Scare • The LAPD bomb squad leaves after discovering the suspicious package on the bus was non-threatening. Tracey Roman / Daily Forty-Niner

News

• False alarm delays traffic
  What was described as a suspicious package on an Orange County Transit bus led to at least one car accident and delayed traffic for two hours yesterday on Seventh Street from Channel until almost Studebaker.
  
• Senate hears debate on fee committee
  The Associated Students Senate meeting Wednesday afternoon took up lengthy and pointed debate over the appointment of students to the Student Fee Advisory Committee.
  
• Cal State schools open admission doors to Gulf Coast students
  In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, displaced victims desire to resume to a normal life but are unable to due to the destruction. In particular, Gulf Coast Universities are turning to California State Universities, including Cal State Long Beach, to help students from the affected region continue their schooling.
  
• Transit service reductions canceled
  Service reductions for Long Beach Transit have been canceled after an agreement between the Transit Company and the Amalgamated Transit Union was reached.
  
• ASI volunteer recruitment night brings scholarships, activities
  Scholarships, ultimate Frisbee and experience for future jobs were some of the things available at the Associated Students, Inc., volunteer recruitment night, Tuesday.
  
• Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Information
  The nursing and engineering departments in conjunction with the American Red Cross are currently collaborating to spearhead a disaster relief effort for hurricane victims. Today through Sept. 16 there will be donation stations at the University Bookstore, at the Learning Center inside the nursing building, and at the Outpost. Associated Students, Inc., in collaboration with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, will have a donation container available at ASI Recruitment Night, Week of Welcome and in the ASI Office (USU-311).
  
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  Opinion

• Our view: Gay marriage legislation should pass
  California is known for its snowy mountains, dry deserts and sandy beaches. It is also known for being a newsworthy innovator.
  
• Lack of organization slowed hurricane response
  Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf of Mexico, leaving the victims of the catastrophe with no food, water or anywhere to call home.
  
• Perceptions of an artistic, sporty Irish dancer
  I am an Irish dancer. Yes, that’s right, like Riverdance. I have explained to countless people the sport of Irish dance, only to realize after each conversation how little is known about the Irish dancing community.

Diversions

• Fans enjoy touring 'addiction' of Spill Canvas in Pomona
  Coming out of Sioux Falls, S.D., from the mind of a young songwriter and guitarist by the name of Nick Thomas, the Spill Canvas (TSC) emerged on the scene in 2003 with the release of “Sunsets & Car Crashes” through the indie label One-Eleven Records.

• Beach Scorecard