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 <!DOCTYPE newdefs SYSTEM "csc.dtd">
 <newsdefs>
+<newsitem author="jbroman" date="2012-10-03">
+    <p>Due to repeated power failure in the MC building, multiple CSC systems are experiencing critical service interruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience.</p>
+</newsitem>
 <newsitem author="m4burns" date="2012-09-04">
     <p>
     Elections for Fall 2012 will be held on September 13 at 4:00 PM. Nominations will begin on September 6th, and will end 24 hours prior to elections. Nominations may be emailed to <a href="mailto:cro@csclub.uwaterloo.ca">cro@csclub.uwaterloo.ca</a>. This term's CRO is Owen Smith (omsmith).