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Vol XXXVII No. 140

Friday, May 2, 2003

  Commentaries

Sodomy laws are discriminatory
N. Eugene Walls
graduate student

It is important that people understand that there is more at issue in the Supreme Court case regarding the Texas sodomy law than the "right to privacy." Currently in the United States there are basically two types of sodomy laws. The ... [more]
McNeff needs to show responsibility, not students
Mike Hewett
senior

In her letter on April 29, Jessica Monokroussos decries students who are clamoring "for the University to step in as if it is mommy or daddy," referring to the Boat Club civil lawsuit brought against students by proprietor Mike McNeff. She ... [more]
Have confidence in the past and faith in the future
Adam Cahill
A Domer's Outlook

Looking back at your family on the other side of the security check, it's understood — it's time to begin your life now. For real. Suddenly the thought of the real world causes your stomach to leap past your chest and ... [more]
The party year in review
Joe Muto
Muto Time

I love the last two weeks of school in South Bend. It's like God's apology for the other 35 weeks. It's sunny and warm; off-campus parties move outside; and the administration imports girls from UCLA and pays them to rollerblade around ... [more]
University should release faculty salaries
The Observer Staff Editorial

When Notre Dame English professor Valerie Sayers received a dramatic and unexpected salary increase, she was elated at first. Then, she started wondering why she got the increase. Was it because of outstanding work she had accomplished? Was it because Notre ... [more]


Inside Column
An Era of Air
By Chris Federico
Associate Sports Editor

In the April 20 Chicago Tribune Sports section, I saw a thank-you note from Michael Jordan to basketball. As Jordan and the rest of the basketball world look back on the career of the greatest player to step on the court, ... [more]


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