January 1, 2013 Political Science Professor on "Zero Dark Thirty" Film (WNDU-TV) "Zero Dark Thirty" is among the movies in theatres right now. It deals with the hunt for Osama bin Laden after the September 11 attacks. The movie is controversial because of the way the film depicts the role that "enhanced interrogation" techniques (what some refer to as torture) like water-boarding played in the process to locate bin Laden. Marc Belanger, associate professor of political science, saw the film and offered his analysis to a local TV station. January 1, 2013 Teen Writing Conference "Get Inked" Coming up (WNIT-TV) The Saint Mary’s College Department of Education will sponsor a teen writing conference for girls and boys grades 8-12 titled “Get Inked” on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Adjunct faculty member Kathy Higgs-Coulthard was interviewed on WNIT-TV's program "Experience Michiana"about it. More information can be found at https://www.saintmarys.edu/news-events/events/teen-writing-conference-2013. January 1, 2013 Coaches working to "Play Like a Champion" (WNDU-TV) A coach takes on many roles for athletes - parental figure, confidant, and disciplinarian. But, there is a thin line between giving teenager guidance and abusing the role. This summer coaches from across the country attended "Play Like a Champion" training at Notre Dame. Interviewed for this story was Erin Sullivan, assistant athletic director and softball coach at Saint Mary's. (Sullivan recently left the College to become director of athletics at Queen of Peace High School in Burbank, Ill.) January 1, 2013 Overview of Medical and Forensic Examinations The Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) at Saint Mary’s College, a women’s college, invites the public to a talk intended to educate and empower young people on the subject of sexual violence. Francine Henley, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Coordinator at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, will offer a presentation titled “An Overview of Medical and Forensic Examinations” on Tuesday, February 19 at 6 p.m. in Vander Vennet Theatre. January 1, 2013 “Love Your Body Week" Focuses on Positive Female Body Image Saint Mary’s College students will mark National Eating Disorder Week with “Love Your Body Week,” February 20-24. This year’s theme is “everyBODY is…,” a phrase which can be completed using any individual’s definition of beauty. The goal of the week, held at this women’s college, is for women to learn to love their bodies and eliminate negative stereotypes, especially those that come from the media. January 1, 2013 Faller Named to All-MIAA First Team ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Saint Mary's junior tennis player Mary Catherine Faller was named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association all-conference first team as selected by league coaches. January 1, 2013 Communication Studies Professor on Online Relationships (Fox 28) The subject of online relationships have been in the news a lot this week. Jenny Armentrout, visiting assistant professor of communication studies whose expertise includes social media communication, sorts out how people who meet and communicate almost exclusively online may feel they are in legitimate relationships. January 1, 2013 Cushwa-Leighton Library Hosts Two Exhibits in March The public is invited to enjoy two exhibits now on display in the lobby of the Cushwa-Leighton Library on the campus of Saint Mary's College. January 1, 2013 "Singing Up a Storm!” to Feature Weather-inspired Music The South Bend Chamber Singers are proud to bring Singing Up a Storm! to the South Bend Christian Reformed Church, 1855 N. Hickory Road, at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. The Euclid String Quartet and the Chamber Children’s Choir will join the Chamber Singers in a concert filled with meteorological music, or music about the weather. WNDU weather forecaster Gary Sieber will act as narrator for the event.