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Vol XXXV No. 132

Thursday, April 25, 2002

  Commentaries

Military protection of rights is a myth
Michael Flannery
senior

Congratulations to the ROTC cadets who participated in the Presidential Pass ceremonies and graduate to officer class in the U.S. armed forces. Like Connie Quinlan in her April 23 letter, I applaud their dedication, hard work and service to our country. ... [more]
There is danger of a new Notre Dame mystique
Todd David Whitmore
The Common Good

The Sunday South Bend Tribune reported that there have been seven allegations of rape against Notre Dame football players since 1998. Kathy Redmond, the director of the National Coalition Against Violent Athletes, comments, "I receive more calls from students regarding Notre ... [more]
Studying abroad is hard, but worth it
Marlayna Soenneker
Here We Go Again: Letters From Exile

So far this semester, all my columns have related to me being in Ireland but concentrated on something more relevant to the bulk of Notre Dame students. In this final column, however, I want to write entirely about the abroad experience ... [more]
Student Government does help diversity
Joyce De Leon
junior

I must say Jourdan Sorrel's April 22 letter hurt me. Although I agree with him about some students' lack of initiative and movement on important issues, you do not know the entire picture. For you to say that Student Government has ... [more]
Democracy needs support
Daniel Byrne
class of '92

I am writing to voice my strong support for Paul Graham's April 24 article regarding the importance of democracy in the workplace and at Notre Dame. As I have argued in my lectures over the year, one key element of the ... [more]


Inside Column
Wax Hands
Kylie Carter
Lab Tech

A few days ago, I saw a poster for Antostal, and, amidst all of the exciting planned events, I spotted the words "wax hand" for this Friday. I was immediately whisked back in time about five months. It's December, it's ... [more]


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