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	Coming Home: Al Sacco says the 16 days he spent in space last year were the most exciting of his life. The experience also helped him see the world and his life in a whole new way. The only hard part was returning to Earth. by Michael W. Dorsey
	The Case of the Purloined Goat's Head: Last fall, WPI brought back the traditional Goat's Head rivalry. A new goat was cast and plans were made for a big kickoff at Homecoming. But a few light-fingered seniors decided to get things going a little early. by Joan Killough-Miller
	Digital Drama: Computers are invading the world of theatre, as everything from script writing to set design is entering the digital age. A new program at WPI is preparing students for careers in the brave new world of theatre technology. by Amy L. Plack '96
	Hey, Joe!: For 50 years, Joe Gale's been a mentor to students, an ambassador for WPI athletics, and a friend to everyone he meets. And in the words of one student, he's got more memories than you can shake a stick at. by Ray Bert '93
Departments
Letters	Use Plan as Model for Medical Education; "Travels" Disappointing; Facts Wrong on Tatum and Olmstead
Innovations	A Decade at the Frontier by Carol Garofoli
Final Word	The Normandin Sisters Thrive in a "Man's World" by Ruth Trask