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Debate over gay marriage continues
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Missouri delegates are proposing a constitutional amendment for the ballot Nov. 3 that would restrict marriage to heterosexual couples. The proposal has passed in the House and is now waiting for approval in the Senate. The Feb. 4 ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court in favor of gay marriage has forced heated debate among politicians in numerous states.
WU to offer social responsibility pledge to 2004 graduates
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The class of 2004 will be the first group of Webster University students to receive a Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility along with the rest of their graduation information when graduation packets are mailed. President Richard Meyers, along with the vice presidents of the university and the president of the faculty, decided to include the voluntary pledge at the request of Webster's Center for Ethics.
Job market predicted to grow for college grads
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The stock market may be on the rise, but students are still having trouble finding jobs, according to a new survey of Webster alumni. A survey of last year's graduates by Career Services found that 67 percent of last year's undergraduate graduating class were "professionally employed," or employed appropriately to their education and/or career interests within six months of graduation.
SGA approves three new clubs, elects senator
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The Student Government Association (SGA) had their busiest meeting of the semester Feb. 17. They deliberated the recognition of three new clubs, renewed discussion of a campus-wide common hour, voted in a fine arts senator, debated the importance of signing a graduation pledge and approved funding for one of the new clubs.
Rat sets lab pet policy
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A Webster University computer lab may not be a likely place to see "No Pets Allowed" signs, but Information Technology (IT) recently hung them up after a student brought his pet rat to the lab. IT had no explicit rule on pets, so the department had to discuss the issue the day the rodent was in the lab, according to Vice President of Information Technology Larry Haffner.
Reporter's notebook: Webster students at Geneva comment on American politics
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Though they are far removed from the assault of campaign ads, Webster-Geneva students are still well aware of the United States Democratic primaries. The setting: Abnormal psychology class. Two students - one Genevese, the other Australian - lighten the schizophrenia-centered conversation with two separate references to Democratic presidential candidate hopefuls.
WU raises awareness of eating disorders
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Health Services of Webster University, in conjunction with Counseling and Life Development, is sponsoring a series of discussions and presentations entitled "Every Body is Different" for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Feb. 23-27. "Eating disorders are one of the most prominent health concerns among students, so we're trying to get the awareness out," said Susan Wilborn of Health Services.
Atkins diet poses serious health risks
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Low-carbohydrate diets have swept the nation by storm, with restaurants from the St. Louis Bread Company to Webster University's own Blimpie's offering low-carb options. But various organizations such as the American Heart Association and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have published studies and consumer advisory reports on the health risks of low-carb, high-protein diets.
