ENFORCING STANDARDS IMPORTANT

Whether all the members of the Notre Dame community want to accept it
or not, the standard at Notre Dame is zero tolerance with respect to
possession or use of drugs including marijuana. This is basis for the
statements in du Lac concerning "shall be subject to disciplinary
suspension ...".

In the case of Kyle McAlarney, he chose to separate himself from the
Notre Dame community by his actions on Dec. 29. He may not have
realized it, but that is what he did. Sometimes these cases do not
rise to the level of a disciplinary hearing. For example, dorm rectors
I am sure may choose to exercise some discretion in dealing with
disciplinary matters "internally" at the dorm level.

Unfortunately in Kyle's case, there was no opportunity for an
intermediary to take action, and the matter had to go to the
disciplinary hearing stage. The decision by the disciplinary board
simply confirms Kyle's own decision. As an alum, I am proud that Notre
Dame has chosen to take action consistent with its published standards.

Jack Fremeau

alumnus

Class of 1971