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Stories from the January 27, 2003, Print Edition

Robber holds up student on campus

by Michael Barnett

A female senior was robbed outside of Strong Hall Friday night while walking along 21st street to her friend's residence hall. Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident.

MC considers post office replacements

by Matt Windman

University officials said a food venue will most likely replace the Marvin Center Post Office when it closes its doors at the end of the spring semester. Officials said they will consider students' ideas from an online survey and focus groups conducted throughout the semester.

Students celebrate freedom of choice

by Ben Quevedo

Attempting to get its message of pregnancy prevention and education out on the 30th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, GW's Voices for Choices held a party in the Hippodrome Thursday.

Around Campus

New Hall rooms flood Neighbor's Project looks for coordinators Common Cause fights for D.C. representation Graham Colton plays at Marvin Center Teach for America seeks applicants Ballet hits Lisner PB holds spring film series

Around D.C.

Police bust teens in LSD case White House fence jumper caught State of the Union Tuesday Williams talks crime Conservatives to converge in Crystal City

Draft bill stirs concern among students

by Ben Quevedo

Some District students said they are opposed to a Congressional bill that would reinstate a nearly universal military draft. Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY) introduced the legislation earlier this month as part of an effort to ensure a "shared sacrifice" among Americans in the event of a war.

Webmail goes down for weekend

A "severe hardware failure" crippled the University's Webmail system this weekend, preventing faculty, staff and students from accessing their University e-mail accounts.

ROTC students speak out

by Dustin Harrison-Atlas

As the possibility of military action in Iraq appears more likely, many Reserve Officer Training Corps students say they are struggling with their own battle on campus - to win the respect of their civilian peers.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Webmail expected by 6 a.m.

by Kate Stepan

Posted 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28- Students should be able to send and receive new e-mail via Webmail by 6 a.m. tomorrow, technology officials said this afternoon.