In this issue...
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WPI ranks second in nation for percentage of students abroad |
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This past Monday, November 13, 2000, the Institute of International Education released a report that ranked colleges on the percentage of students who study abroad. Among schools in the United States that award doctorates, WPI placed second in the percentage of students sent abroad. Dartmouth College was ranked first.
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Coffeehouse's new venue opposed |
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Coffeehouse, the branch of SocComm responsible for bringing local and folk music talent to WPI, has long produced shows in Riley Commons. However, recent plans have been revealed to move Coffeehouse out of Riley Commons and into the new Campus Center, a move co-chairs Lucas Churchill and Brian Gilman oppose.
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First swim meet of the season |
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Last Saturday, November 11th, WPI hosted its first swim meet of the season at Clark University. This was a tri-meet versus Babson College and Wheaton College; both the men's and women's teams competed from all three schools. The women's team came up with a score of 26 versus Babson's 112, and WPI women earned a score of 40 versus Wheaton's 99.
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Down in the basement of Alumni Gym: What's up with WPI's bowling alley? |
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Once upon a time, WPI had a very fine bowling alley. The lanes were well kept, classes were held regularly, and recreational bowling was available for students who were just looking to have some fun. Intramural and club teams were popular, and everyone was happy. In fact, the school won the 1974 national championship in this sport! Unfortunately, the alley seems to have been forgotten since those glory days.
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