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Vol XXXIIII No. 61

Thursday, December 2, 1999

  'Access Denied': Disabled students discuss challenges
By KATE STEER
Assistant News Editor

It takes a lot of courage to be different. Four women shared their stories of being different and living with disabilities Wednesday night in a seminar entitled "Access Denied." Yasmin Voglewede, a Notre Dame senior PLS and Spanish double major, said ... [more]


SMC announces new parking lot, policy
By NELLIE WILLIAMS
News Writer

After four months of confusion with parking options, Saint Mary's has a new parking lot and a new parking policy. The new lot is located next to Regina Hall, where the tennis courts used to be. "We're going to treat it ... [more]


Senate elections date changed
By FINN PRESSLY
Assistant News Editor

Student Senate passed a flurry of amendments in a desperate race to keep quorum before adjourning for semester break. At the heart of the agenda was a package of legislation aimed at smoothing the transition period for new senate members. The ... [more]


Prof receives lifetime achievement award
By JESSICA DAUES
News Writer

Raimo Vayrynen, a senior fellow at the Kroc Institute for Peace Studies and professor of government and international relations, received the 1999 Urho Kekkonen Prize Oct. 18. Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari presented the yearly international relations award to Vayrynen during a ... [more]


Power lectures on the importance of extracurriculars
By KATE STEER
Assistant News Editor

In a study based on her dissertation research, Ann Power found that not only are extracurricular activities a necessary part of attaining post-secondary education, but they are also determinants of desire to do so. The three goals of education are to ... [more]


Eldred discusses issues with BOG
By KATIE MILLER
News Writer

College president Marilou Eldred discussed the Master Plan and the smoking policy with Board of Governance members Wednesday night. "Right now the biggest thing on my plate is the Master Plan," she said, explaining primary changes that will occur as a ... [more]