One of the Academy's most precious traditions is soon approaching: our semi-formal, or should I say, the Beth Ball. This year we are changing things up. Instead of the normal Study Hall/Panther Den location, students and their dates will dance away at the Madison Hotel (which is very close to campus!). The theme? Gatbsy. This is certainly a change from the disco or midnight themes of the past couple of years. The consensus when this news was announced was that of excitement and intrigue. These changes open up the (dance!) floor for more creative dresses and different dress silhouettes and cuts. In light of these new changes, the anticipation is high. But the question always remains: what should I wear? This is my fourth year attending semi, and I, like my friends, have worn a few different dress styles. Here is a (hopefully) comprehensive list of styles you could consider wearing to...
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Most people visit their prospective college about 7 months before they attend. I visited Notre Dame at 7 months old. Since then, I have returned for the football games at least once a year and spent every other weekend during the fall watching from home. My mother and her sister both went to ND, as it was my Irish Catholic grandfather’s biggest dream for his children to attend. Although it had always been my proclaimed dream...
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Sally Bowles in Cabaret… Nancy in Oliver… M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias… These are just a few roles Academy English Teacher Catherine Reilly, PhD, has performed in professional theater. “I've been doing it my whole life,” she stated. This...