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Vol XXXV No. 56

Tuesday, November 27, 2001

  Commentaries

Legalize all drugs
John Litle
Frankly Obnoxious

I am sick and tired of paying for everyone else's illegal drug habit. It enrages me that I have to involuntarily contribute thousands of dollars for drug abusers in this country. That's why I advocate legalizing all forms of drugs, for ... [more]
Davie lacks Irish spirit
Kevin Keane
class of '88

I'm writing two years after being vilified for suggesting that the students boo Bob Davie at the pep rally and that Mike Wadsworth was not what we needed as athletic director. I now seem to be a prophet, and, although I ... [more]
Quote of the Day
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Supreme Court Justice

"Taxes are what we pay for civilized society." Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Supreme Court Justice ... [more]
Garden brings a Mauritania frame of mind
Maite Uranga
Life in Africa

The cold season is here. Although this is all relative as the temperature reaches 95 degrees during the day. Nevertheless, now is also the planting season. In the United States I never liked gardening. It took so long to see any ... [more]
How to deal with the alcohol conflict
Draw together
Caroline Reams
sophmore

Born and bred a Notre Dame legacy, I've heard plenty of crazy alcohol-induced stories and the good old days at Notre Dame. I'm sure you can relate. But regardless, whether the administration would like to face it or not, drinking is ... [more]
How to deal with the alcohol conflict
Let's start with the basics
Matthew Smith
senior

In recent years there has been a regressive trend emerging at our beloved University. We have all noticed it in subtle ways. All the needless demonstrations of authority at security gates, football games, and while tailgating add up to a simple ... [more]


Inside Column
Life exists after football
Matt Orenchuk
Asst. Web Administrator

I am a pretty passionate guy when it comes to football. I would say that from August to January not a minute goes by that I am not babbling about the game. When my teams are doing well, I am happy. ... [more]


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