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New suite style dorms to be built for 2017
The college will build new suite-style housing alongside the baseball fields next to PPR, scheduled to be open in the Fall 2017 semester. The new residential building, tentatively called NPPR (or New PPR), will ensure that there will be a sufficient amount
Garnet shuttle upgrade improves accessibility
Since the start of this semester, students have enjoyed the two new Garnet shuttles, which were introduced to better accommodate riders with handicaps. The vans are larger and more spacious, with aisles, fifteen reclinable seats, wide entrance doors, and non-slip entry steps.
College served for civil rights abuse and employment discrimination
According to a service of process filed earlier this month in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the college may be guilty of civil rights abuse and employment discrimination. The case was brought forward on January 5th by
Roberts residents find evidence of unauthorized access
At least seven residents of Roberts Hall found evidence of unauthorized access to their rooms and reported items missing to Public Safety upon returning from winter break. According to Director of Public Safety Mike Hill, Public Safety officers responded to one report
College expands one card access
As a new initiative to modernize, the college is expanding key card access to dorms, academic buildings, and other areas in the near future. This expanded access will allow improvements in campus security and meal plans, among other benefits. Termed OneCard, the
Mountain Justice demands recusal of three board members
Wednesday at 12:20 p.m. Mountain Justice gathered in Parrish Parlors to demand that several Board members who have ties to the fossil fuel industry recuse themselves from future Board discussions of divestment. About 10 Mountain Justice members, wearing the orange felt pins
Students demonstrate in solidarity with Mizzou
Last Thursday, from 11:00 a.m to 1:15 p.m, students gathered on the first floor of Parrish Hall, lining the hallway from north to south, to stand in solidarity with students of color at the University of Missouri, who have been the subjects
Calendar changes shorten honors exam period
Last week, Provost Tom Stephenson emailed students and faculty the official academic calendar schedule for the spring of 2017. The new calendar shortens the time between the end of classes and Commencement. The email expresses a specific interest in meeting the needs
Students in wheelchairs face access issues
Almost a decade after a compliance review by the Department of Justice led to a settlement under which the college was required to make campus more accessible, students who use wheelchairs continue to face barriers. Wheelchair user Elliot Nguyen ’17, for example,