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Former Nixon adviser stresses integrity
Egil "Bud" Krogh, Jr., who spent time in prison for his part in the Watergate scandal, speaks about his experiences as head of White House Plumbers as part of the Holden Public Policy Forum
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To this day, Egil "Bud" Krogh, Jr. still feels the need to atone for his part in the Watergate scandal of the early 1970s. "What that conduct represented struck at the heart of what the government was sworn to protect," Krogh said to a crowd of approximately 50 people.
Meyers proposes edict to make campus smoke-free
Other suggestions include a program to help students stop smoking, designated smoking areas
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Smokers and non-smokers alike were firing up when Webster University's President Richard Meyers suggested that the campus should move towards becoming smoke-free at the Delegate's Agenda Sept. 18. The students were suggesting a possible designated smoking area away from building doors.
Maria Hall to have central air
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When students move in to the newly renovated Maria Hall next fall, they can enjoy an amenity that no previous Maria Hall residents have experienced: central heating and cooling. The decision to add central air in the dormitory was made with the decision to remodel Maria Hall.
Additional Wi-Fi available at WU
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Webster's wireless Internet network continues to grow, with six new hotspots available this week. The campus is not completely covered by wireless internet, but many areas where student's congregate are Wi-Fi hotspots. The Quad, both lounges in the Sverdrup building, Marletto's Marketplace, Jazzman's Café and the upper floor of the University Center are often filled with students using Wi-Fi.
Higher One adds new refund features
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Despite some initial kinks, Higher One has added new features to ease the identity verification process and facilitate student refund accessibility. Higher One, the refund management company that handles Webster University student refunds, was implemented last semester.
Audio pioneer: artificial barriers impede success
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"If you expect something to happen, you have to position yourself where something can happen," said Dale Manquen, innovator of various products for the professional audio market. Manquen spoke Oct. 2 in the Emerson Library Conference Room. The event was free and open to the public.
International internships offer global business perspective
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Senior Aubrey Bates went to Germany this past summer only knowing how to say a few phrases in the language. After two months of staying with a host family, sightseeing around the countryside, watching German TV and movies - and interning at Hengstler, a manufacturing company - she is now almost fluent.
Banned Books
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Banned Books Week is Sept. 29 - Oct. 6 and 2007 is the 26th anniversary of Banned Books Week. Webster University held a Brown Bag lecture series on banned books Wed. Sept. 26 in the Emerson Library Conference Room to raise awareness on banned and challenged books.
Misdemeanors and Mishaps
Sept. 25, 9:58 a.m.: A student complained of another parking patron confronting her for taking an unoccupied parking spot in Lot D. Sept. 26, 5:42 p.m.: Graffiti was found in the parking garage. Sept. 27, 8:41 a.m.: A delivery truck ran over some plants in Lot D.
News Briefs
Crop Walk The St. Louis Metro Crop Walk will take place at 2 p.m. in Forest Park Oct. 14. Registration is at 1 p.m., and the walk starts at the Upper Muny Parking Lot. Webster will have a team walking, and anyone can join or help raise funds by going to http://www.
Webster Groves Police Blotter
Sept. 23: A purse was taken from an unattended shopping cart at the 8500 block of Watson Road. Sept. 26: A burglary was reported where entry was gained through an open window of a community service building at the 300 block of S. Gore Avenue. Sept. 26: A burglary and automobile theft were reported at the 300 block of N.