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Professor lectures on ethics of HHS mandate

In a lecture about medical ethics Friday, law professor Carter Snead addressed why a non-Catholic or non-religious person without moral objections to contraception should be concerned about the recent Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate.

Students meet with residents

Members of the Notre Dame student government and the South Bend area met last week at the annual Student Government Community Summit to brainstorm ways to improve communication between the campus and surrounding community.

SMC to host Sammy Adams

The Student Activities Board (SAB) of Saint Mary's College welcomes students of the tri-campus area to buy tickets to this year's SMC Tostal performance—rapper Sam Adams.

Police alert ND campus of assault

Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP) alerted students in an email Saturday night of a reported sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours of March 3. NDSP is investigating the reported incident.

Bluegrass Mass' impresses audience at Saint Mary's

Monroe Crossings Band and the South Bend Chamber Singers performed a unique mass at Saint Mary's College on Sunday, merging voices, strings and the twang of bluegrass.

SMC elects new student body leaders

Saint Mary's Student Government Association (SGA) tallied the votes of this year's election Friday morning and announced juniors Maureen Parsons and Meghan Casey as president and vice president, respectively.

Basketball band to travel to NYC tournament

Members of the Notre Dame men's basketball band will travel to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday to rally Notre Dame's men's basketball team in the Big East tournament games.

Gay-straight alliance asks University for official recognition

Editor's note: This is the first installment in a three-part series about the experience of LGBTQ students at Notre Dame in light of recent requests that the University grant club status to a gay-straight alliance.

Muslim student group teaches the art of Quranic recitation

Notre Dame's Muslim Student Association (MSA) invites students to engage in prayer around the world Tuesday with the Art of Qur'an Recitation.

Anthropology major focuses on career path

The field of archaeology may conjure images of exotic locales and adventure thanks to Indiana Jones' cinematic exploits, but for one Notre Dame senior, the discipline represents a very real career path.

Students create app for Day of the Dead

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.

Stand Up to Cancer Club hosts prom for patients

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.

Alumni showcase leadership

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

Writing Center offers variety of workshops for students

Every semester, the Writing Center offers a variety of workshops designed to cater to the specific needs of students at Notre Dame.

SMC hosts feminist speaker

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.

Conference stresses communication

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.

Council to host tourney

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.

Students register for DSLC

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.

SMC hosts Midnight Madness

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