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Students create app for Day of the Dead

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In honor of Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, a group of Notre Dame students created an education application for iPads and iPhones. The students were working with Tracy Grimm, head of the Institute for Latino Studies Library and Archives, and visiting professor Joseph Segura.


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Stand Up to Cancer Club hosts prom for patients

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Saint Mary's College Stand Up to Cancer Club is encouraging cancer patients, survivors and caregivers to "Don't Stop Believing." This Journey-inspired theme will provide the atmosphere for the club's dance for cancer patients, family and community members tonight at 6 p.m. in Haggar Parlor.


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Alumni showcase leadership

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Notre Dame students generally maintain a consistent reputation of being motivated student leaders who strive for excellence both inside and outside of the classroom.


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SMC hosts feminist speaker

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Saint Mary's students gained a glimpse into competing views of feminism last night during the lecture titled "Warrior Women vs. Ragpickers: Divergent Paths in Contemporary Feminism" last night in the Stapleton Lounge.


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Conference stresses communication

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The 2012 Communications Conference will stress the importance of effective communication in the workforce for all students, regardless of major or career path, organizer and junior Catherine Flatley said.


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Council to host tourney

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After the final home men's basketball game of the season tonight, the Sophomore Class Council will host a knockout basketball tournament in the hopes of breaking a world record.


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Students register for DSLC

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Registration for the Diverse Students' Leadership Conference (DSLC) began this week as the Saint Mary's Student Diversity Board (SDB) prepares to host its annual spring conference for students, faculty and community members. This year's DSLC Conference will be held on March 20 and 21.





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Summit features green transit

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As a continuation of Notre Dame's commitment to sustainability, the fifth annual Green Summit showcased a trade show focused on green transportation, said Sara Brown, program and intern director for the Office of Sustainability.



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Week calls attention to disorders

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Eating disorders, such as bulimia and anorexia, are increasingly common in the United States, but they remain a highly stigmatized topic many feel uncomfortable addressing.


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Ceili team dances to victory

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For the second time in club history, the Notre Dame and Saint Mary's Irish Dance Team danced its way to victory at the All-Ireland Dance Championship in Dublin as the team captured the championship trophy Feb. 17.