Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
1 day ago by Peter Gaunt
Despite Indiana being a state that typically goes red, that didn't stop Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama from opening an office in downtown Muncie on Saturday.
Five other locations opened across the state on Saturday. The other offices are located in Evansville, Fishers, Fort Wayne, South Bend and Lafayette.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
18 hours ago by Daily Illini Staff Report
When Jessica Ayala, now a 21-year-old senior in LAS, arrived at the University as a freshman, she always felt safe walking around campus. Then several assaults near her residence occurred. "Little things like that can chip away at your sense of security," Ayala said.
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.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
2 days ago
Based on the budget action taken by Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Western Illinois University's general revenue budget was funded at the level passed by the Senate and the House. The FY09 general revenue budget for Western, which goes into effect immediately, is $59.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Rick Kambic/Editor in Chief
A May 30 e-mail from Eastern to H&H Shuttle Taxi Inc. put shuttle bus services in doubt, but Dan Nadler announced Monday that an in-house program has been finished and is in place.
Two brand new busses have been leased for a cost of $50,000 per year, and the university is in the process of acquiring insurance and hiring bus drivers.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
2 days ago
Kamel Nuri is appearing on Western Illinois University's WIUS radio this summer to tell others about his home country. "Focus On the Sudan" airs Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7 p.m. on 88.3 FM and at www.883thedog.com.
Nuri is enrolled this summer in the WESL Institute to polish his English skills before heading to Illinois State University in the fall to pursue a degree in computer science.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Sarah Zeeck
A month ago, the courageous acts of a local police officer were rewarded. Officer James Rowland of the Macomb Police Department received the Life Saving Medal award June 6 for saving an attempted suicide victim.
Rowland was one of the officers responding to a suicide complaint on March 18 when a suicidal woman shot herself in the chest.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Bob Bajek/Sports Reporter
Over 76 people crammed into a conference room at Carnegie Public Library Monday night to discuss recycling concerns in Charleston. Citizens for Recycling, a new advocacy group formed two weeks ago, organized the event. The group's main goal is to work on pushing progressive recycling ordinances in Charleston.
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.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Matt Wills/Staff Reporter
"They talked a lot about poor decision making, like sexual choices which I already knew but I guess reinforcement is always good," said Ben Levin, a freshman marketing major. In a statistical approach, Fisher found that 72 percent of students reported that after taking AlcoholEdu they knew more about blood alcohol concentration.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
3 days ago by Kate Szyszka
Students planning to live at Burnham 310 on east Springfield Avenue in Champaign will be looking for temporary residence for the beginning of the fall 2008 semester - but it seems those options are now limited to off-campus locations.
In a letter sent last week to lessees from Burnham 310 developers, tenants were informed they would be able to sign month-to-month leases with other local realty groups until their new unit becomes available for move-in.
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
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.
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 Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
5 days ago by Kathleen Foody
A 19-year-old woman was battered and sexually assaulted early Sunday morning in a parking lot in the 1800 block of south Lincoln Avenue. The University police department reported the suspect is described as a white male, about 20 years old with short brown hair and no facial hair.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
5 days ago by Igor Studenkov
The 39th Annual Chicago Pride Parade got off to a rousing start when a convertible with a large "Thank You, California" sign drove down Halsted Street. Robert Castillo and John Pennycuff, a Logan Park couple who have been together for seventeen years, held up their marriage license as the crowd cheered.
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