MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2001 New Rat Continued from Page 1 the letter listed some alarming characteris tics of the newly discovered species and it is still unknown if the fossilized remains represent an extinct or existing species. The species, which has been given the Latin name Rodentia Surrealius Giganticus, averages four feet in length and weighs approximately 90 pounds. The fur and eye color are still undetermined, but the skull contained 4-inch front incisors While scientists are still researching the natural history and dietary habits of the rodent, Babbitt advised Spanier to take precautions with regard to small children and pets. This information provides insight on the decision announced in the March 19 issue of The Capital Times to move fami lies completely away from campus. Neither Provost and Dean Dr. Madlyn Hanes nor Director of Student Affairs Dr. Donald Holtzman was available for com ment on the connection between the archeological find and the decision regarding family housing. It is unknown when the archeological discovery will be made public or when scientists will begin excavation of the Meade Heights area. Questions concerning the environ mental factors needed to produce a rodent the size of Giganticus are in the formative stages, but the proximity of the site to a former military installation and Three Mile Island are expected to be raised. In a related story, the PSU faculty senate and the academic departments of Hershey Medical Center reportedly began debating the inclusion of an academic pro gram in the study of rodent zoology and archeology. Hawaiian Have you seen me? If so call: 564-5398 Last seen near Harrisburg East Mall. Continued from Page 1 Heights area. The Chihuahua (Ka hoo a' hoo a) rat, indigenous only to the Hawaiian Islands, was first spotted on the evening of March 25 along Mars Drive. Bonnie Raet, an applied behavioral science major, is the Continued on top of Page 3, col. 4 Absconds with Continued from Page 1 police, Capital Times assistant news editor Barbara Gertzen reported that Bentley mut tered obscenities and mum bled something about taking action into his own hands after technical difficul ties with the camera pre vented the completion of his assignment. According to student activ ities policies, authoriza tion from the paper's edi tor in chief is needed for - restricted fund expendi tures. Editor In Chief Cathie McCormick said, "the staff of The Capital Times will not violate our con stitution, unlike rumors I've heard about other organizations on campus." In what McCormick called "good material for a 'dumb crook' story," a note attached to the newly pur chased equipment was signed "assistant layout editor." While the evidence appears damning, police are inves tigating disagreements between Bentley and former assistant layout editor Michelle Dauberman. McCormick refused to com ment on the possibilty Dauberman is attempting to frame Bentley. Bentley, who is still at large, was last seen Sunday night during the final stages of production for the April 2 issue. Police reports indicate McCormick confronted Bentley who stormed from The Capital Times office before com pleting layout on the cur rent issue. the CRAP CRIMES Unlucky Continued from Page 1 chose to publish two issue number 12s. The karmic effects spread into the area of advertising misprints, edition reprints, special editions, SGA crises and plane crashes. As a corrective measure, both issue 13 and 14 are contained herein. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope the karmic influences in our reader's lives are now balanced. All praises to God, Jesus, Buddha, Lao Tze, Muhammed, Zoraster, Shiva, Zeus, Jupiter, Apollo, The ' Goddess, Hare Krishna, Ra and Andy Warhol, too. NAH NOT AMC. 'Dili Hawaiian seen near 5000 block of North Front Street. Continued from Page 4 3, col. I first known witness "It was the scariest darn thing I ever seen," says Raet, who saw the rat while out on a late-night snack run. She report ed the incident to campus officials. Campus police have since received more than two dozen complaints concern ing this odd creature. Trapping attempts Continued on Page 4 By Mitch Bentley NEWS • 3
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