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Ally Week reaches out to LGBTQ community

In order to understand what it means to support members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community, Saint Mary's College is hosting Ally Week, Laurel Javors, vice president of the Straight and Gay Alliance (SAGA), said.

Student government jobs open

Each year, a new student government regime comes to office, bringing a fresh crop of students with them in order to put their agenda into effect.

Academic Council votes to dissolve Econ dept.

The Academic Council voted to dissolve the Department of Economics and Policy Studies (ECOP) at its meeting Thursday.

American Studies club awaits official status

Although Notre Dame's Department of American Studies has been in existence for nearly 40 years, the American Studies club is a recent addition to the University.

Alum wins Amazon writing contest to get novel published

For Notre Dame alumnus Jim King, a long-awaited dream came true last May when he received an unexpected call from Amazon on a train ride into New York City.

Council discusses FLEX, du Lac recommendations

The Council of Representatives (COR) presented a new initiative for the Freshmen Leadership Experience (FLEX) and discussed ongoing recommendations for revisions to the du Lac student handbook at its meeting Tuesday night.

Registration for Basilica weddings during 2011 year begins

Today, the first day couples can register for weddings at the Sacred Heart Basilica for the 2011 year, is perhaps one of the reasons the "ring by spring" mentality pervades for many a Notre Dame senior.

CEO discusses changes in media

As expansion of the Internet over the past decade continues to revolutionize American lives, the ramifications for the news and communication business are especially profound.

SMC hall director Shea receives award

Responsible for supervising 10 resident advisors (RAs) and about 264 residents, McCandless Hall and Opus Hall director Kady Shea received the Advisor of the Year award for her work with the College Residence Hall Association (RHA).

College bookstore holds fashion show

Saint Mary's Shaheen Bookstore held a fashion show Friday in the student center atrium to promote the College's new spring clothing line, featuring different types of apparel including sweatpants, T-shirts and shorts.

Robinson Center celebrates ninth anniversary

For the past nine years, Notre Dame faculty, staff and students as well as members of the South Bend community have volunteered their time to better their lives of local children at the Robinson Community Learning Center. 

ND students in Chile unharmed in earthquake

Junior Cari Pick was chatting with friends online early Saturday morning in Santiago, Chile, when the Internet cut out and her building began to sway.

BREAKING NEWS: Students, staff in Chile reported safe after earthquake

ND Mobile Web Arrives

Notre Dame's Office of Information Technologies (OIT), in collaboration with its Office of Public Affairs and Communications (OPAC), recently released ND Mobile Web to provide mobile device users with useful information about Notre Dame resources.

Dance Team wins Ireland championship

The Saint Mary's and Notre Dame's Irish Dance team was victorious over the weekend in their competition held in Killarney, Ireland.

Robinson Center celebrates anniversary

When the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) first opened nine years ago in the Northeast Neighborhood of South Bend, the Center's director Jay Caponigro was not really sure how Notre Dame's attempt at reaching out to the community would be received.

Students appreciate card swipers

 If you've ever been to South Dining Hall on "wing night," John Ritschard will be sure to greet you at the door with his dancing chicken and a friendly reminder that delicious wings wait inside.  

University looks to revise du Lac

Editor's note: This is the second and final installment of a two-part series examining the policies and possible revisions of du Lac, the student handbook. Senior John Saulitis has been on both sides of the University's disciplinary process. He faced the consequences of ResLife himself and used that experience to assist others as a peer advocate.

ND Collegiate Jazz Festival Kicks Off

The 52nd annual University Collegiate Jazz Festival (CJF), the longest-running college jazz event in the nation, will be held at 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday at Washington Hall. Nine bands in total will participate in CJF, including Notre Dame's own Jazz Band 1 and the Notre Dame New Orleans Brass Band.

Dorm Drinks sold to new ownership

A popular campus beverage vendor is under new ownership.