February 16, 2001
Volume CXXXII, Number 16

    Honors projects for seniors have typically involved a vast amount of research, the formation of a thesis or hypothesis, and then a lengthy paper or experiment on a specific topic. However, the system of awarding honors to these independent projects can involve either one or three tiers of honors, depending on the department.

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Students discuss need for choice, autonomy in house system
By BELINDA J. LOVETT, NEWS AND FEATURES EDITOR

    The words "choice" and "autonomy" were the key terms at a student discussion forum on the College House System held Tuesday.
   Approximately 35 students gathered to participate in the Student Government-sponsored forum to which administrators were not invited. The intent of the forum was to discuss possible improvements to the house system, which Student Congress could present to the Administration.

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Airport lands at Bowdoin: Tech update
By JAMES FISHER SENIOR COPY EDITOR

   Quietly but quickly, Bowdoin is making significant changes to information technologies on campus, including preparations for wireless internet access in classroom buildings and the libraries, assistance for faculty in creating course-specific web pages, and improvements to troubleshooting services available to students and faculty.

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Petition targets housekeeping rotation schedule

eToys to close, alum files for bankruptcy