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Courtesy of the University News Service KEEP OUT: This is an artist's rendition of what the Class of 1939 water sculpture on the Purdue Mall in the engineering campus will look like after a fence is put around the water area. The fence should be in place by commencement in May. |
By Laura Pelner
Campus Editor
The University has received about 300 e-mails from people concerned about the fences to be built around Purdue's two biggest fountains.
A member of the University Architecture Landscape Planning Committee has more than 100 similar e-mails, and only two of them are in favor of the fences.
Students have started petitions to show their opposition to the constructions, which will block access to the water and prevent people from going on "fountain runs" — an informal University tradition.
All of these opinions are being heard, but the decision remains in place. "The decision to install fences was made very reluctantly and only after a long time of considering it," said Joe Bennett, vice president for University relations.
City laws lead to student evictions
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By Heather Mangold
City Editor
Students are beginning to feel the enforcement of West Lafayette laws designed to prevent over-occupancy in the area.
Scott Rucker, a junior in the Schools of Engineering, has been evicted from his four-bedroom home because of a city law that states no more than three unrelated persons may live together in a single family dwelling, within certain zoning areas. Rucker has been notified that he must move out by April 16.
The law that is the cause for Rucker's eviction is not a new one.
"The zoning was already there when we signed on the house," said Rucker. "But no one made it seem like it was a big deal until afterwards."
Areas designated as R-1 zones require that rental properties that have been converted from single family dwellings cannot permit more than three unrelated persons to live together. This law holds firm even if the home has sufficient space for more than three people.
Three Purdue Petes join tradition, team
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Lisa Trubiana/Exponent Photographer SHOWING SCHOOL SPIRIT: Luke Simons, who will be a freshman in August, will be one of the University's four Purdue Petes next year. During the Purdue Pete tryouts, Simons smashed balloons representing other Big Ten universities. |
By Patricia Nikolaros
Staff Writer
Purdue sports fans get pumped because there will be three new Purdue Petes on the field next fall.
Jeff Nagle, a sophomore in the School of Technology; Charlie Nichols, a freshman in the School of Agriculture; and Luke Simons, who will be a freshman in August, are replacing three of the four members of the team who are graduating this semester.
These men were part of the 10 who tried out in Mackey Arena in front of their fans on Tuesday night.
The tryout consisted first of a workshop where the candidates could try on the Purdue Pete costume and see if they felt comfortable in it. Then there was an interview process where they were asked a series of questions.
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Campus |
Three Purdue Petes join tradition, team
'Jovial Barman,' students reunite
| City |
City laws lead to student evictions
Groups offer $2,500 scholarship
Featured Photo: Senator Honors Team
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| Sports |
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Purdue names athletes of month
New football coaches adjust to Purdue's program
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