Upholding the Catholic character of the University of Notre Dame

Shri Thakur, '26

Politics Editor

Shri Thakur is a senior from Princeton, New Jersey, studying economics with minors in constitutional studies & French. He enjoys discussing French politics, poasting on Twitter, and Taylor Swift's music. He can be reached by email at sthakur3@nd.edu.

Politics September 19, 2025 | Shri Thakur

Trump Cracks Down on Crime

Students react to National Guard presence in U.S. cities

September 17, 2025

“Why Should They Respect Him?”: Students React to Charlie Kirk Assassination

Murder met with both shock and celebration on campus

November 8, 2024

Notre Dame Students React to Trump Victory

Former president’s election met with surprise, excitement, despair

October 30, 2024

The Catholic Case for Trump

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” -Edmund Burke

September 25, 2024

Notre Dame Students Favor Trump, Irish Rover Poll Finds

Former President leads VP Harris 48 percent to 46 percent

September 25, 2024

Abortion on the Ballot

Students react to states’ abortion initiatives

September 11, 2024

Notre Dame Students Weigh In On 2024 Presidential Election

Campus bitterly divided ahead of vote

April 12, 2024

CUA Professor Addresses YAF on Catholic Leadership

Michael Promisel discusses key aspects of authentic Catholic politics

February 28, 2024

Trump Defeats Haley in South Carolina

Former Governor humiliated in home state

January 31, 2024

Trump Wins in Iowa and New Hampshire

Former president sweeps early contests as he moves closer to GOP nomination