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The Tree of Tallyboo-Vee
In the faraway valley of Dorian Dree, one can spot in an instant the world's tallest tree.
In the faraway valley of Dorian Dree One can spot in an instant the world's tallest tree. Its trunk is as broad as a tower is high, And it stretches forever, or at least past the sky. Where a

Fr. Dowd Promises Not to Name Anything After Himself
The newly-sworn president vowed in his inaugural address to not name any buildings, departments, centers, chairs, or coaching positions after himself.
Rev. Robert A Dowd, CSC, the newly-sworn president of the University, vowed in his inaugural address on Sept. 13 to not name any buildings, departments, centers, chairs, coaching positions, initiative
Poetry

The Tree of Tallyboo-Vee
In the faraway valley of Dorian Dree, one can spot in an instant the world's tallest tree.
In the faraway valley of Dorian Dree One can spot in an instant the world's tallest tree. Its trunk is as broad as a tower is high, And it stretches forever, or at least past the sky. Where a

The Shiba
With apologies to EAP
Once while I was up late trading, and some sell-off I was fading, For my DOGE had dipped to levels never seen before. While I hodled, half-delirious, came a ping—abrupt, imperious, From the s

A Visit from St. Jerome
'Twas the night before Fed-day, with debt piled high
'Twas the night before Fed-day, with debt piled high, Not a hawk to be found, not a skeptic nearby. The traders were nestled in carry so deep, While visions of rate cuts pervaded their sleep.

Rime of the Ancient Senator
It is ancient senator, One on a spending spree. "By thy sleepy gaze and rambling speech Now wherefore tax thou me? "The stack of bills is piling high; My paycheck stretches thin; I have f
Satire

University Statement
The university released the following statement on November 14: Dear members of our university community, as well as members of our community from outside the university, and all members of any commu

Kroc Center Announces That It Is Just One More Thirteen-Hour Panel Away From Achieving World Peace
The Kroc Center for International Peace Studies, known worldwide for their seminars, lectures, addresses, webinars, colloquia, dialogues, keynotes, symposia, workshops, addresses, panels, fora, sympo

A Visit from St. Jerome
'Twas the night before Fed-day, with debt piled high
'Twas the night before Fed-day, with debt piled high, Not a hawk to be found, not a skeptic nearby. The traders were nestled in carry so deep, While visions of rate cuts pervaded their sleep.

Campus Response to Upcoming Conclave
The feelings on campus about the upcoming conclave are diverse, especially among various groups of Catholics.
In the wake of Pope Francis' death on Monday, April 21, the Church has been observing a nine-day mourning period ending on the 29th. The next conclave is expected to begin sometime between May 6th and

Fr. Dowd Promises Not to Name Anything After Himself
The newly-sworn president vowed in his inaugural address to not name any buildings, departments, centers, chairs, or coaching positions after himself.
Rev. Robert A Dowd, CSC, the newly-sworn president of the University, vowed in his inaugural address on Sept. 13 to not name any buildings, departments, centers, chairs, coaching positions, initiative

Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Notre Dame’s Department of Animal Husbandry decided to host a symposium.
Notre Dame's Department of Animal Husbandry decided to host a symposium, entitled Wolves in Sheep's Clothing, on Friday Nov. 10. First there was a family-friendly performance held in the Agricultural

Rime of the Ancient Senator
It is ancient senator, One on a spending spree. "By thy sleepy gaze and rambling speech Now wherefore tax thou me? "The stack of bills is piling high; My paycheck stretches thin; I have f
Stories

A Christmas Guest
The lamps along P Street cast long, ominous shadows onto the white ground. Over the last few days, snow had been falling steadily in large, downy flakes, and now a layer of it covered the road complet

The Tree of Tallyboo-Vee
In the faraway valley of Dorian Dree, one can spot in an instant the world's tallest tree.
In the faraway valley of Dorian Dree One can spot in an instant the world's tallest tree. Its trunk is as broad as a tower is high, And it stretches forever, or at least past the sky. Where a