Dorm Fire Alarms Disrupt Students’ Lives

The residents of Burton-Conner were evacuated from the dormitory on Wednesday evening for the seventh time this month when problems with a smoke detector caused the fire alarm to go off.

China Blocks MIT Web Addresses

The Chinese government has been blocking access to the “mit.edu” Internet domain since late August, according to several Chinese reports and an examination by The Tech.

Institute Uncertain on Housing Plans

MIT’s housing situation for next year is rife with unknowns, especially regarding how many students will be housed on campus, and where. One certainty remains, however -- MIT will not allow crowding for 2003-2004.

Boston Officials Win ‘Ugliest’ Competition

The results of the Ugliest Manifestation on Campus charity fundraiser were announced to an intimate crowd of approximately ten in Lobby 10 yesterday. The overall winner was the “People Shutting Down Skuffle,” amassing $333.54.

UMOC Results

WORLD AND NATION

NATO Focuses on Terrorism After Approving Expansion

Hamas Bomber Kills 12 on Bus, President ‘Disturbed’ by Attack

U.S. Identifies al-Qaida Leader In Custody as Cole Mastermind

Pakistan Elects Musharraf Ally New Prime Minister Amid Strife

American Missionary, 2 U.S. Soldiers Shot in Recent Middle East Attacks

News Briefs

Weather: Nasty November Weather

EDITORIAL

Erratum

COLUMNS

Our Collective Alcohol Failure

Save The Planet Today

Libelous Liberals

Speaking While Palestinian

Fraud At LaVerde’s

The New Media

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Focus on MIT’s Own WMBR

Student Life Fee Should be Prorated

FEATURES

Down the Hatchet: A Tribute to Tofu Turkey

Chris Vu Tackles Obstacles Along Way to Idol Stardom

Pioneers in Science And Engineering: Alfred Nobel

Fun With Fire IV Matches

Gadget Review: Ceiva Digital Photo Receiver

Service Opportunities

Training to Serve: MIT’s ROTC cadets may play active role in U.S. war with Iraq

Life’s Lessons: Tailoring curricula to solve community issues

Ask SIPB

Campus Profile -- Christopher D. Vu: American Idol finalist discusses long road from singing in the shower to becoming a Log

SPORTS

Top Two Earn NCAA Spots for Men’s X-C

Women’s NCAA Loss Ends Successful Run

Swimming, Diving Nab Two Wins

The Football Fanatic

Fencing Grabs First at Home Tourney

Friday, Nov. 22

COMICS

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PHOTOGRAPHS