The Voice

Some people believe that the best things in life are free and easy, but I think the best things are unexpected. When I reflect on my time at Notre Dame, the memories I have made make it easy to neglect the fact that I was here for such a short amount of time. 

Sometimes people come into your life and you never imagine the impact they will have. During my senior season of football, Coach Sean Morrey proved to be that person. He will be someone who I will remember for the rest of my life.

When I first stepped through the front doors of 601 Lawrence Road, I felt an overwhelming feeling of being home. And that same feeling continues every day I am at Notre Dame High School.

When most people think of their high school, they think of the hard AP courses they had to take, the grueling sports practices they went through, or the rough times they had with friends. But when I think of high school, I think of home

I started high school at Doan Academy, a school much different than Notre Dame, and though I still look fondly at my time there, I know I made the right decision to transfer to Notre Dame. 

Hands down, my favorite ND memory will be going on the Kairos retreat in November. This experience is something I believe all students should take advantage of. Kairos gave me amazing memories and created great friendships.

I remember my freshman year vividly. On the last day before we shut down for Covid in 2019, I was playing pickup football with some of my friends on the football field. We had started a fun tradition where we’d meet outside after school and play a few games. Little did I know, it was the start of something special. 

Four years ago I thought I had all the time in the world. I came to high school excited to grow, make new friends, and figure out what I wanted to do with my future. As I came to find out, those years would fly by. 

Leaving high school can be bring about mixed emotions, many that are very semtimental. These feelings are often focused on the things we will miss most. 

For 23 years, Coachella has been an extremely popular music festival held at the Empire Polo club in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley of the Colorado Desert

It’s spring! Flowers are blooming everywhere and vivid spots of color are bursting amidst the greenery.

But what is the secret meaning behind these flowers we see?

Ever wondered about the origins of the Easter Bunny, decorating eggs, and Easter egg games?

Well, the answer is not what you would expect.

Driven by young fans' search for solace during the pandemic, sales of vinyl records continue to rise. 2022 marks 16 consecutive years of revenue growth in the vinyl market – outselling CD’s for the first time in over 30 years.

Everyone loves that fresh morning shower to get a good start to the day, but how would you feel if you’re shampooing your hair or doing your normal hair routine and a clump of hair unexpectedly falls out?

Type 1 Diabetes changes life forever, from taking medications to changing lifestyle.

These changes take a toll not just on physical health, but on mental health as well.

The fight for women’s equality just passed the 100-year mark.

And, the beauty industry is still playing catch up.

Call it what you want - Taylor Swift is a mastermind!

One pandemic, one tour cancellation, four albums, two rerecordings, and a Ticketmaster lawsuit later, Swift returns to the stage.

The presence of new flowers and plants coming back to life with warmer, sunnier weather brings vibrancy back to our lives. After the cold of winter, the warmth of spring lightens the soul, and Mrs. Reed feels it!

Escaping the six weeks of winter that Punxsutawney Phil predicted, many are heading to places with warmer weather. And Senior Parker Stergion plans to do just that.

Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. Many consider making changes or recommitting to a better lifestyle. This Easter break, Mrs. Duff hopes to make this her focus. 

For many students, spring break means soaking up the sun, but for others, it's all about business. Carolina Soos '23 (L) and Cameron Beetel '24 (R) will be busy with sports and college tours.

The spring season tends to mean different things to different people. Some would say it reminds them of nature, some of Easter, and others of weather. Sophomores Anthony Kelly (L) and Griffin Schaefer (R) agree. 

Walking into the big department store, the large red "SALE" sign blares. Some wonder how these prices are possible, whereas others make multiple purchases. Who cares - wear an outfit once or twice, and toss it away, right? This is the clothing purchase cycle so many are trapped in. 

On the Jersey Shore, there are sea shells, pebbles, and miles of sand. And every once in a while, there is a seal lazing around after hours of swimming the Atlantic.

“Mommy. I am…so skinny right now. I’m finally down to 89 pounds.”

As author Jennette McCurdy recounts in her new memoir, these are the words she believed would wake her bedridden mother from a coma.