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Schlink talks legal principles

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German law professor Bernhard Schlink discussed the principle of proportionality at the Eck School of Law Thursday as part of a forum titled, "Proportionality in Constitutional Law: Why Everywhere but Here?"


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Irish coach rewards dorms for enthusiasm

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Nine of the most spirited residence halls on campus were recently rewarded for their enthusiasm at this fall's pep rallies with personal talks from coach Brian Kelly in their respective dorms.


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Craig, Harris debate nature of morality

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Christian apologist William Lane Craig and anti-theist Sam Harris only agree on one thing — the existence of moral values and duties. Beyond that, the two have nothing in common, except that they debated their views in front of a sold-out audience Thursday evening in the Leighton Concert Hall of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.


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College recognized for use of social media

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Saint Mary's College has taken No. 97 in StudentAdvisor.com's "Top 100 Social Media Colleges" ranking. The college review site attributed the ranking to Saint Mary's interactive 2010 Commencement website.

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Campaign addresses illegal downloads

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A campaign to inform students about illegal file sharing began recently, Robert Casarez, assistant director of the Office of Resident Life and Housing (ORLH), said Wednesday.


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Employees take courses

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While many students spend some of their free time at campus jobs, a number of University employees do just the opposite, electing to enroll in courses while employed at Notre Dame.


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Professor researches education

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Peace studies Professor Catherine Bolten, an anthropologist by trade, has focused her research on the state of education in post-war societies, specifically Sierra Leone.


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Former prof. speaks on disease, music

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While music provides simple entertainment to many, Dr. Clayton Henderson said it plays a major role in managing his Parkinson's Disease (PD) when he spoke at LeMans Hall Wednesday.



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New administration sworn in

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During its first meeting under its new administration, the Student Senate approved new committee chairs and passed three resolutions Wednesday.



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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.