Notre Dame reins in gay, women's events

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The University of Notre Dame's new president said Tuesday that he will put limits on two of the campus' most controversial events, saying the Queer Film Festival and performances of "The Vagina Monologues" raise concerns for the Roman Catholic school.

Rev. John Jenkins stopped short of canceling this year's events, scheduled for next month, but the 52-year-old scholar and priest said he would seek input from students, faculty and alumni before deciding whether the shows should continue in future years.

The play will be staged this year in a smaller lecture hall without ticket sales, and the film festival's name will be changed.

In an address, Jenkins acknowledged the "sacred" value of academic freedom but also said that value should not trump all other considerations at the Catholic school.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0601250206jan25,1,348312.story

[joeybee12]

1. This sucks, but when I went to ND, their policy towards gays was like

Communist Russia--They don't exist! Next question?

[GodlessBiker]

2. I've recruited at Notre Dame. I'll look for students elsewhere this year.