Today's Stories
  • Sports
    • HOCKEY: Nielsen follows childhood dream Irish captain knew he wanted to play hockey since age of 3 (BY JUSTIN SCHUVER Sports Writer)
      The day Evan Nielsen skated off of the rink in his figure skates and saw the older boys leaving their hockey practice was the day he knew he wanted to play hockey.
    • MENS BASKETBALL: Home sweet home Irish return to Joyce Center against West Virginia (BY CHRIS FEDERICO Sports Writer)
      It's nice to be home.
    • WOMENS BASKETBALL: Irish searching for consistency (BY JOE HETTLER Sports Edtior)
      Notre Dame took a step forward last Saturday by beating a ranked opponent, No. 20 Villanova, 58-56 on the road.
    • MENS TENNIS: Struggling Irish face No. 2 Illinois (BY JOE LINDSLEY Sports Writer)
      After beginning the spring season with two losses, the Irish, winless in dual match play, will face No. 2 Illinois today at the Eck Tennis Pavilion.
    • SMC BASKETBALL: Belles seek home upset (BY TREY WILLIAMS Sports Writer)
      The "upset" has become as much a part of sports as the players and coaches who make it all possible.

  • Inside
    • Who's policing the police? (Chris Federico Sports Writer)
      Where are they?

  • Viewpoint
    • Let go of that rainbow (Amy Schill Dazed and Amused)
      There has been a lot of discussion recently about Notre Dame's position on homosexuality. A little known phenomenon is infecting Our Lady's university. That phenomenon? ND has gone gay.
    • When lost, follow your own path (Adam Cahill A Domer's Outlook)
      The trees and the tall grass swayed in the wind as I looked up at the sun. The large, white clouds seemed like gigantic marshmallows against the radiantly blue sky. It was so bright that it hurt my eyes to look at it for more than a few seconds. At any other time, this day would have been considered perfect in my mind. But, under the circumstances, things weren't going well.
    • Alcohol policy should not reflect legal contradictions (Juan Bernal freshman)
      Alcohol prohibition for people under 21 is a sterile idea.
    • Encourage voting (Michael Swadener staff)
      On Monday, The Observer editorial staff was derelict in its duty, when it endorsed abstention in the Saint Mary's elections for the reason that there is but one party running. Voting "abstain" would be a vote of "no confidence" according to The Observer.

  • News
    • Students discuss SMC college experiences (By MEGAN O'NEIL Saint Mary's News Writer)
      In Tuesday's student run discussion, Saint Mary's students had the opportunity to listen to the stories of five of their fellow Belles, each with different experiences at Saint Mary's.
    • Food Services: Flex 10 will cost more (By CHRISTINA CEPERO News Writer)
      Food Services said that the Flex 10 meal proposal from Student Senate would be more expensive and decrease student unity in the dining halls.
    • Malloy's mother dies at 94 (By HELENA PAYNE News Editor)
      The mother of University President Father Edward Malloy died Monday.

  • Scene
    • "Betty's Summer Vacation" St. Ed's Players present a dark comedy featuring murder, sex and insanity (By Colleen Barrett Scene Theatre Critic)
      As you head out to Washington Hall this weekend to watch the St. Ed's Players' production of "Betty's Summer Vacation," make sure you leave something behind.