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Vol XXXIII No. 26

Tuesday, September 28, 1999

  Academic Committee adds three members
By KATE WALTERS
News Writer

Campus Life Council voted 15-2 Monday to approve a resolution asking Father Mark Poorman to add three new members to an Academic Council ad-hoc committee. The ad-hoc committee will meet five times and discuss issues relating to academic and student ... [more]


Man breaks into Walsh
By CHRISTINE KRALY
Associate News Editor

Notre Dame Security/Police arrested a man suspected of trying to break into rooms on the fourth floor of Walsh Hall Monday. The 20-year-old male charged with criminal trespassing and giving police false information at approximately 1:20 p.m. The man, who gave ... [more]


Ireland identifies with America
By BRAD RAGER
News Writer

There is an identification in Northern Ireland with the American civil rights movement, according to Brian Dooley, former head of press at Amnesty International. From Frederick Douglas to Ted Kennedy, there have been important characters in the American civil rights movement ... [more]


Misiewicz takes on ombudsman role
By COLLEEN GAUGHEN
Viewpoint Editor

Complaints of discriminatory harassment at Notre Dame now can be directed through Kevin Misiewicz, the University's new ombudsperson. Appointed in July by University president Father Edward Malloy, Misiewicz, also an associate accounting professor, will provide an avenue through which students, staff ... [more]


Philosophy, theology building planned
By MATTHEW SMITH
News Writer

Construction on a new building to house the philosophy and theology departments will begin after the Nov. 19 home football game. The building will be located behind O'Shaughnessy Hall and will connect to Decio Hall on the first two floors, according ... [more]


Keady: Nike 'just doesn't do it' in sweatshop debate
By SAM DERHEIMER

As assistant soccer coach at St. John's University, James Keady faced a tough decision. His team wore Nike uniforms, but Keady discovered severe human rights violations in Nike sweatshops through his masters research paper. "I was told to wear Nike and ... [more]


Regina Hall first to undergo Master Plan renovations
Madeleva, Regina slated for summer construction
By NOREEN GILLESPIE
Saint Mary's Editor

A timeline of the Campus Master Plan for renovation and expansion of Saint Mary's is in place, and construction is set to begin as soon as May. Regina Hall, the first of four projects on the immediate schedule, will undergo redesign ... [more]