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Tri-campus community to band together for ‘Take Back the Night’

Sara Schlecht and Claire Kramer | Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Students from the tri-campus community will gather Wednesday evening for ‘Take Back the Night’ (TBTN), an event intended to provide awareness and support for victims of sexual violence. Saint Mary’s seniors Julia Sturges and Kayla Zellmer, co-chairs of the Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) Events and Campaigns Committee, worked on the college’s involvement in TBTN.

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Student practice squad helps women’s basketball prepare for games

Claire Kramer | Tuesday, April 10, 2018

It’s been a little over a week since junior Arike Ogunbowale sunk not one, but two game-winning buzzer beaters to lead Notre Dame’s women’s basketball team to a national championship. But, to those who play against her every day, this shot is nothing new. The Notre Dame Women’s Basketball team’s practice squad, comprised of 17

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Notre Dame ushers share experiences

Claire Kramer | Monday, April 9, 2018

“This is a counterfeit ticket,” Notre Dame usher supervisor Mack Smigielski deadpanned to a fan entering the Notre Dame baseball game. A look of confusion flitted across the fan’s face until Smigielski burst into laughter and handed her the ticket with an “enjoy the game.” Clad in navy jackets with bright gold caps, the Notre

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Basilica call-in day brings nerves, community effort

Claire Kramer | Thursday, March 8, 2018

The sun is shining, birds are chirping and even the most stubborn snow piles have melted. Spring is — dare we say it — in the air, and Monday was a day marked on Notre Dame couples’ calendars months in advance. Monday was “Basilica call-in” day. 2019 wedding dates for the Basilica of the Sacred

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Bengal Bouts conclude semifinals

Charlie Ortega Guifarro, Mia Berry, Claire Kramer, Abigail Piper, Carlos De Loera and Micaela Powers | Tuesday, February 27, 2018

141 lbs. Thomas “Tommy Gun” Manno def. Evan “Almighty” Muller In an all-Zahm House battle, senior Thomas Manno started the first round throwing quick, clean punches, countered by freshman Evan Muller’s more wild style. Matching the senior well for the first 30 seconds, Muller’s flying swings eventually caught up with him and he began to

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Landscape services attempt to keep grounds clean after serious snowfall

Claire Kramer | Monday, February 19, 2018

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night can stop this crew; in fact, they’re the ones battling it. Notre Dame’s Landscape Services team, known for clear sidewalks in the midst of heavy South Bend snowfall, may have met its match Feb. 9. According to the National Weather Service, 11 inches of snow