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Mayoral winner promises changes

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 7, 2011

As Democrat Pete Buttigieg celebrated an easy victory in South Bend's mayoral election Tuesday, he called students to take ownership of the city and work with the local government to solve its problems.

Group contemplates merging with Senate

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 7, 2011

The Council of Representatives (COR) held a preliminary discussion Tuesday regarding streamlining student government by fusing the Council with the Student Senate.

ND science professor dies at 64

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 7, 2011

J. Keith Rigby, Jr., associate professor of civil engineering and geological sciences, died Saturday at his South Bend home. He was 64.

Holocaust survivor wishes for kindness

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 7, 2011

Not knowing if your family is dead or alive. Not knowing when your next meal will be. Not knowing whether the next hour of your life will bring you freedom or death.

Band gives back to community

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 7, 2011

Though there is no service requirement for members of the Notre Dame Band, around 20 to 40 students make time to engage in service in the South Bend community each week.

Hockey players, fans praise new venue

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 7, 2011

The Irish hockey team has new ice to chill on this season, and players and fans are praising the new atmosphere.

Poetry tour showcases current Latino talent

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

A national Latino poetry tour affiliated with Notre Dame launched at Harvard University today.

High school seniors visit SMC

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

In an attempt to make the college application and selection process easier, Saint Mary's welcomed 42 prospective Belles and their parents to campus for Senior Preview Day Monday.

Panel addresses euro crisis

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

Though the four scholars in Monday's "Crisis of the Euro" panel discussion have differing disciplines, all agreed on one thing: the eurozone is in serious trouble.

Candidates compete in city's mayoral race

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

Three candidates are on the ballot for the mayor's race in South Bend today, but a Notre Dame journalism professor said the city will continue to see a Democrat in office after the election.

Mock trial competes at UCLA

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

The Notre Dame Mock Trial team sent teams to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) this weekend for its first competition of the year, and members said they performed well despite tough competition.