Staff Reports

Alfred Police charged two AU students Dec. 4 and Dec. 8, 2009 for a series of burglaries that took place on campus around Thanksgiving break.

Carbert C. Russell II, of 82 Juliane Dr., Rochester and Reginald Newsome, of 7002 Shagbark Rd., Fort Washington, Md. were charged Dec. 8 with petit larceny (a Class A misdemeanor) and criminal possession of stolen property fifth degree (a Class A misdemeanor). Newsome was also charged Dec. 4 with a count of petit larceny (a Class A misdemeanor) and burglary second degree: illegal entry-dwelling (a Class C felony).

According to Vice President of Student Affairs Kathy Woughter in a July 30 Alfred Today post, Merrill Field's bleachers may not be used this fall.

"Earlier this summer, the bleachers were found to have some structural deficiencies, and were closed due to insufficient load bearing capacity," Woughter said. "Almost immediately, we began looking for some interim measures to fortify the structure and re-open it for the short-term, but due to the age of the grandstand we could not come up with a safe temporary fix. As of now, the plan is to demolish the grandstand and build a new one.

The Student Activities Board announced Jan. 26 at their regular Monday meeting that We the Kings, The Cab, Forever the Sickest Kids, Mercy Mercedes, and Never Shout Never have agreed in principle to headline Hot Dog Day festivities on April 25.

The announcement comes on the heels of widespread anticipation since last year's act from the world-renowned comedian, Gallagher.

Students can expect a mix of pop, rock and alternative between the five groups.

Stay tuned as the Fiat Lux will have further updates as they become available.