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‘I would be lost without my smicks’: Saint Mary’s students reflect on Zahm emails, rally to reclaim term ‘smick’

Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Editor’s Note: This story contains discussions of sexual assault. A list of sexual assault reporting options and on-campus resources can be found on the Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross websites. After the release of an April 12 article from The Observer, the tri-campus community learned of the harmful language used against Saint Mary’s students in several emails written

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Student Diversity Board’s speaker series kicks off with mental health awareness discussion

Shayla O'Connor | Friday, October 9, 2020

Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board (SDB) held its first installment of its annual speaker series Thursday with guest speakers senior Brianna Kinyanjui and alumna Hannah Simpson. Their interview about mental health and stigmas was pre-recorded and presented in Stapleton Lounge. Kinyanjui said discussion is key in reducing stereotypes about student mental health. “This event highlights

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Student groups host immigration prayer night to commence Hispanic Heritage Month

Lina Robles | Thursday, September 24, 2020

Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board (SDB), Campus Ministry and the Better Together club worked together to hold the Immigration Prayer Service at Regina Chapel on Tuesday evening. This prayer service kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations on campus. Senior and SDB president Carina Garza said Hispanic Heritage Month’s proximity to the upcoming elections is important

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‘Black Lives Matter in Cinema’ film festival to discuss racial justice, promote learning throughout Saint Mary’s community

Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Over the summer, the Black Lives Matter movement erupted in response to the murder of George Floyd, a Black man killed while in police custody in Minnesota. In order to continue the conversation surrounding racial justice, the Saint Mary’s College Student Diversity Board and department of gender and women’s studies will host a “Black Lives

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Miss Kenya USA to deliver keynote address at dinner honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Wendy Oduor, Miss Kenya USA and a Saint Mary’s alumna from the class of 2014, will present the keynote address Wednesday night at Student Diversity Board’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. event, the College announced in a media release Monday. Oduor is a motivational speaker with the mission of educating audiences on mental health issues.

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Saint Mary’s students participate in hunger banquet meant to illustrate America’s socioeconomic divide

Julianna McKenna | Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Students gathered in the Haggar Parlor on Tuesday evening to participate in the Oxfam Hunger Banquet, an event Saint Mary’s hosted to raise awareness for world hunger. The annual event focuses on the realities of hunger in America and occurs at different institutions across America throughout the month of November. “It’s an experience to humble

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Student Diversity Board celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with dinner

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

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Tennessee state representative addresses diversity, her experience at Saint Mary’s

Margaret Cicchiello | Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Tennessee representative London Lamar (’13) sat down with students, faculty and members of the Student Diversity Board (SDB) of Saint Mary’s on Tuesday evening. Lamar, the state representative for District 91 of Tennessee, spoke about her experience at Saint Mary’s and the work she has done since she graduated. During the dialogue, which continued during

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Student Diversity Board promotes diversity through annual Mosaic event

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

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Speaker reflects on definitions of success, value of self-worth

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,”

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