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Vol XXXIIII No. 55

Thursday, November 18, 1999

  Deeter races for her life
By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
Assistant Sports Editor

When senior Irish runner JoAnna Deeter began her four years at Notre Dame, she had her sights set on winning national championships in cross country and track. But to attain her goals, Deeter would have to do more than achieve greatness ... [more]


Saints come marching to JACC
Notre Dame plays host to Siena in second round of Preseason NIT
By BRIAN KESSLER
Sports Editor

When Matt Doherty took the head coaching job at Notre Dame last March, he promised to return Irish basketball to its glory days. After one game, he has done just that. Notre Dame's shocking 59-57 victory over No. 4 Ohio State ... [more]


Belles regain competitive spirit in MIAA
By NOREEN GILLESPIE
Saint Mary's Editor

Winning may not have been in the cards for the Saint Mary's swimming and diving team on Tuesday night, but rewriting the history books was. Having notorious luck at failing to notch victories in the MIAA conference the past two years, ... [more]


It's our turn to return the favor
On the Hot Corner
Brian Churney

Twenty guys crammed in a small section lounge on the edge of our seats. Our eyes were glued on the television; our brows were full of sweat, our mouths were silent. What had begun as the four of us watching ... [more]


Trainers aid sidelined athletes, offer advice for future
By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
Assistant Sports Editor

For an athlete, nothing is more disappointing than being told he or she can not compete. "It's frustrating because you want to help your team, but you just can't," senior football player A'Jani Sanders said. "It bothers you on your mental ... [more]