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Rebecca Stella | Thursday, November 7, 2019
Dialogue can be difficult to manage while still maintaining respect. However, by replicating the format of Conversation Cafes, an organization started in Seattle, Saint Mary’s has sought to find a way to engage students and promote productive dialogue. The President’s Council on Inclusivity and Multicultural Diversity along with the help of director of the Center
Sara Schlecht | Friday, November 1, 2019
Riding on Blinkie is a time-honored tradition for Saint Mary’s students. The dark blue van with an eponymous orange blinking light on top runs on campus from dark until 2 a.m. each day, taking students to their various on-campus destinations, such as residence halls and the library when they might not want to walk alone.
Callie Patrick | Thursday, October 17, 2019
As midterm week continues, the Saint Mary’s Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) planned a restorative and healing event for the students. A candlelight yoga session took place in Angela Athletic Center, open to all students who wished to participate and take a break from the stress of the week. Junior Emily Scott — who took
Johannah Ward | Thursday, October 10, 2019
As Saint Mary’s students walked around campus Wednesday they may have seen sporting violet t-shirts. On Monday, one fourth of the Saint Mary’s student body were handed t-shirts that read “One in Four” — representing the statistic that one in four college women have been or will be effected by sexual violence in their lifetime.
Callie Patrick | Thursday, October 3, 2019
Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationwide celebration running this year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in the United States. It is a time for people to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the country’s culture, heritage and history. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board held a
Hannah Thomas | Thursday, October 3, 2019
An opportunity to unwind through prayer for the world is just around the corner at the Saint Mary’s Prayer of Care for Creation event. Liz Palmer, Campus Ministry’s assistant director, and Trevis Young, campus minister for music and liturgy, are heading the prayer service for the environment. Young said the event is meant to evoke
Margaret Cicchiello | Thursday, September 19, 2019
Kevin Rhoades, bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, addressed students, members of Belles for Life, faculty and members of the South Bend community Wednesday at Saint Mary’s in a lecture entitled “To Be Authentically Catholic is to be Pro-Life.” The talk was part of a series presented by Belles for Life, a student organization that “promotes
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