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Farley revives fundraiser calendar

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Although Notre Dame has no shortage of long-held traditions, Farley Hall intends on renewing one long forgotten. Farley's Finest are bringing back the Men of ND calendar, a former hall fundraiser, to benefit the Sex Offense Services Rape Crisis Center of St. Joseph County.


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SMC students soak up Ireland atmosphere

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While many students began last Saturday morning crowded around a television, thousands of Notre Dame fans were already enjoying some savage craic, also known in Ireland as "great fun," as they cheered on their football team in Aviva Stadium in Dublin.



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Fans travel for international season opener

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DUBLIN - It would be hard to determine who enjoyed their Irish experience even more - the Notre Dame football team, who throttled Navy 50-10 in their season opener, or Fighting Irish fans, who enjoyed all the Irish capital had to offer over several days of Celtic fun.

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Council discusses student life

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During its first meeting Friday afternoon, the Campus Life Council (CLC) discussed several aspects of student life including dorm alcohol policies and mental health.



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Interns work Capitol

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Several Notre Dame students traded the golden dome for the Capitol dome to intern in Congressional offices over the summer, while others worked in district offices throughout the country.


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Dublin pep rally highlights Irish heritage

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DUBLIN - Notre Dame's Emerald Isle heritage was on full display this weekend, be it on the football team's Irish flag cleats or a Mass of Celebration at Dublin Castle. Friday evening, that heritage was reaffirmed and deepened in a spectacle of music, dance and dialogue on the banks of the River Liffey.



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Convention draws national spotlight

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American eyes are trained on Tampa, Fla., today as the Republican National Convention comes to a close. The convention, traditionally held several months before presidential elections, marks the official nomination of presidential candidate Mitt Romney and vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan for the party's ticket this fall.


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Students devote summer to service

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A number of Notre Dame students spent their summers not sitting by the pool but serving around the country in the Summer Service Learning Program (SSLP) through the Center for Social Concerns (CSC).


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College hosts senior picnic

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Saint Mary's seniors gathered on the west lawn of Opus Hall on Thursday to celebrate the start of their last school year with a picnic that featured free food, games of cornhole and volleyball matches.


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Speaking up

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Editor's Note: This story is the second installment in a two-part series on Jenkins' voice in these ongoing conversations in the Notre Dame community. This series is also the first of three similar "From the Office of the President" series on the Notre Dame presidency to appear in coming weeks.


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Dublin, South Bend buzz with pregame spirit

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DUBLIN - While Fighting Irish fans may be looking forward to the kickoff of the Notre Dame's football season Saturday in the Irish capital, the Emerald Isle Classic is more than just a game - it is a display of the University on an international stage.


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Eddy Street stores diversify

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Eddy Street Commons will enhance its options for students with two new additions this fall. GNC, a nutritional supplement distributor, will open in the complex tomorrow, and popular convenience store 7-Eleven will open mid-October.


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Summit urges student caution

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Students at Wednesday's Student Safety Summit talked with local and campus police officers about how to be safe both on and off campus.


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ND grads take final vows

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On Saturday, three Notre Dame graduates professed final vows of poverty, chastity and obedience during their ordination as deacons in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.


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Senior studies local ecology

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While many students interned with businesses to advance their careers or traveled to sunny beaches for vacation this summer, senior Allison Zandarski completed biological research and presented it at a conference in Alaska.  


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Notre Dame, ghost breeding ground

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Ghost stories, narratives of university legends roaming campus with unfinished business and student-spun tall tales all add mystique to university campuses across the United States.


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A fresh look'

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Editor's Note: This story is the first installment in a two-part series on Jenkins' voice in these ongoing conversations in the Notre Dame community. This series is also the first of three similar "From the Office of the President" series on the Notre Dame presidency to appear in coming weeks.