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Keeping the door open

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Editor's Note: This story is the second installment in a two-part series on University President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh's legacy at Notre Dame. This series is also the final installment in the "From the Office of the President" series.


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Teach for America ranks ND highly

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For the fourth time in the past five years, Notre Dame ranked among the top colleges and universities contributing graduates to Teach for America's newest class of teachers.


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To Write Love on Her Arms'

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Guest speaker Aaron Moore invited Saint Mary's students to join the movement titled "To Write Love On Her Arms" (TWLOHA) in a speech Wednesday evening for National Suicide Prevention Week.

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Students explore overseas programs

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Members of the football team are not the only Notre Dame students to bring their talents to foreign shores. The International Open House presented an array of international opportunities to students in the Hesburgh Center for International Studies on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.


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Notre Dame learns to flirt

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Dating coach Adam LoDolce gave Notre Dame students a lesson in flirting, dating and relationships Wednesday evening during the Flirting Workshop, sponsored by the Gender Relations Center. LoDolce, who has been featured in Glamour magazine, gave a presentation in McKenna Hall that included a slideshow to teach students not only how to flirt, but also how to break down larger social barriers that may prevent them from meeting new people.


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A terrific growth'

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Editor's Note: This story is the first installment in a two-part series on University President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh's legacy at Notre Dame. This series is also the final installment in the "From the Office of the President" series.


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Comedians entertain Belles

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Legendary comedy writers Bill Persky and Tom Leopold entertained students, faculty and staff at Saint Mary's on Wednesday evening with a discussion panel.


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A steward of student life

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Put simply, Vice President for Student Affairs Erin Hoffmann Harding's role is to make sure every student's undergraduate years at Notre Dame are as fulfilling as hers were.



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Group considers GSA

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Student Body Vice President Katie Rose led a debate about the possibility of Notre Dame establishing a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) in addition to the preexisting Core Council during Wednesday's Senate meeting.  


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DPAC to host election debate

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Three candidates for Indiana governor will take the stage at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on Oct. 17 for the second of three scheduled gubernatorial debates, the University announced Tuesday in a press release.


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NDSP investigates crime

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Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP) is investigating the second incident of alleged forcible fondling reported on campus within 24 hours, according to an email to the student body Tuesday evening.





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Panel discusses depression

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In continuation of the College's "Support a Belle, Love a Belle" Week, a group of Saint Mary's students shared their personal experiences with depression and anxiety in a panel discussion Tuesday in the Student Center Lounge.


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Professor connects Tolkien, Homer

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While J.R.R. Tolkien's epic "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy may be dear to fans young and old, philosophy professor David O'Connor said Tuesday he believes the trilogy is meant to reflect on a darker side of nostalgia at the core of human nature.


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Incident reported to NDSP

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Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP) is investigating a report of forcible fondling that occurred early Sunday morning, according to an email sent to the student body Monday evening.