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Vol XXXIII No. 119

Thursday, April 13, 2000

  Commentaries

Creating baseball's version of "Rudy"
Cappy Gagnon
Cappy's Corner

During the 80s, I worked in Hollywood, in the entertainment field. Well, technically, I guess you could say that I provided protective services for people who actually worked in the entertainment field. Anyway, I was reviewing scripts one day. Well, technically, ... [more]
Realizing the importance of volunteerism
Chloe Hutchinson
Senior, Off-Campus

The importance of community seems particularly notable as the country celebrates National Volunteer Week, April 9-15, 2000. While this serves as a time to recognize the efforts of volunteers in bettering their communities, it also provides an opportunity to encourage volunteerism. ... [more]
Men on campus respond to rape letters
Rehashing issue won't help
Joshua Warner
Sophomore, Zahm Hall

I feel compelled, after Mr. Reyes' article, ("Men's Silence" April 9, 2000) to say a few things. I am not concerned about the lack of men's voices regarding the rape issue. I don't think rehashing the issue of rape in the ... [more]
Men on campus respond to rape letters
Silence doesn't condone rape
Benjamin Schack
Freshman, Keenan Hall

"Who is worse, the man who rapes or the man who condones it with his silence?" This is the question posed by Christopher Reyes in his April 9 letter to The Observer. Personally, I find the question nothing less than offensive. ... [more]
Quote of the Day
Herbert Hoover
American President

"Next to religion, baseball has furnished a greater impact on American life than any other institution." ... [more]


Inside Column
No more excuses
Pat Peters
Ad Manager

Too often in our society, we are faced with people who refuse to accept the consequences for their own actions, people who have an excuse for everything. Examples range from the smallest children all the way up to the President of ... [more]


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