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A More Perfect Union

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The Notre Dame Forum kicked off its panel series "A More Perfect Union: The Future of America's Democracy" last night at Leighton Concert Hall at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.



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Volunteer group cultivates literacy

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Teamwork for Tomorrow, a student-led volunteer group, hopes to make an impact on South Bend children with its new youth mentorship and reading assistance program.


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New major launches

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Students hoping to combine language skills, cultural knowledge and economic know-how can now pursue a major in International Economics, a joint offering from the departments of Economics and Romance Languages and Literatures.


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Dance Marathon drive kicks off

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The Saint Mary's Dance Marathon may not take place until March, but fundraising efforts will kick off Thursday with the help of local favorite Let's Spoon Frozen Yogurt.


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Excise police prepare for game

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As campus prepares for a weekend of football, parties and tailgates, the Indiana State Excise Police are doubling their efforts to enforce alcohol, tobacco and public safety laws in the area.



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Farley revives fundraiser calendar

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Although Notre Dame has no shortage of long-held traditions, Farley Hall intends on renewing one long forgotten. Farley's Finest are bringing back the Men of ND calendar, a former hall fundraiser, to benefit the Sex Offense Services Rape Crisis Center of St. Joseph County.


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SMC students soak up Ireland atmosphere

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While many students began last Saturday morning crowded around a television, thousands of Notre Dame fans were already enjoying some savage craic, also known in Ireland as "great fun," as they cheered on their football team in Aviva Stadium in Dublin.



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Fans travel for international season opener

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DUBLIN - It would be hard to determine who enjoyed their Irish experience even more - the Notre Dame football team, who throttled Navy 50-10 in their season opener, or Fighting Irish fans, who enjoyed all the Irish capital had to offer over several days of Celtic fun.


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Council discusses student life

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During its first meeting Friday afternoon, the Campus Life Council (CLC) discussed several aspects of student life including dorm alcohol policies and mental health.



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Interns work Capitol

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Several Notre Dame students traded the golden dome for the Capitol dome to intern in Congressional offices over the summer, while others worked in district offices throughout the country.


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Dublin pep rally highlights Irish heritage

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DUBLIN - Notre Dame's Emerald Isle heritage was on full display this weekend, be it on the football team's Irish flag cleats or a Mass of Celebration at Dublin Castle. Friday evening, that heritage was reaffirmed and deepened in a spectacle of music, dance and dialogue on the banks of the River Liffey.



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Convention draws national spotlight

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American eyes are trained on Tampa, Fla., today as the Republican National Convention comes to a close. The convention, traditionally held several months before presidential elections, marks the official nomination of presidential candidate Mitt Romney and vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan for the party's ticket this fall.


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Students devote summer to service

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A number of Notre Dame students spent their summers not sitting by the pool but serving around the country in the Summer Service Learning Program (SSLP) through the Center for Social Concerns (CSC).


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College hosts senior picnic

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Saint Mary's seniors gathered on the west lawn of Opus Hall on Thursday to celebrate the start of their last school year with a picnic that featured free food, games of cornhole and volleyball matches.