Financial casualties mounting
Sullivan, Cell, Jones answer budget questions
President Timothy Sullivan, Provost Gillian Cell and Vice President of Finance Sam Jones spoke about the College's proposed operating budget reductions and answered questions from students, faculty and staff at an open meeting held yesterday in the Commonwealth Auditorium.

Muscarelle budget cut by two-thirds, exhibits closing
The Muscarelle Museum of Art will cease opening new exhibitions to the public effective July 1. The museum's permanent collection will still be available for public viewing, but the museum will be closed Mondays and access may be limited further in the future. Nine full-time employees were also laid off as a result of the budget cuts.

Three campaign for SA President
Candidates for class officers and Student Assembly President and Senators were announced Monday, with juniors Linsay Burnett, Ryan Kelly and Van Smith vying for the position of SA President. Voting for all class officers will take place Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

LISA PURDY - The Flat Hat
Senior catcher Matt Kirby connects with an opponents' pitch. Kirby hit two home runs Feb. 19 in the Tribe's 15-0 shutout of the Old Dominion University Monarchs. Saturday's loss to Coastal Carolina brings the team's record to 5-2.

Parking deck construction delayed
The construction of the parking deck will be delayed due to the current state budget crisis. The College announced the approval of the plan to build the parking deck on the current location of the Adair Tennis Courts.

Senate debates potential decal raise
In its weekly meeting Wednesday, the Student Senate debated proposals to revise Parking Services' policies to reflect the current budget constraints as well as to reconfigure freshman orientation. There was a proposal put forth to reduced fees be offered to students who demonstrate.