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Vol XXXV No. 35

Monday, October 15, 2001

  Nannies, nobility and new languages in 30 days
By LAURA KELLY
French Connection

Sylvie speaks French, Italian, Vietnamese and English fluently, which isn't too shabby considering she was born and raised in Albania. Diona and Julia burst into Russian for conversations that they don't want anyone else to understand, and Diona also knows Arabic, ... [more]


A literary hunger
Benedict and Smith organize reading to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Indiana
By C. SPENCER BEGGS
Scene Editor

When the tragic events Sept. 11 occurred, relief efforts around the country mounted a massive campaign to help those in need in New York and Washington. Unfortunately, in the rush to get food, blood and medical assistance to the victims of ... [more]