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Group discusses leadership program

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Saint Mary's Student Government Association (SGA) began debating the specific programming of "Proud Past, Promising Future," the proposed student leadership development program, at its Tuesday meeting.


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SMC begins club for food allergies

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Saint Mary's freshman Megan Steron is one of two million people in the United States living with celiac disease, a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. Her intolerance to gluten, a protein in wheat, rye and barley, makes eating on a college campus a challenge.


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Activists discuss proliferation

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While other hot button issues may receive more attention from activists, the rise and expansion of nuclear weaponry is the most consequential issue facing leaders today, a former Church leader said in a lecture Tuesday.

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Student survives cancer, gives back

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During the fall semester of her freshman year, doctors diagnosed junior Courtney Rauch with breast cancer. Two years and numerous surgeries later, Rauch is now cancer-free and is actively involved in breast cancer research on campus.


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ND students travel to work on theses

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While many students caught up on sleep or their favorite TV shows over Fall Break, some seniors traveled abroad to get a more personal perspective on their theses topics.




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Jenkins to serve on board for debates

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University President Fr. John Jenkins was elected to the Board of Directors for the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), which has sponsored all U.S. presidential and vice presidential debates since 1988, according to a University press release.


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CLC identifies concerns and goals

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During this semester's first meeting of the Campus Life Council (CLC), members discussed their hopes for increased collaboration between different groups on campus this year.





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Professors discuss global health

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Students and faculty spilled into the aisles of a DeBartolo Hall auditorium Monday evening as two renowned experts discussed liberation theology as a means to end poverty.


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Atheist group denied official club status

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From the Basilica on God Quad to the chapels in every residence hall to the crucifixes in every classroom, the University's Catholic identity is not easily missed. Not all Notre Dame students, however, share that identity.




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Swarbrick addresses students

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Notre Dame Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick stopped into both campus dining halls during lunch Wednesday to challenge and caution students.



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Sexual assault reported

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Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP) said campus police are investigating a sexual assault reported to the department Monday.