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Swarbrick recounts atmosphere during accident

Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick entered the football practice field at about 4:47 p.m. Wednesday, and witnessed two completed passes. He said practice seemed normal, until he felt a powerful gust of wind, and saw objects that had formerly been stationary fly past him.

Swarbrick addresses tower accident

The University said it will not release information regarding the death of junior Declan Sullivan, who died when a film tower collapsed during football practice Wednesday, until the investigation concludes.

Costumed members discuss communication

Student Senate was filled with Harry Potter characters Wednesday as its members discussed ways to communicate more effectively with students across campus.

ND junior dies in video tower accident

Junior Declan Sullivan died Wednesday when a film tower fell over during football practice. He was 20.

Pizza, Pop and Politics' discussion centers on health care

Heading into the 2010 midterm elections, health care is a front and center issue, said Kathy Saile, director of Domestic Policy for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

The Hub' sparks academic dialogue

Notre Dame students recently launched the Hub, a new online academic networking site created to facilitate intellectual discussion across various disciplines.

Green Dot Initiative combats domestic violence

An initiative to prevent domestic violence has helped 13 Saint Mary's students so far this school year, director of the Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) Connie Adams said.

Lecture explores faith, science

Mathematics Professor Joanne Snow and associate mathematics Professor Colleen Hoover presented "Faith and Reason in the Life and Work of Mathematician Marston Morse" at Saint Mary's Believing Scholars Lecture Tuesday.

Storms hit; students take cover

Alum finds success with classical music group

When Patrick Dupre Quigley came to Notre Dame as a freshman in the fall of 1996, he was unaware that his participation in campus choral ensembles would provide him with a clear career path into music, let alone help his musical group top Lady Gaga on the iTunes charts this past summer.

Members approve 'The Shirt' president nominee

The Council of Representatives (COR) voted to approve the nominee for president of The Shirt Project 2011 and discussed Alcohol Awareness Week, which is co-sponsored by student government, at its meeting Tuesday.

Junior Declan Sullivan dies in accident

Junior Declan Sullivan died Wednesday when a film tower fell over during football practice. He was 20.

Week seeks to raise alcohol awareness

As part of the ongoing efforts to inform Notre Dame students about the use and misuse of alcohol, the Office of Drug and Alcohol Education, PILLARS and student government are sponsoring Alcohol Awareness Week on campus.

Eddy Street provides off-campus jobs

The new additions to Eddy Street to the Notre Dame community provide not only places to eat, shop and live near the University, but jobs as well.

Kramer sells portion of portfolio

Editor's note: This is the final installment in a two-part series about Kramer Properties and Campus Apartments, which both lease off-campus housing to students in South Bend.

Initiative works to end hunger

Student government's "eND Hunger" campaign will target food scarcity in South Bend and hunger in the local community as the initiative kicks off tonight with an opening forum, senior Beth Simpson, chair of the campaign, said.

Students attend Bessette canonization in Rome

A group of Notre Dame students studying abroad in Europe this semester were able to attend the canonization of St. André Bessette, the first member of the Congregation of Holy Cross to be canonized, in Rome Oct. 17.

Group debates potential off-campus policies

In order to improve off-campus student life at Notre Dame, Campus Life Council (CLC) examined other universities' policies regarding off-campus parties and city police during its Monday meeting.

Renters adjust to landlord

Editor's Note: This is the first installment in a two-part series about Kramer Properties and Campus Housing, which both lease off-campus housing to students in South Bend.

C-Store changes location

The Saint Mary's C-Store moved locations within the College's Student Center over fall break — a change that was met with mixed reviews from students upon their return to campus this week.