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Vol XXXVII No. 75

Friday, January 17, 2003

  Campus reacts to Illinois clemency
By LUKE BUSAM
News Writer

The current population of the Illinois death row is zero. In the days before he left office, Illinois Governor George Ryan, a former death penalty supporter, either pardoned or commuted the sentences of every member of the Illinois death row. On ... [more]


IB topic of Senate request
By MEGHANNE DOWNES
Associate News Editor

Many Notre Dame students graduated from high school near the top of their class and took honors classes. Such classes as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses allow students to earn credit for college, yet not all of these students received ... [more]


Sharon's parents meet with investigators, students
By TERESA FRALISH
Assistant News Editor

After arriving at Notre Dame Wednesday evening, Steve and Jane Sharon, the parents of missing freshman Chad Sharon, met with investigators and talked with students Thursday about their only child's disappearance. Though the Sharons said they feel completely confident in Notre ... [more]