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Students produce WB public affairs TV program

by Zach Ahmad Senior Staff Writer

(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON - The Sunday morning political talk show has been a tradition for network television since the technology first made its appearance in American living rooms. Yet one such show broadcasting out of Washington is adding a new spin to an old staple.

Pharmacists refuse to fill birth control prescriptions

by Jillian Mcknight

(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON - Increasingly, women across the country are finding it more difficult to fill prescriptions for birth control pills and emergency contraceptives. Pharmacists citing religious and moral opposition to the medications are refusing to fill prescriptions.

Pharmacists refuse to fill birth control prescriptions

by Jillian Mcknight

(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON - Increasingly, women across the country are finding it more difficult to fill prescriptions for birth control pills and emergency contraceptives. Pharmacists citing religious and moral opposition to the medications are refusing to fill prescriptions.

Students discuss living wills in light of Schiavo case

by Ilana Weinberg

(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON - Terri Schiavo died last Thursday, ending a long contested personal and political battle over her right to die. The feeding tube was removed almost two weeks earlier from the 41-year-old woman, who had spent 15 years in a vegetative state.

Graduate programs look toward liberal arts focus

by David Barnes

(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON - Columbia University's top-rated graduate school of journalism announced the creation of a new master of arts program in late March for veteran journalists to refine their knowledge in a chosen discipline -- science, politics, economics and business.

Colleges confront identity theft

by Shaina Jones

(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON - Applying for a loan online; buying textbooks at the campus bookstore; checking your grades on the Internet. What may seem like everyday tasks for a typical college student could also provide easy access for someone to steal your identity.

Hunger strike wins higher wages for Georgetown workers

by Michelle Kessel

(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON - Student protestors at Georgetown University savored their success at a celebration Friday afternoon, after a hunger strike won higher wages and better benefits for some university workers. A crowd of about 200 students, staff and special guests celebrated with festivities including a lavish picnic.