If you are looking for a way to leave your mark on Saint Mary's or get your ideas heard your opportunity is here! The nomination period has opened for students interested in running for the 2010-2011 SMUSA Presidency or those interested in being on the Board of Directors.

Following the foiled Christmas Day terrorist attack attempt targeting an American airport both the U.S.A. and Britain began using or considering the employment of full body scanning machines that perform a strip search without actually removing any clothing in their airports. The machines have raised questions about the privacy of individuals but are believed to make air travel safer.

If spending a semester or year abroad in 2010-2011 is something that interests you it's time to get a start on the applications. This is particularly true if you are looking to spend a semester in Japan, as the deadline for application is this Friday January 15th. If you are interested in a study abroad experience in a country other than Japan there is still a little more time to work on the application as the deadline for all other countries is not until February 12th. If you aren’t prepared to apply by the these deadlines it’s never to early to start considering your options for next year as there is usually another chance to apply in the Fall.