The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Rick Kambic/Editor-In-Chief
The July 1 deadline has come and gone without a new state budget being signed into law. After threats of cuts by Governor Rod Blagojevich and his recalling the General Assembly back into session, Eastern's 2.8 percent increase in state allocations may not be a reality.
The Lantern, Ohio State, OH
12 hours ago by Brad Hehmeyer
Like father, like son.
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas High School wide receiver, Duron Carter, son of former Ohio State All-American and NFL star, Cris Carter, gave his verbal commitment to OSU head coach Jim Tressel Friday, in between sessions at OSU's senior advanced camp making his pledge the 18th of the 2009 recruiting class.
KY Kernel, University of Kentucky, KY
1 day ago by Allie Garza
Six UK faculty members were singled out on a pamphlet that was distributed to legislative officials last week during the special session on pension reform in Frankfort.
The Family Foundation, a conservative family-oriented group based out of Lexington, issued 130 handouts containing the names, pictures, biographies and salaries of six UK faculty members, a majority of whom are associated with the Gender and Women's Studies program.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
1 day ago by Derick Brattain
Local restaurants will donate proceeds Thursday to a Ball State University family. William David Carter, the son of Mark Carter, died at the age of 26 this week and the restaurants are looking to give back.
Mark Carter, also known as The Hot Dog Man, sets up his hot dog stand in The Village late nights at the corner of Dill Street and University Avenue.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Editorial Board
Minimum wage was just increased 25 cents an hour in Illinois to $7.75.
Right now, thanks to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the base minimum wage for hourly workers in this country is $5.85. On the 24th of this month, that rate will increase to $6.55, and next year it will increase to $7.
KY Kernel, University of Kentucky, KY
1 day ago by Taylor Shelton
Much has been written and much has been said about the so-called 'development' planned for downtown Lexington. While the CentrePointe tower surely is something, I would hesitate to call it "development." Usually, at least in economics, development implies a qualitative improvement over existing conditions.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
1 day ago by Ryan Wood
After a subpar performance in her last meet, Ball State hurdler Amber Williams chose to forgo the 2008 Olympic trials to return to Ball State University for her senior year.
Williams used last season as a competitive redshirt to train for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing after posting a 100-meter-hurdle time of 13.
KY Kernel, University of Kentucky, KY
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Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
1 day ago by Joe Cermak
Dear Gigolo Joe: I've had a roommate for a long time, and the one thing that keeps bothering me about him is the fridge. We really are at a loss for how to divide space in it. And a lot of times, I find my food gone or partially eaten because my roomie loves to eat (to say it nicely).
The South End, Wayne State University, MI
1 day ago by Portia Cobb / For The South End
Getting a head start on their futures, 29 high school students from Detroit and Inkster are attending Wayne State University's School of Business Administration's E-commerce Summer Camp this year.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
2 days ago by Scott Nathan Green
At Chicago's gay pride parade Sunday afternoon, I saw an outlandish collection of freaks and degenerates, out and proud for something inherently shameful. I'm talking about the protestors.
Near the end of the parade's route on the corner of Pine Grove and Diversey, wooden riot-control barricades and a few disinterested-looking cops surrounded about 20 or 30 fundamentalist Christians.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
15 hours ago by Katie O'Connell
From a parade to fireworks from the No. 1 fireworks company in the world, this year's Fourth of July celebration will have something for everybody.
The Champaign County Freedom Committee, a not-for-profit volunteer group that organizes the main events, will start the day off with their Youth Run and 5K Race-Walk.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
1 day ago by Joanna Aguirre
Fox-Atkins Development finalized the purchase of Research Park's former Motorola building from Motorola Inc. June 23. The 74,000-square-foot structure is the only building in the park not built by Fox-Atkins or the University of Illinois.
The former Motorola building, located between Oak Street and First Street across from the University's Assembly Hall, was put on the market during the fall of 2007 and about 215 workers lost their jobs.
The South End, Wayne State University, MI
1 day ago by Ilissa Gilmore
President Bush will attend a fundraising dinner for the state Republican party, Wednesday, July 2, in Livonia, Michigan.
The president will serve as the keynote speaker at the Max M. Fisher National Republican Award Dinner at Laurel Manor.
The dinner costs $1,000 per person.
The South End, Wayne State University, MI
1 day ago by Patricia Scott / For The South End
Despite $3 million in red ink, high vacancy rates and challenges in changing the perception of WSU as a commuter school, Timothy Michael, the new director of housing and residential life, said he's optimistic about the future of residential life on campus.
BG News, Bowling Green State University, OH
2 days ago by Mike Metzger
Being drafted in the 19th round of the Major League Baseball Amateur draft is hardly a promising start to a professional career.
However, Burke Badenhop, a Perrysburg, Ohio, native and 2005 graduate of BGSU, is proving the majors are where he belongs.
"Being able to play in the majors is a pretty surreal feeling," Burke said.
BG News, Bowling Green State University, OH
2 days ago
BG News, Bowling Green State University, OH
2 days ago by Conrad Pritscher
Buckminster Fuller's history of education demonstrates how the elite of the military-industrial-governmental complex keeps many of us in the dark. When we are in the dark, we can be more easily manipulated without being aware of it.
Fuller's history of specialization in schools and universities shows that the Great Pirates established a land-based home and made someone the Governor.
The Lantern, Ohio State, OH
3 days ago by Amanda Forbes
Another ComFest has come and gone and it appears the festival was once again a success, despite the squally weather.
Hippies, yuppies, communists, conservatives, liberals, gays, straights and metal-heads all converged on Goodale Park last weekend to celebrate community and tolerance.
The Lantern, Ohio State, OH
3 days ago by David Surovec
On July 3, Ohio State students will travel downtown with the rest of the city to participate in the daylong celebration, Red, White & BOOM! But what participants may not realize is the amount of effort that goes into the production of this event.
Numerous factors are involved in producing Red, White & BOOM!, including choosing vendors, finding volunteers, arranging safety and coordinating the fireworks show.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Bob Bajek/Sports Reporter
Eastern can be an ordinary college to some students. However, for Brazilian tennis standout Juliana Frey, it is a place of opportunity. Frey decided to enroll at Eastern because her home country doesn't offer collegiate tennis. Frey, 17, is in the International Tennis Federation Girl's Under 18 division and has been involved in the competitive circuit for the last five years.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
5 days ago by Blake Goble, Daily Arts Writer
"Wanted" Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Universal At Showcase & Quality 16 "I know this defies the laws of gravity, but, you see, I never studied law." - Bugs Bunny This quote may come to mind when one watches "Wanted." Bullets flying across Chicago carve themselves perfectly into the foreheads of bad guys on rooftops.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
4 days ago by Trevor Calero, Daily Staff Reporter
The 7.2-acre parcel of land located just north of the athletic complex is up for sale.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
4 days ago by Andy Reid, Daily Sports Editor
While waiting in line at White Market on East William Street, Justin Leath could barely contain his excitement. In two days' time, the third-year School of Dentistry student would begin a grueling seven-day, 458-mile bike ride from Windsor, Ontario to Toronto and back.
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