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National College Democrats elect Geldon '04 to VP spot

“The College Democrats of America aims to energize and mobilize students across the country by building membership and providing resources to students for effective organizing,” said Geldon. “Also, CDA aims to empower students by increasing their influence in the Democratic Party and making sure the issues they care about are

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IOM increases efforts to end slave-like child labor in Ghana: Air Force tests the biggest conventional bomb ever built: The Air Force tested a 21,000-lb. conventional bomb yesterday at Eglin Air Force Base in northeastern Florida in a bid to gear up the military for a possible

Crime Log

February 4, 2003 February 4, 2003 3:06 a.m., Jenkins Dormitory: An officer responded to a noise complaint regarding a first-floor suite. 3:06 a.m., Jenkins Dormitory: February 5, 2003 February 5, 2003 February 5, 2003 1:17 a.m., Hamilton House: Officers responded to a noise

Shea reports to faculty on financial liabilities

Shea began his presentation after President Tom Gerety prefaced it with statements regarding the heart of the “health care benefit question.” Gerety brought up issues of sustainability. “Is this a sensible set of benefits such that we can sustain them?” he said. Gerety stressed the importance of having realistic and

Crime Log

December 8, 2002 12:36 a.m., Crossett Dormitory: Campus police received several complaints about disturbances and unauthorized parties. Officers closed down a party in the basement and worked to clear all non-residents out of the common areas. 12:36 a.m., Crossett Dormitory: 12:36 a.m., Crossett

College Visits

University of Maryland students confess to cheating on a final exam: The 12 students allegedly used cell phones or personal digital assistants during the exam to access the answer key posted online, but were caught because the professor’s post was intentionally erraneous. Some students and faculty view the instructor’

AAS disputes Hamster funding; hears class council project plans

Treasurer Livia Angiolillo ’04 recommended allocation $9,971.85 to clubs and announced a budget of about $70,000 remaining for this semester. These funds were divided among several clubs, including the Amherst College Democrats, the Progressive Students’ Alliance, the fencing club and The Amherst Hamster. After Livia made her