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Vol XXXIV No. 43

Friday, October 27, 2000

  Commentaries

Entering the election's home stretch
Gary Caruso
Capitol Comments

The late Bob Prince, the Pittsburgh Pirates' legendary announcer, often described a play as, "close as the fuzz in a tick's ear." Presently that description portrays the presidential polls between Vice President Al Gore and Texas Governor George W. Bush. Barring ... [more]
Quote of the Day
Theodore H. White
author

A liberal is a person who believes that water can be made to run uphill. A conservative is someone who believes everybody should pay for his water. I'm somewhere in between: I believe water should be free, but that it flows ... [more]
Differing approaches to utilize our armed forces
Using the military to uphold American values
Political Face-off
Clayton Swope

The United States flag and all that it represents embody what it means to be American. As if the very words were ingrained in our hearts and minds, generations of Americans have willingly sacrificed their lives to uphold the sacred values ... [more]
Differing approaches to utilize our armed forces
Current administration has led to military deficiency
Political Face-off
College Republicans

In light of the recent bombing of the U.S.S. Cole in Yemen, the issues of U.S. foreign policy and military defense is a major concern facing the candidates in the upcoming election. While the United States is currently the world's leading ... [more]
Urging students to exercise their right to vote
Letter to the Editor

I think Erin English made a very good point in her letter yesterday entitled "Candidates failing to address young voters." She said politicians most likely don't try to address issues relevant to our generation because we don't vote. And she's absolutely ... [more]


Inside Column
Luck of the Irish
Sarah Rykowski
Saint Mary's News Editor

nlike many Notre Dame or Saint Mary' students, I was not weaned on Notre Dame football. I would say I watch the games to appreciate all the hard work the athletes put into their game, not because I'm a rabid fan. ... [more]


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