The Montage, St. Louis Community College - Meramec, MO
1 day ago by Collin Reischman
Amidst controversy and opposition from some students, STLCC's Board of Trustees votes in favor of closing the child care center at STLCC-Meramec and STLCC-Forest Park at their Nov. 19 meeting in the Cosand Center in downtown St. Louis.
Indiana Statesman, Indiana State University, IN
5 hours ago by Faren Haas
Starting strictly as a social networking fad, No-Shave November has united beard-growers everywhere.
There are only a few certain rules to follow: the last day to shave is Oct. 30, because one must start off with a clean-shaven face, and cannot shave until the last day of November.
Index, Truman State University, MO
11 hours ago by Andrea Hewitt
State funding for higher tuition will be reduced by 5.2 percent
Simpsonian, Simpson College, Ia
14 hours ago by Hannah Pickett & Hanna Russmann/Staff Writers
With December graduation quickly approaching and May graduation right around the corner, Simpson College seniors will soon be footing what will probably be the largest bill of their lives.
Nationally, the average college graduate leaves school with roughly $20,000 in education debt according to the State of Iowa Legislative Services Agency Fiscal Services and the Iowa College Student Aid Commission.
Index, Truman State University, MO
1 day ago by Dana Bruxvoort
The search committee hopes to have a president selected by Feb.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
1 day ago by Aren Dow
If the state continues to fail to make payments to the university, SIU's budget for payroll will be more than $7 million in the hole by Dec 18. In a town hall meeting in the Meridian Ballroom Wednesday, SIU President Glenn Poshard said he has asked the state to provide $32 million dollars so faculty and staff will not miss a paycheck.
Index, Truman State University, MO
1 day ago by Tawanda Kanhema
Local police officers set up new operations for Thanksgiving weekend
The Communique, Kirkwood Community College, IA
1 day ago by Cindy Petersen, Ryan Pleggenkuhle and Tyler Loring
A 21-year-old Kirkwood Community College student, Chris VanSpeybroeck, of Colona, Ill., died Monday at St. Luke's Hospital "due to complication of bacterial meningitis," according to Michael Van Hoe, of the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd. in East Moline, Ill.
According to the online obituary VanSpeybroeck was attending Kirkwood pursuing his Associate of Science degree in fire science.
The Journal, Webster University, MO
1 day ago by Brittney French
When the first case of H1N1 appeared at Webster University in August, administrators began taking precautionary measures in order to stop the spread of influenza on campus. Posters - urging students to stay home if they are ill - and hand sanitizer dispensers were placed throughout campus, and an emergency meal system was created by Dining Services, Housing and Residential Life (ResLife) and Student Health Services (SHS) to help deliver meals to sick students who remain on isolation in residence halls.
The Legacy, Lindenwood University, MO
1 day ago by Matt Korn
Lindenwood University is one meeting away from possibly applying to join the ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Athletic Director John Creer said the university has been considering the move since last summer.
It now belongs to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Indiana Statesman, Indiana State University, IN
1 day ago by Reggie Edwards
Freshman English teaching major Sam Clark walked up to the Wall of Hate Monday and wrote the word "freak."
"I tried to think of the one thing I have been called that was the most offensive," Clark said. "I was going through a phase where I was really into metal music, and I walked past a pastor one day and he called me a freak and told me I was going to hell.
Simpsonian, Simpson College, Ia
1 day ago by Emily Schettler/Editor in Chief
Many students expected to come back to campus this fall to the sight of bulldozers and construction equipment and contractors working on the expansion of the Blank Performing Arts Center. But the BPAC and the area surrounding it look the same as they did last year, the ground untouched.
The Journal, Webster University, MO
1 day ago by Amir Kurtovic
Create a Free Slideshow Protests tend to bring together people of similar backgrounds and political persuasions. That is, unless the protest is against the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC), the group known for protesting with signs saying "God Hates Fags" and "Thank god for 9/11".
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2 days ago by Aren Dow
The state of Illinois owes the Southern Illinois University system $115 million in unpaid funds, according to Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift.
Since July 1, SIU has not received any appropriations payments from the state which forced SIUE to drastically cut back on expenditures.
The Montage, St. Louis Community College - Meramec, MO
2 days ago by Collin Reischman
STLCC-Meramec will lose four sports as of July 1, 2010, in the first of many steps taken by STLCC administrators attempting to cut $1 million from the district budget in the next year. Other services, such as the Child Care Centers at both Forest Park and Meramec, are facing impending elimination as well.
Indiana Statesman, Indiana State University, IN
2 days ago by Jared Messman
On Sunday night, the men's cross country team gathered at Beef O'Brady's to find out if their dream to make it to the National Championships would be lived out. There were even school administrators in attendance, such as Assistant Athletic Director John Sherman and Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance Joel McMullen.
Royal Purple, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI
2 days ago by Sarah Kloepping
The Freedom from Religion Foundation objects to UW-Whitewater calling its gathering for Fort Hood victim Amy Krueger a prayer vigil.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Sarah Zavala
Although the plus/minus grading system was approved in 2005, it will be introduced in 2010 raising concern for many current and future students.
Kyle Tackett, junior hotel management major, was an SGA member in 2007-2008 and explained how they have dealt with this problem many times before.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Erica Whelan/Staff Reporter
Students were welcomed to the jungle at Pride's seventh-annual Diva Drag Show Monday, where six professional drag queens and a king showed off wigs, skin and leopard prints. Kirstin Bowns, vice president of EIU Pride and event organizer, stalled the audience during a 30-minute delay before the show, which nearly sold out.
Royal Purple, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI
2 days ago by Sarah Kloepping
A former UW-Whitewater student who was killed Thursday during the shooting in Fort Hood, Texas, is being remembered as having a bright smile and an even brighter personality.
Royal Purple, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI
2 days ago by Tyler Lamb
Fourteen sex offenders live within a mile of the UW-Whitewater campus, unrestricted by either state or local law.
The Clarion, Madison Area Technical College, WI
2 days ago by Meghan Carpenter
On Nov. 4 around 1:20 p.m. the gymnasium in James C. Wright Middle School was dripping with anticipation for President Barack Obama to enter the stage. As men from the Secret Service placed the Presidential seal on the podium, the audience leaned forward, stretching their necks to see behind the curtain that was concealing the man of the hour. As the silence was gripping, and no one was even breathing, a loud voice came over the speaker announcing, "Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome your Governor, Jim Doyle."
The Clarion, Madison Area Technical College, WI
3 days ago by Eric Ely
While the legal name, Madison Area Technical College remains the same, the MATC acronym has been replaced with the new nickname, Madison College."The driving force behind the change is the confusion with MATC Milwaukee," explained Diane Walleser, Director of Marketing and
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
3 days ago by Jake Nash
The Undergraduate Student Government Assembly elected a new USG Vice President last week. USG Speaker Roshina Khan and Assemblymen Saad Jamil and Alex Rodgers were running for the position. Jamil was elected.
At Thursday's meeting, each of the three candidates gave a three minute speech in a secret executive session before the vote.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
3 days ago by Salwa Shameem
Everyone has their ups and downs. Some days we're more irritable, other days we're on top of the world. There are a variety of factors that affect our mood and how we behave on a day to day basis. The phrase, " you are what you eat" couldn't be more true when new studies revealed that what we consume plays a large role in determining how we feel throughout the day.