The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
1 day ago by Jeremy Werner
July is a hectic month of almost non-stop work for Bruce Weber. The Illinois coach has often been on the road recruiting, attending multiple national AAU tournaments to scout some of the nation's best prep talent.
But even during the NCAA-mandated dead period from July 16-21, during which coaches are prohibited from recruiting, Weber finds himself doing work - yard work, that is.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
18 hours ago by The Associated Press
Hand sanitizer. USB flash drive. Magenta Sharpie. Clean socks. Quick - what do they have in common?
Answer: They're probably going to be in your kid's pencil case when fall comes around.
Long home to an unchanging bunch of yellow No. 2 pencils and thick pink erasers, the pencil case has gotten a makeover.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
1 day ago by Ryan Wood
With the days of patrolling the Worthen Arena paint in her past, former women's basketball player Lisa Rusche wasn't willing to leave the Ball State athletics department just yet.
Rusche, who has helped design media guides and posters for the athletics department during the past year and a half, will work as a graduate assistant in the Cardinals' athletics communication office.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Bob Bajek/Sports Reporter
Mary Wallace has been doing a balancing act between coaching women's track and field and working as senior women's administrator during the last three years.
By early July, the act concluded.
Wallace was hired as assistant athletic director, but had to give up her love of coaching in the process.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
1 day ago
Scroll through the map and the points to see where crime has occurred on and around Ball State University's campus.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Molly Clutter/Sports Editor
During the summer, athletic trainers are still at work. Some athletic trainers stick around Charleston to help the athletes who stay over the summer, and other trainers get internships with high-profiled National Football League teams.
According to Associate Athletic Director Mark Bonnstetter, about four to five students have gotten internships with NFL teams over the last several years.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Editorial Board
Eastern is making the move from using H&H Shuttle Bus services to an in-house program beginning this August.
Two new buses were leased and the administration is finalizing the small details.
"I've fulfilled my end of the bargain," said Scott Harrison, the owner of H&H.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
3 days ago by Jeremy Werner
Jamar Smith has been the talk of the offseason for the Illini. Maybe it's all valid or maybe it's just been a while since Illinois has seen a player score with the ease Smith has this summer. Either way, many think the team's success will rely on the guard's performance this season.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Ed Komenda
A recent television recording showing Jesse Jackson making obscene comments in regard to democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has created much controversy. Jackson's words, ironically, were not as clear-cut as he anticipated, though. The reverend, in a statement pointed at Obama, said that he wanted to "cut his nuts off.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Charlotte Downes
For the past two weeks, the buzz over Brett Favre's retirement has reached dizzying heights. Although he denied rumors in April, Favre now says that he made a mistake and retired too early, and would like to return to Lambeau Field. Favre, who is currently on the NFL's retirement-reserve list, has asked the Green Bay Packers to release him if they will not allow him to return.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by David Marshall
Late last week, Leatherneck football coach Don Patterson informed Western Illinois University athletic personnel of his immediate leave of absence citing medical reasons. Patterson was recently diagnosed with tonsillar cancer.
Cancer of the tonsils occurs predominantly in men.
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University, MI
1 day ago by Staff Reports
Incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students will pay $324 per credit hour in the fall, a 6.6 percent increase.
The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the increase at its Thursday meeting over two other options.
A student taking a total of 30 credit hours for two semesters will pay $9,720 for tuition instead of last falls' $9,120.
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University, MI
2 days ago by Angie Favot
Six of Michigan's public universities have set tuition for the fall semester. Central Michigan University will join them in a decision made Thursday.
The Board of Trustees will decide at its 12:30 p.m. meeting how to assign tuition to a CMU Promise-less university.
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University, MI
2 days ago by Joe Borlik
Many students at Central Michigan University take pride in calling themselves "Chippewas."
But for Makwa Stevens, a direct descendent of the Chippewa/Ojibwe Indian tribe, the word bears greater meaning.
"My grandfather was Red Arrow and has been dancing since he was a baby," the Mount Pleasant resident said.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
5 days ago by Amanda Wowk
Apparently, Billy Ray Cyrus didn't make enough money being a second rate country musician and TV star. If a guest appearance on "Diagnosis Murder" is the pinnacle of your career, you probably aren't rolling in dough. However, Billy Ray Cyrus does have a tremendous talent.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
4 days ago by Amanda Wowk
On July 1st, 2008, sales tax in Chicago officially became the highest in the nation, at a rate of 10.25%. Todd Stroger, President of the Cook County Board, pushed for the one percent increase to help cover funding in his budget. Now, consumers buying any goods in the city limits will pay slightly more than they did last month.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
4 days ago by Joe Cermak
Although Ben Smith was diagnosed with colon cancer and fought it for four years, it never stifled his dreams.
He foresaw a future where he graduated from Ball State University and became a probation officer. He continued to travel and started a family with his wife, Mindy.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
5 days ago by Basileo Odukoya and Joel Ebert
Beginning in January 2009, the University of Illinois at Chicago campus will officially have Dr. Paula Allen-Meares as its new chancellor. Allen-Meares, who was selected from a field of more than 100 candidates, is set to be formally confirmed as the new chancellor at the next Board of Trustees meeting.
The Times, Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI
4 days ago by Alison Fortney
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