Opinion

Solution to Chant problem

Problem: Celtic Chant is not loud.

Purposelessness

Ethics was born in the struggle against the moral relativism of the Greek sophists — in the struggle to discern right from wrong in a time when such concepts had come to be seen as the impositions of arbitrary will; ethics therefore assumed, all along, that there is a fact of the matter to discern — that there is, in other words, an objective normative order, a purposiveness in things — and in men — independent of what use one would make of them. "For we are debating no trivial question," Plato reminds us, "but the manner in which a man ought to live." Each thing, he declares, is fulfilled by a particular good — one determined by its nature. And this is true of men no less than of things: regardless of what one happens to desire, there is some right way for one to live, some proper form of life at which one ought to aim.

Chant needs to stay

Tell me why...

Notre Dame Student Section,

Yell during Chant

Matthew Keenan is bothered that no students make noise during the Celtic Chant. Whose fault is that? Celtic Chant is a wall of noise and the arm swings are not stopping the non-band students from screaming while it is played. Everyone: YELL DURING CELTIC CHANT! If we all do our part to make noise, Notre Dame will be a tougher place for teams to play.

Addictions

Like any good college student, I have my share of near-compulsive behavior. Now that I'm a senior and real world responsibilities are fast approaching, I've decided to indulge myself while I still can. I confess that this semester, I haven't done much of anything but coddle my various addictions.

Clearing up confusion

Wearing Kelly green

Great letter to the editor by David Zimmer ("Game weekend support," Sept. 8) Only two additional suggestions:

Opportunities available

Dear Editor,

Making ND stadium intimidating

As Rocket Ismael said at last year's USC pep rally, THIS IS NOT A GAME. As students, we do not watch Notre Dame football games dispassionately. We are there not only to observe football but to affect the outcome of the game. It is this mindset that differentiates diehard fans from mere spectators. Unfortunately, the typical Notre Dame fan is known as observant and quite. This makes it vitally important for us students to get loud if we want to give our team the home field advantage that they deserve. I think that there are two important ways in which we can improve our performance.

Too open?

Besides "ethics, ethics, ethics," there is probably nothing discussed within the Mendoza College of Business (MCOB) than the fact that "we are No. 1." Naturally, people outside of the university who see BusinessWeek's ranking probably imagine that the college is especially rigorous and exclusive and that business students are the cream of the crop at the already prestigious University of Notre Dame.

Navigating the dining hall

In my quest to inform the Notre Dame community/bubble about their own senseless behavior, I have arrived at a topic that is of epic proportions. While the things that freshmen do to embarrass themselves (see last column) do plague our campus, the inability of most South Dining Hall goers to actually navigate the area effectively is a problem of epic proportions. So I write to you this time to enlighten you about the atrocities you have probably both experienced and have knowingly or unknowingly committed. Note that because North Dining Hall does not offer sliced apples, of which I can then put cinnamon sugar on top, I will not refer to it as a real dining hall.

The Cinderblock Palace of Love'

In his Sept. 7 letter ("Stanford and Keenan"), Mr. Gotcher advocates the demolition of Stanford Hall because it lacks the "strength, utility and beauty" embodied by the other dorms on campus that are "navigable, sturdy and pleasing on the eyes".

Keenan is worthy

As a proud alumnus of Keenan Hall, Class of 1990, I would like to respond to Mr. Nathaniel Gotcher's letter (Sept. 7, "Stanford and Keenan") suggesting that Keenan Hall (and Stanford Hall) are not worthy of renovation.

American Muslims this 9/11

Three events are coming together in relation to Islam on the upcoming anniversary of 9/11: The Koran burning organized by a small Christian congregation in Florida, the ongoing controversy over the Ground Zero mosque and the annual Islamic festival of Eid to mark the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan. Each of these issues warrants a different response from Muslims. With respect to Eid, we should be flexible. Regarding the mosque (which is not really a "mosque"), we should stand firm. As for the Koran burning, we should extend forgiveness.

An intoxicating Christian 9/11 remembrance

Our nation was founded one outpost at a time with each settlement promoting a variety of community ideals and freedoms as divergent as each resident's background or heritage. One need only recall the American Civil War's strife, review mid-20th Century civil rights movements or merely assess our current national political divide for proof that community standards differ drastically between neighborhoods and regions of the United States. Fortunately for Americans, our Constitution equalizes our societal rule of law by excluding extreme interpretations that may limit freedoms based upon bigotry.

Building positive momentum at the Michigan game

It's safe to say that Notre Dame fans and students have entered each of the past three seasons with at least moderately high hopes for the Irish football team. Eternal optimism, even in the face of mediocre seasons, has become one of the hallmarks of Notre Dame fandom.

Co-ex's more than just food

The Saint Mary's community received an extremely unpleasant shock at the beginning of this semester when they learned that co-ex meal exchange tickets are no longer available to the entire student body. We are all aware that this change must be due to the financial troubles that the College is experiencing, and that is understandable.

Game weekend support

Let me begin by commending you on your enthusiasm and rowdiness this last weekend against Purdue. You set the tempo right away with a huge turnout to the first pep rally and carried it over to the game on Saturday. In the past, however, we've seen a drop off in attendance and support at the pep rallies and games as the season went on. I'm urging you today not to comply with those negative traditions. This weekend marks one of the biggest rivalries in college sports as two of the winningest college football programs in the nation square off in what is sure to be an electrifying game. It is time for us to take ownership in our football team and show them that we will be there rain or shine, yelling till we're hoarse, and never doubting for a second that they're going to beat up on Michigan all day Saturday.

beND'

Last weekend NDSP notified the student body that they are investigating three reports of sexual assault on Notre Dame's campus. These reports brought to light an issue that occurs more often than one might assume, and that yields tragic results. At Notre Dame, we talk about "the Notre Dame family" and we all enjoy the feeling of home that this campus offers each of us. As members of this community, it lies with us to take care of each other and to foster a responsible community in every way we can so that everyone can have the best experience possible. You, as a part of the Notre Dame community, can be vital in preventing sexual assault.