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Vol XXXIV No. 42

Thursday, October 26, 2000

SMC faculty supports Observer's independence

      Saint Mary's faculty assembly unanimously passed a resolution at Wednesday's meeting that supported The Observer's independent status. "What we wanted to do was show support for the independence of The Observer," said Susan Alexander, author of the resolution and a Saint Mary's associate professor in sociology. The document states that "freedom of expression and debate by means of free and vigorous student media are essential to the educational environment of a ... [more]
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Murphy picked best in conference, Irish slated to finish third
      Troy Murphy, the Notre Dame forward who was the 1999-2000 Big East Player of the Year, has been named the 2000-01 Preseason Player of the Year by a vote of the league's head coaches. Last season, Murphy became the first player ... [more]
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Allen and Oldman act out in `Contender'
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