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Freshmen protest credit card promotion
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The nine freshmen gathered in front of the Webster Groves Imo's Oct. 23 didn't want pizza. They chanted with a megaphone, marched, held signs and called out their slogan, "Pizza now, debt later." The students gathered outside Imo's at 8115 Big Bend Blvd.
Dean hires media adviser
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Two years, 30 resumes and eight interviews later, Dean Debra Carpenter of the School of Communications has found someone to resurrect Webster's broadcast media. KGLX The Galaxy, Webster's online radio station, has been dormant for two years. Gorlok Television, the campus TV station, has faced budget issues and several members of GTV staff have since left the station this semester.
Senate hopefuls clash in debate
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Iraq, North Korea and ethanol were among several issues addressed by U.S. Sen. Jim Talent (R-MO) and his Democratic rival, state auditor Claire McCaskill in a televised debate in St. Louis Oct. 11. A four-person panel lobbed an hour's worth of questions to the candidates in front of a packed crowd of over 500 at Clayton High School's auditorium in St.
Meyers comes out in favor of stem cell initiative
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As the Nov. 7 election looms, public figures are weighing in on ballot issues, including Webster President Richard Meyers. On the Web site of the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, Webster President Richard Meyers' name appears under the heading, "Civic, Business, Community and Faith Leaders in support of Amendment 2.
Franken talks politics in new movie
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"Saturday Night Live" launched his career. Since then he has tackled the New York Times Bestseller's List and talk radio, and the Senate might be next. Al Franken has made a living voicing his political opinion and sharing his hatred for the current administration.
British teams beat Webster in MySpace debate
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The popular Web site MySpace has created a rise in privacy issues in the United States and all over the world. When the British National Debate Team came Oct. 24 to debate Webster's team, the two battled to see just how far MySpace really does cross privacy lines.
Habeas corpus suspension may affect international students
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When the United States Constitution was written, it stated that a prisoner has the right to challenge his or her detention. This right is called habeas corpus, or literally "have the body." President Bush signed into law the Military Commissions Act, which suspended the writ of habeas corpus last week.
Wisconsin representative says teachers should carry guns
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Since the rash of school shootings that have affected rural American schools, state legislators have spoke out about the idea of teachers carrying guns. Rep. Frank Lasee, Republican from Wisconsin, said he plans to introduce legislation that would allow teachers, principals, administrators and other school personnel to carry concealed weapons.
SGA announces seven goals
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After eight weeks of difficulty related to issues regarding club funding and filling all of the positions on the executive board, Student Government Association entered the second half of the semester with a short, simple meeting Oct. 24. President Dee Goines said the current focus for SGA is following through and completing the goals set by the SGA officers at the beginning of the semester.
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