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Championship game draws Irish faithful

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Despite the disappointing outcome of the BCS National Championship on Jan. 7, Notre Dame students and fans brought South Bend to South Beach for an entire weekend to support their Irish against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide.


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Judge dismisses lawsuit against HHS

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A federal judge has dismissed the University's religious liberty lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a mandate that requires employers to provide contraceptive services in their minimum health insurance packages.


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Championship game draws Irish faithful

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While the Notre Dame and Alabama football teams prepared for their faceoff in the BCS National Championship, squads of volunteers from the opposing communities set rivalries aside to plant a community garden in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami.



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College loses beloved spiritual leader

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Sr. Mary Louise Gude, otherwise known as "Sr. M.L.," passed away on the evening of Jan. 9 at the Saint Mary's Convent at the age of 73. She enjoyed a rewarding career at Saint Mary's and the University of Notre Dame that spanned four decades.


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Instructors share fitness advice for new year

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Every January, enthusiastic masses flood gyms to put their new resolutions to the test - and often abandon those workout goals before swimsuit season even begins.  To avoid this mid-winter funk, physical education and wellness instructor Stephanie Gaal said students should take the time to develop realistic goals.


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SUB stamps out stress

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Students overwhelmed by finals pressure can relax during Stress Relievers next Sunday in the LaFortune Student Center ballroom, sponsored by the Student Union Board (SUB).  


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Core Council reflects on future

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In the wake of the University's announcement of its plans for expanding resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) students through the creation of a new student organization, professional staff position and advisory board, members of the existing Core Council for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Questioning Students will continue to play an integral role in the transition to the new structures of support.



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A big step for Notre Dame'

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On Wednesday morning, Notre Dame announced the results of a "comprehensive review" of support services for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning students (GLBTQ), stating in a press release University president Fr. John Jenkins had accepted the suggestion of the Office of Student Affairs to "expand and enhance" these support services, including forming a University-recognized student organization.


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Belles snag second in CPA case competition

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Four students from Saint Mary's College brought home a second-place finish from the annual Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) Case Study Competition, which took place in Indianapolis on Nov. 16.


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A big step for Notre Dame'

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In March, the Faculty Senate passed a resolution pushing for improved inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) students through the establishment of a gay-straight alliance (GSA).


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Chipotle sales to benefit charity

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Students will be able to support a great cause while enjoying a tasty burrito Thursday when Saint Mary's Dance Marathon hosts a giveback night at the Chipotle in Eddy Street Commons. From 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., 50 percent of the proceeds generated will benefit the Riley Hospital for Children when patrons bring in a voucher advertising the giveback. Dance Marathon vice president of marketing Kate Kellogg said students should take time out from studying for finals to visit the event.


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Seminar studies Quran

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In an era of increased misunderstanding of the world's Muslim community, Notre Dame recently launched a Quran Seminar project to encourage constructive new commentary on the Islamic faith's holiest text.


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SMC expresses gratitude

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As they await the much-anticipated announcement of the ticket lottery winners, Saint Mary's students said they are thankful to be included in the student body pool for the BCS National Championship Game against Alabama on Jan. 7 in Miami.


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The next step'

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After a decades-long push by members of the Notre Dame community for official recognition of a gay-straight alliance (GSA), the University has announced plans for a student organization tasked with providing services and support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) students and their allies.