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Vol XXXIV No. 117

Thursday, April 5, 2001

  A long way from home
University employees tell how international sanctions kept their family apart
By KATE NAGENGAST
Associate News Editor

Joseph Araman, a captain for Notre Dame Security/Police, sat on the sofa in his home in South Bend with his 4-year-old daughter, Sarah. He was sweating. "I'm sorry it's hot in here," Joseph said apologetically, gesturing toward the thermostat. "I get ... [more]


Members discuss TCEs in Moscona's first meeting as VP
By ERIN LaRUFFA
News Writer

After student body vice president Brian Moscona was sworn in Wednesday night, the new Student Senate began its work for the 2001-2002 school year. Part of that work involved learning about a senate Diversity Committee report that will be presented to ... [more]


Brann lectures on `Greatness' of books
By C. SPENCER BEGGS
News Writer

Eva Brann kicked off the Program of Liberal Studies (PLS) department's conference entitled "Liberal Learning and the Great Books" Wednesday evening with her lecture "About the Greatness of Great Books." The conference denotes the 50th anniversary of Notre Dame's PLS. Brann, ... [more]


Saint Mary's raises tuition by 6 percent
By MIKE CONNOLLY
News Writer

Citing a desire to remain competitive with its peer institutions, the Board of Trustees will increase Saint Mary's tuition 6 percent for the 2001-02 school year. Next year's total cost will average $25,939. "[The increase] is driven somewhat by budget considerations ... [more]


Organizers look for higher turnout at sexuality focus groups
By NOREEN GILLESPIE
News Writer

Turnout has been low for a series of focus groups designed to discuss issues of sexuality on campus, according to Linda Timm, vice president for student affairs. Approximately 375 students received invitations by mail to participate in one of 25 focus ... [more]