Sports
- MEN'S TENNIS: Irish expecting close match against Hoosiers (By JOE LINDSLEY Sports Writer)
The last two times Notre Dame played Indiana, the Irish lost to the Hoosiers, 4-3.
- BASEBALL: Irish carry win streak into Big East opener (By CHRIS FEDERICO Sports Editor)
After playing a total of 15 games in four early-season tournaments in the warmth of the Deep South, the Notre Dame baseball team finally returns to a more familiar environment this weekend, as it travels to Storrs, Conn., for a three-game Big East series against the Connecticut Huskies. It marks the Irish's first conference games of the year.
- MEN'S LACROSSE: Irish hope to take away Hofstra's pride (By JOE LICANDRO Sports Writer)
It has been a tough year for the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team.
- WOMEN'S SWIMMING: Nixon places seventh in 50-yard freestyle (By NOREEN GILLESPIE Senior Staff Writer)
In the fastest heat ever recorded in NCAA history, Irish senior Carrie Nixon placed seventh in the 50-yard freestyle finals at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Austin, Texas Thursday.
- SOFTBALL: Irish kick off conference season (By AARON RONSHEIM Sports Writer)
Two doubleheaders at home this weekend will lead off the Notre Dame softball team's Big East schedule. The Irish (8-12) will play two games against Rutgers on Saturday, followed by two more against Villanova on Sunday.
- 2002 NCAA FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Starting down the road to a title Despite slow start, Irish on top after first day (By MATT LOZAR Sports Writer)
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- FENCING: Irish call on the A-team (Mike Connolly Outside Looking In)
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- TRACK AND FIELD: Irish begin outdoor season (By DAVE COOK Sports Writer)
After a week of rest for the Notre Dame men's and women's track and field teams following an impressive showing at the NCAA Indoor Championships, the Irish are ready to begin their outdoor season.
- SMC MIDNIGHT MADNESS: SMC Midnight Madness (By KATIE McVOY Associate Sports Editor)
It's that time of year again when Angela Athletic Facility will host one of the largest crowds of the year. As students, faculty and staff emerge from their classrooms, they will enter Angela to participate in tonight's Midnight Madness extravaganza.
- WOMEN'S TENNIS: Slumping Irish lose second straight to No. 51 Purdue (By COLIN BOYLAN Sports Writer)
In a year characterized by streaky play, the Notre Dame women's tennis team is finding itself losing some ground at a dangerous time.
Inside
- Put things in perspective (by SHEILA FLYNN Copy Editor)
Notre Dame is one of the most respected and recognizable educational institutions in the country, renowned not only for its academic and athletic excellence, but also for the integrity of its student body.
Viewpoint
- Addressing all types of violence (Colman McCarthy Guest Column)
In the field of conflict resolution, two types of violence exist: hot and cold.
- Quote of the Day (Harold Geneen entrepreneur)
"Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions."
- Searching for integrity in politics (Gary Caruso Capitol Comment)
While waiting in a cafeteria line on Capitol Hill, I observed two congressional staff members debating campaign tactics.
- They're pushing us around (Joe Muto Livin' on a Prayer)
There has been a lot of vilification of Father Mark Poorman the past couple of days and frankly I'm disturbed by it. People have been writing "Osama bin Poorman" on dry-erase boards, putting pictures of him in the urinals for target practice and ranting about him in public until they foam at the mouth and people have to drag them out of the Waddick's line saying "Calm down, Muto, you just wet yourself."
- Where's the proof? (Ryan Pohlman junior)
Students have made some excellent points regarding the changes in the alcohol policy; however, what I would like to see is the proof that backs these changes up.
- Examining the new alcohol policy New rules show lack of respect for students (Jesse Hensley junior)
As an off-campus, 21-year old senior next year, the new alcohol policies do not affect me in the least. In fact, I'm now better off since I can tailgate without fear of fine or harassment like so many of-age tailgaters experienced this past season.
- Examining the new alcohol policy Learn from the past (Timothy Short class of '87)
I was a sophomore in 1983. I expected to live on campus until I was a senior. Then the 1984 alcohol policy was announced. It took two minutes for us to agree that we were moving off campus early.
- Examining the new alcohol policy How important is booze? (Kevin McCormick sophomore)
Wednesday's protest of the new alcohol policy had nearly all the makings of a great expression of solidarity at Notre Dame. Hundreds of students gathered at North Quad united with a common purpose. There were banners flying and students chanting. Television cameras panned the crowd and a few students even joined in on a spirited rendition of Kumbaya.
- Leaders must confront officials (Observer Editorial The Observer Editorial Staff)
This is the fourth in a series of editorials commenting on the proposed changes in the alcohol policy at Notre Dame.
News
- Senators call meeting for alcohol resolution (By MEGHANNE DOWNES Assistant News Editor)
The Senate decided Thursday to hold an emergency meeting on Sunday evening to pass a resolution calling for a review of the proposed ban of in-hall dances.
- Notre Dame gains new national prominence (Associated Press )
INDIANAPOLIS
- Bishop and Foley vow to represent students (By JASON McFARLEY News Writer)
Saying administrators "sold students short," Libby Bishop and Trip Foley renewed Thursday their commitment to fight proposed changes to the University alcohol policy.
- `Amistad' actor uses life to inspire students to make a difference (By MAUREEN SMITHE Senior Staff Writer)
Being yourself and following ones own desires is the best way to make a positive difference in the world, according to Derrick Ashong, Harvard graduate and supporting actor in the motion picture "Amistad."
- Conference bring Asian awareness `in focus' (By ANDY THAGARD News Writer)
The Coalition for Asian Awareness is hosting "In-Focus," a conference exploring Asian-American issues and celebrating diversity, on Saturday.
- Madness invades at midnight at Angela (By GRACE ARREDONDO News Writer)
A four-letter word that is in every college student's vocabulary will help pull in an expected 1,000 students to Midnight Madness held in the Angela Athletic Facility tonight.
- New magazine aims to inform students on careers (By JOHN FANNING News Writer)
In order to better inform students of career options that fit with their passions and interests, a group of Notre Dame undergraduates has been working to establish a non-profit foundation called Changing Times.
- Prof talks on parents' WWII experiences (By JILL MAXBAUER News Writer)
Until recently, Lisa Ganser, a Professional Specialist of Biology at Saint Mary's College, knew nothing about her parents experience during World War II. But her uncle's discovery of family pictures in a book about the war in the Pacific inspired her parents to open up and discuss what happened. Her parents and grandmother videotaped their stories and memories and sent them to Ganser.
Scene
- And the winner will be ... (By MATT NANIA and MELISSA RAUCH Scene Movie Critics)
In most years, by the time the Academy Awards ceremony rolls around, the winners have already become a foregone conclusion. Because the Oscars arrive at the end of a long line of awards shows and critics' picks, which statistically predict the Academy's selections quite well, the actual bestowing of the golden statue seems little more than a formality.
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