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Vol XXXV No. 14

Friday, September 14, 2001

  Taxi company offers free rides to blood donors:
Observer Staff Report

Beginning today, Shamrock Cab Company will give students free rides to the South Bend Medical Foundation, 530 N. Lafayette Blvd., to donate blood. Cabs will be available at the top of each hour from 1 to 4 p.m. today through next ... [more]


Bush promises victory
Associated Press

WASHINGTON Fighting back tears, President Bush vowed Thursday that America would "lead the world to victory" over terrorism in a struggle he termed the first war of the 21st century. Secretary of State Colin Powell identified Osama bin Laden as the ... [more]


Students hope for good news from home
By ALLY JAY
News Writer

Tuesday's tragedies left Notre Dame and Saint Mary's students with many questions about missing family members and friends. For some, the questions were answered within hours, while for others, definite answers will most likely take a long time. For freshman swimmer ... [more]


Officials plan library prayer vigil for Sunday
By ERIN LARUFFA
Associate News Editor

In honor of the victims of Tuesday's terrorist attacks, several campus organizations are joining together to plan a memorial candlelight procession on Sunday. The procession is the work of multiple groups on campus, including different organizations within student government, as well ... [more]


Attacks force change in ROTC uniforms
By ANDREW THAGARD
News Writer

Tuesday's terrorist attacks prompted Notre Dame Navy and Air Force ROTC commanders to temporarily suspend students from wearing their uniforms. The Army ROTC's uniform policy, however, remained unchanged. According to Col. Mark Gehri, Notre Dame Air Force ROTC commander, the decision ... [more]


Panelists address terrrorism
By ERIN LARUFFA
Associate News Editor

Students and faculty crowded into a DeBartolo classroom Thursday to participate in a panel discussion entitled "After September 11: Rethinking Terrorism, War and Security." Organized by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, the ... [more]


Parasitic computing threatens Web ethics
By EMILY HOWALD
News Writer

Four Notre Dame professors recently discovered a new Internet vulnerability that is commonly known as "parasitic computing." The researchers found a way to "trick" Web servers around the world into solving logic math problems without the server's permission. "We're using other ... [more]


Shirt promotes unity, raises funds
By ELIZABETH LEE
News Writer

For the 12th straight year, Notre Dame students, alumni, faculty, staff and football fans nationwide will don what has come to be known simply as "The Shirt." A proud display of school spirit at football games, The Shirt aims to unite ... [more]


Concert to raise funds for families
Observer Staff Report

The Irish Law Society has planned a concert for Saturday at 9 p.m. at the Alumni/Senior Club to benefit victims of Tuesday's terrorist attacks. Musical guests include Kennedy's Kitchen and the Notre Dame Pipe Band. A recommended donation of $10 will ... [more]