The Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University, TN
3 hours ago by Michael Stone
Business majors may say that they're majoring in business to hopefully become rich. Theatre majors may say they're majoring in theatre to hopefully become famous.
It's rare to find a major where people studying say, "I'm doing it because I care about people and I really want to help out those in need.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
17 hours ago by Thomas Stevens/Opinions Editor
The imposing forest of pine trees turned from violet to green to red to blue again and again.
Geometric forms resembling fractals were floating in mid-air, glowing like slowly revolving phosphorescent sea life.
Smells of flavored tobaccos and patchouli, among others, came and went in the dark.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
17 hours ago by Jenn Lofton
In the wake of Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down a Washington, D.C., ban on handguns, some state officials and gun shop owners have said the outcome was a necessary one. Kate Williamson thinks it is another step toward increased gun-related violence.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
4 hours ago by Paul Flowers
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
13 hours ago
Eastern athletic director Barbara Burke has announced there will be several staff changes for the athletic department. Two new faces will be seen this fall with the hiring of Clint Bays and Aaron Haselhorst. Bays was hired as Eastern's new coordinator of equipment and stadium facilities.
Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, MO
12 hours ago by Sam Guzik
With the number of national college applications at an all-time high, schools across the country-including Washington University-are using waiting lists more than ever to prevent incoming classes from growing too large. Though administrators planned to use the wait list for that purpose, its role was compounded by the fact that the most selective colleges and universities also admitted significant numbers of students from their waiting lists.
Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, MO
16 hours ago by Melanie Spergel
While Washington University ranked 10th for food quality in the 2008 Princeton Review, with new food options coming in the Danforth University Center, the school may receive a higher ranking in the future.
The food options in the Danforth University Center (DUC) will focus on providing healthy and tasty food to students with combination of new dishes and meals that students already find popular.
Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, MO
16 hours ago by Perry Stein
After much anticipation, the Danforth University Center-a $34 million undertaking-will open as scheduled on August 11. The tenants of this three-story 116,000 square foot gothic styled building will begin moving in on July 14, with the move being completed on July 21 and 28.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
4 hours ago by Jeff Engelhardt
A recently expelled student said Wednesday he is innocent of claims that he purposely struck the car of an administrator two days after he reportedly made threats in her office. Scott Toomsen, a 38-year-old undecided freshman of Carbondale, was expelled June 24 for charges that included threatening Director of Disability Services Kathleen Plesko and staff two days before he hit Plesko's car at a red light.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
18 hours ago by Thomas Stevens/Opinions Editor
There's a new craze in town and everyone is doing it. They're doing the comment. It's not too hard. For this specific type of comment, you just sit and type a reaction to a story. I've commented lots. Sometimes I try to be funny. Sometimes I'm serious or even mean.
The Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University, TN
6 days ago by Michael Stone
For some students, the decision to go to college comes for their parents encouraging higher education. For some, it comes from wanting a better life for themselves.
Dedrick Antone Mitchell went to college because, believe or not, his brother Corey Mitchell grew up watching "The Cosby Show.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
6 days ago by Kenneth Long
Emeritus physics professor P.N. Swamy used to drive to work every morning at SIUE.
A few weeks ago, Swamy said he tried using Madison County Transit's bus system to get to campus.
"I can afford to drive myself, but it's foolish not to use the buses," Swamy said.
The Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University, TN
6 days ago by Associated Press
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (AP) _ Police say three Middle Tennessee teenagers died when their sport utility vehicle became stuck in mud which plugged the exhaust system.
Eighteen-year-old Josh Baker of Winchester, 17-year-old Kristie Burton of Lynchburg and 15-year-old Alyssa Rucker of Tullahoma were found dead in the vehicle Saturday night.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
6 days ago by Sydney Elliot
I wasn't used to being charged for water. I went to Germany and experienced for the first time being charged for water in a restaurant. In fact, water cost more than the wine and beer. I had heard the rumors, but wasn't sure what to think about it.
All over the Edwardsville area water is free: at Applebee's, 54th Street Bar & Grill, St.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
1 day ago by Kenneth Long
Though the school year has ended for high school trumpet player Joe Kloss of Staunton, he continues to sharpen his skills outside of his high school at SIUE's band camp, one of many music camps held at SIUE during the summer.
Kloss has attended SIUE's band camp for over five years, led by director and music professor Daryl Coan.
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