EC Protest Displays Fissures Over Rush

Tempers flared after members of East Campus and Senior House protested a scheduled Orientation event on Sunday, and the dormitory’s presence at that day’s residence midway was briefly imperiled.

Quantum, MIT Press Accept Card

The MIT card is gaining in acceptance among local businesses, but restaurants and the MIT Coop will not soon be joining their ranks.

Pass Rate On FEE Hits 3 of 4

Three out of four freshmen who took this year’s Freshman Essay Evaluation received passing grades, up from 59 percent last year.

Freshmen Meet FSILGs at Rush Midway

Freshmen swarmed the first three floors of the Student Center last night while attending the Welcome Dinner Post-Party sponsored by MIT’s Fraternities, Sororities, and Independent Living Groups.

Students Attend Lecture On Rape

Members of the Class of 2006 attended a lecture yesterday morning on the topic of sexual abuse and rape prevention, and later participated in breakout discussion sessions with their Orientation leaders.

WORLD AND NATION

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Zambian Government Refuses U.S. Donations of Gene-Altered Corn

Nation’s High School Graduates Score Slightly Higher on SAT Math Section

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