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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
Margaret Cicchiello | Thursday, September 12, 2019
Saint Mary’s Chinese Culture Club is preparing to host its annual Mid-Autumn Festival on Thursday evening. Senior Shiyi Wang, president of the club, said celebration of the festival is not just confined to China. “Countries that were influenced by China, including Korea and Japan, also hold mid-autumn festivals,” Wang said. The celebrations will take place
MaryKate Dempsey | Tuesday, September 10, 2019
The Belles Against Violence Office and Cushwa-Leighton Library co-hosted Swipe Right: A Panel on Dating Apps on Sept. 9 to discuss the usage of Internet dating applications. Librarian Ula Gaha, who created this event, explained how the panel originated. “I think the idea originated in one of our meetings on the President’s committee on sexual
Madeline Law | Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Saint Mary’s Moreau Center for the Arts will host its annual theatre picnic on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. on O’Laughlin Green. The department plans to emphasize collaboration, giving back and teaching the community about the importance of theatre at the event at the showcase for its new events, activities and opportunities
Callie Patrick | Thursday, September 5, 2019
Saint Mary’s hosted its annual Involvement and Resource Fair on Wednesday, which showcased over 120 organizations students can participate this academic year. Representatives from school and social clubs, on- and off campus-departments and organizations and local volunteer groups from the South Bend community could be found interacting with students. Students passed the time learning about
Mary Mansfield | Thursday, September 5, 2019
The Saint Mary’s Office for Student Success is ushering in the fall semester with its Academic Skills & Strategies Workshops starting Wednesday. Diane Fox, director of the Office for Student Success, started the series when the office first opened 10 years ago with the hope to achieve two goals: To help freshman get oriented and
Colleen Fischer | Tuesday, September 3, 2019
The Saint Mary’s Belles celebrated their across-the street neighbors Monday as they gathered to view the Notre Dame Irish Football game as a part of their Big Belle Little Belle event. According to club representatives, about 289 students have signed up for the peer mentorship program. The program partners a freshman or sophomore belle or,
Rebecca Stella | Thursday, August 29, 2019
A new year on campus brings many new experiences. At Saint Mary’s, campus dining has undergone a number of changes. For example, the establishment formerly known as Cyber Cafe will now be rebranded as the 1844 Grill. Sodexo’s Field Marketing Coordinator Megan Briegel explained that a change of amenities in the restaurant led in part
Sara Schlecht | Wednesday, August 28, 2019
With the new semester underway, leaders of Saint Mary’s Student Government Association (SGA) have begun their work for the academic year. Senior Terra Nelson, student body president, said in an email the planning for first-year student programming began over the summer. Nelson said she and student body vice president Olivia Allen, senior, wanted to get
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