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Driscoll emphasizes liturgical reform

Saint Mary's hosted Fr. Michael Driscoll, associate professor of theology at Notre Dame, as the final part of the "Catholicism at the Crossroads" lecture series.

Future of Library hangs in limbo

The Hesburgh Library may boast a nationally recognized image on its facade, but the future of the Library itself is not as clearly established.

CommUniversity Day spurs service

From painting houses and fire hydrants to working at the Center for the Homeless, over 700 students will participate in 35 different service projects benefiting the South Bend community for Saturday's second annual CommUniversity Day.

Safewalk usage consistent

Despite recent reports of sexual assaults on campus, Safewalk, Notre Dame's student-employed escort service, has not seen an increase in business, according to Safewalk supervisor Cappy Gagnon.

Saint Mary's to host Little Sibs Weekend

This weekend, the Saint Mary's College Residence Hall Association (RHA) will be hosting Little Sibs Weekend, which gives Saint Mary's students a chance to show their little siblings life at the College.

Two ND juniors awarded Truman Scholarship

Notre Dame juniors Elizabeth Simpson and Puja Parikh were awarded the prestigious Truman Scholarship, an award given to college juniors with plans to attend graduate school who then work to make a difference through public service, according to Roberta Jordan, assistant director of national fellowships at the Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement.

CommUniversity Day spurs service

From painting houses and fire hydrants to working at the Center for the Homeless, over 700 students will participate in 35 different service projects benefiting the South Bend community for Saturday's second annual CommUniversity Day.

Anti-theist and Christian debate religion

Anti-theist Christopher Hitchens and Christian Dinesh D'Souza may initially appear to have nothing in common.

Hall first to receive LEED certification

Geddes Hall recently became the first building at Notre Dame to achieve LEED Gold Certification and will pave the way for future environmentally conscious efforts that build upon the University's emphasis on ethics and sustainability.

Soler, Bell set tone for year

 Student body president Catherine Soler and vice president Andrew Bell, who took office on April 1, set the tone for the upcoming year's administration and welcomed the new senators to student government as they led their first meeting of the Student Senate Wednesday. 

Recently elected SGA officers meet for first time

 The new Saint Mary's board of Student Government Association (SGA) began the 2010-11 term when it held its first meeting Wednesday night. The main purpose of the meeting was for the new officers to get to know one another and for them to discuss their goals and expectations for the next academic year.  

Hilfiger offers words of business wisdom

 He may be the king of a global fashion empire, but there is one dream that Tommy Hilfiger never saw through. 

Archbishop discusses Catholic globalization

The Catholic Church must find new ways to integrate social action in order to help build a better global society, Archbishop of Munich and Freising Reinhard Marx said at the Terrence R. Keeley Vatican Lecture Wednesday.

Bonfire to be fundraiser for Haiti

 The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti might have occurred three months ago, but several campus organizations are refusing to let the tragedy be forgotten. 

ROTC holds Iron Irish contest

Notre Dame's Army ROTC Iron Irish competition tested more than physical strength Wednesday.

God Debate' sparks discussion on campus

Two titans of the academic world will clash tonight in the Leighton Concert Hall when famed anti-theist and author of books such as "God is Not Great" Christopher Hitchens faces Catholic apologist Dinesh D'Souza in "The God Debate: Is Religion the Problem?" Hitchens and D'Souza represent two fundamentally irreconcilable positions, and both have come under criticism for their tendency to use demeaning language and bullying in debates.

Concert to feature The Roots

The Student Union Board (SUB) recently announced that the much anticipated spring concern will feature The Roots, the current house band for "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," on Saturday night in the Stepan Center.

New administration leads COR discussion

Census participation and pep rally reform were among discussion topics at the first Council of Representatives (COR) meeting under student body president Catherine Soler and vice president Andrew Bell Tuesday.

Top football recruit dies in fall

Irish football coach Brian Kelly said his program was "in a state of disbelief and incredible sadness" following the tragic death of top recruit Matt James, who fell from a fifth-floor hotel balcony and died while on Spring Break in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Friday.

Top football recruit James dies in Florida