Thursday, March 8, 2001

Thursday, March 8, 2001
Volume 5, Number 96

NEWS IN BRIEF

SPORTS IN BRIEF

WEATHER FORECAST

Today: A mix of clouds and sun. High 44.
The following is a Daily Gazette Public Service Announcement:

Tonight: Cloudy with periods of rain and snow, with accumulations of less than one inch. Low 33.
For those who have spent the last few months living in McCabe…

Tomorrow: Cloudy with showers likely. High 41.
Spring break begins tomorrow. I repeat, spring break begins tomorrow. Thank you.

TODAY’S SHARPLES MENU

Lunch: Maryland crabcakes, lattice cut fries, *lentil stew, *roasted tofu, baby carrots, cauliflower
**Club bar

Dinner: Fried chicken, yams with apples, macaroni and cheese, *mashed black beans, stewed tomatoes, green beans
**Breakfast bar

NEWS REPORT

1) World news roundup

Andrew Williams, the suspect in Monday’s shooting at Santana High School, was in court today, facing 28 counts, including two charges of murder and 13 of attempted murder. Williams’ arraignment was continued to March 26 and he was denied bail. Meanwhile, classes resumed in Santana after two days of grief counseling for students and staff, while three students remained hospitalized, but in good condition.

Ariel Sharon was sworn in yesterday as Israel’s new Prime Minister, saying he would try to put an end to the past 5 months of violence between Israelis and Palestinians. However, Sharon noted that he would not re-enter Israel into peace talks “under the pressure of violence and terror.” Sharon’s coalition government starts out as one of the strongest in Israeli history, with widespread support in the Knesset.

Rear Admiral Charles Griffiths testified before a panel of navy admirals yesterday that the USS Greeneville’s collision with a Japanese ship was a result of 5 major factors. These include an insufficient bumber of qualified sonar operators, damaged sonar equipment, civilian visitors in critical areas of the submarine, a rush to complete the emergency surfacing drill, and crew members who were not used to questioning commanding officers. The panel will determine whether charges should be brought against the commanders of the Greeneville.

2) Campus events