Coal Line Trail work begins in South Bend, converting rail line into multi-use path
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Coal Line Trail work begins in South Bend, converting rail line into multi-use path

Walkers, joggers, and bikers will soon get to enjoy a new route in South Bend. Construction has begun on the Coal Line Trail. The multipurpose trail is being built over the abandoned Notre Dame and Western coal line. “In the two phases, the trail will follow Lincolnway West to Wilbur Street along the abandoned right-of…

Will Notre Dame be in the new EA Sports College Football game?
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Will Notre Dame be in the new EA Sports College Football game?

Notre Dame football fans may soon get a chance to play as the Fighting Irish in an upcoming video game. EA Sports College Football was just announced today. The new college football video game comes from the same company that makes Madden NFL 21. Of course, anyone who knows football has heard of Madden. Slightly…

Notre Dame cancels next week’s classes, suspends in-person classes until April 13

Notre Dame cancels next week’s classes, suspends in-person classes until April 13

The University of Notre Dame has canceled classes – both in-person and online – for the week of March 15. In addition, the university is suspending in-person classes until “at least April 13.” No cases of coronavirus have been reported on campus, although the university says that “the probability that it will spread to our…

University of Notre Dame president reacts to Notre Dame Cathedral fire in Paris, pledges reconstruction funds
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University of Notre Dame president reacts to Notre Dame Cathedral fire in Paris, pledges reconstruction funds

The president of the University of Notre Dame, Rev. John I. Jenkins, has released a statement in reaction to the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. In a statement, Jenkins writes: We are deeply saddened to see the damage to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, a church whose exquisite Gothic architecture has…

Leaders Remember the Life of Father Theodore Hesburgh
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Leaders Remember the Life of Father Theodore Hesburgh

Father Theodore Hesburgh, the former president of the University of Notre Dame, passed away Thursday night at the age of 97. The former president oversaw historic transformations in Catholic higher education and worked diligently to ensure the advancement of civil rights. The University of Notre Dame saw dramatic changes throughout his 35 year tenure. Notre…

‘Discover South Bend’ Continues with Science Event This Saturday

‘Discover South Bend’ Continues with Science Event This Saturday

The yearlong celebration of South Bend’s sesquicentennial continues this weekend. The monthly series “Discover South Bend” makes its return on Saturday from 1 until 4 pm at the Kroc Center. This month’s theme is all about science and technology. The South Bend 150 website describes the events below: -Find out how local graduate students created…

Chicago Bears Bench Jay Cutler for Former Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen
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Chicago Bears Bench Jay Cutler for Former Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen

The Chicago Bears are benching long-time quarterback Jay Cutler in favor of former Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen for the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, the final home game of the season. The Bears, who are in last place in their division with a 5-9 record, have lost three games in a…