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Alysa Guffey | Monday, March 29, 2021
For its second annual first-generation, low-income (FLI) student week, the Office of Student Enrichment hosted a variety of events to both highlight the experience of these students at Notre Dame and educate others. This year, the week featured mainly virtual events and touched on a variety of topics that are informational not only to first-generation
Gina Twardosz | Friday, April 26, 2019
“I wasn’t surprised.” That was the typical response from many of the low-income, DACA and first-generation students at Saint Mary’s when asked their thoughts on the college admissions cheating scandal. While Saint Mary’s was not implicated, many Belles have strong opinions on the admissions process and the greater significance of the scandal. Saint Mary’s senior
Gina Twardosz | Sunday, February 26, 2017
Saint Mary’s senior Maria Teresa Valencia spoke Friday about the struggles low-income families face while navigating the high costs of living and the inaccessibility of benefits and healthcare in today’s society as part of the weekly Justice Friday series. Valencia interns at REAL Services, a north-central Indiana organization serving the elderly and low-income households, and
Katherine Smart | Monday, February 8, 2016
When you think back to middle school, gym class is probably one of your best, or worst, memories. Despite your personal experiences, physical education class is one of the most important classes middle schools and high schools offer. Unfortunately, with budget cuts and increasing academic pressures, schools are beginning to explore the option of cutting