The Almagest, Louisiana State University in Shreveport, LA
1 day ago by Lacie Manshack
Jumping on the bandwagon, I recently saw The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and surprisingly, I really enjoyed the movie. Unlike the rest of the world, I was never a Twilight fan. I definitely don't have anything against it; it just doesn't excite me the way it does so many others.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
1 day ago by Justin Wingerter
Cougar Lake Pool, slated to close three weeks before the normal closing date of Labor Day due to budget issues, has not gone without resistance.
Administration officials have cited budget concerns as the primary cause, saying the pool has developed a $35,000 deficit over the past five years due to a decline in memberships and general use.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
1 day ago by Alestle Staff
When it comes to college spending, most students can probably identify with spending outside of their means. It happens and it is forgivable every now and then. But when we spend money on unnecessary things instead of the necessities, there is a huge problem.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
1 day ago by Justin Wingerter
Sinclair Lewis infamously warned "when fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross" and it seems the Bible-thumping flag wavers are once again showcasing their cultural and historical ignorance here in America.
At issue is a 15-story community center and Islamic prayer space set to be built roughly two to three blocks from Ground Zero in New York.
Collegio, Pittsburg State University, KS
1 day ago by Madison Dennis
An incident that took place in Nation Hall during a football camp at Pittsburg State is finally being resolved, although the implications of this resolution are still unclear. The Crawford County District Attorney has filed charges against 11 high school football players from Seneca, Mo.
Collegio, Pittsburg State University, KS
6 days ago by Brittany Frazier
"Write about the benefits of the two-party system."
It's a command countless political science students have been given through the years, but it may soon (if not already) be taken as an insult. Recently a third party has entered the country's political arena, and its members demand to be taken seriously.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
23 hours ago by Abby Allgire / City Editor
Once considered the primary authority on American agriculture, Gilbert Fite, Eastern's fourth sitting president, died at the age of 92 on July 13. He was born and raised in South Dakota, but has been living in Fort Myers, Fla. since his retirement. He is survived by his wife, June; his two sons; and grandchildren.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Staff Report
This will be the last issue of the DEN.
The DEN will resume publication on Aug. 23.
The summer staff will also change positions.
Sam Sottosanto will remain Editor in Chief; Kristin Jording will be resuming her position as Editor in Chief for the Warbler; Rashida Lyles-Cowan will be Editor in Chief of Minority Today; Alesha Bailey will be News Editor for Minority Today; James Roedl will be Online Editor; Julia Carlucci will be Assistant Online Editor; Pablo Rodriguez will be working for WEIU-TV; Jordan Boner will be Assistant Photo Editor; Abby Allgire and Harrison Bueno will be reporting for the DEN as well as Minority Today.
Collegio, Pittsburg State University, KS
4 days ago by Jake Faber
Well, Pittsburg, get ready to meet the Bo Jackson of Kansas. The Deion Sanders
of the Wheat State and the Michael Jordan of the Midwest.
What do all of these athletes have in common? The fact that they all competed in two separate sports at the professional level.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Pablo Rodriguez/ Campus Editor
Eastern received a figure close to $6 million on July 9, from the state, reducing the university's fiscal year 2010 budget deficit by 12 percent. The money received is a reimbursement from the state and will help avoid a monetary gap predicted for August. Prior to the state's reimbursement, Eastern's Board of Trustees was contemplating borrowing a credit line of $7 million to address the monetary gap.
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