National
Despite concerns expressed by numerous law enforcement organizations and universities, the Kansas State House of Representatives passed a measure (65-57) to allow concealed weapons on college campuses. The State Senate takes up the bill this week.
As of last week, National Public Radio ceased using the terms “pro-choice” and “pro-life.” Announcers and reporters now say “in favor of abortion rights” and “opposed to abortion rights” to create language that is as “clear, consistent and neutral as possible,” according to the organization.
If you are planning to study abroad and don’t have a current passport, now is the time to renew or apply for one. Fees for passports will be rising by 35 percent within the next few weeks. For more information on where to obtain a passport and a list of the materials you will need to apply, go to their Web site.
Local
Watch out for key radar hot spots this week: Thurs. April 1, Montgomery Crossroads in Midtown, and Fri. April 2, Hwy. 80 from Thunderbolt to Tybee Island for beachcombers.
SCAD
SCAD’s Bees keep setting records. At the Georgia Southern Invitational on Saturday, March 27, Cesar Fernandez Lazaro became the first SCAD runner – male or female – to qualify for the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships. Lazaro set a university-record time of 15:10.25 in the men’s 5,000-meter run. Nick Curtis finished in third with a time of 16:34.62.
Author David Shields will visit SCAD Tues. March 30 to discuss his controversial new book, “Reality Hunger.” Shields will drop by Arnold 223 at 3:30 pm, and Smithfield College, at the corner of Barnard and Hall streets, at 7:30 pm.
