January 1, 2012 New Tests Rapidly Identify Counterfeit Medications (Voice of America) 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. January 1, 2012 ‘Holy Cross Harvest’ Food Drive to Help Local Food Bank 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. January 1, 2012 Professor: Politics Ruining Real Friendships in Virtual World (Fox 28) 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. January 1, 2012 Seniors Intern at Hannah and Friends (The Observer) Two Saint Mary's seniors interned with Hannah and Friends over the summer. The local non-profit for children and adults with special needs was established by former Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis and his wife Maura in honor of their daughter Hannah. Student Body President Maureen Parsons '13 and Kari McClowry completed the internships and share their experiences with The Observer. January 1, 2012 Belles Tie Scarlet Hawks CHICAGO, Ill. - The Saint Mary's soccer team played to a double overtime 0-0 tie at Illinois Institute of Technology on Sunday afternoon. January 1, 2012 Gender pay gap issues complicated (South Bend Tribune) We heard the statistic frequently last month when Equal Pay Day took place: For every dollar that a man makes, a women makes, on average, 77 cents. But that number is a bit misleading, and the subject of equal pay between genders is much more complex, according to Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics. January 1, 2012 Three Professors and Student Recognized at Honors Convocation Three Saint Mary’s College professors and one student were pleasantly surprised at the Honors Convocation on Sunday, May 6, when they were announced as the recipients of three annual awards of distinction: the Spes Unica Award, the Maria Pieta Award, and the Saint Catherine Medal. January 1, 2012 "Diamond Dreams" Baseball Exhibit on Display in Library Saint Mary’s College, a women’s college, is proud to host a two month-long exhibit in the Cushwa-Leighton Library starting Monday, April 16 called “Diamond Dreams.” This event includes a lecture entitled “Diamond Dreams--Girls and Women in Baseball” by Justine Siegal, founder of Baseball for All, a non-profit organization that advocates that both sexes be allowed to play ball. Siegal’s lecture will be held Wednesday, April 18. January 1, 2012 Sierra Leone Princess to Speak to Multicultural Class of 2012 Sarah Culberson, an African princess, will make her first visit to Saint Mary’s College on Sunday, May 6 to speak to the multicultural members of the Class of 2012. Student Involvement and Multicultural Services (SIMS) hosts this annual event. SIMS provides services and programs that address the academic and personal needs of underrepresented students at the College, while offering multicultural education opportunities for the entire campus community.