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Professors explain media effects

By Sarah Szczepanski
Assistant Features Editor

Kelly McQueen grew up watching the news, and it became a habit for her to catch the news when she could. But after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, she says her eyes were glued to the television more than ever.

The TV was on all the time, said McQueen, a junior in the School of Science.

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Trustees approve insurance premium increase

Though Purdue's trustees said it was hard for them to do, the board approved the 2002 Medical Benefits Program that will raise insurance premiums and out-of-pocket expenses for all University faculty and staff covered by the plan.

The board voted to accept the plan at its Friday morning meeting. Under the new program, employees who make less than $38,000 a year will pay $150 more for coverage and those who make $38,000 or more a year will pay an additional $300. The maximum annual out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs will increase from $750 to $1,000 per person and from $1,500 to $2,000 per family.

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Farm show to feature new tractors, combines

The Farm Progress Show, which is being held in Tippecanoe County this week, is expected to bring nearly 300,000 people from across the nation to the area.

The show, which runs Tuesday through Thursday, will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. each day. It is located on the family farms of Alan Kemper and Jerry Smit between Tippecanoe County roads 700 S. and 800 S., west of U.S. 52. Admission for adults is $5 and children between the ages of 13 and 17 must pay $2. Admission for children age 12 and under and parking are free.

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UNITED WE STAND

Liz Nicol/ Photo Editor

Members of Purdue's All-American Marching Band stand by the large bass drum at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The band played a tribute to America after the football game. For more coverage of Saturday's game, see Sports.

Lafayette man dies after being pulled from river

A Lafayette man died Sunday afternoon after being pulled from the Wabash River near the North Ninth Street bridge.

At 4:41 p.m., Tippecanoe County Police responded to a 911 call advising of someone in the river yelling for help. A witness pulled Michael J. Ryves, 45, of 913 King St., Lafayette, from the river and administered CPR until officers arrived on the scene.

Ryves was taken to St. Elizabeth Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.

The police said several witnesses determined that Ryves had fallen off the bridge located near Battle Ground, Ind., north of Lafayette, and landed in the river. According to police reports, Ryves was swept about 100 yards downstream before being pulled out of the water.

The coroner's office is investigating the cause of Ryves death.