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Lenten luncheons promote reflection

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Lent is a time to improve one's life through fasting, almsgiving and prayer, Regina Wilson, assistant director of Campus Ministry at Saint Mary's College, said.


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Leaders request medical amnesty

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Student Senate passed a resolution recommending that the University adopt a policy that would grant medical amnesty to any student caught breaking school rules while assisting another student in need of help.


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Club marks Chinese New Year

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The Notre Dame community will experience a taste of true Chinese culture Sunday as the Notre Dame Chinese Friendship Association (NDCFA) puts on its annual Spring Festival Celebration in honor of the Chinese New Year.


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Group endorses classes reform

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 Joseph Incandela, associate dean and professor of Religious Studies at Saint Mary's, addressed the Student Government Association (SGA) Wednesday about future plans for reforming the College's General Education requirements.


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Group passes amnesty resolution

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The Student Senate resumed debate and voted on a resolution concerning medical amnesty and discussed the logistics of a new off-campus housing Web site at Wednesday's meeting.



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Keenan Revue loses venue

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The annual and controversial crowd favorite, the Keenan Revue, originally presented in Washington Hall and most recently in Saint Mary's O'Laughlin Auditorium, will once again have to find a new venue.


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SMC Stars help make 'wishes' come true

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After being inspired by some family members involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Saint Mary's College senior Stephanie Dolik decided to start the SMC Stars — a club designed to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.



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Professor discusses ideal immigration reform

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 Rodolfo O. de la Garza, Eaton professor of Administrative Law and Political Science at Columbia University, offered a new approach to immigration reform Wednesday at a presentation titled "A Proposal for Immigration Reform."




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A sense of freedom'

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When sophomore Aaron Patzwahl decided to spend his summer after high school biking 3,300 miles across the country, he knew it would be a challenge. 


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Students search for abroad beyond OIS

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Many Notre Dame students recently received acceptance letters into study abroad programs and have made plans to leave campus next academic year. However, several students are currently exploring alternative study abroad options.


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Gino's East Pizza hits Mishawaka

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Pizza lovers have never been at a loss for options in South Bend as far as quality and tradition are concerned — from the family favorite Rocco's to the long-standing classic Barnaby's to the student-loved Bruno's.



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Saint Mary's professor gives poetry reading

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Sr. Eva Mary Hooker spoke on wilderness — its beauty, splendor and power — at a poetry reading called "Notes on Survival in the Wilderness," Tuesday at Saint Mary's College. Hooker has previously given poetry readings in college and university settings, as well as with other poets and writers.


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Schmidt, Weber prep for term end

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With a month and a half left in office, student body president Grant Schmidt and vice president Cynthia Weber outlined what they wish to accomplish by the end of their tenure Monday.