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Biologist studies jet lag

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A study by a Notre Dame biologist suggests jet lag may be permanently grounded in the future. As part of a collaborative effort with scientists from the University of Oxford, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Giles Duffield helped identify a promising target in the circadian cycle for the development of novel therapeutics to combat the common effects of jet lag. The study was published in Cell Journal on Aug. 29.







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Morris Inn completes expansion

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After a $30 million, nine-month renovation process, Notre Dame's Morris Inn reopened to the public Friday for the first time since the project began in October.


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SMC Revamps Justice Awareness Group

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"Justice Friday's" will be one of many events planned to help the Saint Mary's Justice Education department make a comeback on campus. After one academic year without a department chair, the department will be stronger than ever, interim director Adrienne Lysles-Chockley said.


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Showers Dampen OK Go Performance

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Alternative rock band OK Go returned to Notre Dame Friday for a high-energy performance, but rain and wild behavior by band members underwhelmed students.


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Program helps exchange students

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For international students traveling great distances to attend Saint Mary's, a revamped International Peer Mentor program will help ease the transition to campus life.


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Fencer Represents U.S. in Jewish Olympics

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For junior Madison Zeiss, this summer revolved around only one event: the Maccabiah, an international competition for Jewish athletes around the world. Zeiss, a first-team All-American fencer, collected a gold medal in both the individual and team foil events in the open division for athletes of all ages.


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Panelists discuss Syrian refugee dilemma

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As President Obama rallies congressional support to intervene in the Syrian conflict, panelists Asher Kaufman, Kevin Appleby and Fr. Dan Groody discussed the volatile Middle Eastern country's refugee diaspora Monday night in Geddes Hall.


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Seating Policy Evokes Mixed Feelings

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Though within the Notre Dame community the appeal of Notre Dame football seems all but universal, the new seating policy enacted during Saturday's football game garnered mixed reactions from students.