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South Bend earns Municipal Excellence award

The City of South Bend received the Gold Award for Municipal Excellence from the National League of Cities Friday, specifically because of its involvement in several partnerships to revitalize the area of South Bend around Notre Dame's campus, according to a University press release.

12 Days of Christmas Project helps local families in need

As a way to reach out to the local community and help those in need during the Christmas season, Saint Mary's Office of Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE) is holding the 12 Days of Christmas Project.

Alcoholic energy drinks discussed

At Monday's Campus Life Council (CLC) meeting, members discussed a memo presented by Brian Coughlin, assistant vice president for student activities and head of the recently-assembled Alcohol Energy Drink (AED) Working Group.

Project makes blankets

Students gathered in South Dining Hall Saturday to make fleece blankets for cancer patients through the Aidan Project.

CIF early grade incentive continues

After the University increased its response rate for Course Instructor Feedback (CIF) by offering an incentive during the 2009-2010 academic year, students who complete CIFs can once again see their grades a week earlier this year.

Saint Mary's to host blood drive

By donating about an hour of time and a pint of blood, students, faculty and staff of Saint Mary's College can help those in need, Olivia Barzydlo Critchlow, assistant director of the Office for Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE) said.

Talk explores facts of Christmas Star

Rather than exploring what the Church says the Christmas Star was, astrophysicist Grant J. Matthews took a look at what science believes it to be in his presentation, "What and When was the Christmas Star: An Astrophysics Prospective."

OIT to provide more Google apps for students

The Office of Information Technologies (OIT) will flip the switch Dec. 21 to increase the number of Google applications at the fingertips of Notre Dame students.

National champs receive warm welcome

Girl power reigned supreme Sunday as the Notre Dame women's soccer team won its third national championship in Cary, N.C. The Irish defeated the Stanford Cardinal 1-0.

Professor researches historic St. Nick

During the Christmas season, Fr. Nicholas Ayo's expertise on Saint Nicholas, the man from whom the legend of Santa Claus originated, is especially relevant.

Hall raises funds for homeless center

McCandless Hall is using some Christmas cheer and a little competition to help raise funds for Hope Ministries, a homeless center in South Bend.

City halts housing construction

Library to launch redesigned website

Free Store encourages college sustainability

The free store that allows Saint Mary's students to donate unwanted items so that other students may use them is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Bike theft creates concern

Saint Mary's has experienced 12 bicycle thefts since August, David Gariepy, director of security said.

Students to rally for peace in Sudan

Notre Dame students will unite on campus for peace in Sudan on Saturday during a rally that will feature University President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh following the Playing for Peace 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

Carroll to ring in Christmas season

The Christmas season unofficially kicks off tonight with the 13th annual Carroll Christmas, when many students will make the snowy trek to Carroll Hall for the dorm's signature event.

NDSP investigates assault

Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP) is investigating a sexual assault that was reported Nov. 30.

Group debates alcohol issues

Student Senate debated improvements to alcohol education and made further changes to the process for undergraduate elections Wednesday.

Students attend forum, discuss suggestions

The Saint Mary's College Student Government Association (SGA) held an open forum Wednesday to allow students to voice their opinions and share ideas.