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Volume 52, Issue 122 | friday, april 27, 2018 | ndsmcobserver.com
Jenkins strips Cosby of honor Cosby convicted of sexual assault Observer Staff Report
Universit y President Fr. John Jenk ins released a statement Thursday announcing the revocation of Bill Cosby’s honorar y degree from Notre Dame following his conv iction of three counts of sexua l assault. “As a result of his conv iction today on three felony charges in a sexua l assault, the Universit y of Notre Dame has rescinded the honorar y degree awarded to Bill Cosby in 1990,” Jenk ins said in the statement. “W hile certainly troubled by serious, public accusations made by multiple women against him, the Universit y elected to wait until due process had been afforded the accused, and a verdict delivered, before rescinding the honor.” Cosby has been accused of sexua l assault by more than 50 women. He was found guilt y Thursday of penetration w ith lack of consent, penetration while unconscious and penetration after administering an intox icant
in a case brought for ward by former Temple Universit y employee A ndrea Constand. Constand — in a stor y similar to those of many of Cosby’s other accusers — said Cosby drugged her in order to sexually assault her in 2004. Jenkins’s decision to rescind Cosby’s honorar y degree comes just over t wo years after the student senate passed a resolution calling on the Universit y administration to do so. The resolution, passed in March 2016, cited Cosby’s admission “under oath to using illegal sedatives to coerce women into sexual intercourse.” “Mr. Cosby’s association w ith these behav iors is in direct conf lict w ith the Universit y’s stance, as stated in du Lac, that ‘sexual assault is inconsistent w ith the Universit y’s values and incompatible w ith the safe, hea lthy env ironment that the Notre Dame communit y expects,’” the resolution stated.
Fisher Hall damaged by fire Observer Staff Report
A “small electrical fire” occurred when a fan ignited in a Fisher Hall student room Thursday at about 5:30 a.m. Residents were evacuated to South Dining Hall, according to an email sent to campus media. Two rooms were damaged by smoke and water, according to the email, and arrangements will be made for students who cannot occupy their rooms by Tuesday evening. At the time of the fire,
a student was examined for smoke inhalation. In response to followup questions, University spokesman Dennis Brown said additional students were assessed after the incident. “Three other students were evaluated for smoke inhalation since this morning’s first report,” Brown said in an email. “Out of an abundance of caution, two were transported by car to Memorial Hospital for further testing. They have now returned to campus.”
Simple assault reported Observer Staff Report
An incident of simple assault and battery was reported to the University on Wednesday, according to Thursday’s Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP) crime log. The incident occurred in Keough Hall between Sept. 1, 2016 and May 31, 2017 according to the crime log. The case is currently under Title IX review.
Daymond John delivers Idea Week keynote By ALEX DAUGHERTY News Writer
Daymond John, known as “the people’s shark” on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank,” lived up to his nickname during his equally entertaining and inspiring talk
in Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Thursday night. John employed a DJ, slide show with personal pictures and a 30-second phone-friendly window where audience members could take photos of his “best poses” to
supplement the autobiographical story of his global fashion brand FUBU. John weaved in and out between his life story and his five points for success, which were conveniently organized see SHARK PAGE 3
Morrissey residents reflect Valedictorian on dorm history, traditions embraces College camaraderie By CLAIRE RAFFORD News Writer
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The front of Morrissey Manor faces South Quad. The hall, which houses “Manorites,” was built in 1925 in the Gothic style.
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Established in 1925, Morrissey Manor has been home to Notre Dame men for nearly a century. Part of the “Golden Coast” along with Lyons and Howard Halls on South Quad, the Manor’s elaborate architecture is among the most distinctive at Notre Dame. Junior and incoming RA Brian Quigley explained some of the symbolism behind Morrissey’s iconic exterior in an email. see MORRISSEY PAGE 4
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By MARIA LEONTARAS News Writer
Editor’s note: This is the fifth of a five-part series profiling the valedictorians of Saint Mary’s class of 2018. When asked to describe her experience at Saint Mary’s College in one word, valedictorian and elementary education major Kathleen Price chose “inspiring.” She referenced the Sisters of the Holy Cross, the novices, her fellow students, her professors, the education department
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and the four other women with whom she shares the title of valedictorian. “To have five of us is unbelievable,” Price said. “Congrats to the other four, and I know they’ve worked extremely hard to get where they’re at. That’s truly a testimony to this college and the endurance of the women here. I truly think it’s unbelievable.” Price said she was not expecting to receive the title since she transferred to the College after two see PRICE PAGE 4
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