Belles Compete at Citrus Classic Read More Belles Compete at Citrus Classic January 1, 2012 The Saint Mary's swim team took full advantage of their winter training trip in Arizona by taking part in the Citrus Classic on December 30. Counterfeit Drugs: a Deadly Problem (Scientic American) Read More Counterfeit Drugs: a Deadly Problem (Scientic American) January 1, 2012 Saint Mary’s College's first U.S. patent could result in a very meaningful product for developing countries. With the aid of researchers at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s researchers developed a paper-based tool that can screen for counterfeit medications. The tool, known as a paper analytical device or PAD, is the size of a business card. Murphy Named MIAA Player of the Week Read More Murphy Named MIAA Player of the Week January 1, 2012 ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Saint Mary’s forward Kelley Murphy its Player of the Week in women’s basketball for games played through January 28. Paging Paige Pollak ’14 fans (mokena-patch.com) Read More Paging Paige Pollak ’14 fans (mokena-patch.com) January 1, 2012 Nursing student and golfer Paige Pollak ‘14 has grabbed the attention of her hometown news. The Mokena, Illinois native is part of the College’s golf team that made it to the NCAA Women's Division III National Championship Tournament in Angola, Indiana May 8-11. Students Host Bold Beauty Conference Read More Students Host Bold Beauty Conference January 1, 2012 On Tuesday, May 1, students at the all-women’s Saint Mary’s College will host the 4th annual Bold Beauty Conference, an event that challenges societal standards of beauty. This year’s conference will also focus on issues women face in the workplace. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Student Center. Weighing the Ethics of International Surrogacy (Our Sunday Visitor) Read More Weighing the Ethics of International Surrogacy (Our Sunday Visitor) January 1, 2012 Indian women are carrying Westerners' babies and the result is a $500 million industry. It's a practice that is fraught with moral and ethical problems, from the very nature of surrogate pregnancy to the potential for exploitation of the women who are willing to offer their bodies for money. “Even if both parties walk away with exactly what they want, that doesn’t make it right," said religious studies professor Joseph Incandela, pointing to Catholic Church teaching. New Tests Rapidly Identify Counterfeit Medications (Voice of America) Read More New Tests Rapidly Identify Counterfeit Medications (Voice of America) January 1, 2012 Saint Mary’s College's first U.S. patent could result in a very meaningful product for developing countries. With the aid of researchers at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s researchers developed a paper-based tool that can screen for counterfeit medications. The tool, known as a paper analytical device or PAD, is the size of a business card. Professor: Politics Ruining Real Friendships in Virtual World (Fox 28) Read More Professor: Politics Ruining Real Friendships in Virtual World (Fox 28) January 1, 2012 The debates are getting personal and it’s not the barbs between candidates at issue. Facebook friends are offending each other as they use the platform as a soapbox to express political views. It’s leading to people to “unfriend” each other, sometimes bleeding into real life. “It used to be that three topics were taboo in conversation: politics, religion and money. Some on Facebook think you can’t see me so I have a free pass,” Jenny Armentrout, visiting assistant professor of communication studies, told Fox 28. ‘Holy Cross Harvest’ Food Drive to Help Local Food Bank Read More ‘Holy Cross Harvest’ Food Drive to Help Local Food Bank January 1, 2012 While area farmers ended their harvest months ago, another “harvest” is about to get underway and winter weather won’t slow it down. The Holy Cross institutions of Saint Mary's College, Holy Cross College, and the University of Notre Dame will hold their second Holy Cross Harvest together, “harvesting” food and monetary donations for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. Food insecurity remains high in northern Indiana due to the still struggling U.S. economy. The Holy Cross Harvest will run between January 23-February 14.