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Vol XXXVII No. 125

Tuesday, April 8, 2003

  Commentaries

People, not place, matter most
Joanna Mikulski
Tuesday Voice

A student recently admitted to this University, e-mailed me this weekend. A non-Catholic, he asked me how I thought he would fit in at Notre Dame and what I believed were the best and worst aspects of attending college here. These ... [more]
Affirmative action fails as a quick fix
Catherine Young
graduate student

In response to Helena Payne's April 2 Inside Column regarding the Michigan admissions case, there are at least two good reasons not to support race-conscious policies. The one that is receiving the bulk of the attention in this case, that they ... [more]
Bone marrow donors save lives
Ann Gurucharri and Camilla Pollock

Today, over 3,000 desperate patients await a bone marrow donor to save their lives. These patients fight life-threatening blood disorders, such as leukemia and aplastic anemia, as well as certain immune system and genetic disorders. Howard Hall invites the entire Notre ... [more]
Debating the meaning of America
Don't hide aggression and arrogance behind the flag
Justin Brandon
junior

As I was preparing for bed this past Sunday evening, I walked into the restroom and was greeted by a large, flamboyantly blue sign taped to the wall at eye level above my destination. Realizing that I was stuck there for ... [more]
Debating the meaning of America
America is about fighting for human rights
Peter Sweeney
senior

In response to Mr. Wiens's April 3 letter, I firmly believe that an unbiased look, like the one Mr. Wiens professes to portray, regarding the recent history of American military action does not exist. Everyone has a view on the morality ... [more]


Inside Column
That time of year
Will Puckett
News Production

It's that time of year again. Syracuse is pounding Kansas, the US is pounding Iraq, Geraldo Riviera is pounding his head and the contestants on Married by America are pounding, well, whoever. So you know what this all adds ... [more]


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