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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1995
Page
1
Wynn Smiley of Alpha Tau Omega predicts stern behavior but notes the group defies stereotypes, presenting as earnest ice enthusiasts who blend into campus life while pursuing their activities and camaraderie.
A trend toward substance-free fraternities grows on campuses, with Alpha Tau Omega at Indiana University cited as the first to ban alcohol. The movement follows a death linked to heavy drinking at the University of Iowa and is praised for self-policing and reduced problems at chapters nationwide.
Four teens from Vinton, including 17 year old Trinity Lane Meyers and three 15 year olds, were charged in a drug distribution case linked to the area around Washington High School. Police say the investigation may expand as more evidence comes in. Rodney Swallow, 38, faces marijuana possession charges after a home search.
Hurricane Marilyn slammed the U S Virgin Islands with 105 mph winds and 12 foot waves, toppling roofs and a radio tower in St. Croix while flooding towns and damaging homes. Residents in San Juan prepared by boarding up as the storm neared eastern Puerto Rico.
Bowker and Joslin accuse an anonymous AOL user of defaming their Bonaire dive business on a bulletin board. They seek the subscriber’s identity to sue for libel, arguing online anonymity harms reputation and commerce. Experts warn of widespread liability for anonymous online speech.
A study finds women in noisy stressful jobs who work long hours have about a 70 percent higher risk of premature birth. Details on page 1E. Several Cedar Rapids teens joined a mission trip to the former Soviet republic to spread the gospel. Details on page 6B.
Barry Morrow, famed for Rain Man and The Karen Carpenter Story, visited Iowa City to discuss a potential film about the founder of the University of Iowa Russian department. Details appear on page 3B.
City Briefs gather local updates from various departments and public notices. Includes events, small changes in city services, and calendar highlights.
Regents plan a 3.5 percent tuition increase for most Iowa undergraduates next year with pharmacy students facing 7.5 percent plus extra fees and law students paying an additional 350 dollars after the base hike. The proposal follows inflation trends and aims for steady, predictable pricing as meetings in Iowa City and Cedar Falls set the rates for the upcoming year.
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