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CLC works on safety, inclusion

Although the Campus Life Council (CLC) did not begin meeting until October, student body president Pat McCormick said he hopes this year's group can make meaningful recommendations on how to improve the University.

COR dissolves, transfers some members to Senate

The Council of Representatives (COR), a diverse advisory group to student body president Pat McCormick, focused its discussions this semester on three primary goals outlined by McCormick in his "State of the Student Union" address.

SMC leadership builds during 'transition year'

Learning, leading and listening have been and will continue to be the goals of what Saint Mary's student body president and vice president have labeled the "transition year."

Professor says stats can deceive

Several Notre Dame economics professors said the latest unemployment numbers, released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics last week, should be taken with a grain of salt.

Team discovers Roman forum

ND student faces felony charges after attempted stabbing

Students present to Hope Ministries

Dodgeball tournament benefits 'Pink Zone'

Forum organizers reflect, plan spring events

SNA hosts dinner to help sick children, families

Sexual assault policy encourages reporting

Students enjoy Christmas Dinner

Notre Dame Food Services decked the dining halls Tuesday night for the annual Student Christmas Dinner, a tradition senior Susan Garabedian anticipates each year.

College hosts holiday craft show for charity

Saint Mary's Office for Civic and Social Engagement (OSCE) will offer students an opportunity to get away from finals studies for a few hours this Friday when it holds its fifth annual Christmas Craft Show.

Dean to leave Mendoza for Catholic Relief Services

Dean Carolyn Woo will continue to live Notre Dame's mission after she leaves the Mendoza College of Business to become president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) at the end of the month.

Students get ready for finals week, search for open study space

For some students, end of the semester responsibilities make Christmastime feel anything but the most wonderful time of the year.

Bodies react to finals with stress, director suggests ways to cope

The week of non-stop exams, papers and presentations known as finals is enough to make even the most levelheaded student feel a bit on edge. According to Catherine DeCleene, director of Women's Health at Saint Mary's College, stress is the body's natural response to these psychological demands.

Former baseball player focuses on charity

On the baseball field, Hank Aaron opened new doors for African-American players. After retiring in 1967, he continued to expand opportunities for others through entrepreneurship and humanitarianism.

LED lights shine on "Word of Life" mural

Last Spring, the popular "Word of Life" mural on the south side of Hesburgh Library was updated with new energy-efficient LED lights, said Paul Kempf, director of Utilities at Notre Dame.

Job growth remains stagnant

The recession has effected all portions of the economy, but the job sector has been hit the hardest, said Saint Mary's Economics professor Jerry McElroy. McElroy was featured in a story on joblessness on MSNBC's "The Bottom Line" last Thursday.

MBA student, wife to build library

Notre Dame MBA student Conor Evans and his wife Lauren always knew they wanted to use their engineering and construction talents to benefit others.