Social Work Professor on Identifying Bullies (WSBT-AM) Read More Social Work Professor on Identifying Bullies (WSBT-AM) January 1, 2012 When news of a shooting at a high school in Ohio this week hit the news, so did reports that the shooter was the victim of bullying. WSBT-AM 960 asked the thought provoking question, how do you know if your child is a bully? Professor Fran Kominkiewicz, chair of the Department of Social Work, answers that question. College Welcomes International Students to Institute (ABC 57) Read More College Welcomes International Students to Institute (ABC 57) January 1, 2012 The College welcomed 20 international students to campus for a global institute with an ice cream social last Tuesday. The institute, which began last month, is sponsored by the State Department and the Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership. The goal is to educate the women about women in U.S. politics, history, and leadership. "Burma, Myanmar, Egypt, Libia, Tunisia, Mongolia," said Mana Derakhshani of St. Mary's College. "We're hoping to provide these young women with the tools that they need to go back to their country and make a difference." '12 Alumna Recounts Experience on Romney Campaign (monroenews.com) Read More '12 Alumna Recounts Experience on Romney Campaign (monroenews.com) January 1, 2012 Hannah Biniecki '12 graduated in May with a degree in political science and wasted no time getting involved in the political scene. The former president of the Republican Club on campus found herself working in the Boston campaign headquarters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. The Monroe, Michigan native recounts the experience she'll never forget to her hometown newspaper. Grounds Crew Keeps ahead of the Snow (ABC 57) Read More Grounds Crew Keeps ahead of the Snow (ABC 57) January 1, 2012 It took a while to get here, but winter has arrived at Saint Mary's College. There has been a string of snow events in the South Bend region over the past week, keeping the grounds crew here busy as they clear the entrances, sidewalks, and drives on the 100 acre campus. Interviewed for this story is Mark Kubacki, director of grounds. Dance Marathon 5K For the Kids Read More Dance Marathon 5K "For the Kids" January 1, 2012 Formerly known as the Trot for Tots, this annual “For the Kids” or FTK run is now called the FT5K. This is the fifth year for the 5K. It will take place on campus at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26. The race will begin at the softball fields on the north end of campus. Chemistry Research Team Unveils New Device to Screen for Counterfeit Drugs Read More Chemistry Research Team Unveils New Device to Screen for Counterfeit D... 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. Sophomore Competes on NBC's The Voice (The Observer) Read More Sophomore Competes on NBC's "The Voice" (The Observer) January 1, 2012 Sylvia Yacoub, a sophomore from Muskegon, MI, took off the fall semester to follow a dream. The intended political science and philosophy major tried out for "The Voice" and her audition aired last night. She's on Christina Aguilera's team. See her audition, post messages to her, and follow her on Twitter. Wikipedia Stages New Kind of Protest, Notes Professor (Fox 28) Read More Wikipedia Stages New Kind of Protest, Notes Professor (Fox 28) January 1, 2012 Joy Piazza, visiting assistant professor of communication studies, is interviewed about Wikipedia's virtual protest. On Wednesday, the website blacked out the English language version of its website for 24 hours to protest anti-piracy legislation under consideration in Congress. It's an unprecedented move that Piazza likens to the Occupy Movement. Political Science Professor on N.H. Primary (WSBT-AM) Read More Political Science Professor on N.H. Primary (WSBT-AM) January 1, 2012 The New Hampshire primary is today and GOP candidate Mitt Romney is expected to win the nation’s first presidential primary of 2012. Today is anticipated to be a race for second place. Political science professor Sean Savage is interviewed on his projections for this primary and beyond. Among Savage's predictions, if Jon Huntsman doesn’t come in second or a close third, he will leave the race.