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Saint Mary’s/Notre Dame relations, multi­ c u l tu r a l d iv e rs i ty and re n o v a t io n s to l laggar College Center were among the most pressing issues discussed last night at the Student Body President/Vice President of Academic Affairs forum. The Sarah Sullivan-Racquel Mitchell tick­ et, the Paulette Raczkowski-Heather Durie ticket, and the Jen Paluszak-Leanne Jones ticket each seized the opportunity to share their platform ideas and major concerns with the student body gathered in the llag­ gar Parlor. In regards to Notre Dame/Saint Mary’s relations, specifically between the women of both campuses, the ticket of PaluszakJones suggested pairing residence halls and sharing activities, including a speaker addressing the relations issue as a solution. “It starts from day one when we are bom­ barded with stereotypes and misconcep­ tions,” said Paluszak, “but we just need to get to know each other.” Raczkowski-Durie commented that there are existing re la ­ tions but that they need to grow, perhaps th ro u g h in te rh a l l sp o r ts with both the women’s and men’s halls at Notre Dame. The Sullivan/Mitchell ticket would aim to pool resources between the two schools and invite Notre Dame clubs to become more involved and to create more quality events. “People don’t feel like they are a commu­ nity but we are all together," said Mitchell. “People just don’t feel connected. ” All three tickets agreed that multicultural d iv e r s i ty a t S a in t M a ry ’s m u s t be addressed. According to the ticket of Paluszak-Jones a multicultural committee is working on the issue, but they have ideas including a Heritage Week to celebrate the many eth­ nic t r a d i t io n s of the s tu d e n ts a t Sa in t Mary’s. Raczkow ski-D urie said th a t s tu d e n ts #