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WAR, BUDGETS & YOU |
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CAMPUS NEWS: SOCCER SNOWBOARD |
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| INTERNATIONAL NEWS | NATIONAL NEWS |
 COMBATING
AVIAN FLU-- If you’re not scared, you’re not paying attention.
Two new cases of bird flu in humans have been reported in China and
Vietnam. Cases of avian flu have been uncovered from Europe to the
Middle East. If that sounds too far away to care, think again.
National and local health officials are gearing up for a possible
outbreak of Avian Flu that could kill millions of people in the
United States. Although a pandemic might take several years to
materialize, scientists and politicians are preparing for a possible
mass vaccination. See how New Hampshire, the federal government and
the rest of the world is preparing for this health crisis. |
 THE
COST OF WAR--It’s no secret that war is expensive and costs
the nation money. Meanwhile, school is costing you lots
of money. So how are the two linked? After all, don’t your taxes
fund the war? Doesn’t the government have Pell grants to help
you pay for school? Actually, not so much
anymore. Congress recently passed House Resolution 609,
which decreased federal funding of student financial aid a
whopping $14 billion. The money is being sucked out of almost
every aspect of financial aid, from loans to grants and even
student work programs. This translates into higher interest
rates and loan fees for students, as well as much smaller Pell
grants. But hey, someone has to pay for the war, right?
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| PROFS INTO PEOPLE |
 Your professors are people, too! Get the inside story, and find out what you never knew. Professor Paul Bush raises chickens, as many as 2000 at a time. Read more inside
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| CALENDAR | WORLD AT A CLICK |
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Click here for information about when FPC clubs meet, as well as upcoming campus events. |
Do You Want a Different Perspective? Check out these newspapers from around the world. These links provide less traditional news (continued) |
| CAMPUS NEWS |
FPC's men's and women's soccer teams advance to Texas for the final four.
As winter approaches students are
taking the final steps to make an official snowboarding club. |
| VIDEO LINKS |
| FPC students have created films, animation, commercials and videos of all sorts. Keep your eye on this space for examples of some of the best work by students. (There may be a short delay before the videos start in your media player.) Check out a video of the Walk Across Europe (created by Matt Soule)
Also see the Walk Across Europe
commercial (created by Matt
Soule) |
| BLOGGING |
| Blog combines the words web and log. A web log, or blog, is an online journal of sorts, where people post opinions on various issues. In this section, the blogs are written by The Exchange staff, and it is their opportunity to inform you about issues you may not have thought about. Read and enjoy! Mike's Blog: College football bowl games... Dave's Blog: Trouble on campus... Steve's Blog: Iraqi conflict... Jake's Blog:
Reality TV woes'... |
| IC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS |
Ever wonder what you're getting into when you sign up for an IC course? Check out these descriptions and find out what it's all about! |
| THE EXCHANGE: WHO WE ARE |
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From students to students, we localize the news we feel is important to you, giving you a broad range of topics to choose from. We hope you enjoy our site, and are open to any suggestions you may have.
Sincerely,
The Exchange Staff |
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*Look for more keen mottos in coming issues |