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A steward of student life

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Put simply, Vice President for Student Affairs Erin Hoffmann Harding's role is to make sure every student's undergraduate years at Notre Dame are as fulfilling as hers were.



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Group considers GSA

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Student Body Vice President Katie Rose led a debate about the possibility of Notre Dame establishing a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) in addition to the preexisting Core Council during Wednesday's Senate meeting.  


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DPAC to host election debate

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Three candidates for Indiana governor will take the stage at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on Oct. 17 for the second of three scheduled gubernatorial debates, the University announced Tuesday in a press release.

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NDSP investigates crime

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Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP) is investigating the second incident of alleged forcible fondling reported on campus within 24 hours, according to an email to the student body Tuesday evening.





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Panel discusses depression

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In continuation of the College's "Support a Belle, Love a Belle" Week, a group of Saint Mary's students shared their personal experiences with depression and anxiety in a panel discussion Tuesday in the Student Center Lounge.


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Professor connects Tolkien, Homer

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While J.R.R. Tolkien's epic "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy may be dear to fans young and old, philosophy professor David O'Connor said Tuesday he believes the trilogy is meant to reflect on a darker side of nostalgia at the core of human nature.


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Incident reported to NDSP

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Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP) is investigating a report of forcible fondling that occurred early Sunday morning, according to an email sent to the student body Monday evening.




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Panel encourages reform of civil society

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Partisan politics went under the microscope Monday evening as the Center for Social Concerns (CSC) hosted the first event in a series of seminars, titled "From Battleground to Common Ground," featuring an interdisciplinary analysis of the state of American political discourse.


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Football home opener marred by arrests

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As the Fighting Irish started their home football season on the right foot with a win over Purdue Saturday, the fan experience went smoothly to begin the 125th season of Notre Dame football, director of Game Day Operations Mike Seamon said.



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Lunch discussion examines lawsuit

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The second installment of the Professors for Lunch series featured a presentation on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) healthcare mandate and the issue of religious liberty.


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University prizes green initiatives

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The Office of Sustainability has opened the school year with several initiatives, some new and some continued from last year, to keep Notre Dame on track to become a more sustainable university.


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Week highlights resources

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Support a Belle, Love a Belle, a weeklong program dedicated to providing resources for girls struggling with depression and anxiety, begins today at Saint Mary's.


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Club celebrates Eid Al-Fitr

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The Muslim Student Association (MSA) celebrated the end of Ramadan, a month-long period when Muslims fast between sunrise and sunset, on Friday evening with the festival of EidUl-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid and Arabic for "the festivity of breaking the fast."