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Senior fund honors former classmate

Based on overwhelming support from the senior class, the Class of 2012 Legacy Fund decided to dedicate the money it raises to the Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial Fund, co-chairs of the Senior Legacy Fund Sylvia Banda and Tommy Montalbano said.

Student government to hold trial merger

The proposed merger between the Council of Representatives (COR) and Student Senate will be put to the test today when members of COR will sit in on Senate's meeting, where senators will debate the reform.

Professor named as consultant

Law professor Richard Garnett, recently named a consultant to the United States Council of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, said the appointment is an opportunity to help protect religious freedom in America.

Group considers restructuring to improve transparency

Saint Mary's Student Government Association discussed the possibility of restructuring at its Tuesday meeting.

Professor discusses PPACA ethics

The federal mandate requiring that group health plans cover preventative healthcare — including contraceptives — has ethical implications for religiously affiliated employers such as Notre Dame, law professor O. Carter Snead said at his Tuesday lecture,

Students participate in Black Friday shopping

When major retailers like Walmart and Target began their Black Friday sales over Thanksgiving break, the shopping rush drew some Notre Dame students straight from the dinner table.

Group discusses Mod Quad lights

In an effort to increase student safety on campus, members of the Campus Life Council (CLC) discussed the possibility of putting additional lighting on Mod Quad during their meeting Monday afternoon.

Irish finish regular season with third straight loss to Stanford

Saint Mary's sophomore Natalie Schultz said while the Irish did not reign victorious on Saturday, they did win the battle of the uniforms.

Office of International Studies cancels Cairo study abroad program

In light of the increased violence and unrest in Egypt, the Office of International Studies (OIS) canceled the Cairo study abroad program for the spring semester last week.

University strives to reduce carbon emissions

The University announced a new sustainability strategy that sets ambitious goals to reduce campus carbon emissions dramatically in less than 20 years.

SMC implements new Mass translation

Sunday marked the first use of the new translation of the Roman Catholic Mass, and Saint Mary's Office of Campus Ministry said the transition went without a hitch.

Egyptians face civil unrest, political change

Crowds lined the streets of Cairo on Monday to cast their votes in Egypt's first parliamentary election since the removal of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak from office in February.

Alumna serves through Alliance for Catholic Ed.

When 2011 Notre Dame graduate Vickey McBride interned with the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) program during her senior year at Notre Dame, her job was to educate prospective teachers about the program and recruit applicants.

Club practices art of gongfu

Graduate student Erik Blair has found the perfect outlet for stress in the middle of his busy schedule.

New scholarship honors athleticism, integrity

Notre Dame's Play Like a Champion Today (PLC) program will expand its scholarships that honor young athletes for their moral integrity instead of sheer athletic ability, program director Kristin Sheehan said.

Holiday food prices climb

Turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie are usually staples on a traditional Thanksgiving table.

Students compete in Tough Mudder race

Several Notre Dame students participated in a race through a giant obstacle course this weekend, an obstacle course that ends in a field of live wires that carry a 10,000-Volt shock.

Alumnus attends 382 consecutive home games

Regardless of traffic, weather or even the possibility of his children being born, for the past 382 consecutive home football games, Notre Dame alumnus Charles "Chuck" Falkenberg has been in the stands.

Students celebrate sweet victory

Governor addresses education

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie drew on his childhood schooling as an example for education reform Friday in the Eck Hall of Law.