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A Fresh Start

By The Observer · Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Of the dozens of statistics that demonstrate the youth movement currently sweeping Notre Dame hockey, perhaps none is more emphatic than the following: out of the hundreds of freshmen currently playing college hockey, not just the top one, but the top two leading rookie scorers wear "Irish" across their chests each weekend.

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Hodges overcomes major heart surgery

By The Observer · Wednesday, March 2, 2011

When senior foilist Ted Hodges received a heart transplant a year ago, no one could have imagined that he would ever compete in another match. However, after a miraculous recovery, the fencer is back with the Irish and picking up victories both in competition and in his life.

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Defender learns from excursion

By The Observer · Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Some people wonder just how crazy Spain was during this past summer's World Cup. Notre Dame senior defender Lauren Fenlon isn't one of those people, as she was able to soak in a different culture while teaching citizens of other countries.

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Hodges overcomes major heart surgery

By The Observer · Wednesday, March 2, 2011

When senior foilist Ted Hodges received a heart transplant a year ago, no one could have imagined that he would ever compete in another match. However, after a miraculous recovery, the fencer is back with the Irish and picking up victories both in competition and in his life.

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Loftus celebrates 25th year

By The Observer · Wednesday, March 2, 2011

One of the key factors to Notre Dame's success on the track turned 25 this year. No, it's not an aging fifth-year senior or a newly hired assistant coach. It's the Meyo Track, one of the premier indoor tracks in the country.

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Senior-dominated squad ready to pass on experience

By The Observer · Wednesday, March 2, 2011

The Irish have at times this year resembled a three-headed monster thanks to the leadership of a trio of seniors. But next year a large portion of team leadership will pass to sophomore diver Ryan Koter, who has reaped the benefits of being surrounded by more experienced teammates in his two years at Notre Dame.

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Big East bellwether

By The Observer · Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Becca Bruszewski came to Notre Dame four years ago because it offered her the perfect package. But she never expected that she'd graduate as one of the top competitors Irish basketball has ever seen.

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Defender learns from excursion

By The Observer · Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Some people wonder just how crazy Spain was during this past summer's World Cup. Notre Dame senior defender Lauren Fenlon isn't one of those people, as she was able to soak in a different culture while teaching citizens of other countries.

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Men's Golf: Lone Irish sophomore competes

By The Observer · Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Sophomore Paul McNamara admits that entering the fall of 2009 as the lone member of Notre Dame's recruiting class was daunting. However, he said this early obstacle may have contributed to his solid performance so far this season.

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