Green machines replaced by WAT
The Green Machines have disappeared from campus this semester due to the recent merger of the College's bus system with Williamsburg and James City County public transportation. The merger has not affected on-campus bus routes but entitles students to a greater range of free off-campus transportation in the Williamsburg area.

Electrical fire causes Dupont evacuation
Residents of Dupont Hall evacuated their rooms due to an electrical fire in the basement Aug. 24. There were no injuries, and Dupont's basement kitchen and Programming Resource Center have re-opened.

Swem Library renovations create detours
Major construction that began at Swem library in 1998 continues this year resulting in numerous changes since last semester. The most recent construction includes temporary obstacles along the path to the "new library for a new century."

LAUREN PUTNOCKY -- The Flat Hat

Two workers paint the outside of a building on Duke of Gloucester Street earlier this week. Williams-Sonoma will occupy the building that formerly housed Williamsburg Drug and Co. This is only one of the multiple changes being made to Colonial Williamsburg, including the relocation of The Cheese Shop.

$33.3 million bond offers relief from cuts
Virginians will go to the polls Nov. 5 with an opportunity to do more than elect state and local officials. A referendum deciding whether or not to sell state bonds to benefit higher education will be included on the ballot. By voting yes, voters will be able to help the College and universities statewide overcome budget cuts.