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Vol XXXV No. 94

Tuesday, February 19, 2002

  Commentaries

`The Vagina Monologues' debate continues
Women imitating men is dubious
Pat Burke
class of '00

Editor's note: Because"The Vagina Monologues" contains some graphic content and offensive language, the letters discussing these issues will contain such language as well. In order to foster an intelligent dialogue on this matter, this language must be included. Readers who might ... [more]
`The Vagina Monologues' debate continues
`Monologues' promote awareness
Kelly Komenda
senior

Editor's note: Because"The Vagina Monologues" contains some graphic content and offensive language, the letters discussing these issues will contain such language as well. In order to foster an intelligent dialogue on this matter, this language must be included. Readers who might ... [more]
NDToday/Observer Poll Question
Vote at NDToday.com by Thursday at 5 p.m.

Should "The Vagina Monologues" be performed at Notre Dame? Vote at NDToday.com by Thursday at 5 p.m. ... [more]
Quote of the Day
Alfred De Musset
French writer

"How glorious it is — and also how painful — to be an exception." Alfred De Musset French writer ... [more]
I gave up tact for Lent
John Litle
Frankly Obnoxious

So, I was sitting in CJ's Friday night, enjoying the best hamburger this side of the continental divide, and it struck me: Why would anyone pass up this glorious, seasoned, BBQ-sauce-slathered, onion-coated, mouth-watering, slab of beef in exchange for a square ... [more]
Respect Israel's own `war on terror'
Katie Thompson
senior

Eighteen months ago, the idea that the United States must distance herself politically from Israel and accommodate the Palestinians may have been a legitimate policy option. Much has changed since that time. In her Feb. 12 letter, "America can strongly influence ... [more]


Inside Column
The topic at hand
By Colleen Barrett
Account Executive

The Observer Viewpoint is a sounding board for groups and individuals with opposing, irreconcilable differences, and one opinionated letter can provoke passionate objections, as in the recent case of "The Vagina Monologues." Like the issues of abortion, the death penalty ... [more]


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