The Record

ROTC protester returns to SJU

Posted on February 6th, 2010 at 7:58 pm

By Theresa Kerr

The “Trial of the Catonsville Nine” made an appearance at St. John’s last weekend. Along with the play, Frank Cordaro, SJU Theology School graduate and political activist, was also seen around the SJU campus.

The “Trial of the Catonsville Nine” tells the story of the nine Catholic activists who burned draft files in Catonsville, Md. to protest for the Vietnam War.

While attending SJU, Cordaro, along with over 30 students and faculty, also participated in an act of civil disobedience as a means of effecting social change. Taking place from 1983-1985, the act was set much closer to home. It was, in fact, on the SJU campus. Read More

October News

Sports Playing for the love of the game By Chad Henle Here at St. John’s, there is a group of men who are driven by love and passion for a sport. They give up hours of their busy evenings to participate in “The League.” The League is a group of students on campus who play intramural hockey. Read More Variety Dressed in pink, Indian women fight for rights By Lindsey Waytashek You may think that a group of women dressed in pink is harmless. But arm them with a deep passion for human rights, a determination to do whatever it takes to achieve equality and training in traditional stick fighting … and you may begin to think differently. Read More News Bennies practice philanthropy for peers By Joey Fiedler The CSB class of 2009 not only left an impact on the St. Ben’s community, but will also leave a lasting impact on hundreds of people around the world. With a donation of $20.09 from students of the 2009 class and matching donations from alumni, the Student Philanthropy Fund was able to provide three grants for community service projects. Read More Op/Ed Dining venues strive to appeal, students win By David Johnson Among the array of changes that have taken place at CSB/SJU, the most intimate have been the facelifts and food shifts at both campuses’ dining services. A student head count is a good indicator of which facility is winning the battle. Read More	Catergories News Sports Variety Op/Ed Recent News Bold outlook for T- Wolves ‘Blazer Fierce’ sparks motivation Playing for the love of the game SJU grapples with tough field OUR VIEW: Sometimes being a Bennie is easier Popular News Baenninger renews contract: Five more years JEC clarifies Pinestock confusion Koopmann update: 100 days in office Challenge, thrill greets study abroad returnees Auditorium to receive formal renaming Meta Register Log in WebLogs

The Record website is updated every Saturday at 12:00 p.m. with the latest issue.