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Activist shares story of poverty

Author, activist and scholar Willie Baptist highlighted the serious challenges America faces in the fight against poverty and homelessness when he shared his personal experiences with poverty during a Monday discussion.

Shirt representatives visit Dominican partners

Notre Dame fans can wear The Shirt with even more pride than usual this football season, thanks to its new socially-conscious manufacturer, Alta Gracia.

Observer staff honored at ICPA conference

The Observer took third place in the Division I "Newspaper of the Year" category, and former Managing Editor Sarah Mervosh won the Brook Baker Collegiate Journalist of the Year Award at the Indiana College Press Association (ICPA) awards ceremony, held Saturday at Ball State University in Muncie.

Notre Dame graduate takes vows of priesthood

More than 100 Holy Cross priests gathered in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Saturday to witness Notre Dame alumnus Matt Kuczora profess his final vows and become an ordained member of the priesthood.

Week educates Belles about food

This week, Saint Mary's students will have the opportunity to learn about the food they consume, healthy eating on a college budget and the ins-and-outs of what they eat during Food Week.

Habitat dedicates Mishawaka home

The Notre Dame Campus Chapter of Habitat for Humanity celebrated another year of hard work in building a home for a family in need at the dedication of the completed house in Mishawaka, Ind., this weekend.  

Event presents struggles of war veterans

In his song, "Trying to Find My Way Home," musician and Iraq War veteran Jason Moon sings, "It's hard to fight an enemy that lives inside of your head."

SMC seniors coordinate Make-A-Wish golf event

A team of Saint Mary's seniors hosted the "Par-Tee for Make-A-Wish" golf outing Sunday at Juday Creek Golf Course in support of a young boy battling a severe illness.

Student government passes the torch

Tournament honors Valero, raises money for charity

Notre Dame and Keenan Hall lost a member of their collective family when junior Sean Valero died last March. But Keenan residents honored his memory by playing in the Sean Valero Memorial Basketball Tournament on April 14.

Fairytales still make headlines

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Lead, connect, advocate

Though his term as student body president has officially come to a close, senior Pat McCormick will take his leadership to Washington, D.C., when he attends the National Campus Leadership Council (NCLC) Summit this weekend.

Saint Mary's prepares to welcome mothers

This weekend Saint Mary's will continue the tradition of welcoming mothers from across the nation as it celebrates Junior Moms Weekend.

Professor presents macroeconomic blog

Economics professor David Ruccio discussed the current economic crisis through commentary on his blog "Occasional Links and Commentary on Economics, Culture and Society" Thursday evening in Geddes Hall.

University honors 10 with degree

Notre Dame will award 10 honorary degrees at this year's Commencement ceremony, in addition to the honorary degree given to commencement speaker Haley Scott DeMaria, the University announced Thursday.

Program diversifies campus

The 2012 Hesburgh International Scholars Experience (HISE) will bring 60 accepted international students to the University on Saturday.

Peer council assists students

When a Notre Dame student is referred to the Office of Residence Life for a disciplinary infraction, they also receive an insert from the Peer Advocates of Judicial Council, a group that assists them throughout the process.

TV icon discusses screenwriting

Five-time Emmy Award winner Bill Persky will discuss the craft of screenwriting in the "Golden Age of Television," the first annual installment in the Spring Writers Series at Saint Mary's. Persky will be joined by Adriana Trigiana, a New York Times-bestselling author and Saint Mary's alumna, who will host the event on April 27 in Carroll Auditorium.

Professors discuss politics

Editor's Note: Sebastian Rosato's position on abortion, the Catholic Church's teachings and the Democratic Party was inaccurately represented in the print version of this story, which was edited April 13 to correct that error.