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Students Realize Importance of Census

"People have seemed to be pretty good about not complaining," she said.

Five out of every six students receive a short form of one double-sided sheet, designed to take less than five minutes to complete.

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Most students found it quick and painless.

"It was fairly clear," said Emily R. Van Dyke '03. "I didn't have much trouble."

"It was really convenient," said Christopher J. Russell '00. "I don't understand why anyone wouldn't do it."

Russell also said he favored the option of selecting more than one race, a new feature in the 2000 census.

"I like that you can check off more than one race. I appreciate that, seeing as I'm biracial," he said.

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