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Vol XXXV No. 53

Friday, November 16, 2001

  Dealing with the unexpected
Senior facing unplanned pregnancy will embrace motherhood
By MAUREEN SMITHE
Associate News Editor

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, ... [more]


Dealing with the unexpected
Notre Dame, Saint Mary's offer support to pregnant students
By MAUREEN SMITHE
Associate News Editor

Farley rector Sister Carrine Etheridge remembers several years ago when one Notre Dame student came back from summer break with one big decision to make. Discovering she was pregnant and without the support of the baby's father, [also a Notre Dame ... [more]


Student a finalist for quarter design
By ELIZABETH LEE
News Writer

Freshman Amy Peterson has shown pride in her home state of Alabama by submitting a design for its state commemorative quarter as a part of the "50 States Quarter Program." Peterson will know in the next few weeks whether her design ... [more]


Student spirit suffers with losing season
losing football season
By MARIBEL MOREY
Assistant News Editor

Faced with a disappointing football season, student fans seem to be arriving at the stadium after the opening kick-off with a waning sense of spirit. "It makes students sound like fair-weather fans, but you can't argue with the fact that football ... [more]


Students travel to SOA protest
By MEGHANNE DOWNES
News Writer

This weekend thousands of individuals from across the country will unite to seek the closure of the school that has provided military training for individuals who have gone on to corrupt dictators and military officials in Latin America. Young, old, religious, ... [more]