NY Health Dept. agrees to test suspect powder
While the University is taking suspected anthrax threats seriously, it is important not to panic
Speakers deride “field sweatshops”
Farmers are often not able to feed their families or pay off their outstanding debts
Student of the Year balances work and play
The annual award, traditionally given to a student on the night of the Midnight Madness pep rally, constitutes a $1,700 scholarship and a $500 scholarship for books
Some students lose focus after Sept. 11
“I have been slacking in my classes since [September 11]. It’s just been hard to focus.” Edwin Burgos, University of Miami junior
National program aims to alleviate teacher shortage
For more information on “Teach for America,” visit their website at www.teachforamerica.org
Sodexho: new name, same union conflict
The conflict centers largely around the company’s labor practices and the workers’ right to unionize
Two more postal workers dead in D.C.
Both workers died within hours of reporting to emergency rooms
Lawmakers remain focused during the Capitol’s closing
Members of Congress assemble committees at alternative locations
Majority of Americans are willing to sacrifice liberties for safety
One of the likely results is that Americans persons are more likely to be detained at airports, borders and other high-security areas
