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Vol XXXV No. 53

Friday, November 16, 2001

Dealing with the unexpected

      Rubbing her belly and taking deep breaths, Rachel Jones soothes away another set of Braxton Hicks contractions. Well into the sixth month of her first pregnancy, Jones has learned how to deal with any surprises her body may throw at her, including these pre-labor pains. Sitting in the great hall of O'Shaugnessy, with sunlight streaming through stained glass, Jones sits with an ethereal glow. She looks just like any other Notre ... [more]
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Demanding Excellence
      Rarely does this column delve into football, especially Fighting Irish football. However, while in New York City last weekend, I had the most unusual encounter. After viewing a Broadway play, our party ventured to the restaurant Iguana. On any given day, ... [more]
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FOOTBALL: Irish ready to sink Midshipmen
      The Irish are bigger than Navy. They are stronger and they are faster. But that doesn't mean they will win. "Athlet-ically we are going to be more talented than they are but they have a great scheme and they play hard," ... [more]
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Revolutionizing Broadway
      If you will be going to see "Les Miserables" this weekend, be prepared to sacrifice a significant piece of your time. While the musical itself lasts slightly more than three hours, the powerful effect this performance leaves will continue to resonate ... [more]
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