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-Emma Ault | Wednesday, April 8, 2020
It’s safe to assume that if you attend Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s or Holy Cross, you’re probably Catholic. If, like me, you were fortunate enough to grow up in a family where weekend mass was a thing (sarcasm), you know that COVID-19 has kinda taken that horse out of the race. But, as my dear
Emma Ault | Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Saint Mary’s Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) invited Nancy Grant, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Forensic Coordinator in the Forensic Department at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, to speak to students about her position, resources available and statistics on sexual assault as part of Sexual Violence Awareness Month on Tuesday evening. The event
Emma Ault | Friday, September 27, 2019
On Sunday the Near Northwest neighborhood of South Bend will be hosting its annual Arts Cafe. Members from the Saint Mary’s student body will be participating in the event by helping out in the children’s area for the third year in a row. “The Arts Cafe is a neighborhood festival in the Near Northwest neighborhood.
Emma Ault | Thursday, September 12, 2019
On Wednesday, the Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board (SDB) hosted its annual Mosaic event from 5 to 6 p.m. in Rice Commons of the College’s student center. Senior Jazmin Herrera, who is the president of the board, said the group aims to promote tolerance at the College. “The Mosaic is an important kick-off event for
Emma Ault | Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Saint Mary’s Student Activities Board (SAB) hosted Belles Bash, a tri-campus community event put together at the start of every school year, on Sunday. SAB president and senior Emma Freund said the organization prepared for the event over the summer. “We had to plan a lot over the summer because everything had to be done
Emma Ault | Friday, May 17, 2019
With graduation approaching, Saint Mary’s seniors are getting ready for their lives after college. After four years of classes in preparation for their future careers, students are either about to continue on to either graduate school or begin the hunt for post-graduate jobs. While some seniors may be done with school for good, senior Hannah
Emma Ault | Friday, April 26, 2019
Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross came together Thursday evening to participate in the Take Back the Night march in support of sexual assault survivors. Senior Meredith Mackowicz, who took the lead in organizing the event, said a number of different groups on each of the three campuses were involved in the march’s success.
Emma Ault | Monday, April 15, 2019
Though March is International Women’s month, Saint Mary’s Student Government Association (SGA) continued the theme with their Women Honoring Women Dinner on Friday at 7 p.m. in Stapleton Lounge at LeMans Hall. The annual dinner hosted the nominees and students being honored by the SGA. Honoring and celebrating the women in and around the College
Emma Ault | Friday, April 12, 2019
Mamma Mia and *NSYNC tracks blasted from the basement of Saint Mary’s Student Center on Thursday at Karaoke Night hosted by the College’s Resident Hall Association (RHA) events committee. The night was pajama themed, and girls gathered with their friends in slippers and matching pajama sets waiting for their turn to sing. In addition to
Emma Ault | Friday, April 5, 2019
Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board welcomed Gabe Salazar, a motivational youth speaker, podcaster and author, for a panel in Rice Commons on Thursday night. Salazar travels the U.S. speaking at grade schools and universities about different social issues and his life experiences. As the author of the book “Born on Accident, Living with a Purpose,”