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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.

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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.

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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.

Students return to America

Despite their excitement upon returning to their 'home under the Dome,' many Notre Dame students find they struggle to adjust to life stateside after a semester immersed in another culture abroad.

Group extends GRC reforms

Student Senate discussed the complete overhaul planned for the College Hookups, Alcohol and Sexual Assault education program, known as College HAS Issues, at Wednesday's meeting.

ACE leaders embark on bus tour

In celebration of the Alliance for Catholic Education's (ACE) 20th anniversary, ACE leaders will embark on a national bus tour to acknowledge the contributions of its teachers and administrators to Catholic schools.

Saint Mary's hosts all-school formal

Saint Mary's women will pack the Gillespie Center at the Hilton Garden Inn on the Saint Mary's campus from 8 p.m. to midnight for the annual all-school formal Friday.

SMC campus fire deemed minor

The investigation into the cause of Sunday night's fire in O'Laughlin Auditorium is ongoing and a report is expected in a few weeks, Gwen O'Brien, director of media relations at Saint Mary's, said Tuesday.

Students explore careers, internships at fair

Notre Dame students trudged through the dreary weather in their best business formal outfits with freshly printed resumés and the determination to connect with and learn from representatives of potential employers at the annual Winter Career Fair on Tuesday.

Students embrace new coaching program

Every Notre Dame athlete is encouraged to 'play like a champion today,' a motto that aspiring coaches among Notre Dame's student body are learning to pass on to local youth teams.

Candidates unveil visions for office

Official campaigning for the election of student body president and vice president began Tuesday, marking the beginning of the week-long race between six student tickets.