Sociologist and alumna research Extreme Fans Read More Sociologist and alumna research "Extreme Fans" January 1, 2011 1/20/11 (Fox 28 and WSBT-AM)—This weekend the Chicago Bears face off against the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs. Are you into it? Sociology professor Carrie Erlin is! She says she's an "extreme fan" of the Chicago Bears, and she should know. The sociologist has done research on extreme fans. Last year she analyzed a season's worth of Bears blogs and learned a lot, like when the team loses a game, extreme fans don't blame the players because they feel like they're part of the team. Nori Drach '10 did her own research on extreme fans, but she looked at fans of collegiate teams. Her research was based on observing ND and Michigan fans. She went to games and tailgates at both campuses and recorded her observations. Saint Mary’s College redesigns website (The Observer) Read More Saint Mary’s College redesigns website (The Observer) January 1, 2011 Saint Mary's launched its redesigned website Saturday after over four years of research contributed to the site's facelift. Saint Mary's student starts American Girl Club Read More Saint Mary's student starts American Girl Club January 1, 2011 Saint Mary's College student Eilis Wasserman '12 is a huge fan of historical American Girl dolls. She is also a communication studies (speech) major with minors in English writing and American history. This spring she’s using all of these passions to put on a program at two St. Joseph County Public Library branches. It’s called the American Girl Club, and it will meet once a month at the Francis and Centre branches. Music professor interviewed about We Remember Read More Music professor interviewed about "We Remember" January 1, 2011 9/9/11 (WNDU-TV)—Associate professor of music Laurel Thomas was interviewed about this Sunday's "We Remember" faculty concert. It is a commemoration in music, dance and poetry on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The event will take place in Little Theatre at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 11. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend. Student entrepreneurs introduce their soda Read More Student entrepreneurs introduce their soda January 1, 2011 1/27/11 (WNDU-TV)—A team of five students enrolled in the New Venture business class started a new soda company last semester and they debuted their bubbly, green "Twist O’Luck” soda pop to students recently. You can buy it in the Cyber Café on campus and may soon be able to buy at at the University of Notre Dame. The entrepreneurs hope Fighting Irish fans will be drawn to the shamrock green colored soda. The team created the formula, designed the labels, and chose to have the beverage be made in glass bottles with gold twist off caps. The next step is to take it to off-campus buyers. Team member Hannah Hupp '12 was interviewed. Professor interviewed on talking to kids about 9/11 Read More Professor interviewed on talking to kids about 9/11 January 1, 2011 Fulbright recipient heading to Malaysia Read More Fulbright recipient heading to Malaysia January 1, 2011 Professor interviewed about President Obama's speech Read More Professor interviewed about President Obama's speech January 1, 2011 'Toys' Exhibit Artist's Reception Read More 'Toys' Exhibit Artist's Reception January 1, 2011 The handcrafted wooden toy collection of South Bend toymaker George Efta will be on display from December 6 through January 31. The exhibit is simply called “Toys”. Efta is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost craftsmen of wooden toys and puzzles. His collection includes his own works as well as handmade toys by other artists. It is his first public exhibit. An artist’s reception in planned for Monday, December 12 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the library. The public is invited to attend.