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-Moira Quinn | Thursday, April 27, 2023
On Tuesday evening, Le Mans Hall hosted an event in Stapleton Lounge as an effort to bring the students of Saint Mary’s together one last time before the stress of finals season kicks in. It was initially supposed to be an outdoor block party located at the recently built Belle’s Patio, but the event was
Moira Quinn | Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Over the last few days, the Raise Your Voice Symposium has been successfully educating the Saint Mary’s campus community on the causes and effects of sexual violence. On Tuesday, a variety of speakers spoke with students and faculty about sexual violence, using their personal experiences and knowledge to emphasize the importance of understanding its impact.
Moira Quinn | Friday, March 31, 2023
Saint Mary’s students gathered Wednesday evening for SMC Votes’ “Politics and Pretzels” series to hear Angela Espada, executive director of the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), speak about the relationship between faith and politics. The ICC is the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Indiana. According to the ICC website, it acts as “the
Moira Quinn | Thursday, March 2, 2023
Saint Mary’s students helped themselves to mocktails and desserts at Sip and See in Holy Cross Hall on Tuesday night. Hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA), Career Crossings and Campus Ministry, the event allowed students to view a plethora of resources offered by Mother Pauline’s Food Pantry, Dress for Success Michiana and the Free
Moira Quinn | Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Sustainable Farm at Saint Mary’s is an accessible place for students to get hands-on experience and learn about sustainability and agriculture. Since its unveiling in the fall of 2020, the five-acre plot north of campus has grown in many ways and is now preparing to welcome a brood of baby chickens as well as
Moira Quinn | Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Saint Mary’s Race and Migration Film Festival will be screening a selection of movies over the next four weeks in an effort to showcase numerous cultures and languages, sponsored by the Modern Languages and Cultures Department as well as the Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership Department (CWIL). Open to all students, the film festival
Moira Quinn | Friday, February 3, 2023
On Wednesday night, Saint Mary’s alumna Adriana Trigiani spoke at a virtual Q&A hosted by Belles’ Book Nook regarding the time she spent as a student and her life working as a bestselling author. Started by a group of English majors, the club offers monthly meetings for students to come together and discuss their current
Moira Quinn | Thursday, September 22, 2022
Editor’s Note: This story includes mentions of suicide and mental health conditions. Students at Saint Mary’s are hoping to foster a more open and honest community through one of its new clubs, Morgan’s Message. Founded by the friends and family of Morgan Rodgers, a women’s lacrosse player at Duke University who died by suicide in