Maryland Greek life rebounds on College Park campus
On the University of Maryland College Park campus fraternity and sorority membership is rising after years of decline. About 1,000 women now belong to sororities, with 285 pledged this year and 200 more expected in informal rush. roughly 1,000 men in fraternities, with 250 pledged so far and expectations to surpass last year’s 300. Factors include cheaper house living, integration efforts, and shifts in Greek life to meet student needs.
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Panning for Gold in Murray Idaho Revives Ghost Town
In Murray Idaho locals and visitors pan for gold amid revived mining dreams. The Four Square Mine near town sits idle since 1934 as three old and new mines draw interest from tourists and residents. A Bedroom Gold Mine nugget discovery boosts optimism that gold prices near 150 dollars an ounce could spur renewed riches.
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Alexandria doctors ordered to pursue ongoing education
The Alexandria Medical Society adopts a bylaw requiring its 253 physicians to complete at least 150 hours of courses and seminars over three years to remain members. The proposal, praised by AMA officials, invites a Virginia-wide push, despite potential hardship for rural doctors and isolated practitioners.
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