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Protesters deliver letter, ask for policy change

Demonstrators attempted to deliver a letter addressed to University President Fr. John Jenkins demanding that sexual orientation be included in Notre Dame's non-discrimination clause to Main Building Wednesday.

Four groups request funding for activities

 Saint Mary's Student Government Association (SGA) received four requests for funding at their meeting Wednesday night. Members from Saint Mary's Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, the Notre Dame and Saint Mary's Irish Dance Team, Psi Chi and Sisters of Nefertiti presented their applications for different student activities that will be taking place this semester.  

FOTO sponsors Haiti benefit concert

Students packed the LaFortune Ballroom Wednesday night for the "Hearts 4 Haiti Benefit Concert." The concert — sponsored by Friends of the Orphans (FOTO) — raised funds for Haiti relief following the Jan. 12 earthquake that devastated the nation's capital of Port-au-Prince.

Cluster renovation to finish

 The computer cluster in LaFortune Student Center is undergoing renovations that will be completed Feb. 1, Brian Burchett, manager of Classroom and Cluster Services, said. 

Senators uphold ruling, Shane unable to run

 Senators upheld the election commission's ruling that Cameron Shane, president of the Club Coordination Council, will be unable to run in the Student Body election at their meeting Wednesday.

Activist: Race still a problem

America remains a society plagued by the problems of white supremacy, despite the election of Barack Obama in 2008, said renowned anti-racism activist and author Tim Wise Tuesday night.

TRANSPO, Haiti relief focus of discussion

Saint Mary's to sell carnations

Valentine's Day is most notably known for its emphasis on romantic relationships, but Saint Mary's College is changing that by emphasizing relationships of all kinds. 

College offers ethnic dessert samples

 Who knew learning could be so sweet?

Students show support for GLBT community

Student, faculty and other members of the Notre Dame community will participate in events this week to demonstrate their desire for the administration to add sexual orientation to the University's non-discrimination clause.

Honor code violation spurs more education

An alleged cheating incident during an Introduction to Marketing class last semester raised questions concerning the effectiveness of the University Code of Honor and the need for increased education of the academic honesty policy at Notre Dame, a member of the class said.

Priests discuss vocations with students at SMC

Saint Mary's Campus Ministry invited students to participate in casual discussion with several priests Monday about the call to vocation.   

Class council series hosts housing CEO

SIBC offers global experience

The Student International Business Council (SIBC) will sponsor internships for up to 20 students this summer, allowing them to participate in humanitarian and business projects in locations around the globe, vice president and senior Maria Bufalino said.

Group considers bands for annual spring concert

Talk of the upcoming Student Union Board (SUB) spring concert has been floating around campus due to a survey recently sent around Facebook asking students to rank their preferences of seven artists of different musical genres. 

Notre Dame Forum canceled

This year's Notre Dame Forum has been canceled because of a scheduling conflict with a major speaker, the University announced Monday.

Group examines du Lac

Students meet with provosts about program

Students who studied in Innsbruck, Austria last year met with University provosts Monday to discuss the recent decision to cancel the Innsbruck study abroad program.

Students appreciate Jenkins' presence at March for Life

WASHINGTON — Coming to Friday's March for Life in Washington, D.C. in the shadow of last spring's Commencement controversy, University President Fr. John Jenkins said there was a "certain energy" in the students who participated.

Concert to aid in Haiti relief effort

When junior Michael Daly spent a few weeks in Haiti this summer, it changed him forever. Daly experienced the devastating poverty of the country firsthand as he distributed food in the slums, buried the dead and volunteered at an area hospital. He now hopes to give back by organizing a concert to benefit the Haiti relief effort.