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Vol XXXIV No. 100

Monday, March 5, 2001

  Commentaries

Authoritarian decisions dangerous
Aaron Kreider
Think, Question, Resist

In the next several days, the University will decide whether to join the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC). The WRC is an anti-sweatshop association that would monitor how collegiate apparel is made with the goal of promoting fair conditions for workers. The ... [more]
God proofs make ancient mistakes
William Jaworski
professor of philosophy

In last Tuesday's Observer, Charles Rice claimed there are good faith-independent arguments for God's existence. I could hardly disagree. I think there probably are such arguments (although I don't know of any myself and doubt there are any with premises an ... [more]
Right to Life responds
Mario Suarez
ND Right to Life

I am writing in response to the recent viewpoint articles concerning the Knights of Columbus' "Trojan Horse" and to two specific points. First, Sarah Haight's statement concerning pro-lifers, questioning if they are "truly concerned about reconciling women who have had abortions ... [more]
Motivation for sixth man
Kevin Kelly
class of '74

I've been hesitant to write this letter, afraid of being perceived as just an old rah-rah alumnus or someone who doesn't recognize that basketball is only a game or that Notre Dame is a top academic institution and not just a ... [more]
Quote of the Day
Charles Eliot Norton
scholar

"It is the duty of the good citizen not to be silent." Charles Eliot Norton scholar ... [more]


Inside Column
Babies are the smartest people
Christine Kraly
Associate News Editor

One video has unlocked all the secrets. Watching it made me discover riches and solve mysteries that plague me every day. Life and all its puzzles were now clearer. Not the JFK-Zabruder film. Not "It's a Wonderful Life." It was the ... [more]


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