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<title><![CDATA[Making the cut]]></title>
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<author> Sara Felsenstein </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://admin2.collegepublisher.com/polopoly_fs/1.2774742!image/4049497381.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/4049497381.jpg><br />Families, colleges debate overuse of rankings and SAT scores<br><p>
	As colleges compete for top national rankings and students compete for top SAT scores, some people argue the college admissions process places too much focus on numbers.
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	As colleges compete for top national rankings and students compete for top SAT scores, some people argue the college admissions process places too much focus on numbers.
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<title><![CDATA[Professor recognized for service]]></title>
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<author> Kristen Durbin </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kristen Durbin<br><p>
	The Notre Dame faculty recently acquired another academic accolade when <span data-scayt_word="Vania" data-scaytid="1">Vania</span> <span data-scayt_word="Smith-Oka" data-scaytid="2">Smith-Oka</span>, assistant professor of Anthropology, was honored wi...</p>]]>

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	The Notre Dame faculty recently acquired another academic accolade when <span data-scayt_word="Vania" data-scaytid="1">Vania</span> <span data-scayt_word="Smith-Oka" data-scaytid="2">Smith-Oka</span>, assistant professor of Anthropology, was honored wi...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA['Mother of the Huddle' perseveres]]></title>
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<author> Marisa Iati </author>

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	'Mother of the Huddle' Helen <span data-scayt_word="Hiatt" data-scaytid="1">Hiatt</span> has watched over the <span data-scayt_word="LaFortune" data-scaytid="2">LaFortune</span> grocery store's grounds since 1967, working her way from the old cigarette...</p>]]>

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	'Mother of the Huddle' Helen <span data-scayt_word="Hiatt" data-scaytid="1">Hiatt</span> has watched over the <span data-scayt_word="LaFortune" data-scaytid="2">LaFortune</span> grocery store's grounds since 1967, working her way from the old cigarette...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Project to tackle vulnerability]]></title>
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<author> Amanda Gray </author>

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	The seventh annual Edith Stein Project will focus on vulnerability in relationships of every type, conference co-chair junior Margaret Kennedy said.
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	The seventh annual Edith Stein Project will focus on vulnerability in relationships of every type, conference co-chair junior Margaret Kennedy said.
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<title><![CDATA[Conference to address human development]]></title>
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<author> Anna Boarini </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Anna Boarini<br><p>
	Students and faculty from around the world will gather at Notre Dame this weekend for the fourth annual Human Development Conference.
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	Students and faculty from around the world will gather at Notre Dame this weekend for the fourth annual Human Development Conference.
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<title><![CDATA[SMC workshop to explore strengths]]></title>
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<author> Keelin McGee </author>

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	Saint Mary's students and parents will get to learn about each other's strengths at the third annual <span data-scayt_word="StrengthsQuest" data-scaytid="1">StrengthsQuest</span> workshop tomorrow as part of Sophomore Parent's Weekend.
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	Saint Mary's students and parents will get to learn about each other's strengths at the third annual <span data-scayt_word="StrengthsQuest" data-scaytid="1">StrengthsQuest</span> workshop tomorrow as part of Sophomore Parent's Weekend.
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<title><![CDATA[Club connects students to alumni on Wall Street]]></title>
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<author> Nicole Michels </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Nicole Michels<br><p>
	The Notre Dame Wall Street Club held an information session Thursday evening to introduce freshmen and sophomores to the club and make the path to Wall Street a little bit easier.
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	The Notre Dame Wall Street Club held an information session Thursday evening to introduce freshmen and sophomores to the club and make the path to Wall Street a little bit easier.
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<title><![CDATA[Rocheleau, Rose win in single-ticket race]]></title>
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<author> Marisa Iati </author>

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	Juniors Brett <span data-scayt_word="Rocheleau" data-scaytid="1">Rocheleau</span> and Katie Rose won Wednesday's election for student body president and vice president with 57.3 percent of the 2,382 votes, vice president of elections for Judicial Counc...</p>]]>

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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2012</pubDate>
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	Juniors Brett <span data-scayt_word="Rocheleau" data-scaytid="1">Rocheleau</span> and Katie Rose won Wednesday's election for student body president and vice president with 57.3 percent of the 2,382 votes, vice president of elections for Judicial Counc...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Facebook breaks wall between digital, real life]]></title>
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<author> Sara Felsenstein </author>

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	Take a photo. Photoshop. Upload to Facebook.
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	<span class="s2">The steps sound simple, but Notre Dame professors said more thought goes into the process than most people realize. </span>
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	Take a photo. Photoshop. Upload to Facebook.
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	<span class="s2">The steps sound simple, but Notre Dame professors said more thought goes into the process than most people realize.&nbsp;</span>
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<title><![CDATA[Facebook's latest changes receive varied reception on campus]]></title>
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<author> Kristen Durbin </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kristen DurbinStudent users express mixed feelings about recent addition of new Timeline layout<br><p>
	Notre Dame students can agree that change is a good thing when it comes to the first signs of spring, but they aren't so sure about Facebook's recently introduced timeline. 
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	Notre Dame students can agree that change is a good thing when it comes to the first signs of spring, but they aren't so sure about Facebook's recently introduced timeline.&nbsp;
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<title><![CDATA[Saint Mary's engages in conversation about anti-racism]]></title>
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<author> Kaitlyn Rabach </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kaitlyn Rabach<br><p>
	In coordination with Black History Month, members of the Saint Mary's community discussed the importance of fighting against racism in modern society during a brown bag lunch discussion Wednesday.
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	In coordination with Black History Month, members of the Saint Mary's community discussed the importance of fighting against racism in modern society during a brown bag lunch discussion Wednesday.
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<title><![CDATA[Association prepares for upcoming election cycle]]></title>
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<author> Cailin Crowe </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Cailin Crowe<br><p>
	With student body elections fast approaching, Saint Mary's Student Government Association (<span data-scayt_word="SGA" data-scaytid="43">SGA</span>) discussed ways to spread awareness about election day and increase voter participation on campus in the...</p>]]>

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	With student body elections fast approaching, Saint Mary's Student Government Association (<span data-scayt_word="SGA" data-scaytid="43">SGA</span>) discussed ways to spread awareness about election day and increase voter participation on campus in the...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gay-straight alliance debate tabled for week]]></title>
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<author> Marisa Iati </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Marisa Iati<br><p>
	Student Senate passed resolutions at its meeting Wednesday requesting the <span data-scayt_word="Hesburgh" data-scaytid="69">Hesburgh</span> Main Library extend its hours and creating a formal process for selecting the Hall of the Year. Meanwhile, a di...</p>]]>

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	Student Senate passed resolutions at its meeting Wednesday requesting the <span data-scayt_word="Hesburgh" data-scaytid="69">Hesburgh</span> Main Library extend its hours and creating a formal process for selecting the Hall of the Year. Meanwhile, a di...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Event raises funds for Riley]]></title>
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<author> Madeline Miles </author>

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	The Saint Mary's cheerleading squad gained a new member during Wednesday's basketball game against Adrian College when 14-year-old <span data-scayt_word="Keondia" data-scaytid="76">Keondia</span> <span data-scayt_word="Woodley" data-scaytid="45" s...</p>]]>

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	The Saint Mary's cheerleading squad gained a new member during Wednesday's basketball game against Adrian College when 14-year-old <span data-scayt_word="Keondia" data-scaytid="76">Keondia</span>&nbsp;<span data-scayt_word="Woodley" data-scaytid="45" s...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[OIS releases study abroad decisions]]></title>
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<author> Tori Roeck </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://admin2.collegepublisher.com/polopoly_fs/1.2769790!image/1578408322.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1578408322.jpg><br />754 students chosen from  pool of 1,535; English language programs prove most popular<br><p>
	Antsy students are dreaming of Big Ben, the Colosseum and the Parthenon this week in the wake of Friday's release of study abroad decisions from the Office of International Studies (<span data-scayt_word="OIS" data-scaytid="6">OIS</span>) for the 2012-...</p>]]>

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	Antsy students are dreaming of Big Ben, the Colosseum and the Parthenon this week in the wake of Friday's release of study abroad decisions from the Office of International Studies (<span data-scayt_word="OIS" data-scaytid="6">OIS</span>) for the 2012-...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Club sports participation grows]]></title>
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<author> Drew Pangraze </author>

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	The number of club sports at Notre Dame is on the rise due in part to a new University policy, <span data-scayt_word="RecSports" data-scaytid="1">RecSports</span> Assistant Director Dave Brown said.
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	The number of club sports at Notre Dame is on the rise due in part to a new University policy, <span data-scayt_word="RecSports" data-scaytid="1">RecSports</span> Assistant Director Dave Brown said.
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<title><![CDATA[Professor recognized for writings]]></title>
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	Sociology professor Christian Smith recently received honors for his latest works, 'What is a Person' and 'Souls in Transition,' from top scholarly institutions, including 'Choice' magazine and the Lilly Fellows Program.
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<title><![CDATA[ND blog network spurs online dialogue]]></title>
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<author> Shannon O'Brien </author>

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	Students, faculty and staff are using the Notre Dame blog network to connect globally, according to Don Schindler, the managing director of Marketing Communications at <span data-scayt_word="AgencyND" data-scaytid="1">AgencyND</span>.
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	Students, faculty and staff are using the Notre Dame blog network to connect globally, according to Don Schindler, the managing director of Marketing Communications at <span data-scayt_word="AgencyND" data-scaytid="1">AgencyND</span>.
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<title><![CDATA[SMC celebrates heritage month]]></title>
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<author> Madeline Miles </author>

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	Saint Mary's College Student has officially kicked off African American Heritage Month (<span data-scayt_word="AAHM" data-scaytid="1">AAHM</span>) celebrations, according to Tamara Taylor, the assistant director of Student Involvement  and ' Multicultural ...</p>]]>

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<title><![CDATA[Single ticket creates unique circumstance]]></title>
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	Last night's midnight deadline for any potential write-in candidates for the student body presidential election came and went with no approved candidates stepping forward. As a result, juniors Brett <span data-scayt_word="Rocheleau" data-scaytid="2">Ro...</p>]]>

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	Last night's midnight deadline for any potential write-in candidates for the student body presidential election came and went with no approved candidates stepping forward. As a result, juniors Brett <span data-scayt_word="Rocheleau" data-scaytid="2">Ro...]]></media:description>
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