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Vol XXXVII No. 19

Friday, September 20, 2002

  Bishop, Foley demand Smith's resignation
Meghanne Downes
Assistant News Editor

Erik Smith, former Student Union Secretary, was persuaded to resign Sunday night after serving at the post for the past five months. "It caught me completely off guard," said Smith. Pat Hallahan, chief of staff, informed Smith that there were problems ... [more]


North Dining Hall revamps image
Joe Trombello
News Writer

From the mountain bike resting in the corner of the entrance to the brightly colored display promoting National Rice Month to the sounds of Creed complementing a meal, North Dining Hall has been awash with new ideas. "The dining hall is ... [more]


Speaker addresses SMC's Catholic identity
Symposium
Sarah Nestor
Saint Mary's News Editor

Many Catholics follow the doctrine and beliefs of the Church but often do not reflect or question why the doctrine is taught and followed, Monika Hellwig told the Saint Mary's community Thursday. College students, faculty and administration gathered on campus for ... [more]


University disputes controversial birth-control survey
Matt Bramanti
News Writer

Most Catholic universities in the United States fail to provide adequate reproductive health options to their female students, said a recent study by a radical Catholic splinter group. The report "Student Bodies: Reproductive Health Care at Catholic Universities," compiled survey results ... [more]


Dayton Contemporary Dance Company moves SMC
Emily Ford
News Writer

Students crowded into Saint Mary's Regina Hall dance studio Thursday for a master technique class offered by the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Led by company member Monnette Bariel, the Saint Mary's community received a lesson in the Horton tradition of modern ... [more]


Wring out the old and bring in the new
Janelle Beadle
News writer

The small laundry service tucked away on the north side of campus is making moves to establish more ties to students with new packaging plans. Currently, Saint Michael's provides a direct drop-off service to each residence hall for students who use ... [more]