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Vol XXXVII No. 49

Tuesday, November 12, 2002

  Commentaries

Republicans must avoid extremes in wake of election victories
Joanna Mikulski
Tuesday Voice

Students often go to extremes at this University. From Sunday until Thursday, they pour over books at the library until 2 a.m., attend endless lectures and meetings and spend hours working out at Rolf's. They counteract each responsible moment during the ... [more]
Anti-war activists should respect others' free speech as well as their own
Mary Henrick
senior

I'm confused. I was under the impression that liberals valued their right to free speech. I thought they touted open-mindedness as their greatest virtue. So why, when walking past South Dining Hall last week, did I see what had been a ... [more]
Irish must remember to win with honor, lose with grace
Rick Schwitzer
Severna Park, Md.

I have been a Notre Dame football fan since I could walk. Watching Sunday morning replays of the Notre Dame games were the highlight of my week. One of the worst days of my life was when USC's Anthony Davis scored ... [more]
Support for Rice and the Pope's teachings
Michael Wolz
graduate student

It is with disturbance and some sorrow that I read Chris Scally's article and previous Viewpoint pieces attacking Professor Rice. Mr. Scally writes about the "stupidity," "worthlessness" and arrogance of Professor Rice's writings. Nothing justifies such violent language. Mr. Scally accuses ... [more]
What would Democrats do differently?
Ty De Long
University staff member

I'm somewhat suspicious of the plea given by Danny Richter in his Nov. 8 letter, "Republicans, what are you going to do?" I infer from his letter that he really doesn't want answers to the concerns that he expounded upon, but ... [more]


Inside Column
Ban chalk on sidewalks
Andrew Thagard
Assistant News Editor

This Inside Column is a personal request to the administration to ban all chalk writing on the sidewalks on campus. I think everyone's noticed that chalk writing on sidewalks has become a lot more prominent this year. Until recently, the Peace ... [more]


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