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Vol XXXVII No. 83

Wednesday, January 29, 2003

  Commentaries

Let go of that rainbow
Amy Schill
Dazed and Amused

There has been a lot of discussion recently about Notre Dame's position on homosexuality. A little known phenomenon is infecting Our Lady's university. That phenomenon? ND has gone gay. That's right, and I'm not just talking about the Kelly green. When ... [more]
When lost, follow your own path
Adam Cahill
A Domer's Outlook

The trees and the tall grass swayed in the wind as I looked up at the sun. The large, white clouds seemed like gigantic marshmallows against the radiantly blue sky. It was so bright that it hurt my eyes to look ... [more]
Alcohol policy should not reflect legal contradictions
Juan Bernal
freshman

Alcohol prohibition for people under 21 is a sterile idea. Lawmakers, enforcers and supporters of this regulation never gave sufficient consideration to its repercussions. The police are also on a naïve mission to close in on underage drinking, just as they ... [more]
Encourage voting
Michael Swadener
staff

On Monday, The Observer editorial staff was derelict in its duty, when it endorsed abstention in the Saint Mary's elections for the reason that there is but one party running. Voting "abstain" would be a vote of "no confidence" according to ... [more]


Inside Column
Who's policing the police?
Chris Federico
Sports Writer

Where are they? I'd like to know exactly whom Notre Dame Security Police is here to protect and serve, because I'm starting to have trouble believing it's the students. Even though we are the ones who support them and pay their ... [more]


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