| Vol XXXIII No. 113 |
Wednesday, April 5, 2000 |
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Hesburgh discusses environment
By KIFLIN TURNER
News Writer
 Father Theodore Hesburgh, University president emeritus, kicked off a discussion series that will begin the celebration of Earth Month 2000 at Notre Dame. The series addresses the problems and the solutions concerning environmental protection. "The environment is such an enormous thing ... [more]
ND senate changes hands; presidents reflect on duties
By LAURA ROMPF
Assistant News Editor
Transition time for student government began April 1 at midnight when Micah Murphy's term as student body president ended and Brian O'Donoghue took office. Murphy said his term was both rewarding and educational. "For-tunately this year there were no major controversies ... [more]
ND honors McKenna with Laetare
By Jason McFarley
News Writer
Notre Dame will recognize Andrew McKenna, chairman of the University's Board of Trustees since 1992, with the 2000 Laetare Medal, the highest honor the University bestows and the oldest one given to American Catholics. "[He has] not only dedicated time and ... [more]
BOG to sponsor O'Laughlin seat in memory of Kristi Morris
By SARAH RYKOWSKI
Saint Mary's News Editor
Nancy Midden, outgoing student body president, came to the Board of Governance meeting for one last time Tuesday to request a co-sponsorship. "In memory of Kristi Morris, I was thinking of purchasing a seat [in her name] in O'Laughlin, sponsored by ... [more]
SMC appoints 2000-01 student body trustee
By NELLIE WILLIAMS
News Writer
Molly Kahn was recently appointed the Saint Mary's student trustee for the 2000-2001 year. "This is a very unique opportunity," Kahn said. "Very few colleges have this position, let alone [one] that votes. We are lucky as a college." The responsibility ... [more]
Gregoritch predicts tragic consequences from nuclear war
By KRISTEN FITZPATRICK
News Writer
The medical effects of worldwide nuclear warfare would bring immediate and long lasting tragic effects, said Dr. Steven Gregoritch in a lecture Tuesday. "Warfare has never been the same since the advent of the nuclear bomb," he said. He stressed the ... [more]
Bravo: Women must continue struggle for equality
By COLLEEN McCARTHY
Associate News Editor
Over the last century women have made many gains in the work place, but there is room for improvement in the areas of sexual harassment, equity in pay, and access to family leave and child care, said Ellen Bravo, coordinator of ... [more]
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