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Vol XXXIII No. 14

Friday, September 10, 1999

  Commentaries

Successful Careers Rely on Details
By GARY J. CARUSO

Life is usually peppered with sports metaphors when explanations need embellishment. Playing on a level playing field is an overused term. Yet, successful careers often hinge on the very intangibles that are characteristic of championship teams whose play prevents its ... [more]
The Law, Prayer and Partial Birth Abortion
By CHARLES RICE

Sometimes the truth does come out in a lawsuit. This month the full U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments on Wisconsin and Illinois laws forbidding partial birth abortion (PBA) except to save the mother's life. In Planned Parenthood ... [more]
Gift from alumnus shows true Notre Dame spirit
Letter to the Editor

This past weekend was very disappointing for a lot of Irish fans. It was a well-fought game. However, there has already been plenty of commentary about that game. I want to point out a much greater aspect of this University. ... [more]
Quality of life important in abortion debate
Letter to the Editor

Whether abortion helps or hurts any one person's life situation is a question I can no longer answer. Yes, it is true that the instant an abortion is performed one life is lost while another is wounded. And a good Catholic ... [more]


Inside Column
Out of the Woodwork
Dustin Ferrell

If the current presidential hopefuls leave you wanting someone a bit "alternative," you may soon have a choice. All indications show that actor Warren Beatty is "cautiously" eyeing a potential run for the U.S. Presidency, which will soon be vacated by ... [more]