I am writing to express my concern for the Notre Dame bookstore. I have observed a depressing trend over the last couple of months regarding the type of clothing that is being sold.

I first took notice a couple of months ago when I saw the red, pink and white articles of Notre Dame apparel with hearts all over them — right in time for Valentines Day. I didn't think much of it until spring break rolled around and the "official" Notre Dame Spring Break 2000 apparel came out. Instantly, I felt a gag reflex in the back of my throat. I could not believe how corny the University had gotten, or just how low they had stooped.

Last week, I again went to the bookstore to find "who wants to be a millionaire?" Notre Dame t-shirts and Notre Dame hats with Asian writing on the front.

I have also started to get the feeling that I was walking into Abercrombie and Fitch lately when I have visited the bookstore. I am not requesting that the bookstore make all their clothes plain and boring, but unique to the school. Don't follow every fashion trend because it is a waste of money and time.

I can guarantee that not every "Notre Dame Spring Break 2000" shirt was sold; actually, I have yet to see one on a student here.

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