the Echo

March 3, 2009
NEWS
MULTIMEDIA		TOP STORY
		NCAA: Vitaminwater has ‘impermissible substances’ Five flavors of popular sports drink could yield positive drug tests By Pete Estes The NCAA announced that some flavors of Vitaminwater contain substances either banned or impermissible for athletes to consume, according to NCAA drug bylaws. Five flavors, including Balance, Energy, Rescue, Power-C and B-Relaxed were mentioned in the report. (read more)
	Standing up for Activism Week By Lucia Suarez
STORIES
▪ Group requests thousands for charity Fix It With Five would take $5 from every student for grant
▪ Students participate in Activism Week Diversity Coalition, MLK Society, and Common Ground team up to foster new levels of activism
▪ A lack of vegetarian options in Alliot Students forced to make do with their limited options
▪ Common Ground bounces back after $3,000 budget cut Gay-straight alliance loses thousands after S.A. reallocation
▪ Journalism programs adapt to changing media Students adjust to the 'new' newsroom
▪ High school graduation rates predicted to drop The next 10 years could see less Vermont Graduates
▪ SMC Ranks High on Community Service Honor Roll Community service is a mojor role in student's everyday lives
▪ Women, war and displacement Thousands of refugees escape to Vermont		▪ Economic problems affect current students and alumni Preparing for the future can be tough in times of economic devastation

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