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Vol XXXVII No. 64

Monday, December 9, 2002

  Commentaries

Discovering your inner coolness
David Barrett
Notre Bum

I've been getting it a lot lately: "Dave, how can I be cooler?" My guess is that it's the time of year when people really try to change for the better, which has them chasing the all-elusive unicorn of coolness. ... [more]
Study abroad ticket policy needs change
Joe Guintu
sophomore

Studying abroad has been a great time — definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many people. I get to live in Toledo, Spain for a year of my life, meet Spaniards and immerse myself in their culture while learning their language. It ... [more]
Quote of the Day
Golda Meir
former Israeli prime minister

"Don't be so humble — you are not that great." Golda Meir former Israeli prime minister ... [more]
Campus debates meaning of racism definitions
The phrase `open-minded' is
Christian Braunlich
junior

I don't wish, in particular, to respond to Tona Boyd and Shamus Rohn's Dec. 6 letter concerning racism. Rather, I'd like to ask some questions. I am, first of all, curious about your opinions of Barry Baumbaugh and Andrew Henrick. Disregarding ... [more]
Campus debates meaning of racism definitions
Manipulated definitions do not clarify a confusing issue
Peter Scott
sophomore

I'd like to thank Tona Boyd and Shamus Rohn for clarifying the meaning of racism in their Dec. 6 letter. In a world full of such racist tracts as Mein Kampf and Webster's English Dictionary, Boyd and Rohn have provided guidance ... [more]


Inside Column
Sharing freshman experiences
Himanshu Kothari
News Wire Editor

While Father Sam Peters, rector of Sorin Hall claimed that he could "make Jesus" and a Singaporean retreat leader searched for fellow nationals, close to two dozen Notre Dame freshman took part in the 44th freshman retreat of the year. The ... [more]


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