Notre Dame student named 2018 Michel David-Weill Laureate

Madison Riehle Published in The Observer 4/9/2018 Notre Dame senior Brittany Ebeling has been named the 2018 Michel David-Weill Laureate, a prestigious award given to one American student each year to pursue a two-year fully-funded graduate program at the Paris Institute of Political Science, or “Sciences Po.” A native of Lakeville, Minnesota, Ebeling is the third …

Chris Dethlefs Finds Meaning Through Bengladesh Trip

Madison Riehle Published in The Observer 3/2/18 “‘First with the head, and then with the heart,’” senior captain Chris Dethlefs said, quoting the book “The Power of One.” “That idea of having a composed mental approach, a plan in your mind coming into your fight and then letting the heart take over in that third round.” That’s …

Visiting Actors to Perform ‘Taming of the Shrew’

Madison Riehle Published in The Observer 2/28/18 The Actors from the London Stage are returning to Notre Dame this week for their 36th show on-campus. The group will perform Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” in Washington Hall, Wednesday through Friday. The actors will also work with classes throughout the rest of the week. “Actors …

Dolores Huerta Speaks on Activism, Community Organizing

Madison Riehle Published in The Observer 2/14/18 Welcomed by an audience cheering her famous phrase, “Si, se puede! Si, se puede!” Dolores Huerta, the co-founder of the United Farm Workers and civil rights icon, took the stage in McKenna Hall Tuesday night to discuss her career as an activist and leader. The lecture was hosted …

The Working Relationship Between Notre Dame and South Bend

By Madison Riehle and Allie Hoerster Before the University of Notre Dame’s economic and social influence gained traction, the city thrived off of the business and jobs created by the Studebaker automobile plant. At its height, the company employed 7,000 people, which was eight percent of South Bend in 1960, according to the Studebaker National …

A Brief Look at 87 Years in World Cup History

By Madison Riehle Started in 1930, the World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events, with 32 countries competing every four years for the highly coveted title. With their 87 year run comes a turbulent history of amazing plays, corruption and scandal within the players and heads of FIFA. Take a look here at some of …

CDC Report: America’s 10 Cities Dealing with a Drinking Problem

By Madison Riehle Using data from the Center's for Disease Control, Men's Health Magazine compiled a list of ten cities in the U.S. dealing with drinking problems. The list is based off of the number of deaths from Liver Disease, DUI statistics and binge drinking rank. According to the CDC, drinking too much causes about …

Ten Arrested and Three Injured After Berkeley “March 4 Trump” Rally Turns Violent

By Madison Riehle A Berkeley "March 4 Trump" demonstration became violent on after Trump supporters were met by anti-Trump protestors a few blocks away from UC Berkeley's campus at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park. An estimated 200 peaceful marchers were confronted by 200 protestors after the rally started at 2 p.m. on March 4th, …

Top 10 Mexican Restaurants in the Notre Dame Area

By Madison Riehle Authentic and good Mexican food is hard to come by, especially for college students who aren’t looking to break the bank on a meal off campus. However, thanks to Yelp analysis, students looking to chow on a great taco or burrito have to look no further. Outlined through this interactive map are …

Price to Purchase a Home

The average income within 28 U.S. cities need to purchase a home. (Map by Madison Riehle).