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Vol. 42, Issue 3 Thursday, September 25,2003 ethodist College, Fayetteville, NC Established 1961 Hurricane Isabel Strikes LIZ RUTLEDGE & L^URA PHILLIPS Staff Writers Category Two Hurricane Isabel wrecked North Carolina and Virginia beaches and inlands last Thursday, however, not even two inches of rain fell in Cumberland County. Reported wind velcKily along the coastlines reached 100 mph but peaked only at 60 mph in Fayetteville. These effects caused some portions of campus to loose power for six solid hours, and over 30,000 Fayetteville residents were left in the dark as the Public Works Commission struggled to restore power. Larry Smith, the Methodist College Bookstore Manager, had to work the day of the hurricane. “My power was off for three hours." he said. “But thankfully there w'as no serious damage done especially compared to Fran so 1 felt very' fonunate this time." Fortunate is how many felt, gratefiii that damages and injuries were minimal. The stonn that fell apart over Ohio left behind a massive path of destruction that ranged from North Girolina to New England. Millions lost electricity, and at least 33 hurri cane-related deaths have been reported. I'he president declared North Carolina, Virginia, Mary'land, Delaware, and Washington D.C. federal disaster areas. Damage estimates state that Isabel could cost North Carolina over $ 1 billion. Even with regular winds in the thirties and forties, many Fayetteville residents went about their nomial routine. T he roads maintained steady traffic. While many stores and restaurants closed w'hen the worst came in around three o’ clock on 'Fhursday, several stayed open and weren't at a loss for business This area’s Red Cross organi zation prepared four shelters in the area, and over 200 people, some evacuees from the coast, weathered the worst there. The chapters seemed certain that the Highlands region wouldn't be hit hard by Isabel, but prepared for the worst. The Highlands Chapter was buzzing w’ith activity on Wednesday, the day before landfall. Disaster courtesy photo Ser\'ices volunteers swapped stories. John, a hurricane veteran, recalled Hun icane Hugo, “Driving out to the coast, there were so many fallen trees that 1 had to get out of my car and hack them to pieces just to get down the road.” The military took precautions as well, flying out planes and sending ships to sea. By Friday, sei-vicemen at Pope AFB and Fort Bragg re turned to work as normal as did students at Methodist College who lived out just another sunny day with only the debris of Isabel left to remind what could have been a tragic disaster. ■ photo by Lindsey Tederman There was little damage on the Methodist College Campus accept for the loss of elelctriciy for six hours in osme residence halls. Student Government Election Day JOHN ARNOLD Editor-in-Chief Last Wednesday students acted upon their God Given Rights as Americans; they took to the valets and let their voice be heard. As our national elections arc not far away making a decision on something as siinple as Student Body Senator reminds us that voting is not aright, it’s a privilege. Here at Methodist College we are lucky enough to have our voices heard by means of the Student Government Association. Those that put forth an effort in getting petitions signed show a courageous sprit that is truly Ameri can. Those that made the effort to cast their vote during a hectic day are equally saluted. No matter the outcome, one thing is certain; Democracy is still alive and well at Methodist College. photos by Jason St. Clair
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