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Vol XXXIV No. 94

Friday, February 23, 2001

  Paving the Way
By COLLEEN McCARTHY
Associate News Editor

University President Emeritus Father Theodore Hesburgh had just been named rector of Farley Hall in the fall of 1948 when he received a phone call from an irate woman, the mother of one of his residents in the newly-built residence hall. ... [more]


Administration: Cosmopolitan article unfair
By MYRA McGRIFF
News Writer

Members of the Saint Mary's and Notre Dame administrations voiced concerns regarding an article in the March issue of Cosmopolitan magazine that hit stands Wednesday detailing the alleged rape of a Saint Mary's student by a Notre Dame student. The article ... [more]


Demonstrators push for ND to join WRC
By JASON McFARLEY
Assistant News Editor

In the largest campus demonstration at the University in more than two years, about 100 students took part in a rally Thursday to urge Notre Dame's joining the Workers Rights Consortium (WRC). The rally, organized by the Progressive Student Alliance (PSA), ... [more]


Filipino Fiestang set for Saturday
By MEG DADAY
News Writer

Without leaving campus and for less than the price of a movie, students can be transported to a different country Saturday night at the Filipino Fiestang. The seventh annual Fiestang Filipino, a showcase of Filipino food and dance, will be held ... [more]


Joyce renovations in planning stages
By SCOTT BRODFUEHRER
News Writer

After examining the condition of all athletic facilities, the athletic department is holding preliminary meetings to discuss the renovation of the Joyce Center. According to associate athletic director for Game Management and Facilities Tom Kelly, the department examined all game, practice, ... [more]


SMC candidates discuss platforms
By MOLLY McVOY
Sant Mary's Editor

The lack of enthusiasm that characterized the student body elections at Saint Mary's did not carry over into the class elections when eight tickets presented their platforms at the meet the candidates night. Four tickets arrived to represent the freshman class ... [more]


Malloy: High academic standards necessary
By TIM LOGAN
Senior Staff Writer

The challenges facing universities which strive to maintain academic integrity and field top-quality athletic teams are greater than ever, said University president Father Edward Malloy Thursday in a broad-ranging talk about sports and study at Notre Dame. In an era in ... [more]