The Argonaut

Belmont Police announced Tuesday that they will send the recent NDNU sexual assault case to the San Mateo County District Attorney's office as soon as their investigation is complete. According to Lt. Pat Halleran, the District Attorney's office will decide on what charges, if any, will be filed.

NDNU's financial status has been a subject of concern since the resignation of President Jack Oblak and Board of Trustees Chairman Cressey Nakagawa. In October, students questioned the budget, declining enrollment and increasing tuition. Despite rumors that NDNU may have to declare bankruptcy, Interim President Dr.

Students, faculty and staff are buzzing about campus as a new semester, season and administration are under way. Spring 2008 looks brighter. The dark and dreary attitude on campus has shifted as the skies turn blue and the air lightens. The university underwent a change of direction during fall 2007.

Notre Dame de Namur prides itself on its rich history that stems from its Roman Catholic roots. However, despite it being a Catholic university, there seems to be a lack of student participation in religious ceremonies. So why do students ultimately choose to attend a Catholic university if not to practice their religious beliefs? Interviews with students on campus, it seems the appeal of NDNU extends far beyond its religious affiliation.

NDNU has done an increasingly poor job over the past five years at enhancing students understanding of other cultures. That's the assessment of the university's 2007 Campus Climate Survey, according to Dr. Bobby Vaughn who directs NDNU's Office of Mission and Diversity.

While walking on campus, I spotted a flyer which reads "Is Abortion Genocide?" This flier is advertising a visit from John Ficker, from Sacramento Teens for Life, who is presenting his "Genocide Awareness Project." The event is sponsored by the NDNU Students for Life.

Are you dying of boredom after you're done with classes? Do you want a late night snack or to get away from your homework? In every case, the Tabard Inn is the place to go. With a new year and a new semester in order, the Tabard Inn has new hours, Monday through Thursday 3-11 p.

The days of Tabard Inn could be numbered, thanks to a swiftly growing intensive program. "The professional studies program (or, intensive program) has grown 30 percent over the last eight months and is too understaffed to continue growing at that rate," said Barbara Cawley, director of the professional studies program in the School of Education and Leadership, "Currently it is housed in one office in the Annex building.

Four NDNU students will be traveling to Liverpool, England, for a global youth congress this summer. The Big Hope, as it is called, will take place June 4-11 at Hope University. Representing our school at the congress will be Courtney Ioimo, Nicole Arago, Christina Zigliotto and Diana Enriquez.

With new automatic locking doors and video camera systems in most residence halls and campus buildings, NDNU is beefing up its security all across campus. The question is, is it working? The four new doors were installed in the lobbies of the St. Joe's and Julie Billiart residence halls.

Conflict coaching maintains the philosophy that conflict is a natural part of life. And states that conflict can be informal, positive, and productive, if dealt with appropriately. If this sounds like something up your alley, consider the training in conflict coaching on the weekend on March 1-2.

Have you ever wanted an opportunity to gain career information and advice from professionals in your desired field? Are you having trouble choosing the specific path that is right for you? If you answered yes to either of these questions, the recently launched Alumni-Student Network is just the thing for you.

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.