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GRC holds annual body image week

For the seventh consecutive year, the Gender Relations Center (GRC), in alliance with several other on-campus groups and offices, will be celebrating a week to increase awareness about body image and eating disorders.

Puebla study abroad changed

Notre Dame students studying abroad in Puebla, Mexico, will face several changes to the program.

Beverly Tatum spoke on race at SMC

Saint Mary's students gathered in O'Laughlin auditorium Thursday to hear Beverly Daniel Tatum, author of "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?" deliver her keynote speech.

SMC Straight and Gay Alliance hosts Ally Week

Saint Mary's College Straight And Gay Alliance (SAGA) showed appreciation for the allies of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community by hosting Ally Week, which began Monday.

Gay alumni group to present awards

Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach, a 1991 Notre Dame graduate and decorated Air Force pilot, is currently fighting for his rights under the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

GALA to recognize SMC sister

As assistant vice president for Student Affairs at Saint Mary's College, Sr. Mary Louise "M.L." Gude, worked to foster tolerance for gay and lesbian students at Notre Dame.

Students help gain votes

On Nov. 2, voters in the 2nd District of Indiana will go to the polls to elect current representative, Democrat Joe Donnelly, or Republican Jackie Walorski to be their congressional representative. Over the next few weeks leading up to Election Day, several Notre Dame students who are interning with either of the congressional campaigns may approach Indiana residents and try to sway them to one candidate or another.

Students build website for athlete health advice

About one year ago, brothers Chris and Will Salvi and brothers Matt and Jack Berg began working on their athletic development website, liftedathletics.com.

Good neighbor guide' distributed off campus

Echoing the community relations and educational aspects of the student government's beND campaign, Senior Class Council has concentrated on informing off-campus seniors how to throw smart and safe parties and avoid conflict with neighbors and police.

ND 88' subpoenas former V.P.

A St. Joseph County judge is allowing the deposition of former associate vice president for Residence Life Bill Kirk in the case of 88 protesters, known as the "ND 88," who were arrested for trespassing on campus during President Barack Obama's visit in May 2009.

Students studying in London see the pope

Several students studying abroad in London this semester will have an especially exciting story to tell others upon their return — they saw the pope.

Dining halls cater to students' special diets

For sophomore Katie Pryor, the worst thing about having celiac disease on campus is being locked into eating at the dining halls.

Board sets budget for academic year

Saint Mary's Student Government Association (SGA) approved its revised budget Wednesday with a majority vote.

SMC holds leadership conference

The Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership (CWIL) Conference will take place this weekend at Saint Mary's College.

Student-only rally returns

It's the pep rally equivalent of a philosophy paper — cut the flowery prose and get to the point.

Senators discuss service initiatives

Student Senate received an update on the accomplishments of last year's Water Initiative and discussed this year's student government service initiative.

ND makes silk worm discovery

A collaborative research effort successfully produced transgenic silkworms capable of spinning artificial spider silks — a breakthrough that will lead to medical and non-medical applications, the University announced at a press conference

Increased parking rates raise questions

Band competes for a 'good cause'

Plant Sets Energy Goals

To respond to the University's financial needs and an increased sensitivity for the environment, Notre Dame's utilities department has set many long-term goals to improve the University's energy efficiency, Director of Utilities Paul Kempf said.