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Vol XXXIV No. 34

Friday, October 6, 2000

  Students react to study day situation
By LAURA ROMPF
Assistant News Editor

For the past two years, junior Patrick Brennan has enjoyed having four consecutive study days before a five-day week of stressful finals. Brennan said he was able to prepare himself thoroughly for his tests and also had time to spend with ... [more]


Pax Christi hits campus to promote military spending cut
By TIM LOGAN
Senior Staff Writer

A young woman dressed as a clean-shaven Uncle Sam looks up at a 27-foot inflatable bar graph representing United States defense spending. And while Uncle Sam boasts about American military superiority, her counterpart, Shawna Farabaugh, describes our nation's less impressive rankings ... [more]


Author, alumnus reminisces at `flag raisers' book signing
By ANDREW THAGARD
News Writer

James Bradley's book "Flags of Our Fathers," a New York Times Best Seller grabbed not only the attention of the Notre Dame community at Tuesday's book talk and signing, but also of Steven Spielberg who recently bought the movie rights. Bradley, ... [more]


Dalloway's new clubhouse opens
By MOLLY McVOY
Saint Mary's Editor

Another step in the Master Plan announces its completion today when the new Dalloway's Clubhouse opens its doors for the first time. "Everyone is always excited about a new place," said Teresa Shaffer, assistant director of student activities. "In addition to ... [more]


Police warn off-campus students about security issues
By MAUREEN SMITHE
Assistant News Editor

Off-campus crime is a reality, but is preventable, according to members of the South Bend Police Department's crime prevention bureau. With nearly 20 percent of Notre Dame students living off campus, safety is a big concern for everyone. Crime against ... [more]


Job Direct to provide SMC with career, resumé service online
By MYRA McGRIFF
News Writer

As of Sept. 1, the Career and Development office of Saint Mary's, and its partner, the Internet service Job Direct, went online to prepare students for the job world. The new job service hopes to get students actively thinking about ... [more]