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South Bend bishop speaks on faith and reason

By The Observer · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend spoke about how students can incorporate faith and reason into their daily lives at a lecture at Saint Mary's on Thursday.

Student interns at this year's Sundance Festival

By The Observer · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

Far from the cold of South Bend winter, senior Audrey Mitchell is spending her winter as an intern at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Community rings in Chinese New Year

By The Observer · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

Saint Mary's and Notre Dame students rang in the Chinese New Year and celebrated the prevalent Chinese culture on both campuses Monday. In honor of the Year of the Dragon, Saint Mary's College and the Center of Women's Intercultural Leadership (CWIL) will host its annual China Night at 7:30 p.m this Saturday in O'Laughlin Auditorium.

Non-profit benefits Honduras

By The Observer · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

A Notre Dame alumnus is working with the non-profit organization Unión MicroFinanza (UMF) to make the caffeine fix students crave between classes benefit rural coffee farmers in La Unión, Honduras.

ND explains lack of medical amnesty

By The Observer · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

Shortly before senior Kat Rodriguez's last home football game as a student, she was returning to a tailgate near Notre Dame Stadium when she tripped on a bicycle and gashed open her forehead.

ND explains lack of medical amnesty

By The Observer · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

Shortly before senior Kat Rodriguez's last home football game as a student, she was returning to a tailgate near Notre Dame Stadium when she tripped on a bicycle and gashed open her forehead.

College SGA to change structure

By The Observer · Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

The Student Government Association (SGA) at Saint Mary's College announced in its meeting Wednesday that it will make major changes to its basic structure, giving Saint Mary's students more diverse representation in the voting process, SGA executive secretary Emma Brink said.

MLK panel series discusses race, sports

By The Observer · Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

In developing this year's third annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Series for the Study of Race, Assistant Director for Multicultural Student Programs and Services (MSPS) Tobias Blake and First Year of Studies Professor Oliver Jenkins decided to explore the complex relationship between race and athletics in the United States.

Professor reflects on Republican primaries

By The Observer · Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

The unpredictable Republican primary elections have decreased the chance of the party's nomination of a strong opponent to face President Barack Obama in the November general election, according to Michael Kramer, associate professor of Communication Studies at Saint Mary's College.

Professor discusses President's speech

By The Observer · Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

Political Science professor David Campbell said President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday was clear evidence the president is "moving into campaign mode."

ND fire department appoints new chief

By The Observer · Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

When Bruce Harrison learned of his recent appointment as fire chief of the Notre Dame Fire Department, he knew his career was taking a step in an exciting direction.

Assembly approves resolution

By The Observer · Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

Student Senate passed a resolution amending the responsibility of the Executive Programming Board and discussed sustainability at its meeting Wednesday. The student government branch also examined gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) issues.

Center hosts service agencies

By The Observer · Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

Local non-profit organizations and student-run service groups joined together to showcase the plethora of social service opportunities available for Notre Dame students both on campus and in the South Bend community at the Social Concerns Fair on Wednesday.