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IN BRIEF NEWS

Storm Stomp

Over 40 teams competed in Storm Stomp this year raising over $38,000 according to senior co-chair Stephanie Ostrander. This amount not only met the committee’s goal, but it surpassed last year’s earnings by $4,000. This money will be used to provide eight girls partial scholarships to attend Sion. Go to lejournallive.com for pictures and video from the event. (Photo by Kate Noble)

Dress Code Controversy

In response to recent sexual harassment allegations by interns at the Missouri State Capitol regarding multiple congressmen, Rep. Kevin Engler proposed revisions to the Capitol’s intern policy including a new dress code, GPA requirements and mandatory training for interns, according to the Houston Herald. After Engler’s suggestions led to both a national response on social media defending and opposing the dress code and varying responses by Missouri congressmen, future interns and congressmen await the official final proposal. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Congress Hosts Pope

Pope Francis lands in the U.S. for the first time this week, where he will spend time addressing crowds ranging from the United Nations and Congress to inmates in a Philidelphia prison. While he is likely to speak about climate change and capitalism, his exact topics are still unknown, according to the Guardian. Staff and students will watch his speech to Congress as a school on Sept. 24.

According to theology teacher Bonnie Haghirian, his speech is important because he is a voice for morality, and he sees the U.S. as a powerful voice in the world. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

European Migrant Crisis

Following growing waves of migrants from countries such as Syria and Iraq, the European Union met on Sept. 14 in Brussels, Belgium, to agree on the division of migrants, mostly refugees between European countries. After failing to reach an agreement, negotiations will precede another meeting in October. In the meantime, Germany and Hungary are two of a few countries that have strengthened border security and resistance to migrants due to the stalled agreement, according to BBC News. (Photo by Rebecca Harms via Wikimedia Commons)

WORLD WORLD Russia in Syria ----------As Russian troops move into Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin asks for a military meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as part of his movement to become more active in Syria and on the world stage.

Greece Election ----------Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras puts himself back up for reelection in response to unpopular bailout deal.

Iran Nuclear Deal Update ----------Democrats appear to have cinched the votes needed to declare support for the Iran nuclear deal. The deal aims to place Iran about 12 months away from being able to produce one nuclear bomb, instead of the predicted three or four.

INFUSE PASSION LEADERS // NEW CLUBS

AV Club President: senior Ali Cox 8 Members

All Around The World President: sophomore Meg Travis 6 Members

Girl Up President: sophomore Meg Schwartz 34 Members

Social Awareness & Community Action Co-Presidents: juniors Maddi McMaster, Natalie Williams 29 Members

Louder Than A Bomb President: sohomore Joileeah Worley 7 Members