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OtterBrief: March 9, 2015
In case you missed it:
US - It was released that Hillary Rodham Clinton exclusively used her personal email account while in office as US secretary of state. By using a private email account for government business she may have violated the Federal Record Act that requires government officials' correspondence to be kept as record.
World - The Unesco world heritage site and ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud was destroyed by Islamic militants in their most recent aggression.
Coming up:
The Boston Marathon bombing trial continues this week, opening today with more statements from survivors of the attack.
Otterbein:
Spiring break was successful for many Cardinal athletes both out of state and closer to home. Pole vaulters, Taylor Lindsey and Jenna D'Errico, are ranked ninth heading into the Division III Indoor Track & Field National Championships in Wintson-Salem, N.C. The baseball team played in Fort Meyers, Florida, finishing the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic with 9-1 wins. The women's lacrosse teams posted a win against Hope College on Friday. Men's lacrosse arrived back from a successful trip at Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama where they left with two wins. The women's tennis team was in Orlando, Florida last week and also came home with a pair of wins.
Campaign week begins today for Otterbein student government. Students can mingle with candidates today from 6pm to 8pm in the Campus Center Lounge. Tuesday, March 10 students can listen to the candidates talk about their platforms and goals for Otterbein's student government at 7:30pm in the Campus Center Lounge. Voting begins on Wednesday and will end Friday at 5pm.
Westerville Symphony is to play in the Fritsche Theater at Cowan Hall on Sunday March 15 at 5pm. Admission is free to Otterbein students.
In other news:
Net neutrality activists gained a win recently when the vote to impose stricter regulations on internet providers was passed by the US Federal Communications Commission. The United Nations praised the US FCC for their decision saying that it was a freedom of speech victory.
