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Billy Christy | Pat Roemer

Who they are: Student body presidential candidate Billy Christy is a sophomore resident of O'Neill Hall originally from Palos Park, Ill. He is a Navy ROTC cadet and pre-medicine major. Vice presidential candidate Pat Roemer, a native of Great Falls, Va., is a sophomore political science and peace studies major who lives in St. Edward's Hall. A member of the Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars program, Roemer is also involved in the Take Ten program at the Center for the Homeless.

Dominic Romeo | Philip Hootsmans

Alex Coccia | Nancy Joyce

Austin O'Brien | Nick Boggess

Student teaches yoga sculpt class at SMC

While yoga is commonly known as a relaxing type of exercise, one Saint Mary's senior is bringing a more intense, cardio-based form of yoga to the College campus.

Former bishop passes away at 80

Fr. John M. D'Arcy, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, died Sunday after a battle with lung and brain cancer. He was 80.

White House proposes compromise

The White House proposed a new compromise Friday regarding religious nonprofits and the mandated contraceptive coverage, a deal that would potentially allow Notre Dame to issue a health insurance plan to its employees without directly providing birth control coverage.

SDB hosts week to increase disability awareness

In an effort to increase knowledge about mental and learning disabilities, the Student Diversity Board (SDB) is hosting a week dedicated to raising awareness around the Saint Mary's campus among students, faculty and staff.

Students gather for Super Bowl gamewatch

San Francisco would face Baltimore on Sunday evening to compete for professional football's most coveted title in Super Bowl XLVII, but some Notre Dame students said they planned to enjoy the game without too much concern for the winner.

Camp Kesem fundraiser makes magic

Make the Magic, the inaugural fundraiser for Notre Dame's chapter of Camp Kesem, will bring out the true meaning of the national organization's name, student co-chair Lauren McGrath said.

Observer hires dept. editors

Six new editors will join The Observer's Editorial Board in 2013-14 and two current editors will retain their positions, incoming Editor-in-Chief Andrew Gastelum announced Sunday.

Saint Mary's SGA updates policies

As turnover between administrations approaches in coming weeks, Saint Mary's Student Government Association (SGA) will focus on several major calendar items at the College.

I tried every other way to end this'

RonaiahTuiasosopo fell as deeply in love as MantiTe'o did.

CBL courses encourage community service

Each semester, Notre Dame's Spanish department, in conjunction with the Center for Social Concerns (CSC), offers community-based learning (CBL) courses that allow students to integrate their Spanish language learning with community service at various partner organizations in South Bend.

I tried every other way to end this'

Career Center gets new director

Notre Dame's well-respected Career Center came under new leadership when Hilary Flanagan assumed her role as director less than three weeks ago.

Professor discusses Aquinas, natural law

A Boston College professor connected Saint Thomas Aquinas' themes of solidarity, justice and natural law with contemporary global feminism in a lecture at Saint Mary's on Thursday.

Campus to go 'greener'

This semester, the Office of Sustainability is recharging its annual Energy Competition and renewing initiatives to make campus even "greener."

Coach sings with Met

When Notre Dame vocal instructor Deborah Mayer caught word of an audition opportunity with the New York Metropolitan Opera, she had one week's notice to make her lifelong dream a reality.

Basilica named most beautiful college cathedral

The University's Basilica of the Sacred Heart, arguably one of the most beautiful buildings on campus, received official recognition when it topped BestCollegeReviews.org's "30 Most Beautiful College Cathedrals" list.