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Two thousand years ago, the streets of Rome had become fetid and knotted with traffic. Local rulers became so fed up that they declared: "The circulation of the people should not be hindered by numerous litters and noisy chariots." It was an early salvo in what would become an endless...
Dog is man's best friend until it comes time to take the family on a vacation. That's when you have to either limit your travels to places that accept canines or pack Fido off to a kennel or dog-sitter until the party is over.
Because of an extra long spring term next year the Council has decided to extend the vacation to three weeks. Reading period and exams will be held after vacation as usual.
Brose Collier, assistant dean of the College, said yesterday that the "motivation for a longer vacation is to save money." He estimated the University will save close to $100,000 on fuel costs by eliminating one week from next year's calendar.
The Council also discussed the possibility of holding reading and exam periods before Christman vacation.