fr. Jenkins doing at the nomination ceremony in the first place? @ObserverViewpnt

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Chris Westdyk (’19) died June 3 after a long battle with cancer. He is remembered as an avid runner and enthusiastic resident of @stanfordhallnd who was humble and selfless in all his interactions.

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BREAKING: The 2021 student body election results were not announced due to an allegation of election misconduct. Report to come.

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Notre Dame Law Professor Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, filling the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat and establishing herself as the youngest justice on the bench.

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ONLINE DIVISION 1st place: @NDSMCObserver , University of Notre Dame (26 points)

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This summer, 17 former and current Notre Dame athletes will compete in the @Tokyo2020 Olympic and Paralympic games. These athletes include members from the @ndwbb , @NDFencing and @NDXCTF teams, as well as high jumper Sam Grewe. @ObserverSports

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“We ... need to share responsibility for the outbreak on our hands. We longed to return to South Bend while in quarantine last semester. Now, we are at risk of hurting the community we’ve come to know and love.“

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Message from Fr. Jenkins to University community regarding Fr. Hesburgh's death: http://t.co/7QWGsdK54x

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BREAKING: Juniors Gates McGavick and Corey Gayheart win the election for student body president and vice president. After sanctions were taken into account for both tickets, the McGavick-Gayheart ticket received 52.08 percent, while Kruszewski-Dunbar received 36.73 percent.

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From The Observer Editorial Board: "As Catholic institutions, we must acknowledge thoughts and prayers are not enough and lack substance for change."

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Scene Editor @ryizzy discusses concerns surrounding the Pfizer vaccine, providing an "alternative, [and] modest proposal." @ObserverViewpnt

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BREAKING: President Donald Trump announces Amy Coney Barrett, Notre Dame law professor, as his official Supreme Court nominee. Report to come.

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Sophomore Lynnette Wukie believes gender should not define Notre Dame's iconic mascot. Having advanced to the public tryouts for the leprechaun role, she will attempt to become the first woman at Notre Dame to wear the official green costume.

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Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton won ND's mock election today with 59.3% of student vote; Rep nominee Donald Trump took second with 24%

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As you've seen throughout this week, The Observer means so much to both current and former staffers. We hope you'll consider supporting our mission on #NDday , which just went live. Vote for us here:

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University President Fr. John Jenkins announced Sunday that Notre Dame will no longer display the Columbus Murals in Main Building full-time. The decision comes after protests and demonstrations from community members regarding the display of the murals.

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BREAKING — Notre Dame will discontinue Interhall Tackle Football due to declining student interest and safety concerns, according to a letter from vice president for student affairs Fr. Gerry Olinger.

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Fr. George Rozum will be retiring as rector of Alumni Hall after 41 years of service.

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"We're proud of you for being here. You're always welcome in our tri-campus." In response to an opinion piece published in the Irish Rover Oct. 13, the Observer Editorial Board writes in support of the tri-campus LGBTQ+ community. @ObserverViewpnt

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