WQRI News– The 88 Second Update

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883 WQRI, Roger Williams University Radio. With your 88 Second Update for Sept. 20, I’m _______.

Roger Williams could be closer to installing a wind turbine on campus, thanks to the efforts of Students for Renewable Energy and Environmental Preservation. The newly-formed campus group says it’s working with CLF Ventures, a non-profit environmental advocacy organization to make the plans a reality. Turbines rely on wind power to generate electricity. The student group says it also has plans to build a green roof on the New Academic Building, an effort to make the campus more eco-friendly. For more on the plans of this and other environmental groups on campus, pick up the Sept. 21 edition of The Hawk’s Herald across campus Friday.

News legend Lou Dobbs has cancelled a much-publicized appearance at Roger Williams, citing medical reasons. The host of CNN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight was scheduled to speak on campus September 27 about current events and his experience in broadcast and online journalism. The university said it plans to reschedule Dobbs’ appearance for early 2008.

The man whose pyrotechnics started a blaze that killed 100 people at a West Warwick nightclub has been granted parole, just 16 months into his four-year prison sentence. The state’s parole board decided unanimously to release Daniel Biechele in March on good behavior. Biechle, former tour manager for rock band Great White, lit pyrotechnics during the band’s February 2003 concert at The Station nightclub. Sparks from the explosives quickly filled the crowded building with flames, leaving hundreds of patrons scrambling to escape. In 2006, Biechele pled guilty to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the fire.Survivors and victims’ families have been divided on Biechele’s parole. Some said his punishment was too lenient. Others commended him for taking responsibility for his actions. The two club owners also were convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Michael Derderian was sentenced in September 2006 to four years in prison. His brother, Jeffrey, was sentenced to community service and probation.

Democrats’ efforts to challenge President Bush’s Iraq policies were dealt a blow in the Senate Wednesday after they failed to scrape together enough support to pass anti-war legislation. The vote fell four short of reaching the 60 it needed to advance. The bill would have required that troops spend as much time at home training with their units as they spend deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan. The legislation was hailed as the Democrats’ best shot because of its pro-military premise.

Bats have infested one residence hall at Texas Southern University, temporarily forcing more than 200 students into nearby hotels. Now health officials are concerned those students may have been exposed to rabies. They planned to meet with the displaced students this week to determine whether any would need vaccinations. One student said he killed dozens of bats but didn’t know if anyone was bitten.

WQRI sports:

Women’s tennis had reason to celebrate Wednesday as they clinched their third straight win of the season, this time against Salve Regina University, 6-3.

Mens soccer also did well Wednesday, earning their second straight conference win over Nichols College, 2-0.

This has not been a good week for the Red Sox, though. Wednesday, they lost to the Toronto Blue Jays for the third straight night, 6-1. They next face the Tampa Bay Devil Rays away Friday at 7 p.m.

WQRI Weather:

Partly cloudy today with the high near 80.

Clear tonight with the low around 60.

Sunny tomorrow with the high near 80, looking good straight through the weekend.

With your 88 second update, I’m _______ on 883 WQRI.

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