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CAMPUS CRIME BEAT

Monday, November 11 10:04 p.m. - A townhouse resident reported breaking a mercury thermometer. Hazmat procedures were initiated. Tuesday, November 12 1:16 a.m. - Narcotic possession was discovered at the townhouses. A student was referred to judicial.
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Protestors target pet store over abuse allegations

Although Fairfield County is not known for its large population of counter-culture activists, there are still a few kicking around that are trying to make a change for what they think is the best. For the last three weeks, a group of protestors have been picketing the sidewalk in front of The Life Gallery Pet Shop on Old Post Road because they suspect that Mr.
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Pulitzer Prize winner defends plagiarism criticism

With a knack for storytelling and a passion for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Doris Kearns Goodwin became an award-winning author and historian after working under Lyndon Johnson during his presidency, but has been overshadowed by criticism of poor attribution in one of her best-selling books.
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Fairfield’s bishop speaks out against same-sex marriages

Bishop William Lori of the Bridgeport Dioceses came to Fairfield University this past Sunday to hold mass and speak to educators and students but failed to mention the controversy that now surrounds him concerning a letter he recently sent out to all churches in the dioceses.
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Students help local economy

You and your friends have just finished a midterm and you're wondering what to do. You decide to go to your car and get something to eat at Mike's Pizza. Before you get there, however, you know that you need to get gas and you want to buy a new book at Borders.
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Senior events: A mixed drink

Most students were satisfied with the annual 200 Nights celebration for seniors, but some left the event upset after, among other incidents, Student Beach Resident Association Co-President Tim Harper '03 made some questionable comments during a speech early in the evening.
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Could the TH basements be locked?

Can you imagine having a townhouse party without a basement? Well, you might want to start. "I couldn't imagine a social life at the townhouses without the basement," said John Doney '04. "It is a crucial part of the house. They might as well put five people in an oversized dorm room if they decide to lock it up.
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There’s a fungus among us

Bellarmine, once the proud home of millionaires, now has a potential health hazard growing in the basement. According to a memo sent out to all faculty and staff, the Department of Campus Operations has recently identified a number of problems on the ground floor of Bellarmine Hall.
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U.S. needs to sanction Iraq

Surely the entire university community shares in our pride when a professor has uncovered evidence of potential violations of humanitarian efforts by the United States government. The Mirror offers a valuable insight into these critical issues with its coverage of Prof. Joy Gordon's article in "Cool War: Economic Sanctions as a Weapon of Mass Destruction" appearing in Harper's.
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EDITORIAL: Just give me my pin number…

For years, students have complained about the current system of academic advising at Fairfield University. Faculty advisors can be difficult to contact and less than helpful in their role of dispensing useful advice to students.