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>March 30, 2001

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Up for grabs

The average debt of a college student this year is $18,800, compared with $8,200 in a comparable survey in 1991, according to studies done by The Boston Globe. continue

Bridging high school and UI

Hundreds of Vandals-to-be and their parents will descend upon campus today for a peek at college life at University of Idaho as part of Vandal Friday. Vandal Friday is an opportunity for high school seniors to meet with their advisers, register for classes, attend workshops and explore housing options. continue

Bob's Place trims the fat

Wallace cafeteria student employees and University Dining Services officials are working to patch relations after dining officials cut student job hours 10 percent just before spring break, resulting in an employee outcry. continue

Students slam professional fees

University of Idaho students blasted rising professional fees at a student fee workshop Wednesday. About 25 students, mostly ASUI officers and law school students, attended the meeting. Students from the law school said there is fierce opposition by students in the school to the proposed $250 per semester increase for the law college dedicated fee. Law school officials plan to raise this fee another $250 over the next two years, with a goal of a $1,200 per semester cost. continue

Gas rate increases hit dorm dwellers

Students living in residence halls will face stiff increases in room and board next year to cover the soaring cost of utilities in the halls. continue

Hail Vandal Taxi tonight

A new weekend transportation program started by ASUI Senator Pro Tempore Leela Assefi will be on course tonight for University of Idaho students. continue

UI student arrested for possession of child porn

A University of Idaho student is suspected of downloading child pornography and making the material available to other students on the shared UI server. The Moscow Police Department arrested Trevor Faraone, a senior Music Education Major at the University of Idaho on charges of sexually exploitative material, which is a felony. A conviction for this charge can carry a 5-year sentence. continue

 

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