SPECIAL: A YEAR IN REVIEWOpus, Pope Events Highlights of Year
With the passing of every year, it is important to assess it as a whole. The papal visit surely overshadows previous events, however we must not forget the events that preceded it and combined to shape the University and us.
Pope-Mania
In November, the University announced Pope Benedict XVI would visit the University on April 17 and all students would have the day off from classes.…
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Cardinal's Nest, located at 10th and Perry St., has been the focus of neighborhood complaints. |
Univ. Offers Legal Help in Pulling Liquor License from Card's Nest
A University administrator offered to help Brookland residents pursue legal action against establishments that contribute to underage drinking and weekend noise.
Representatives from the Delta Club and Cardinal's Nest heard complaints from area residents at a Wednesday night meeting.…
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Resident Ministers Will Get Free Room & Board
University resident ministers will receive full housing scholarships, covering between $3,040 to $4,581, next year as well as a meal plan. Until now, the ministers got a half scholarship.
"The resident ministers sacrifice a great deal of personal time for the benefit of the students on campus and for Campus Ministry and university programming," said Rev.…
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Non-Disclosure of Campus Arrest May be Violation of Federal Law
Earlier this month, a Department of Public Safety officer tackled and apprehended a suspect who was fleeing from Metropolitan Police Department officers who had fled through campus. The incident was not entered in the campus crime log.
"The evading arrest incident should be disclosed.…
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Rev. David M. O'Connell, University president, spoke to invited guests before Pope Benedict XVI's address last Thursday. |
O'Connell Plans Mullen Papal ExhibitBenedict's White Hat, Chair and JPII's Chair Will Be on Display
University President Rev. David M. O'Connell plans to set up a permanent papal exhibit in Mullen Library which will include the white hat Pope Benedict XVI wore last week, he said in a CNN interview on Sunday.
O'Connell was able to get the pontiff's white hat, or zucchetto, after introducing Wolf Blitzer and Tim Russert to Benedict in the Edward J.…
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Rev. David M. O'Connell, left, and Sen. John McCain, center, listen to President Bush address the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast last Friday morning. |
O'Connell Greets Bush, McCain at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Thousands of Catholics, including dozens of students from the University, attended the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast last Friday. The event took place the day following Pope Benedict's address to Catholic educators in the Pryzbyla Center.
Campus Ministry sent about 20 volunteers to the breakfast to help check-in attendees and usher guests to their tables.…
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iPractice Makes Perfect
After a long night at the library, take that as you will, Irene Kelly woke up to realize she had missed her 9 a.m. mock interview with Career Services. After rolling out of bed, PJs on and pop tart in hand, with just a few clicks of her laptop Irene was answering questions in preparation for upcoming job interviews.…
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