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God Debate' sparks discussion on campus

Two titans of the academic world will clash tonight in the Leighton Concert Hall when famed anti-theist and author of books such as "God is Not Great" Christopher Hitchens faces Catholic apologist Dinesh D'Souza in "The God Debate: Is Religion the Problem?" Hitchens and D'Souza represent two fundamentally irreconcilable positions, and both have come under criticism for their tendency to use demeaning language and bullying in debates.

Concert to feature The Roots

The Student Union Board (SUB) recently announced that the much anticipated spring concern will feature The Roots, the current house band for "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," on Saturday night in the Stepan Center.

New administration leads COR discussion

Census participation and pep rally reform were among discussion topics at the first Council of Representatives (COR) meeting under student body president Catherine Soler and vice president Andrew Bell Tuesday.

Top football recruit dies in fall

Irish football coach Brian Kelly said his program was "in a state of disbelief and incredible sadness" following the tragic death of top recruit Matt James, who fell from a fifth-floor hotel balcony and died while on Spring Break in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Friday.

Top football recruit James dies in Florida

Macwan: Unjust caste system needs change

The injustices of the caste system have plagued Indian society throughout the 3,000 years the system has been in place, but scholar and activist Martin Macwan said he believes the time is coming for a change.

College festival aimed toward stress relief

In honor of the original AnTostal, a College celebration of springtime in the 1960s, the Saint Mary's Student Activities Board (SAB) will host SMC Tostal, an event featuring a free concert and a variety of other activities.

Student art showcase exhibited at the Snite

Candidates for Bachelor's of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master's of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees have come together to display their art once again.

SMC team competes in service competition

Combining their knowledge of communication and their desire to serve, Saint Mary's juniors Katrina Mesina and Claire Yancy are competing in a contest to win scholarships as well as a matching donation to an organization of their choice.

Every day was special'

In the summer of 1980, Shirley Grauel turned down a job working in a basement.

Student government changes hands

When outgoing student body president Grant Schmidt and vice president Cynthia Weber entered office a year ago, the duo was determined to enact initiatives to make student government relevant to the student body.

Lecture explores non-profits

Those who choose to work for non-profit organizations look for a purpose and not just a paycheck, Notre Dame graduate Raymond C. Offenheiser said Tuesday evening.

Alumnae from Institute of Health lectures on H1N1 virus

Dr. Mary Anne Luzar, a 1972 College graduate, was back on the Saint Mary's campus Tuesday night to speak about the H1N1 pandemic.

Council approves new positions

The Council of Representatives (COR) approved several official positions in student government organizations at its meeting Tuesday. It was the final COR meeting overseen by outgoing student body president Grant Schmidt, vice president Cynthia Weber and chief of staff Ryan Brellenthin before president-elect Catherine Soler and vice president-elect Andrew Bell are sworn into office this week.

Soler, Bell take office Thursday; look forward to goals for 2010-2011 school year

As sophomore Catherine Soler looks forward to her term as student body president, which will begin Thursday, she said community relations would be a priority for her administration.

Honorary ND degree recipients announced

Notre Dame will award eight honorary degrees at this year's Commencement in addition to the honorary degree it will give Commencement speaker Brian Williams, the University announced Tuesday.

Hungry for Haiti

To redraw the Notre Dame community's attention to Haiti's continuing struggles in light of the January 7.0-magnitude earthquake, more than 200 students will participate in a campus-wide fast starting tonight.

Members discuss discipline, rectors' role

Campus Life Council (CLC) passed a recommendation to keep discipline at the lowest administrative level, particularly at the level of the rector, whenever possible, at its meeting Monday.

Ruof to be next Chief of Staff

When the time came for student body president-elect Catherine Soler to select the chief of staff for her term, she said she had no difficulty making her decision.

OIT warns of anti-virus scam

Computer users beware — the Office of Information Technologies (OIT) has launched a campaign to warn students against fake anti-virus scams that are causing problems on computers across campus.