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WU holding its breath for tobacco ban’s start
While St. Louis County has passed Proposition N, Washington University is continuing to prepare for the implementation of its smoking ban.
WUSM rated best in region at keeping students from drug industry
In its annual report issued this past June, the American Medical Student Association ranked Washington University School of Medicine the best medical school in the area for keeping the pharmaceutical drug industry away from students.
Reports of sex offenses, burglaries and liquor violations increase in 2008
The recently released 2008 Washington University annual crime report shows an increase in campus crime over past years. Areas that saw a significant increase include burglary, sexual assault and liquor violations. There were 30 reported on-campus burglaries in 2008 as opposed to 12 in 2007. Fifteen of the burglaries took place over winter break. There have been no reported burglaries so far in 2009.
Screens to go Green
Following a silent demonstration from an anonymous party, the Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science has pledged to cut down the amount of time it operates several flat-screen televisions in its buildings.
Enforcement of health policy on baking restricts student groups
In order to sell baked good on campus this year, students will need to use commercial, department of health-certified ovens. Although the announcement of this policy coincided with the outbreak of H1N1, Paul Schimmele, assistant to the director of operations in Dining Services, said that the timing is merely a coincidence.
Tailgating now a reality at Bears’ games
What began as a Facebook interest group has now evolved into a full-fledged attempt to increase school spirit in the form of tailgating. This past Saturday marked the first pregame tailgate of the Bears’ football season. Around 200 students congregated outside of the DUC before the football game against Wittenberg University.
Green bike club aims to join SU
When an anonymous group placed bikes on campus nearly a year ago, students had no idea who was behind the project. The group, called Green Bikes, is now trying to become Student Union sanctioned but still protect its anonymity, according to an e-mail sent out to its members.
ArtSci curriculum to undergo changes
Proposed changes to the Arts & Sciences curriculum were passed overwhelmingly in April by both faculty and students on the ArtSci Council. These changes are currently in the process of implementation, according to James McLeod, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
“We are starting this year to develop a plan of implementation,” McLeod said. [...]
South 40 construction going ‘as planned,’ school officials say
With move-in day quickly approaching, Washington University administrators say construction of the long-awaited Umrath Hall and Wohl Center on the South 40 is going as planned.
Freshman organizes 5K charity race
Washington University students and members of the local community will take part in the Take Steps for Kids 5K Run/Walk around campus this Sunday.
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