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<P><B><DC=57,188,255>Planet Deus Ex
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<P><B>PDX Journalist Held Captive - Heroically Rescued by Trestkon
<P><DC=128,128,128>Thursday, September 2, 2004, 3:20 pm - Evil Invasion
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<P>Unnamed sources within the DXE University administration tell PDX News that the DXE is re-evaluating its existing campus protection contract with Cereulean Security International as part of its annual budget review.
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<P>AsylumX, Dean of the University, did not immediately return PM's sent earlier in the day. However the Office of the DXE University Registrar was quoted as saying: "While we cannot confirm or deny at this time the status of our budget review. As a public institution, we have a responsibility to our students and teachers to provide the best possible protection on our campus at the most reasonable price. That's the reason we have occasional reviews of our contractor relationships, and why these reviews are confidential until final decisions have been made.
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<P>Rumors are circulating that the most likely replacement in the case of a termination of Cereulean's current contract would be DXA, an independent security firm headed by Dazza and Hawke, two Forum City citizens with extensive experience in the private sector.
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<P>Dazza responded to questions by playing down the rumors, stating that he could not discuss at the moment any potential negotiations. 
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<P>An informal poll done by PDX News on the DXE campus showed mixed opinions as to the quality of Cereulean's services. "I've been very pleased with Cereulean", stated Jove Meyer, Dean of the Alexander Brandon School of Performing Arts, "it's been a long time since I've felt in danger while on the campus." Kimikami Miyake, graduate student at the Sheldon Pacotti Literary Institute, was less positive in his assessment. "I tell you, I don't know where they hire their security guards, but some of them look pretty shady. I for one will be happy if there's a change."
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<P>PDX News will keep you informed of any new insights into this developing story.