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Vol XXXV No. 126

Wednesday, April 17, 2002

  Professor elected head of human rights group
By KIFLIN TURNER
News Writer

Once a political prisoner in his native country and now a progressive leader working to preserve universal human rights, Juan Mendez, professor of law and director of the Center for Civil and Human Rights at Notre Dame, was elected president of ... [more]


ND and SMC students plan D.C. demonstration
By LIZ KAHLING
News Writer

Fifty students will converge on the nation's capital this weekend with thousands of other activists as part of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's National Mobilization for Global Justice. Organized through student organizations Peace Coalition, Pax Christi, Progressive Student Alliance and Amnesty, ... [more]


Advisors question double majors
By LAUREN BECK
News Writer

As more students choose to double major within the College of Arts and Letters, advisers have begun to question students' motives in an attempt to curb the trend and to ensure students receive a well-rounded liberal arts education. Recent statistics showed ... [more]