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Fall abroad cancelled for Cairo

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The Office of International Studies (OIS) cancelled the Cairo study abroad program for fall 2011 after the University evacuated 12 Notre Dame students from the country earlier this semester.


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Librarian analyzes rare Bible

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Saint Mary's Librarian Robert Hohl analyzed the College's copy of the rare Saint John's Bible during his Tuesday lecture in Vander Vennet Theatre.


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College premieres online journal

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Saint Mary's Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership (CWIL) introduced its first journal published online March 7 to broaden the scope of its discussion between scholars, researchers and community activists.


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Professor: Stay off ground in Libya

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As American and European forces strike Libya from the air, Professor Michael Desch, chair of the department of political science, said the most reasonable military action is to continue its "limited liability intervention strategy."


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Council plans outreach to Japan after disaster

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The Council of Representatives (COR) discussed student body outreach in response to the tsunami in Japan and the initial results from the push for student job board reform during its Tuesday meeting.


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Irish language sees surge

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More people are currently embracing the Irish language than at any other time since the early 19th century, Notre Dame professor Brian O'Conchubhair said, and those at Notre Dame are no exception.


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Former ND student sentenced six years

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A former Notre Dame student charged with child molestation received a six-year prison sentence Friday after he engaged in sexual acts with a 12-year-old South Bend girl in April 2010, according to The South Bend Tribune.


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IOSHA finds six Notre Dame violations

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The Indiana Occupational Health and Safety Administration (IOSHA) found Notre Dame guilty of six violations after a four-and-a-half month investigation into the October death of junior Declan Sullivan, the Indiana Department of Labor announced March 15.


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Choir tours China over break

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The Saint Mary's College Women's Choir experienced the culture of China during a weeklong spring break visit involving sightseeing and performance opportunities.


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Student remembers quake experience

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A 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit with an epicenter 81 miles off the coast of Japan, sending tsunami waves up to 33 feet high to the island country, on Friday, March 11. The Japanese National Police Agency officially confirmed 8,805 deaths, 2,628 injured and 12,664 people missing as of Monday. Three nuclear power plants have suffered explosions in the aftermath.




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Hall staffs select RAs for 2011-12

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The anticipation among 317 rising seniors applying for Resident Assistants culminated the week before Spring Break when final selections for the positions were determined.