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Mr. James Sheppard On Education And Employment, Sanela Zukic

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You can listen to the full interview and read a transcript HERE.

James Sheppard was born in New York City in 1924, to parents who had just emigrated from Antigua. He was the eldest of four siblings. He graduated high school in 1942, and served in the Army during World War II. He worked as an aviation mechanic after the war; in 1957 he was hired by the Federal Aviation Administration as an inspector, a job he continued until he retired in 1985. He married twice, and had five children and seven grandchildren. His family moved to Westbrook, Maine, …

Ms. Beverly Bowens On Leisure, Vanessa Saric

We Exist Series 4: Quotes

Interviewer: Vanesa Saric

Interviewee: Ms. Beverly Bowens (born in Maine; age 67; left at 21 years old for about 35 to 40 years and then returned to Maine)

“Actually, I'm a product of my environment. So when I went to New York, I had difficulty getting used to, for instance, going to a party, 8 o'clock. And even though in New York a party starts at eight, no one comes until ten. I go to bed early, and I get up very early. And this is something that I found a little bit different when I was in New York. …

Ms. Beverly Bowens On Employment, Vanessa Saric

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Ms. Beverly Bowens. Full Interview

Beverly Bowens was born in Portland, Maine, in 1934, and grew up on Munjoy Hill. She had one older brother. Her father was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin; her mother’s family had been in Portland for generations. She graduated from Portland High School, attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and then moved to New York City to attend Teacher’s College at Columbia University; as of this interview, she had a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing administration, and a master’s degree in institutional education. She married a surgeon and they had one …

Mr. James Mathews On Employment, Maureen Elgersman-Lee

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Mr. James Mathews Full Interview

James Mathews was born at Maine General Hospital in Portland, Maine, in 1941. He had four siblings; his father, Oscar Mathews, Jr., was a cook for the railroad that ran between Portland and Boston, and his mother, Llewena Hill Mathews, was one of the first graduates of the Gorham Normal School. His father’s family emigrated from Nova Scotia. As a child, he lived with his aunt and uncle in South Portland; the family moved to another home in South Portland when the state took their home to build I-295. Mathews graduated from Portland High School …

Mr. James Mathews On Employment, Maureen Elgersman-Lee

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Mr. James Mathews Full Interview

James Mathews was born at Maine General Hospital in Portland, Maine, in 1941. He had four siblings; his father, Oscar Mathews, Jr., was a cook for the railroad that ran between Portland and Boston, and his mother, Llewena Hill Mathews, was one of the first graduates of the Gorham Normal School. His father’s family emigrated from Nova Scotia. As a child, he lived with his aunt and uncle in South Portland; the family moved to another home in South Portland when the state took their home to build I-295. Mathews graduated from Portland High …

Ms. Beverly Bowens On Education And Employment, Vanessa Saric

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Ms. Beverly Bowens Full Interview

Beverly Bowens was born in Portland, Maine, in 1934, and grew up on Munjoy Hill. She had one older brother. Her father was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin; her mother’s family had been in Portland for generations. She graduated from Portland High School, attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and then moved to New York City to attend Teacher’s College at Columbia University; as of this interview, she had a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing administration, and a master’s degree in institutional education. She married a surgeon and they had one daughter; …

Ms. Beverly Bowens On Education, Vanessa Saric

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Ms. Beverly Bowens Full Interview

Beverly Bowens was born in Portland, Maine, in 1934, and grew up on Munjoy Hill. She had one older brother. Her father was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin; her mother’s family had been in Portland for generations. She graduated from Portland High School, attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and then moved to New York City to attend Teacher’s College at Columbia University; as of this interview, she had a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing administration, and a master’s degree in institutional education. She married a surgeon and they had one daughter; …

The Grizzly, March 29, 2001, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

This is an April Fool's parody edition of the Ursinus College Grizzly newspaper entitled "The Goofly."

Lg Ms 006 Cruikshank Feminist-Lesbian Publications Collection Finding Aid, Siobain C. Monahan

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Margaret Cruikshank was an early scholar in the field of Lesbian studies and taught a women’s studies course at the University of Southern Maine. She also teaches lesbian studies at the University of Maine in Orono. The Collection contains almost a full run of The Furies, an important 1970s publication in the field, as well as other scattered issues of feminist-lesbian publications from the 1970s.

Date Range:

1970s

Size of Collection:

0.5 ft.

The Grizzly, February 27, 2001, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold, Quinn Dinsmore, Patricia Quinn, Cara Nageli, Sarah Napolitan, Jenn Prendiville, Daniel Uszaki, Nipun Suri

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Autopsy Reveals Student's Death Possibly due to Rare Heart Defect • Ursinus Community Shocked, Saddened by Student's Passing • Ursinus Senior wins Baumgartner Scholarship • S&M on MTV a Reality in Near Future • ESS Club Presents at PA Conference • Main Street Accident Raises Questions, Larger Issues • Greek Life Teaches Tradition, Unity • "My Third Roommate": Student Remembers "Little Joey" • In Face of Tragedy, a Reminder to Value Life

The Grizzly, February 22, 2001, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold, Cara Nageli, Tammy Scherer, Patricia Quinn, Quinn Dinsmore, Brian Berg, Tim Noone, Megan Restine, Susan Patton, Jeff Church, Becky Borbidge, Kate Gallagher, John Grebe, Padraic Maroney, Kathryn Chapman

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Student E-mail Service Altered After Spate of Abuse • National Sorority to Open UC Chapter • New Curriculum to Emphasize Diversity, Fine Arts • Ursinus Students Show Political Spirit in Protest • Threat of Serial Bomber Creeps Closer to Collegeville • SPINT Week Informs Students of Alternative Housing Options • Ursinus Students React to Court's Ruling that Napster Must Shut Down • Opinions: Welcome to the Board; Hazing Still Prevalent During "New Member Education"; Should Drugs be Legalized for Civilian Use? • Bears Clinch top Seed in Playoffs with Thrilling Overtime win • Third Place Finish for Wrestling Squad at …

The Grizzly, February 15, 2001, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold, Quinn Dinsmore, Tammy Scherer, Cara Nageli, Anne Antanavage '04, Brian Berg, Tim Noone, Kate Gallagher, Jeff Church, Susan Patton, Megan Restine, Meghan Beck, Jeremy Trucker, Chris Cocca, Padraic Maroney, Becky Borbidge

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Deadly Earthquake Affects Students a World Away • First Annual Freshman Dance a Smashing Success • Borough Council Votes to Remove Local Dam • Pledging at Ursinus now Known as "New Member Education" • Is UC Housing in Danger of Overpopulation? • Opinions: No Spot for You; Should the Government Give Money to Faith-based Charities?; Students Should Choose Socks Wisely • Men's Basketball Hopes to Finish Atop East Conference • Indoor Track Positive About Season • Coach Leads Gymnastics to big win • Wrestling Squad Finds Success on the mat in Weekend Tri-match • Women's Swimming Falls in Battle with …

The Grizzly, February 1, 2001, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold, Tammy Scherer, Susan Patton, Quinn Dinsmore, Brian Berg, Sarah Napolitan, Chuck Pulsfort, Jeff Church, Padraic Maroney, Kate Gallagher, Amit Podhurst

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Fight to Save Collegeville dam Reaches Critical Point • UC to Honor Black History • Duryea, Maples in Need of Repairs, Students Say • Biology Majors Spend Break in Costa Rica • Opinions: Absolut Pathetic: Student Alcohol Abuse on Campus a Sobering, Serious Problem; Election Critical to Israel's Future; Hail to the Chief or Hail to the Thief? • Get Weekly Dose of S&M, Double "S" on Ursinus TV • Berman Exhibit Looks 'Beyond the Wall' • As Winter Roars, How to Keep the Flu Virus From Getting to You • Bears Basketball Downs Mules, Improves to 12-6 • Snell …

Lg Ms 002 Barry-Peabody Papers Finding Aid, Siobain C. Monahan

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Description:

William Barry is a well-known, published local historian. Frannie Peabody was an early Maine AIDS activist, who established the Peabody House, a center dedicated to assisting individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The Papers contain research materials gathered for the writing of the book, "The AIDS Project : a history." They include correspondence, clippings, photographs, publications, research notes, drafts, and documents from Maine’s largest AIDS service organization.

Date Range:

1974-1997

Size of Collection:

4.5 ft.

Lg Ms 003 Jean Stickney Posters Finding Aid, Siobain C. Monahan

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Stickney was an agent for entertainers. This is a collection of colored posters advertising events of interest to the Gay and Lesbian communities. Many of these events were organized by Wild Iris Productions, Jean Stickney’s business, and held in the First Parish Church in Portland, Maine.

Date Range:

1980s-1990s

Size of Collection:

2 ft.

Lg Ms 004 Christopher O’Connor Collection Finding Aid, Siobain C. Monahan

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Christopher O’Connor was resident director of USM’s Portland Hall dormitory in the fall of 1999 when there was an incident involving anti-gay graffiti in the dormitory. The Collection includes newspaper clippings regarding the incident, brochures, and a letter to the USM community from O'Connor.

Date Range:

1999

Size of Collection:

0.25 ft.

Adams County Grave-Stonecutters, 1770-1918, Nancy Delong

Adams County History

Stonecutting in Adams county followed all the general developmental trends and stages exhibited by the craft in other parts of Pennsylvania. Adams county, nonetheless, evolved its unique approach to gravestone art, for rural early American stonecutters were by and large highly unique artistic individuals.

The earliest prominent stonecutters maintained high artistic standards as well as exhibiting a high degree of creativity. These were craftsmen of the Scots-Irish Bigham family of Marsh Creek and the Pennsylvania-German Meals family, centered at Bender's Cemetery, Butler township. A third outstanding Adams county stonecutter was the predecessor of Barnet Hildebrand of East Berlin. This artist …

White County Heritage 2001, White County Historical Society

White County Heritage Journal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

President's Message by William E. "Bill" Leach
Historical Society Charter Members
Men Oughta Do the Milking by Christina Doyle Spear
A Ride on the Biggest Turtle I Ever Saw by Walter E. Wisdom
Stuck in the Golden Age by Bob Douglas
West Point 1905 Postcard by Steven Hanley
Lonnie Glosson, Harmonica Ambassador by Marcella Pry
How to Order Lonnie's Music
Cotton Gins and Giggle Water by R.C. McCourt
1918 Arkansas Motor Vehicle License
My Experiences As A Prisoner of War by Warren B. Thornton
Beebe Freshman Class of 1940 (submitted by Mary Reynolds)
Cursing the Yankees at …

The Grizzly, December 7, 2000, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold, Jamie Johnston, Quinn Dinsmore, Patricia Quinn, Layali Eshqaidef, Marcia Busher, Cory Braiterman, Jeff Church, Brian Berg, Susan Goll, James Miskiewicz, John Mohl, Padraic Maroney, Diane Johnson, Megan Restine, Tim Noone, Susan Patton, Tammy Scherer

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Football Coach Quits Amid Controversy • Field House Opening Postponed Until New Millennium • Ursinus' Class of 2004 Survives Fall Semester • Finals Schedule • Holidays a Time for Giving at Ursinus • Islam Awareness Week Offers Cultural Insight • Students Experience Christmas in the Big Apple • Opinions: Campus Construction an Eyesore; UC Democrats Respond to Allegations; Grizzly a Success This Semester • First Annual Palooza a Poetic Success • Choir Angelic in Annual Coming of 'Messiah' • Hypnotist Anthony Entrances UC Students • Lady Bears Down, but not out • UC Swim Teams Suffer Defeat in Poolside Duels …

Lg Ms 001 Referendum 6 Collection Finding Aid, Siobain C. Monahan

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The Collection was assembled by the staff of USM's Special Collections to document the November 2000 State election referendum against discrimination based on sexual orientation. The issue was Question 6 on the ballot and read: “Do you favor ratifying the action of the 119th Legislature whereby it passed an act extending to all citizens regardless of their sexual orientation the same basic rights to protection against discrimination now guaranteed to citizens on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodation and credit and where the act expressly states that …

The Grizzly, November 30, 2000, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

This is a parody edition of the Ursinus College Grizzly newspaper entitled "The Goofly."

The Grizzly, November 16, 2000, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold, Brian Berg, Sarah Napolitan, Quinn Dinsmore, Susan Patton, Jamie Johnston, Sarah Ewald, Patricia Quinn, Emily Callaghan, Ryan Mcleod, Jeff Church, Chuck Pulsfort, Padraic Maroney, Tim Noone, Megan Restine, Bradford Joyce, Katie Peterson, Meghan Beck, Tammy Scherer, Diane Johnson, Kate Gallagher

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Presidential Election Still up in Air • NOVA rep Speaks out on Date Rape Prevention • Operation Christmas Child gets UC Into Holiday Spirit • National Survey Gives Ursinus High Marks • Wismer Committee Allows for Student Input on Dining • $15 Million Given to aid Arts Program • New Core Proposed for Year 2003 • Opinions: End E-mail Abuse; Waitlist Woes Strike Again with Spring Class Sign-ups; UC Greeks Give Back Through Volunteering; 2000 Election Sign of American Democracy's Decline; D.C.'s Holocaust Museum a Memorable, Haunting Experience; Fire Marshal Responds to False Alarms; UC Dem's Propaganda a Hypocritical Waste …

The Grizzly, November 9, 2000, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold, Tammy Scherer, Quinn Dinsmore, Katie Lambert, Alex Frietz, James Miskiewicz, Kate Gallagher, Megan Restine, Meghan Beck, Brian Berg, Cara Nageli, Jeff Church, Kate Juliano, Padraic Maroney, Diane Johnson, Lisa Hanover, Kim Barone, Lindsey Schaefer Burke, Tim Noone, Susan Patton, John Grebe, Michael Pomante, Raymond Begley

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Student Spearheads Effort to Save Local Dam • Cause of Deer's Death a Concern to Police • Incident in Duryea Sparks Policy Change • Hostage Situation Unspools at Local Theater • A Nation Divided • Campus Survey Gauges Students' Political Preferences • Collegeville has a New Sheriff in Town • Best Buddies Have Phantastic Time in Philly • Seniors Have Devil of a Time at Halloween Bash • GSA a Blur of Activity • Opinions: Campus Going to Waste; False Fire Alarms Annoying, Unsafe; CIE II a Must for Students at UC; Did Students Vote on Election Day?; Unwelcome Present …

The Grizzly, November 2, 2000, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold, Cara Nageli, Cornota Harkins, Vicky Evereklian, Sarah Napolitan, Quinn Dinsmore, Jamie Johnston, Geoffrey S. Brace, Jeremy Trucker, Leslie Hoffman, Sarah Ewald, Aaron Ranck, Jamie Matty, Jeff Church, Kate Juliano, Chuck Pulsfort, Padraic Maroney, Kim Barone, Tim Noone, Megan Restine, Dana Delledonne, Meghan Beck, Kate Gallagher, Michael Petitti, Danica Godri, Brian Berg, Bradford Joyce, Natasha Misanko, Raymond Begley

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Students Rally to End Sexual Assault, Violence • Homecoming Case Closed, all Charges Dropped • Scuffle at Duryea Still Being Investigated • UC House of Horrors: Children Enjoy Ghoulish Experience • Operation Christmas Child • Goldstein Appointed Hillel Director • Study Abroad in London, Florence Next Fall • Annual Halloween Decorating Contest Winners Announced • Opinions: Where's the Rush? Shortening of Rushing Activities has Some Greeks Angry, Upset; Up in Smoke: Non-smokers Fed up with UC Students Lighting up; Gore Does More to Combat Hate Crimes; Are we too old for Halloween?; A Vote for Al Gore is a Vote …

The Grizzly, October 26, 2000, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold, Tammy Scherer, Ryan Mcleod, Quinn Dinsmore, Cara Nageli, Patricia Quinn, Sarah Ewald, Megan Restine, Jeff Church, Dana Delledonne, Jamie Matty, Marissa Pappas, Tim Noone, Katie Petersen, Meghan Beck, Tracy Goldate, Danica Godri, Jamie Johnston, Meghan Kissel, Padraic Maroney, Sarah Napolitan

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Alleged Sexual Assault Still Under Investigation • Quarter-Million Dollar Check to Aid the Arts • Unwelcome Party-Crashers Cause a Ruckus, Involve Police • Alum Melrose Honored for Foreign Humanitarian Service • Ursinus Students Unite for Collegeville Dam Clean-up • Campus Safety an Issue After Recent Events • Alcohol Awareness Week no Sobering Event • Quinn's Irish Eyes Were Smiling During Study Abroad Trip • "Take Back the Night" Friday Oct. 27 • Opinions: Students Respond to Issues Surrounding Homecoming's Alleged Sexual Assault; But, is it Timely?; UC in Need of Marching Band; Are Ursinus Students Safe? • Students Want Ursinus …

The Grizzly, October 11, 2000, Dan Reimold, Lauren Cyrsky, Shawn Witt, Lauren Springer, Quinn Dinsmore, Tammy Scherer, Susan Patton, Jamie Johnson, Cara Negeli, Katie Lambert, Patricia Quinn, Marcia Clouser, Nour Moghrabi, John Mohl, Jane Smith, Jeff Church, Kate Juliano, Brian Berg, Geoffery S. Brace, Meghan Beck, Padraic Maroney, Tim Noone, Chuck Pulsfort, Kate Gallagher, Diane Johnson, Katie Peterson, Dana Delledonne, Megan Restine, Danica Godri, Erin Dickerson

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

University Students Disappointed by Rally • Ruhe's 'Athens' with Ursinus Faces is a Work of Art • Homecoming 2000: Alumni Remember Collegeville Days • Food Critics Speak up at Dining Services Meeting • New Prof. has Students all Shook up...Over Shakespeare?! • Brodbeck Residents Take it to Extreme • French Officials Approve "Morning-After" Pill • Should Patients' Drug Use be Confidential? • Nearing Fall Break, Freshmen High on UC Experience • The Wrong-Way Geese • Best Buddies: Offering Friendship, Making a Difference • Opinions: New Breed of Grizzly at Ursinus College; Abortion Pill Provides Pause for Debate; "Pro-Life" Sends Wrong …

The Grizzly, October 3, 2000, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold, Chris Cocca, Quinn Dinsmore, Lauren Springer, Cara Nageli, Adrienne Moore, Mark Wolfrey, Cornota Harkins, Emily Callaghan, Jeff Church, Padraic Maroney, Chuck Pulsfort, Dana Delledonne, Megan Restine, Diane Johnson, Danica Godri, Tim Noone, Jamie Johnston, Brian Berg, Steven Sheaffer

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Marathon Painter to Update 'Athens' • GOP Senator Tilghman Speaks in Olin • Red & Gold Recruits Experience Ursinus • S.T.A.R. to "Take Back the Night" Oct. 27th • Men and Women Unite to Break Stereotypes • Jessicas Clean House in Special Soph. Elections • State of New Jersey may be "Built Out" by 2030 • Gore Talks to Youth at Michigan Town Hall Forum on MTV • Opinions: Food Services Getting Bad Wrap; Student Supervisor says Zack's "Attack" Lacks Facts; Can one Person Make a Difference?; Gore on Guns; Social or Socialist Security?; Honesty Best Policy; Zack's Customer Speaks …

The Grizzly, September 26, 2000, Lauren Cyrsky, Dan Reimold, Emily Callaghan, Tammy Scherer, Ryan Mcleod, Katie Lambert, Lauren Springer, Megan Restine, Brian Berg, Quinn Dinsmore, Cornota Harkins, Patricia Quinn, Jeff Church, Chuck Pulsfort, Padraic Maroney, Kate Juliano, Dana Delledonne, Susan Patton, Danica Godri, Kate Gallagher, Tim Noone, Chris Cocca, Jamie Johnston

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Family Day 2000 • Taking a Seat: Prized Furniture "Borrowed" from Pfahler Hall • UC on the Internet: How Slow Can it Go • A.L.M.A. Takes Part in Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade • Construction of WWII Memorial Scheduled to Start on Veteran's Day • Opinions: 2 Thumbs Up for Theater Prof's Fringe Work; Students Fed Up with Slow Internet Service; Are UC Students for the Dems or GOP?; Premature Closings Leave Students Hungering for More; Order Forms "Subverting" the Sandwich Experience; Yugoslav Elections Spotlight Lack of Foreign Policy Debate; UC International Students Sound Off on American Politics; Are Reimert …

The Grizzly, September 19, 2000, Dan Reimold, Lauren Cyrsky, Ryan Mcleod, Shannon Kissel, Tim Noone, Chris Cocca, Brian Berg, Katie Lambert, Megan Restine, Tisha Callery, Jeff Church, Padraic Maroney, Kate Juliano, Diane Johnson, Danica Godri, Brandy Kline, Patricia Quinn, John Mohl, Chuck Pulsfort

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Are E-mail Messages on Ursinus Accounts Private? • Lack of Communication the Culprit in Parking Ticket Woes • From Chess to Diving: New Clubs to Make Splash at UC • 942, 944 Main Street Leave Much to be Desired • Family Day Preview: Student Achievement Takes Center Stage • Henninger and Tigget: Profiles of UC Students • Letter to the Editor • Opinion: Fun of Living Like a Freshman; How do Students Stand on Abortion?; Sink or Swim: Students React to Future Fountain; Your Body is a Temple; Campaign 2000: National Missile Defense • On "The Fringe" for Family Day …

The Grizzly, September 12, 2000, Dan Reimold, Lauren Cyrsky, Cornota Hawkins, Tammy Scherer, Ryan Mcleod, Krista Bailey, Cara Negeli, John Grebe, Chris Cocca, Kate Gallagher, Megan Restine, Chuck Pulsfort, John Mohl, Danica Godri, Diane Johnson, Tim Noone, Meghan Beck, Patricia Quinn, Brian Berg, Jeff Church

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Student May Lose Squatting Rights, Residence Life Says • Students Peeved at Parking Problems • Freshman Class Elects Student Body Politic • UC Student Organizations Come Alive at Activities Fair • U.S. News Ranks UC High • Freshmen React: New Laptop Receives Praise, Criticism • A PANDA in Bear Country: Local Citizens Fight Against Plans for New Power Plant • In the Ad Campaign, Uber "Rocks the Vote!" • Letters to the Editor • Editorials: Cutting Education Short; Apathy Lay Dying • Are Freshmen Working Too Hard? • Opinion: Campaign 2000 Presidential Debates • Rugby Looks to Have Tons of …