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Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA | January 31, 2003

Scotland Yard arrests Grinnell grad in rape case
When Grinnell Police Sgt. Randy Hanssen lamented over the pressure surrounding him to quickly close the case, he had no idea how long he would end up waiting. [more]

A Campus Community in Crisis
“Today we mourn for the Grinnell College student who was the victim of one of the most unspeakable acts of brutality against a human being; we mourn for the countless other victims of rape and sexual assault who must live with scars that even time cannot heal; and we also mourn for the family members, loved ones and friends of rape victims who must live with the piercing reality that they were not able to prevent a rape from occurring against someone whom they love and care for. [more]

Library staffer to serve 90 days in prison after protest
In November, library assistant Chris Gaunt was arrested for trespassing the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHISC) in Georgia, and on Wednesday she was sentenced to 90 days in federal prison and fined 750 dollars for her actions. [more]

Newsbrief
The Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid will soon consider a proposal to eliminate need-blind admissions for international student applicants, and switch to the need-sensitive approach found at most selective liberal arts schools. [more]

‘Amazing talent’
The first time Elizabeth Pekarek ’05 removed her P-card from her wallet this semester, a small piece of paper fluttered to the floor. Written on the torn-off corner of a page were the words, “I love you. Love, Amy.” When Pekarek had left her wallet in Quad last semester, her friend Amy Wilson ’05 had stuck the note into Pekarek’s wallet while Wilson was working the breakfast shift. [more]

Still preaching
The Forum South Lounge was crowded. [more]

Darby, PEC to be replaced
Last week President Osgood, trustees and faculty members traveled to New York and St. Louis to interview architects about designing new athletic facilities to replace facilities now housed in Darby and the Physical Education Complex (PEC). [more]

Q&A
Q: What’s the virus called? Has it been removed? [more]

Awake or asleep?
1) As soon as 2004, which campus building will be demolished? Why? [more]