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Vol XXXV No. 97

Friday, February 22, 2002

  Life still goes on for former TV star Burke
By Lauren Beck
News Writer

Actor Chris Burke never abandoned his dreams. Burke, who is best known for his portrayal of Corky on the television series "Life Goes On," overcame the challenges posed by Down Syndrome to achieve his dream of succeeding in show business. "I've ... [more]


Actor Burke reveals how he overcame obstacles
By Lauren Beck
News Writer

Actor Chris Burke knows first hand the challenges that disabled individuals face, but he also knows about overcoming such obstacles. "I was challenged from the day I was born, and I learned at an early age to keep trying," Burke said, ... [more]


Top editors pick new dept. heads
By Jeff Baltruzak
London Correspondent

The Observer has rehired staff members Lauren Beck, C. Spencer Beggs and Katie McKenna to lead the Viewpoint, Scene and Graphic departments, the paper's top editors for 2002-03 announced Thursday. Incoming Editor in Chief Jason McFarley, Managing Editor Kate Nagengast and ... [more]


Old mainframe poses problem
By Geremy Carnes
News Writer

Notre Dame students should prepare themselves for far-reaching changes in campus computer technology. In October, Hewlett-Packard announced that in five years it will discontinue support on the mainframe the University currently uses. As a result, the University must replace its ... [more]


Cramped archies spread to Brownson
By Meghan Martin
News Writer

The growing interest in architecture have forced students out of Bond Hall and into Brownson Hall, which is currently being used as an overflow space for classes. Since its dedication in 1855, Brownson Hall has been home to everything from a ... [more]