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Vol XXXIII No. 42

Friday, October 29, 1999

Dissection: `Necessary for learning' or unethical?

      Each year, 5.7 million animals are used in dissections in secondary and college classrooms across the country, including at Notre Dame. These animals are considered "unwanted." as they often come from slaughterhouses, animal shelters, streets or research labs. While some people protest the ethical aspects of this practice, the procedure has met little opposition at Notre Dame. At the University of Kansas, a group of students who object to such use ... [more]
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Academic freedom safe with Ex Corde
      In November, the United States bishops will consider an Application of the norms of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the 1990 Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities. Notre Dame and other universities have reservations about the Application as a threat to their "institutional autonomy." ... [more]
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Irish score flurry of goals in 5-2 victory over Redhawks
      Some say one win isn't enough to turn a season around, but after Thursday night's game, the outlook for Notre Dame's ice hockey team is whole lot brighter. During the first career start of freshman goaltender Tony Zasowski, the Irish scored ... [more]
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Say cheese!
      Scene asks the Notre Dame community one of the most important questions asked on Notre Dame football weekends. No, not 'Where's the closest restroom?' What's the best photo opportunity at Notre Dame? "The Dome. [It's an] easily recognizable spot, [and an] ... [more]
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