Notre Dame sues former catering worker over mistake that led to $29,000 tipSeptember 16th, 2009 Notre Dame sues ex-worker over $29,000 tipINDIANAPOLIS — A woman who worked catering events for the University of Notre Dame decided it was her lucky day when she received a $29,000 tip, but now the university is suing her to get the money back. The South Bend, Ind., school says in a lawsuit that it paid Sara Gaspar the huge gratuity instead of about $29 because of a clerical error.
Several Notre Dame buildings evacuated due to heavy smoke, fire in underground tunnelAugust 28th, 2009 Notre Dame buildings evacuated because of smokeSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Several buildings at the University of Notre Dame have been evacuated because of heavy smoke caused by a fire in an underground utility tunnel near the center of campus.
Report: Deal in place for Notre Dame, Army to play first football game at new Yankee StadiumJuly 17th, 2009 Report: Notre Dame, Army to play at Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — Notre Dame and Army have reportedly agreed to play the first football game at the new Yankee Stadium next year. The Times Herald-Record, citing unidentified Army sources, said Friday that the Fighting Irish will play their traditional game against the military academy at the new ballpark.
Anti-abortion groups fear political backlash to doctor's slaying may hurt their causeMay 31st, 2009 Abortion foes fear backlash to Tiller's slayingNEW YORK — Anti-abortion leaders are deeply worried that the Obama administration and other Democrats may try to capitalize on the slaying of Dr. George Tiller to defuse the abortion issue in upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
Obama heads to Arizona for first commencement speech as presidentMay 14th, 2009 Obama heads West for Arizona commencementTEMPE, Ariz. — High temperatures, not heated protests, greeted Barack Obama on Wednesday as he arrived at Arizona State University for his first commencement address as president.
Barack Obama heads to Arizona State for first commencement speech as presidentMay 14th, 2009 Obama heads to Arizona State for commencementTEMPE, Ariz. — High temperatures, not heated protests, greeted Barack Obama on Wednesday as he arrived at Arizona State University for his first commencement address as president.
Notre Dame students organizing Obama protest ask others to join them in peaceful approachMay 14th, 2009 Notre Dame students plan peaceful protest of ObamaSOUTH BEND, Ind. — University of Notre Dame students who plan to protest the school's awarding of an honorary degree to President Barack Obama on campus during commencement Sunday are calling for a peaceful, prayerful approach.
Outraged Catholics seek to stop Obama's Notre Dame speech; fight shows big divide in churchMay 10th, 2009 Catholic political divide over Obama at Notre DameNEW YORK — A campaign by outraged Roman Catholics to keep President Barack Obama from delivering the commencement address at Notre Dame shows that the gulf between the church and backers of abortion rights remains deep. Yet the effort to get the school to rescind its invitation to Obama also highlights a political disconnect between the conservative Catholic hierarchy and millions of U.S.
Alan Keyes, 21 others arrested at Notre Dame while protesting Obama invitation to commencementMay 9th, 2009 Keyes, 21 others arrested at Notre Dame protestSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Former Republican presidential candidate Alan Keyes and 21 others have been arrested after they marched on the University of Notre Dame campus to protest President Barack Obama's upcoming commencement speech.
Notre Dame agrees to pay some local police security costs for controversial Obama visitMay 9th, 2009 Notre Dame to pay some police bill for Obama visitSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame has agreed to pay some of the costs local police departments will face for helping provide security during next weekend's visit by President Barack Obama.
Catholic archbishop says Obama advancing anti-life, anti-family agendaMay 8th, 2009 Archbishop says Obama advancing anti-life agendaWASHINGTON — A powerful Catholic leader on Friday accused President Barack Obama of pushing an anti-life, anti-family agenda and called Notre Dame's invitation for him to speak scandalous. Archbishop Raymond Burke, the first American to lead the Vatican supreme court, said Catholic universities should not give a platform, let alone honor, "those who teach and act publicly against the moral law."
Notre Dame has asked Obama to deliver the commencement address on May 17, an invitation that has drawn criticism from a number of Catholics.
Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry arrested at Notre Dame during Obama invitation protestMay 1st, 2009 Anti-abortion activist arrested at Notre DameSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry has been arrested while protesting against President Barack Obama's upcoming commencement speech at the University of Notre Dame just hours after he was ordered off school grounds.
Notre Dame won't give top honor this year after recipient rejects award over Obama inviteApril 30th, 2009 Notre Dame won't give top honor amid Obama protestSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame has decided against awarding its top honor at commencement this year after its intended recipient turned it down over the school's decision to have President Barack Obama speak to graduates.
Former US ambassador to Vatican declines Notre Dame honor over invite to ObamaApril 27th, 2009 Ex-envoy rejects Notre Dame award over Obama flapSOUTH BEND, Ind. — A former U.S.
Honorary degree for Donna Brazile prompts New Orleans archbishop to boycott Xavier graduationApril 23rd, 2009 Honor for Brazile prompts archbishop's boycottNEW ORLEANS — The leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans will boycott commencement ceremonies at Xavier University because the institution is honoring Democratic Party strategist Donna Brazile, who supports abortion rights. Brazile is to speak and receive an honorary degree at the May 9 ceremony at the predominantly black, Catholic university.
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