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Professor analyzes history of Christmas star

Although most people associate Christmas with a manger, shepherds and over-booked inns, astrophysicist Grant J. Matthews from Notre Dame's department of physics enjoys examining the Nativity story from a cosmic perspective.

CLC discusses assault

The Campus Life Council (CLC) met Monday afternoon at their final weekly meeting of the fall semester.

SMC nursing professor studies diabetes

Results released this week from a Loyola University Chicago study suggest that vitamin D supplements can help decrease pain in women suffering from type-2 diabetes and depression.

Students react to Pinstripe Bowl

The announcement that Notre Dame accepted a bid for the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in New York's Yankee Stadium thrilled Irish fans from the Big Apple but left others comparing the bowl to last year's BCS National Championship at the Orange Bowl in Miami.

Students bring Christmas cheer to Robinson Center

Holiday cheer filled the air with cookie decorating, holiday music, snacks and Santa visits at Saturday's fourth annual Winter Wonderland at the Robinson Center.

Professor inhabits Lyons

When accounting professor Edward Hums graduated from Notre Dame in 1975, he never imagined he would return to campus as a resident, let alone in a women's residence hall.

Advocate reflects on formative years

A special guest speaker headed the third and final pre-immersion class of Notre Dame's Urban Plunge program over winter break on Sunday. MalikNevels, executive director for the Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention (ILAACP), talked Sunday night about dignity and justice for urban America, sharing his life experiences and current work.

SMC clubhouse event promote sustainable arts

Saint Mary's art department featured different forms of social media through a variety of media arrangements Friday at The Sustainable Arts Café and Market at Dalloway's Clubhouse.

Banquet invites students to experience hunger

'Tis the season of celebrating together over food and drink. However, many Americans will be hungry and cold during this holiday season.

Show Some Skin' opens auditions for 2014 show

"Show Some Skin", a show comprised of monologue performances that discuss issues such as race, gender and sexuality, will begin auditions today for the Feb. 2014 performances, show director Clarissa Schwab, said.

To give a human face to the conflict'

The ongoing conflict in Syria spurred the creation of the Student Syrian Solidarity Coalition earlier this year, and the group's latest event was a panel discussion titled "Syria: Why it Matters to Us" held in the Hesburgh Center Auditorium on Thursday.

Professor awarded $3 million

With a $3 million grant at her disposal, assistant professor of psychology Kristin Valentino will be able to test a maltreatment intervention program for local families.

SMC prepares for 41st Madrigal dinner

Carols, costumes and medieval court dancers will usher in the Christmas season this weekend during Saint Mary's 41st annual Madrigal Dinner in Regina Hall, presented by the College's music department.

Landscapers decorate for the holidays

Christmas starts in October for Notre Dame Landscaping Services, the group in charge of the majority of outdoor decorations on campus.

Council publishes suggestions

The Diversity Council of Notre Dame submitted a resolution to the administration Thursday detailing recommendations for further actions benefitting the University's diverse community, compiled after four months of discussion.

Designs combat sexual assault

According to the University's Committee on Sexual Assault Prevention (CSAP), the majority of sexual assaults on college campuses involve alcohol. Senior design students Laurel Komos and Mia Swift decided to raise awareness of the link between sexual assault and alcohol in a creative way.

Priests reflect on spiritual work with inmates

During Tuesday's Symposium on Women's Incarceration at Saint Mary's, two priests who have served as prison chaplains shared their experiences working with inmates.

Speakers assess impact of mass incarceration

Saint Mary's hosted the Symposium on Women's Incarceration on Tuesday to discuss how the current increase in female prisoners affects American society, according to Dr. Adrienne Lyles-Chockley, a lawyer and coordinator of the Justice Education program at Saint Mary's.

Freshman spotlights ND community on blog

Army ROTC battalion wins top award