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A&L plans business boot camp

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Though most students don't see Arts and Letters as a gateway to a business career, some are finding it can be just that.

Video arcade in LaFun to be renovated

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

In an effort to use space in LaFortune more efficiently, the Student Activities Office is working with the Council of Representatives (COR) and the student body to renovate the video arcade space in the basement of the building.

Local business leader speaks at Saint Mary's

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Business leaders must be passionate to realize their potential and they should be guided by Christian values, Perry Watson, the owner of Lexus of Mishawaka, said Tuesday during a seminar hosted by the Saint Mary's Class of 2013 Board at 7 p.m. in Stapleton Lounge.

ND club to hold charity denim sale

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

The newly formed Friends of the Orphans (FOTO) club at Notre Dame is sponsoring its first annual Charity Denim fundraiser Tuesday to aid in providing health care to a Honduran orphanage.

Students, profs react to health care bill

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

The House of Representatives passed a health care bill Saturday night, but when it reaches the Senate, the bill will likely take a long time to be resolved, said David Campbell, professor of political science.

Both campuses give H1N1 shots

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College have received a limited number of the H1N1 vaccine for the students, faculty and staff determined to be at high risk for contracting the virus. The St. Joseph County Health Department gave Notre Dame about 500 doses of the vaccine Thursday, Director of Health Services Ann Kleva said. University Health Services distributed about 200 of the doses Friday.

Journalists discuss state of media

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

Journalism's current challenge isn't saving print newspapers. The challenge is maintaining high standards in emerging new media forms, visiting journalists said Monday.

Former ACE interns tackle new challenges

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

Last year, as seniors, five Notre Dame students worked as interns for the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) program, appearing at recruitment events and communicating with peers about the program.

Navy formal returns after hiatus

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

For the first time since 2002, the women of Saint Mary's hosted the men of the Naval Academy at a Student Government Association (SGA) sponsored Navy—Saint Mary's formal.

GreeND stands still to advocate change

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

While most students were beginning to tailgate for the Navy game, members of GreeND gathered by Stonehenge early Saturday morning for a "Climate Change Flash Mob," where students posed in various positions for five minutes to help raise awareness about environmental issues.

Mendoza business competition offers $40K

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

The Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Mendoza College of Business has invited students to submit business plans and compete for a total of $40,000 in prize money as part of its annual Business Plan Competition.

Campus shocked after Navy's upset

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

For the second straight time the Notre Dame football team lost at home to Navy, and students predictably took the loss hard, especially with the possibility of an at-large BCS bid all but evaporating.