Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
21 hours ago by By Lisa Handke, Managing Editor
The drill for new college students remains pretty consistent: grab a campus map, buy some overpriced textbooks, save those quarters for laundry and don't forget to call home.
But on a growing number of campuses, first-year students are hearing another message - "Please give.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
11 hours ago by WC Editorial Board
Anyone who has tried to reach the University Union from the corner of Pierce and Lafayette this week has undoubtedly discovered it's a lot like playing Pac Man.
Let's retrace your steps. It's 8 a.m., and you're already running late for class at Wagoner Hall.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
19 hours ago by WC Editorial Board
Former head football coach Don Patterson reached an unfortunate ending to his career at Western Illinois.
Patterson led the Leatherneck football program to two conference titles, three playoff berths and a top national ranking in his 11-season career, becoming one of the most successful coaches in school history.
Collegio, Pittsburg State University, KS
1 day ago by Jen Rainey
It's not about whether Muslims should build a mosque and certainly not about whether they should be allowed to practice their faith, but valid arguments can be made against allowing the Park51 project to be built a few blocks from Ground Zero.
This project will include a mosque.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
1 day ago by Kenneth Long
If you're reading a paper copy of this column, I'm assuming you've already checked the most read and arguably the most entertaining section of the newspaper. I'd like to say it's news, arts and entertainment or even this opinion section, but truth be told, it's the police blotter.
The Journal, Webster University, MO
1 day ago by Matt Jamison
When I spoke with my friend Tyler Barrick recently about the overturning of Proposition 8, the strong emotions he held a month earlier were still present. Barrick originally told me he was excited and then saddened by what has occurred this past month in California.
The Journal, Webster University, MO
2 days ago by Eva Connors
Back-to-school shopping can get expensive. It often means moving into dorms, apartments and houses, which in turn means buying furniture, kitchenware, school supplies, and cleaning products. Luckily for those of us who'd rather not support Wal-Mart, there exists an ethical and convenient shopping option: Target.
SDSU Collegian, South Dakota State, SD
2 days ago by Tony Gorder
Issue: Over the summer Mike Catagui, a tenured professor at SDSU was fired from his position amid controversy.
Over the summer Mike Catagui, a tenured professor at SDSU was fired from his position as extension entomologist. Both Catangui's side and the university have said that one reason for his firing was because his recommendations for spraying for soybean aphids differed from the State's recommendation.
SDSU Collegian, South Dakota State, SD
2 days ago by Tony Reiss
I started my South Dakota collegiate experience at University Center in Sioux Falls and I have been able to complete most of my studies there. I always knew that in my final year I would have to be on one of the six public university campuses South Dakota has to offer.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
3 days ago by Liz Spihlman
Parking was a nightmare in the red lots last week due to the open parking policy during the first week of the semester.
The first week of classes is supposed to be spent rushing around trying to locate classrooms, not being late because parking spots are few and far between.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
4 days ago by WC Editorial Board
Dear freshman girls,
Everyone tends to give freshmen a hard time. From getting lost on campus to crazy class loads to being total noobs at independent living, it can get a little overwhelming, not to mention annoying at times. However, I'm not going to break that overbearing trend just yet.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
6 days ago by Kari Williams
With the Rod Blagojevich trial over, and only one guilty charge out of the 24 counts against him, the whirlwind of unnecessary publicity outings have begun - and these are outings he doesn't need or deserve.
Blagojevich appeared at Chicago's Comic Con signing autographs for $50 each, according to an article from the Washington Times.
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