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Saint Mary’s students favor Harris, Observer poll finds

Nov 4, 2024 | ndsmcobserver.com | Thomas Dobbs |Kathryn Muchnick

Saint Mary’s students also back Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, a separate poll conducted by The Observer at Saint Mary’s College finds. According to the poll, 64.5% of Saint Mary’s students favor Harris and Tim Walz, compared to 31% for Trump and JD Vance. The results fall outside of the 6.9% margin of error at a 95% confidence interval. The vast majority of respondents are registered to vote — only 7% indicate they are not registered to vote.
Observer poll shows Kamala Harris leading at Notre Dame

Nov 4, 2024 | ndsmcobserver.com | Liam Kelly |Thomas Dobbs |Isa Sheikh

As the country goes to the polls this week to vote in the 2024 presidential election, a poll conducted by The Observer finds that Notre Dame students favor Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. According to the poll, Vice President Kamala Harris leads with 54.2% of Notre Dame students’ votes, compared to 38.3% for former President Donald Trump. The Observer poll also identified trends among the student body suggestive of how the country is voting.
Bridging the gap

Sep 27, 2024 | ndsmcobserver.com | Thomas Dobbs

One of the most remarkable achievements of the 20th and 21st centuries has been the swift and transformative rise of women in political, economic and social spheres. While women’s progress is rightly celebrated — and can be furthered — data shows that many boys and men are falling behind.
Resurgent Maternal and Congenital Syphilis in Mississippi-Pathways for Prevention

Jun 21, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Thomas Dobbs

Maternal and congenital syphilis has increased sharply in recent years in the US. Between 2020 and 2021, pregnant individuals with syphilis increased 36.4%, and congenital syphilis jumped 32.4%.1 For some states, however, the magnitude of the increase in this tragic and preventable disease has been even more explosive.
Upholding true conservative values means standing with Senator Todd Young

Apr 3, 2024 | ndsmcobserver.com | Thomas Dobbs

In a recent move, the Notre Dame College Republicans withdrew their endorsement of Sen. Todd Young, citing his refusal to align closely with former President Trump. This decision, framed around “allegiance” to a single individual over foundational conservative values, merits a thorough examination and, indeed, a reasoned challenge.
Undoing The Harm Of Government’s Slavish Devotion To Process

Jan 26, 2024 | healthaffairs.org | Thomas Dobbs

When readers buy a book via a link on this page and others under Health Affairs Reads, we will receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Health Affairs. By Jennifer PahlkaNew York (NY): Henry Holt and Company, 2023320 pp., $31.99“If they ask us to build a concrete boat, we’ll build a concrete boat.
A tale of deliveries, campus-wide bans and stolen signs // The Observer

Oct 30, 2023 | ndsmcobserver.com | Thomas Dobbs

From the Archives: The Domino’s Pizza odyssey at Notre Dame: A tale of deliveries, campus-wide bans and stolen signsSept. 10, 1982 | Observer Staff | May 4, 1984 | Marc Ramirez | Jan. 30, 1985 | Mary Sieger | Nov. 18, 1986 | Observer Staff | Sept.
From the Archives: Notre Dame in Jerusalem

Oct 30, 2023 | ndsmcobserver.com | Thomas Dobbs

Amid the ongoing violence and turmoil of 2023 in Israel, the University of Notre Dame’s enduring connection to Jerusalem takes on newfound significance. Dating back to the early 1960s, Notre Dame embarked on a visionary endeavor by investing millions of dollars in the creation of the Ecumenical Institute near Jerusalem.
Muffet McGraw's March Madness successes at Notre Dame // The Observer

Apr 3, 2023 | ndsmcobserver.com | Thomas Dobbs

From hiring to hoisting the trophy: Muffet McGraw’s March Madness successes at Notre Dame August 27, 1987 | Observer Staff | April 2, 1997 | Joe Cavato | March 17, 1998 | Bill Hart | April 2, 2001 | Andrew Soukup | Researched by Thomas DobbsAs Notre Dame women’s basketball team returned to the NCAA Tournament this year, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the incredible journey the program has been on, thanks in large part to the leadership of Hall of Fame coach Muffet McGraw.
Mississippi Records 900% Increase in Congenital Syphilis Cases Among Infants

Feb 14, 2023 | dispatchist.com | Thomas Dobbs

Mississippi health officials warned Americans after recording a 900% increase in congenital syphilis cases among infants.Read Also: Vaping Increases COVID-19 Risk Among Teens The CDC noted that congenital syphilis affects an infant during pregnancy when the mother passes down the sexually transmitted disease to her baby.Experts noted that babies born with congenital syphilis could experience several symptoms, including deformed bones, skin rashes, and severe anemia.Byers also proposed a...