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National
Republicans Debate
On Wednesday the Republican candidates got mean
And the audience got a circus on the television screen
As Romney and Perry went for each others throats
Producing some interesting and newsworthy quotes
Such as Perry saying Social Security is a lie
And Romney implying his opponent didn't have a shot in the sky
The other candidates looked a little bit obsolete
Even though there are more then two on the ballot sheet
But show this week is not over yet
As Obama speaks tomorrow about making jobs when we have lots of debt
The Republican primary saw yet another debate, this time with Texas Governor Rick Perry joining the candidates. Despite a host of characters, the focus of the debate was on Perry and Romney, the two frontrunners, trading jabs with each other.
Texas Wildfires Rage
Texas has been very, very dry
Due to no rainfall from the sky
Now things are aflame
The fires we must tame
Or even more people will die
Texas Wildfires continue to rage near Austin, destroying thousands of homes. Governor Rick Perry and the administration in Washington say federal assistance will be available to help quell the fires. Even while the flames are under control, the cause of the fires, the vast draught, will still pose vast risks and problems to the state.
International
Gadhfi Loyalists flee Libya
Loyalists to Col. Gadhfi flee their once autocratic nation
As rebels force them to take a very long term vacation
As the last of the former dictator's strongholds fall
Those guilty of crimes see the writing on the wall
So they go to other countries like Niger so they can be free
Because the International Criminal Court is something they don't want to see
As Libyan rebels consolidate control of the country and engage in peace talks to bring in towns such as Sirte and Bani Walid, news and rumors of Libyan convoys passing into Niger have given worry to the idea that the Col. Gadhafi and members of his government could escape prosecution from the International Criminal Court.
More from The Rice Thresher
Muslim students and H&D prepare for Ramadan
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins this week, falling between March 22 to April 20 this year, overlapping with events such as Beer Bike and the end of the semester. Observers fast from dawn until dusk, which is approximately 13 hours in Houston, to practice spiritual devotedness.
Beer Bike to divide races amid safety concerns
Beer Bike races will be held in two heats this year, instead of the traditional singular race, according to Anne Wang, a campus-wide Beer Bike coordinator. The change is in light of last year’s crash during the women’s race, which injured three bikers and sent one to the hospital.
Administration affirms commitment to diversity
President Reginald DesRoches announced Rice’s commitment to diversity ahead of anticipated Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action cases in a campus-wide email sent on March 3, cosigned by Provost Amy Dittmar and Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alexander Byrd.
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