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Vol XXXIII No. 109

Thursday, March 30, 2000

  Welcome Center begins Master Plan construction
By MOLLY McVOY
Saint Mary's Editor

This afternoon the implementation of the Saint Mary's College Master Plan begins with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Welcome Center and Dalloway's Coffeehouse. "I think it's significant that we're beginning with these projects," said Marilou Eldred, the president of the College. ... [more]


Hundreds join marrow registry
By ERIN PIROUTEK
Associate News Editor

Generally, when Notre Dame students spend hours waiting in line, football tickets are involved. But yesterday, the La Fortune Ballroom overflowed with students waiting to join the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) registry. Responding to the request of Zahm sophomore Conor ... [more]


Prejean: Death penalty opposes human dignity
By KATE STEER
Associate News Editor

A standing room only crowd gathered in 101 Debartolo Wednesday to experience the dynamic speaking abilities and powerful message of Sister Helen Prejean. Prejean, who authored the Pulitzer Prize-nominated Dead Man Walking, spoke about her experience with the death penalty and ... [more]


Actor Burke doesn't let disability hamper dreams
By KIFLIN TURNER
News Writer

Chris Burke, best known for his portrayal of "Corky" on the television show "Life Goes On," knows about challenges. "I was challenged from the day I was born," said Burke in a lecture Wednesday night about his experiences with Down syndrome. ... [more]


Hellrung reflects on homosexuality at `a place like this'
By BRIAN HOBBINS
News Writer

Breen-Phillips senior Alyssa Hellrung began her lecture entitled "What it Takes to be Honest in a Place Like This" with a powerful image. "Imagine if you woke up one morning and you realized that all the time you thought your eyes ... [more]


Group debates Denny's incident, student center survey
By LAURA ROMPF
Assistant News Editor

Two students involved in the Roseland Denny's incident addressed the Student Senate Wednesday night with concerns about the letter written by the senators supporting the students. Senior Joseph Joy and junior Patience McHenry questioned why the students involved in the incident ... [more]


Event promotes good health for students
By NELLIE WILLIAMS
News Writer

As part of Nursing Week at Saint Mary's College, the Student Academic Council and the Student Nurses Association are sponsoring an annual health fair covering diverse health issues today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in LeMans Hall. "The definition of ... [more]