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Vol XXXIV No. 62

Thursday, November 30, 2000

  Going the distance for a child
SMC professors look overseas to fulfill their adoption needs
By JESSICA NEEDLES
News Writer

For many couples, adoption offers a chance to begin a family. Several Saint Mary's professors have made additions to their lives via other countries, adopting children from overseas. Marc Belanger of the political science department is one such professor. In the ... [more]


O'Donoghue gives union address
By LAURA ROMPF
Assistant News Editor

Student body president Brian O'Donoghue told the senate Wednesday night that the Student Union is "stronger than it has ever been." In his State of the Student Union address, O'Donoghue noted the highlights of his term since he took office April. ... [more]


Priests discuss chaplains in military
By TIM LOGAN
Senior Staff Writer

One Wednesday evening almost 10 years ago, Father Bill Dorwart went for a walk along the flight deck of the aircraft carrier where he served. It was a calm and peaceful evening, eerily so, and the usually talkative aircraft mechanics moved ... [more]


Ombudsperson acts as adviser at ND
By MARIBEL MOREY
News Writer

Notre Dame can seem pristine and magical when first stepping on campus. But the administrative policies deter some members of the Notre Dame family — faculty, staff and students who are facing discrimination. From sexual orientation to gender and race discrimination, ... [more]


Planners focus on SMC future
By AMY GREENE
News Writer

Members of the Saint Mary's Strategic Planning Committee met with the Board of Governance (BOG) Wednesday evening. Committee member Mary Jo Regan-Kubinski informed BOG that the Planning Committee was formed in response to a request from President Marilou Eldred. "President Eldred ... [more]


Finnigan's bust nets some students $100 fines
ND ResLife hands out punishment to minors cited in Oct. 13 bar raid
By ANNE MARIE MATTINGLY
News Editor

Several students cited in the Oct. 13 raid of Finnigan's Irish Pub received a $100 fine shortly after returning from Thanksgiving break, according to students who were in the bar when it was raided by the Indiana State Excise Police. The ... [more]