House opens debate on fiscal ’03 budget
As it turns out, last week's 134-24 vote by the House to raise taxes by $1.06 billion may have been the easy part.

Probe into death of newborn awaits tests
A week after campus workers discovered the body of a newborn baby in a trash bag in a Southwest residence hall, investigators are awaiting final autopsy reports before taking any action.

Lombardi preparing for leadership transition
The semester just ended at the University of Florida, but John Lombardi is studying hard for his big test: taking over as the chancellor of UMass Amherst on July 1.

Reception planned for Marcellette Williams
The campus community and others with ties to the University are invited to a reception in honor of interim Chancellor Marcellette G. Williams.

Pro-RA union forces press their case
Supporters of a resident assistant union continued their campaign for recognition on Monday with a rally and march through Whitmore and a bit of guerilla theatre on Wednesday.

Softball squad sets multiple records
The softball team tied, set and then reset a campus record last weekend, closing its regular season with 48 wins by beating UConn on Friday, and taking three from Fordham on Saturday and Sunday.