Coverage of "Galileo" was simplistic Beth Hoffmann senior
I was very frustrated by both the review of the spring Film, Television and Theater (FTT) mainstage, "The Life of Galileo," as well as the accompanying editorial charging departmental shows with blandness and a "general lack of proper theatrical focus." I ... [more]
Bidding farewell to seniors Gary Caruso Capitol Comments
As inevitable as seasonal changes, classes of students march through educational institutions. With spring comes the departure of Notre Dame's class of 2002. This year's seniors will be known as the first terror-hardened graduates since Pearl Harbor and the last hard ... [more]
Inconsistencies in Pax Christi proposal Shawn Newburg junior
I would like to point out a couple of the inconsistencies in Pax Christi's ideas about the ROTC programs. These inconsistencies are generally focused on their idea that all ROTC students should be required to take a class on just war ... [more]
Protecting constitutional freedoms Padraic McDermott sophomore
Freedom of speech was in short supply in 1775 on the eastern seaboard of the United States and practically nonexistent elsewhere in the world. By 1789, freedom of speech was comfortably enshrined in the highest law in America and that law ... [more]
Church can't tolerate sexual abuse The Observer Editorial Observer editorial staff
The Catholic Church took a commendable step forward on Tuesday when Pope John Paul II acknowledged that sexual abuse by priests is not only an American scandal but also a global issue that the entire Catholic Church needs to address. While ... [more]
The sweetest Cupcake By Maureen Smithe Associate News Editor
When my friends and I moved into our off-campus house last August we had the hardest time making it a home. Courtesy of our parents, we all contributed used furniture and a varied and colorful assortment of silverware and dishes. Even ... [more]