physician assisted suicide
Internationally known speaker reveals facts about physician-assisted suicide
KETRINA CLEMONS STAFF WRITER On April 3 in the Gentile Gallery, Rita Marker gave a talk on doctor-prescribed suicide and how students can engage in an intellectual conversation. Over 50 students attended to hear what Marker had to say. Marker, who is the executive director of the Patient’s Rights Council and an internationally known speaker, […]
Nashville Dominican sister shares the transforming power of suffering
TONIANNE ZOTTOLI STAFF WRITER We must return to a “foundational understanding of human dignity and suffering,” said Sister Mary Madeline Todd, OP on the second night of her talk series on Saturday night in the International Lounge. The series was focused on Christ’s love and suffering, with both nights beginning at 7 p.m. Physical and […]
Political science department sponsors talk on suicide
KETRINA CLEMONS STAFF WRITER On Sept. 25, a critically acclaimed author addressed an eager crowd concerning the issue of physician assisted suicide. Rita Marker holds a degree in jurisprudence and is the executive director of the Patients Rights Council, an organization determined to stop the spread of this new “trend.” Marker equipped those in the room […]