Upholding the Catholic character of the University of Notre Dame

Nico Schmitz, '24

Editor-in-Chief Emeritus

Nico is a senior studying in the Program of Liberal Studies with minors in constitutional studies and theology. Originally from Pasadena, California, he spent his teenage years living in Geneva, Switzerland and Cleveland, Ohio. If you have any suggestions as to what he should do after college, please email him at nschmit2@nd.edu.

Religion July 31, 2024 | Nico Schmitz

Fr. Dowd Speaks with the Rover

New university president shares vocation story

April 24, 2024

Who’s Who: Cedar Grove Cemetery

An inside look into the operations, staff, and mission of the university’s cemetery

April 12, 2024

Eight Men Ordained Holy Cross Priests

Notre Dame Community Celebrates Sacrament of Holy Orders

March 27, 2024

Notre Dame’s Defining Character

Those who know Notre Dame, no explanation is necessary. Those who don’t, no explanation will suffice.” -Lou Holtz

February 28, 2024

Rover Remembers George Strake Jr.

Longtime supporter of Catholic education passes away

January 31, 2024

God, Country, Conformity

“To that lovely Lady, raised high on a dome, a Golden Dome, men may look and find the answer.” – Fr. Edward Sorin

January 31, 2024

SMC Students Reveal Censorship, Harassment on Campus Amidst Controversy

Women’s college reverses admissions policy on biological men

January 31, 2024

Cars 3: The Gears of Progress

Technological advancement as the instrument of liberal repression

November 15, 2023

Bishop, Students Decry University-Sanctioned Drag Show

Controversial event sparks strong reactions

November 1, 2023

No Place for Drag at Our Lady’s University

“To a great extent the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood” – Venerable Fulton J. Sheen