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Vol XXXVII No. 94

Friday, February 14, 2003

  Voters choose Hallahan
MEGHANNE DOWNES
Associate News Editor

Students decided Thursday they wanted experience. Pat Hallahan and Jeremy Lao won the student body presidential election Thursday, garnering 51 percent of the vote compared to the 40 percent Charlie Ebersol and Lauren Meagher earned. Nine percent abstained. 3,713 students voted ... [more]


Juniors welcome parents
JULIA MILLER-LEMON
News Writer

Beginning today, the Junior Parents Weekend Executive Committee welcomes the families of the of the Class of 2004 as they arrive from around the country to share in their children's academic and social lives at Notre Dame. Carrying the theme "Wherever ... [more]


Students boycott Heartland due to alleged discrimination
CAITLIN EARLY
News Writer

In response to alleged discriminatory marks directed at senior Kristine Rosario outside of Heartland on Jan. 30, a group of students has organized a boycott to protest the popular dance club, located in downtown South Bend. Wednesday night, the group, consisting ... [more]


Students plan Iraq war protest in New York City
KRISTEN KLEIN
News Writer

Students are taking to the streets of New York this Saturday to protest the building tensions between the United States and Iraq. The organization, United for Peace and Justice, organized the Anti-War protest in New York City, which will be held ... [more]


Bishop nominates new chief
MEGHANNE DOWNES
Associate News Editor

Student Body President Libby Bishop nominated Henry Scott to replace Pat Hallahan as her new chief of staff at Wednesday's Student Senate meeting. Scott previously served as her assistant chief of staff. "I have been thoroughly impressed with his dedication, enthusiasm ... [more]


V-Day to increase awareness of violence against women
MELANIE BECKER
News Writer

One out of three females will, or has experienced violence in her life, according to the V-Day Web site. Today, Feb. 14 is the official V-Day, "V" standing for victory, valentine and vagina. V-Day is a global movement founded to increase ... [more]


Seniors face promising long-term job market
COLLEEN GANEY
News Writer

Graduating seniors tackle elusive employment prospects and competitive graduate school admissions due to an enduring economic slump and looming international conflict, but the worst conditions are probably over, according to Lee Svete, director of the Notre Dame Career Center. The job ... [more]


Friends, dormmates remember Chad Sharon
Teresa Fralish
Assistant News Editor

After learning that someone they knew so well would not be returning to Notre Dame, those who knew Chad Sharon best reflected on his life and time at Notre Dame. "He was a high achiever but very down to earth. He ... [more]


Autopsy: No foul play in Sharon's death
Police say Sharon death due to drowning
TERESA FRALISH
Assistant News Editor

After reviewing the results of the autopsy conducted today on Chad Sharon's body, police said Sharon died from drowning and that foul play was likely not involved. "The cause of death is consistent with drowning," said Rex Rakow, director of Notre ... [more]