| Vol XXXIIII No. 55 |
Thursday, November 18, 1999 |
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Bishops vote 223 to 31 in favor Ex Corde implementation
By COLLEEN McCARTHY
Washington Correspondent
 WASHINGTON In an effort to "maintain, preserve and guarantee the Catholic identity of Catholic higher education," the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) voted overwhelmingly in favor of the proposed implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae Wednesday. The nation's bishops voted 223-31 ... [more]
SMC opens new tennis courts for students, athletes
By KATIE MILLER
News Writer
After six weeks of construction and approximately $125,000, the new tennis courts next to Angela Athletic Facility are ready for use. "They were ready for use about a week and a half ago," said facilities director John DeLee. "They are in ... [more]
`Cold Turkey' day swaps
sandwiches for cigarettes
Special to The Observer
Students can get a free turkey sandwich for giving up their cigarettes today at several locations around campus as part of national "Cold Turkey" day. The Notre Dame chapter of the American Cancer Society (ACS), PILLARS and IRISHealth will be giving ... [more]
SMC recognized in Templeton Guide
By SARAH RYKOWSKI
News Writer
Saint Mary's was among 405 colleges and universities nationwide named to the 1999 edition of "The Templeton Guide: Colleges that Encourage Character Development," for inspiring its students to live ethical and civil-minded lives. "This recognition affirms what the [Center For Academic ... [more]
Members discuss options for future of Dalloway's
By KATIE MILLER
News Writer
Following the presentation of three options concerning the future of Dalloway's at last Wednesday's Board of Governance meeting, Julie Duba, campus clubs commissioner and a representative from the Historical Preservation Committee said that the committee has recommended a new clubhouse ... [more]
ND, SMC faculty, administrators respond to Conference vote
By TIM LOGAN
News Editor
Administrators and theologians at Notre Dame and Saint Mary's generally disapproved of the bishops' overwhelming vote for the proposed implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae Wednesday, but maintained that it is too early to predict the vote's ramifications. Many Catholic academics said ... [more]
Members discuss bank, 24-hour space
By FINN PRESSLY
Assistant News Editor
A constitutional amendment, 24-hour space and new Key Bank fees topped the agenda at Wednesday night's meeting of the Student Senate. Keough Hall senator Brian O'Donoghue announced that on Dec. 1 the LaFortune Student Center branch of Key Bank will begin ... [more]
D'Arcy supports Ex Corde
Bishop of Fort Wayne/South Bend says dialogue is important
By COLLEEN McCARTHY
Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON Despite concerns that juridical elements in Ex Corde Ecclesiae will create a wider divide between bishops and theologians, Bishop John D'Arcy of the Fort Wayne/South Bend diocese said the document should increase dialogue between the two. "Bishops need theologians and ... [more]
University asks licensees for full public disclosure
By TIM LOGAN
News Editor
In an unexpected move, the University asked its 235 licensed apparel manufacturers to publicly disclose the locations of factories where Notre Dame products are made. Notre Dame is the 14th university in the country to ask its licensees for full public ... [more]
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