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McCormick discusses social concerns with council

Continuing with the Council of Representatives' recent focus on inclusivity at Notre Dame, student body president Pat McCormick offered members a preview of upcoming events and projects relating to social concerns.

Poverty rate increases in 2010

Poverty in the United States rose to 15.1 percent in 2010, with 46.2 million Americans reportedly below the poverty line, according to a report released by the Census Bureau Tuesday.

Kellogg to host abroad open house

Students who are interested in service or research abroad but are overwhelmed by the application process can get a head start at Wednesday's International Open House, where representatives from more than 20 University offices involved with study, service and research abroad will showcase a variety of available programs.

Local businesses offer discounts

Students hesitant to set foot outside Flex Point territory can venture off campus without breaking the bank thanks to the Students for South Bend (SFSB) discount program.

SGA chooses projects for the year

Saint Mary's Student Government Association (SGA) focused on choosing initiatives for the year at its second meeting Tuesday.

Professors support Jobs Act

After President Barack Obama proposed his new job plan last week, Notre Dame professors said they are optimistic that the American Jobs Act could help improve unemployment and encourage economic growth.

Activist decries executions

Sr. Helen Prejean said she is "not a brave person."

Former Irish assistant coach serves time in jail

Former Irish assistant football coach Corwin Brown spent the weekend in jail on felony charges related to a seven-hour standoff at his Granger home in August.

IEI building to serve as office, study space

The new Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI) building not only serves as a new office space for the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), but it also opens another study space for students on campus.

Class explores local Latino challenges

For the second year in a row, a small group of Saint Mary's students will spend a weekend with local Latino families on South Bend's west side this fall.

SMC promotes Asian study abroad programs

Saint Mary's promoted its Asian study abroad programs with mooncakes and music at a celebration of Chinese and Korean harvest festivals Monday afternoon in the Student Center.

Fine arts program honors anniversary

Members of the Saint Mary's College community paid tribute to the events of 9/11 with dance, poetry and music during the "We Remember" commemoration Sunday afternoon.

Diabetes Sidekick' to support students

Students meet with artists at reception

Saint Mary's alumnae remember friend killed in attacks

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Saint Mary's alumna Sarah Sullivan Bigelow turned on the news to watch an interview of Jack Welch on The Today Show.

Professors examine post-9/11 America

On a sunny September morning 10 years ago, Law School Professor Jimmy Gurulé was sitting in his office in Washington, D.C. when a plane piloted by terrorists struck the nearby Pentagon.

Irish fall in final seconds

Sadness, anger and disbelief were three overwhelming emotions of Notre Dame fans as they exited the "Big House" Saturday following a heart-breaking loss to rival Michigan.  

It was a symbol of us coming together as one family'

Basilica bells tolled solemnly Sunday evening as a line of students processed from Hesburgh Library to the Grotto.

University vows to never forget

Between his years at Notre Dame as a student, faculty member and then as president, Fr. Edward "Monk" Malloy has been on campus "a long time."

Tournament aids Africa