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Illegal downloading may actually become illegal

"It's no big deal." " Everybody does it." Or, even better: "So what if it's illegal, I'm not going to get caught or anything." All of these are responses many NDNU students give to the concept of illegally downloading entertainment files on-line or through file-sharing.

NDNU lacrosse grads are drafted by pro teams

Calgary natives go to the NLL
NDNU lacrosse grads are drafted by pro teams
Former NDNU lacrosse players Keegan Davidson and Mark Scherman were drafted with the 20th and 21st overall pick in the 2007 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft on Sept. 1. The Calgary, Canada, natives were drafted by the Toronto Rock (Scherman) and a Boston expansion team (Davidson).

Student and faculty Senates both call for Oblak to resign

Both faculty and student Senates called for the resignation of NDNU President John Oblak in separate meetings Tuesday. The Faculty Senate, by means of a secret ballot, voted to ask for the resignation of Oblak and Cressey Nakagawa, chair of the Board of Trustees.

Student and faculty Senates both call for Oblak to resign

Both faculty and student Senates called for the resignation of NDNU President John Oblak in separate meetings Tuesday. The Faculty Senate, by means of a secret ballot, voted to ask for the resignation of Oblak and Cressey Nakagawa, chair of the Board of Trustees.

Scraping for Change hits No. 1 in Indonesia

The NDNU-based band Scraping for Change hit Number One in Indonesia with their single Crazy Mary. The band toured on the Soundrenaline 2007 Rock Festival, the summer's biggest Asian rock festival, which was nearly four weeks long and hit five cities. Scraping for Change met in Belmont in 2003 and debuted less than a year later at NDNU.

NDNU students take on noise complaints with silent protest

NDNU students held a silent protest Saturday afternoon on Ralston Avenue as a statement to neighbors who have complained about noise from Koret Field. The protest, held between the men's and women's soccer games, brought together hundreds of students, both athletes and non-athletes, to show support for the field.

Cross country coach resigns after NCAA error

Coach Jesse Torres has resigned as men's and women's cross country coach after an NCAA violation at the Sept. 8 meet at Humboldt State University in Arcata, Athletic Director Josh Doody announced Oct. 2. At the Sept. 8 meet, Torres replaced runner John Garcia with runner Adam Heredia.

New social justice center will honor martyred nun

New social justice center will honor martyred nun
The Dorothy Stang Center is a new addition to the NDNU community. Located in Kane 9, the center is a place to provide time, resources and a method for the community to focus on social justice. NDNU, founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame, encourages students, faculty and the community to help promote and achieve the university's central mission of social justice and global peace.

So why so few new students this year?

How many new NDNU students are there? Where are they? Returning students have been wondering why the presence of new students is so low. Chief of Public Safety David M. Mefford said that there are only 190 residents parking permits on campus. Compare that number to last year's of 215.

Campus deer get some new four-footed friends

New furry friends have made their way into the NDNU community, and it isn't the deer. A few cats and dogs are running around campus and finding a home with some of the resident staff.

Office move makes Public Safety more accessible

Office move makes Public Safety more accessible
NDNU Public Safety, once located in St. Joe's 101, made the leap to their new offices in St. Mary's Hall this September. Public Safety now occupies the front desk of St. Mary's, where the NDNU switchboard used to reside. The switchboard moved to Ralston Hall.

Student internship brings her to the Big Apple

Student internship brings her to the Big Apple
The idea behind internships is in order to end up on the top, you have to start at the bottom. Fortunately, for me, the "bottom" happened to be a major magazine publication in the middle of Manhattan. For two months, I would be working at The Knot, a wedding magazine for future brides.

Meet the Professor

Professor's father instills interest in the Holocaust
Meet the Professor
The saying goes, "big things come in small packages." This certainly holds true for Dr. Miriam Zimmerman. She stands a little over 5 feet tall with a sweet face and kind smile that might belie her knowledge and accomplishments. She was born May 6, 1946, in the small town of Terre Haute, Ind.

Belmont's smoking ban goes into effect in just 30 days

Legislation that strictly prohibits where smokers can light up was passed by Belmont's City Council Sept. 11. Council members voted 3-2 in favor of the ordinance that will go into effect in 30 days. The ordinance, first discussed a year ago, prohibits smoking in apart-ments, townhomes and condominiums.

Cafeteria gets re-vamped and goes green with utensils made of spuds

Ever eaten with a fork made of potatoes? Sounds ridiculous but if you've been eating your meals in the cafeteria this fall, you've probably done just that. The café has introduced to spud ware, the new 100 percent compostable utensils that are environmentally conscious.

Cooking up good times at Activities Fair

Cooking up good times at Activities Fair
On-campus clubs and off-campus organizations came together for the NDNU activities fair, Sept. 13, on the library lawn. The fair offered students the chance to sign up for various clubs and organizations. Coupons and information from local businesses were available for students to get involved and provide outside opportunities for work and volunteering.

Residents can't park in St. Mary's commuter lot over night any more

By John Larsen A new flier announcing NDNU Public Safety's parking rule changes was given out alongside the new parking permits this fall term. Many of these changes are in addition to changes reported in the Aug. 29 edition of The Argonaut. One of the changes that has residents worried is the new policy on commuter and faculty lots.

Things to Do, Places to Go

NDNU Calendar
Aug. 24 - Sept. 1, Friday & Saturday -11th annual Labor Day NDNU Theatre Festival, NDNU Theatre, $10 general admission, $20 festival pass Aug.27, Monday - Registration Confirmation Aug. 29, Wednesday - Classes begin Sept. 3, Monday - Labor Day Holiday Sept.

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