NEWS
Student arrested by the Middletown PD
By A. Larrison Campbell
A number of student groups have rallied together to voice concerns of police brutality following the arrest and alleged harassment of a student at a party Sunday, Oct. 8.
Ray Dolphin ’01, who is African-American, was arrested by the Middletown Police Department (MPD) at an off-campus party at approximately 3 am Sunday, Oct. 8. He was charged with
interfering with a police officer, which is a misdemeanor. However, several student witnesses and Dolphin claim that his arrest was racially motivated and unwarranted.
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OPINIONS
Editorial | Letters | Column | Wespeaks
MPD Should Protect, not Harass
Exactly three years ago today, Oct. 17, 1997, the Middletown Police Department responded to reports of a Wesleyan event which was "out of control." A DJ competition attended by 50 people in a courtyard adjacent to Manhattan Bagel ended abruptly when police arrived in seven squad cars and with police dogs.
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FEATURES
Seventeen year-old Astronomy grad enters Wes
By Derek Garcia
At an age when most students were laboring over introductory algebra, Samantha Stevenson was beginning work toward her bachelor’s degree at Western Connecticut State University.
While living at home in Roxbury, CT, she entered college at age 12. Earning her degree in math and astronomy at age 16, she entered Wesleyan’s graduate program this year.
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