| Vol XXXV No. 18 |
Thursday, September 20, 2001 |
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Panel weighs academic freedom issues
SMC grad, ACLU lawyer talks about role of free speech
By COURTNEY BOYLE
News Writer
 Academic freedom is a necessary part of a college environment, according to several panelists at a Saint Mary's symposium Wednesday night. Students and faculty must be able to pursue many different ideas without persecution from the College. At the same time, ... [more]
Officials begin ND library renovations
By SCOTT BRODFUEHRER
Assistant News Editor
To prepare for a two-year, $8-million renovation of the basement of Hesburgh Library, vending machines were moved this week from the basement's "pit" into a lounge on the first floor, the card catalog was put into storage and staff from 253 ... [more]
U2 ticket sales start today at 3 p.m.
Observer Staff Report
Student ticket sales for the much-anticipated Oct. 10 concert by the Irish rock band U2 begin today at 3 p.m. with a three-part lottery system. Between 3 to 4 p.m. today, Notre Dame, Saint Mary's and Holy Cross College students who ... [more]
Jefferson, attorney file affirmative defense
ND football player responds to charges alleged in April civil suit
By MYRA McGRIFF
Saint Mary's Editor
An Irish defensive back and his attorney filed answer and affirmative defenses last Friday in response to a civil suit filed against him April 3 by an unnamed plantiff. A complaint for damages filed by Jane Doe's attorney alleges that Clifford ... [more]
Committee drops 12:30 a.m. parietals issue
By ERIN LaRUFFA
Associate News Editor
The Student Senate's Committee on Residence Life will no longer have 12:30 a.m. parietals on Sundays as one of its main issues, Alumni Hall senator Matt LaFratta announced at Wednesday's Senate meeting. LaFratta, who is co-chair of the committee, said that ... [more]
Abroad programs on alert
By MEGHANNE DOWNES
News Writer
Notre Dame and Saint Mary's abroad programs will continue as planned this fall despite the heightened sense of danger after the New York and Washington, D.C., attacks. Directors will reassess their decision to continue the programs if further attacks occur, however. ... [more]
SMC forum targets sexuality
By JILL MAXBAUER
News Writer
In a forum discussion Wednesday night at Saint Mary's, students and administrators lounged on the floors talked about something that usually gets little mention between the two groups: sexuality. Representatives from Residence Life, Board of Governance and Campus Ministry engaged in ... [more]
Off-campus students face security concerns
By V. VAN BUREN GILES
News Writer
It is a right of passage to move off campus senior year. With extra freedom, however, comes extra danger. "It is safer on campus. There is no doubt about that," said Chuck Hurley, assistant director of operations for Notre Dame Security ... [more]
Group addresses eating disorders
By ALLISON ROCHE
News Writer
It is uncommon for a woman to go through life without feeling social pressures to be skinny and reflect a magazine cover's idea body image. A group of students at Notre Dame, though, is trying to help women overcome their issues ... [more]
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