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- 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 and parietals, no single brilliant letter will change a resolved mind; it will simply generate a brilliant retort. Regardless of how convincing or zealous the letter, yet another person will write in opposing the oppposer.
Viewpoint
- `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 be offended by such language are cautioned.
- `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 be offended by such language are cautioned.
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- Quote of the Day (Alfred De Musset French writer)
"How glorious it is — and also how painful — to be an exception."
- 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 of cod and potato chips?
- 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.
News
- Poorman adds more social space University buys off-campus house for retreats (By JASON McFARLEY News Editor)
Following an announcement of major renovations to the Alumni-Senior Club, student life officials have made public plans for two additional projects to improve social space options.
- BOG makes donation to new center (By SHEILA EGTS News Writer)
The largest chunk of the Board of Governance budget surplus will be used to donate $12,000 to the construction of the new student center, the second phase of the Master Plan, the Board announced at its Feb. 11 meeting. Executive treasurer Kim Jensen said this is the largest check that BOG has written this school year.
- Harris: Disabled students need equality (By KATIE RAND News Writer)
Richard Harris kicked off ND/SMC Disability Awareness Week with his lecture "Disability Awareness in the Classroom and on Campus" Monday afternoon in Stapleton Lounge.
- Lesbian minister promotes diversity, spirituality (By ALLISON ROCHE News Writer)
Higher education is at its best when it is unruly, according to Rev. Jennifer Walters whose keynote address kicked off Sisterhood Week at Saint Mary's Monday. Her address explored how truth and wholeness are found amid unruliness and diversity.
- MPAACT performs monologues Production by Afrikan group deals with social issues (By SARAH NESTOR News Writer)
A troupe of actors performed a series of monologues at Saint Mary's Monday highlighting the black experience of women and childbirth, men, family relationships and race relations.
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