'Idol' star takes center stage
The University Union Board presented an exclusive sold-out concert in the Heritage Room at the University Union on Tuesday, April 14 featuring "American Idol" seventh season winner, David Cook, with opening act Ryan Star.
Lines formed on the first floor of the Union at 5 p.…
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Sample foods, play games at Taste of Macomb
The second annual Taste of Macomb will be chock full of all sorts of goodies for students and Macomb residents to enjoy. Eleven different restaurants, including Jimmy John's, the Sapphire Restaurant, Chick's and Pagliai's will be serving food, and Western Illinois University clubs and organizations will provide fun activities.…
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Error leads to SGA special election
The Student Government Association is scheduled to conduct a special election for the senator-at-large positions due to irregularities with balloting.
The polls are scheduled to open on Monday, April 20 at 3 a.m. and run until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
"A candidate was mistakenly left off of the ballot during the
regular election," Jefferson said.…
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Dads receive a Western welcome
This weekend, Western Illinois University will kick off its fifth annual Dad's Weekend, offering daily activities to enjoy both on and off campus.
Director of the Student Assistance and Parent Service Center, Karolynn Heuer, discussed how the event was made to bring families together.…
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Rain garden gets to the root of water runoff problem
As a part of the Illinois Rain Garden Initiative, Western Illinois University has received a $500 grant from Governor Quinn to establish a rain garden on campus next semester.
Faculty, staff and students gathered in the Physical Plant training room Thursday afternoon to participate in a teleconference from North Carolina State University and learn about the benefits of rain gardens and how to construct them.…
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Newspaper downfall more hype than fact
Despite lingering fears that newspapers are becoming obsolete, a panel discussion brought to light that it is "Not Yet the End."
Journalism professors Bill Knight and Mohammad Siddiqi, journalism assistant professor Mark Butzow, and English associate professor Bradley Dilger each gave their opinions on the issue.…
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Blood drive draws on student support
The Women's Center hosted a blood drive for the American Red Cross in the University Union Grand Ballroom on April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At this event, volunteers from the Industry Methodist Church in Industry, Ill. passed out food and T-shirts and made homemade cupcakes for the donors.…
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Funds raised to enhance Honduras education
The Western Illinois University chapter of Students Helping Honduras is hosting several educational and fundraising events throughout the month of April to help raise funds for the organization's mission, to mobilize students in a massive and focused effort to empower orphaned and at-risk children in Honduras to reach their full potential.…
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Silence screams equality
Red and black will be noticeable colors around the Western Illinois University campus throughout the day as April 17 marks the 13th National Day of Silence, which demonstrates what the world would be like without the voices of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.…
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