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SUB hosts literary festival

Four renowned authors will visit campus this week for the annual Notre Dame Literary Festival (NDLF). 

College recognizes Women's Appreciation

Women's Appreciation Week at Saint Mary's College kicks off today with a variety of events aimed to spread awareness of issues many women encounter on a daily basis.

Revue receives rave reviews

After three nights of risqué comedy and envelope-pushing musical numbers, the 37th annual Keenan Revue came to a successful close, director Brian Bettonville said.

Professor reflects on HHS bill reform, election implications

President Barack Obama announced a compromise in the Affordable Care Act Friday, mandating that insurance companies, not religious institutions, will be responsible for providing free preventive care to women.

Notre Dame still required to pay for contraceptive services

President Barack Obama's modification to the contraception mandate, which shifted responsibility for funding contraceptives from religiously affiliated institutions to insurance companies, does not apply to Notre Dame because the University is self-insured.

Olympics raise awareness, funds

The summer Olympics in London may not kick off for a few months, but that didn't stop Notre Dame students from testing their athletic abilities early. Residence halls assembled teams and partnered with the Special Olympics of St. Joseph's County to host Late Night Olympics on Saturday.

Lecture explores vulnerability

The philosophy of St. Edith Stein is seen through the lens of vulnerability, Wheaton College professor Dr. Sarah Borden Sharkey said in the keynote address for the seventh annual Edith Stein Conference held at McKenna Hall over the weekend.

SMC Sophomore Parent's Weekend unites families

President Carol Ann Mooney and the class of 2014 welcomed a special group of visitors Friday as Saint Mary's College celebrated its annual Sophomore Parents Weekend.

Observer announces new editorial board

Seven new editors will join The Observer's Editorial Board in 2012-13 and two current editors will retain their positions, incoming Editor-in-Chief Allan Joseph announced Sunday.

Professor recognized for service

The Notre Dame faculty recently acquired another academic accolade when VaniaSmith-Oka, assistant professor of Anthropology, was honored with the Center for Public Anthropology's Ruth Benedict Global Citizenship Award last week.

Club connects students to alumni on Wall Street

The Notre Dame Wall Street Club held an information session Thursday evening to introduce freshmen and sophomores to the club and make the path to Wall Street a little bit easier.

Conference to address human development

Students and faculty from around the world will gather at Notre Dame this weekend for the fourth annual Human Development Conference.

Mother of the Huddle' perseveres

"Mother of the Huddle" Helen Hiatt has watched over the LaFortune grocery store's grounds since 1967, working her way from the old cigarette counter to the cash register over the past 44 years.

Suiting up for the Winter Career Fair

SMC workshop to explore strengths

Saint Mary's students and parents will get to learn about each other's strengths at the third annual StrengthsQuest workshop tomorrow as part of Sophomore Parent's Weekend.

Project to tackle vulnerability

The seventh annual Edith Stein Project will focus on vulnerability in relationships of every type, conference co-chair junior Margaret Kennedy said.

Making the cut

As colleges compete for top national rankings and students compete for top SAT scores, some people argue the college admissions process places too much focus on numbers.

Facebook breaks wall between digital, real life

Take a photo. Photoshop. Upload to Facebook.

Event raises funds for Riley

Rocheleau, Rose win in single-ticket race

Juniors Brett Rocheleau and Katie Rose won Wednesday's election for student body president and vice president with 57.3 percent of the 2,382 votes, vice president of elections for Judicial Council Caitlin Ogren said.