Exercise 5.11, 5.12 & 5.13

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Curriculum Changes:

Liberty University announced new graduation requirements which invlude a math class, computer science class, and a foreign language course for incoming students this fall.

The new requirements were decided after a recent study showed only 15 percent of students took a foreign language course and only 20 percent of students took a math course while attending the institution. President, David Fench, was overheard explaining the new requirements will help the University produce more educated persons. The requirements will be added to degree completion plans starting for all new students for the up coming fall semester.

Arrest: 

A 22-year-old homecoming queen was arrested for the third time in six months for driving while intoxicated.

Cathy Benson, former cheerleader, straight A student, and this years homecoming queen was arrested Monday night for her third DWI. Benson is planning on attending Vanderbilt University for graduate studies in biology this coming fall.


Record Weather:

Port Columbus weather office says that the high yesterday was an unseasonably warm 82 degrees at 3:30 P.M., the hottest temperature of that date since 1888.

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Protest:

A group of concerned citizens are holding a protest because University biology professor is teaching evolution to students.

The group is being led by Wilbur Straking, pastor of the Ever-Faithful church of the Living Water. "I plan to lead a group of 25 dedicated Christians to the state captial next Monday to speak with legislators about this problem. We believe the teachings of evolution is against the principles of this Christian country, and we want to put a stop to it," said Straking. Laura Cliff, the professor of the biology class refused to comment on the situation as well as the President of the university.

Lawsuit:

A lawsuit was filed against Amburn's Produce Market on Tuesday for negligence, after customer sustained harmful fall in store.

The Suit was filed by Ellie Maston for $100,000 caliming negligence on Amburn's Produce Market. Suit says Maston slipped on green beans that were left on the floor causing her to slip and break her hip.

Agreement Announced:

United Steelworkers and Ambrose made a joint announcement Friday night that the company and union have reached collective bargaining agreement avoiding a strike.

The strike set for Saturday at midnight has been called off, and the terms of the agreement will be announced instead. According to Clyde Parris, Ambrose president, the contract includes a "substantial wage agreement" but will not release the amount until the press conference Saturday night.

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Malpractice Suit:

Two Riverside Hospital doctors are being sued for malpractice save plaintiff lawyers life during trials closing arguments.

Doctors Barney Olive and Stephen Rogers' quick action saved plaintiff lawyer William Hamilton's life when he suffered from a heart attack during the beginning of his final arguments. The malpractice suite will resume their malpractice trial next week, however Hamilton is recovering at Riverside Hospital.

Alumni Festival:

University Alumni Association planning spring festival for April, all proceeds will go to school library.

Date for the festival depends on whether or not the baseball team makes it to play-offs this year, since the festival will include a barbecue lunch and a exhibition baseball game. "This kind of activity is one of the positive things we can do to make the University a better educational institution," said Bobby Don Willis Alumni President.