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United Nations authority addresses refugee crises

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In his Monday address, "The Responsibility to Solve," United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) T. Alexander Aleinikoff said the international community must go beyond basic protection and assume responsibility for finding long-term solutions to major refugee crises. 



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SMC recognizes communication dept.

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The Saint Mary's Communication Studies, Dance and Theater Department kicked off a weeklong celebration to recognize students' and professors' contributions to the department and community yesterday. 


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University awards medal

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Ken Hackett, former president of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), will receive the 2012 Laetare Medal during the May 20 Commencement Ceremony, the University announced Sunday.


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Group appoints new officers

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Student Senate approved six students for positions on Student Union Board (SUB) and one student for a position on Judicial Council at its meeting Wednesday.




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Faculty Senate passes LGBTQ resolution

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In a push for improved inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) members of the Notre Dame community, the Faculty Senate passed two resolutions Tuesday, one supporting a gay-straight alliance and the other proposing adding sexual orientation to the University's non-discrimination clause.



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Students to travel to South Africa

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One group of graphic design students will spend spring break helping South African refugees understand their rights through the "together +" anti-xenophobia campaign.




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Super Tuesday results help Romney campaign

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In the wake of the Super Tuesday presidential primaries and caucuses, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's close Ohio Republican primary win saved him from potential "disaster," former political columnist for the South Bend Tribune and journalism professor Jack Colwell said.


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Grab 'n Go undergoes reform

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Seven points will go a lot further at Grab ‘n Go after spring break when additional items become available at both the North Dining Hall and South Dining Hall locations.


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Saint Mary's holds class board elections

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Saint Mary's students will cast their ballots Thursday to decide on the next team of student leaders for the 2012-2013 school year, as elections for class councils and school boards begin.