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Vol XXXVII No. 5

Monday, September 2, 2002

  Commentaries

America's national pastime saved, for the moment
Mike Marchand
Undistinguished Alumnus

All last week I was geared up to write my first column of the year about the impending baseball strike. Lo and behold, however, hell apparently froze over and the owners and players settled, averting a disastrous work stoppage and, temporarily ... [more]
Quote of the Day
William Blackstone
write

"It is better that 10 guilty escape than one innocent suffer." William Blackstone writer ... [more]
Enjoying sneakers and malls
Maite Uranga
Life in Africa

A lot has happened since the last time I wrote a column. Four more months in Africa definitely provided lots of excitement. Much of my work involves working with girls throughout the school year, so when the school year ended I ... [more]
Show enthusiam by wearing ties
Eric Bilinski
junior

As the Maryland game ended and I ran screaming through the halls of Dillon proclaiming my love for interceptions, special teams play and anything "West Coast," my mind turned to our fearless leader, Tyrone Willingham. As I contemplated how my fingers ... [more]
ND must consider Harvard policies
Fritz Warfield
associate professor of philosophy

As has been widely reported, Harvard University has recently modified some of its student disciplinary procedures. As a result of the changes, Harvard will launch full hearings in cases in which sexual misconduct is alleged only if there is at least ... [more]
Recognize the positive in South Bend
Jourdan Sorrell
junior

There are not enough words in the English vernacular to describe my feelings after reading the Aug. 30 editorial entitled, "Life outside the bubble draws students into danger." The editorial was the most morally unethical piece of literature that I read ... [more]


Inside Column
It's time for online
By Kiflin Turner
Associate News Editor

8 a.m., first official day of class. Do you remember where you were? For some, you might have been in class, and for others, you might have been struggling to catch those last minutes of much-needed early-morning sleep. As for myself, ... [more]


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