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Dis-Oriented' confronts stereotypes

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Three Middle Eastern and Asian-American women will perform their piece "Dis-Oriented" at Saint Mary's Thursday to challenge ethnic stereotypes, following last week's Diverse Students' Leadership Conference (DSLC).


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SMC to institute new minor

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Saint Mary's students who want to go green with their degree will get the chance this fall when the Environmental Studies department offers a minor in their program for the first time.


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Mass to remember Valero

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A Mass of Remembrance for sophomore Sean Valero will be held Thursday at 10 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the entire University community.


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Results of campus-wide cereal poll revealed

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Breakfast lovers across campus expressed mixed reactions to the upcoming dining hall cereal selection changes that will be implemented next fall. Notre Dame Food Services revealed the long-awaited results of the annual cereal survey conducted March 24.

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Badin Hall named Hall of the Year

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The Badin Hall Bullfrogs played leapfrog over the 28 other dorms on campus to win Hall of the Year for the 2010-2011 academic year, the Hall Presidents Council announced Tuesday evening.


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Traveling hordes leave disappointed

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A green mob of Notre Dame fans descended upon Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Tuesday night in hopes of witnessing the women's basketball team capture its second national title.


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Snite showcases student art

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Growing up in rural New Jersey, senior Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) student John Traub developed a fascination with urban transit and interaction. Applying this intrigue to his artwork, Traub created "Transpire Spaces," one of several thesis art projects currently featured in the Snite Museum's 2011 Annual UND Art Student Exhibition.


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Record donation given to inspire

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A recent donation of $10 million to Saint Mary's College Science Hall will not only serve to assist in the renovation of facilities, but also as an inspiration to invest in the education of young women in science.


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Malpass garners investment award

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Institutional Investor magazine named University Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Scott Malpass its Large Endowment Manager of the Year, according to a University press release Sunday.


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Campus has a ball

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With close to 750 teams registered for the 40th annual Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore Basketball Tournament, the event remains the largest five-on-five outdoor basketball competition in the world.



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Members plan awareness film

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Campus Life Council (CLC) debated ways to improve an alcohol education film for freshmen at its weekly meeting Monday afternoon.


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SMC supports tsunami relief

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This week Saint Mary's students will empty their pockets to support relief efforts for victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, the largest in the country's history.



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University awards Medal

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Sr. Mary Scullion and Joan McConnon, co-founders of Project H.O.M.E, will jointly receive the Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics, during the 2011 Comme-ncement ceremony on May 22, the University announced Sunday in a press release.


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Student films mass, works with NDtv

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Saint Mary's junior Stephanie Cherpak spends many Sunday mornings at Mass like her Catholic peers. What distinguishes her, however, is that she is usually watching the Mass behind the lens of a camera.


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Right to Life hosts baby shower

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Notre Dame students in the Right to Life Club supported soon-to-be mothers who decided to have their children with the Project Mom Baby Shower Saturday.



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Foundation shares solar energy

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Notre Dame combined its social justice and sustainability missions into one initiative when it decided to team up with the Let's Share the Sun Foundation to install solar panels in Haiti.


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Ex-Marine discusses "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

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Gay rights activist and retired Staff Sgt. Eric Alva of the U.S. Marine Corps closed the Saint Mary's College Student Diversity Board's sixth annual Diverse Student Leadership Conference yesterday by urging his Little Theater audience to contribute to the fight for anti-discrimination.