Statesman, University of Minnesota Duluth, MN
12 minutes ago by David Cowardin
UMD junior Colin Smith drops by the Academic Coordination Center (ACC) in Solon Campus Center on a weekly basis, gaining insight and assistance from ACC Director Kim Roufs. For Smith, the ACC is where he receives his primary student support. Come June of 2010, however, the ACC will cease to exist.
Racquet, University of Wisconsin La Crosse, WI
2 hours ago by Katie Tucker
Fall is here in full swing and with the days getting shorter each activities like taking a morning run or walking the dog at night can prove dangerous if not done with caution. Nicollete Larsen of La Crosse can speak from experience.
Larsen was jogging along George Street last Wednesday when she ran in front of a moving vehicle at about 6 a.
Racquet, University of Wisconsin La Crosse, WI
8 hours ago by Chris Rochester
In the referendum concluding Wednesday night, students approved the two questions put before them.
The first question asked whether students wanted to maintain current services under the programs, costing an additional $45 per year.
The second asked if students approve an increase in those programs at an added cost of $15 per year, for a total increase from the current $60 to $120 per year.
Minnesota State University Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
9 hours ago by Nicole Smith
After hearing too many horror stories from colleagues and friends who believe their drinks were drugged downtown recently, Trinity Sol decided to take action.
On Friday night, Sol and a group of former MSU students will be stationed outside various Mankato bars in the downtown area to educate people about drug-facilitated crime.
Racquet, University of Wisconsin La Crosse, WI
17 hours ago by Jeffery Steele
The award-winning documentary "House of Numbers" will be shown at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.
"House of Numbers" takes a different perspective on the HIV/AIDS story than is typical. The film presents uncensored viewpoints of major players in their own setting in their own words.
The Communique, Kirkwood Community College, IA
21 hours ago by Cindy Petersen, Ryan Pleggenkuhle and Tyler Loring
A 21-year-old Kirkwood Community College student, Chris VanSpeybroeck, of Colona, Ill., died Monday at St. Luke's Hospital "due to complication of bacterial meningitis," according to Michael Van Hoe, of the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd. in East Moline, Ill.
According to the online obituary VanSpeybroeck was attending Kirkwood pursuing his Associate of Science degree in fire science.
Statesman, University of Minnesota Duluth, MN
1 day ago by Michael Novitzki
There are some things you just need to see, and some places you just have to go when you make a trip to Duluth. The city is a great tourist destination for a wide variety of different interests, including its food and nightlife. It has many well-known establishments, such as The Pickwick, Fitger's and Coney Island, but Duluth is lacking some more common restaurants that many other cities take for granted.
Royal Purple, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI
1 day ago by Sarah Kloepping
The Freedom from Religion Foundation objects to UW-Whitewater calling its gathering for Fort Hood victim Amy Krueger a prayer vigil.
Minnesota State University Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
2 days ago by Grace Webb
"How do you read silences in history?" This is the question Dr. Agnes Odinga tried to answer in her presentation at the 2009 Minnesota State History Forum. Speaking to a room crammed full of attentive students and faculty, Dr. Odinga spoke about the history of venereal disease in Kenya and its effects on women.
Minnesota State University Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
2 days ago by Marti Klinsing
Minnesota State has found a new reason to be one of a kind.
On Friday, ground was broken for a new, renewable energy research center on campus near Wiecking Center. The $1.8 million, 6,300-square foot building will be the Center for Renewable Energy Research and Technology Transfer.
Royal Purple, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI
2 days ago by Sarah Kloepping
A former UW-Whitewater student who was killed Thursday during the shooting in Fort Hood, Texas, is being remembered as having a bright smile and an even brighter personality.
Royal Purple, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI
2 days ago by Tyler Lamb
Fourteen sex offenders live within a mile of the UW-Whitewater campus, unrestricted by either state or local law.
The Oracle, Hamline University, MN
2 days ago by Britta Moline
Two specialized task forces, created in the midst of Hamline's budget shortfall, began meeting over the past few weeks.
The task forces, comprised of administrators, faculty and one student, are charged with reviewing major sections of faculty and staff compensation packages and administrative spending.
The Clarion, Madison Area Technical College, WI
2 days ago by Meghan Carpenter
On Nov. 4 around 1:20 p.m. the gymnasium in James C. Wright Middle School was dripping with anticipation for President Barack Obama to enter the stage. As men from the Secret Service placed the Presidential seal on the podium, the audience leaned forward, stretching their necks to see behind the curtain that was concealing the man of the hour. As the silence was gripping, and no one was even breathing, a loud voice came over the speaker announcing, "Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome your Governor, Jim Doyle."
The Clarion, Madison Area Technical College, WI
2 days ago by Eric Ely
While the legal name, Madison Area Technical College remains the same, the MATC acronym has been replaced with the new nickname, Madison College."The driving force behind the change is the confusion with MATC Milwaukee," explained Diane Walleser, Director of Marketing and
The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN
5 days ago by Daniel Kerwin
On Tuesday, Nov. 2, Dean of Students Jim Hoppe received a report of an incident of "hate speech" painted on the wall of the grate area beside Doty Hall. After a string of similar incidents earlier this semester, Hoppe wasn't prepared to simply go through the usual routine in dealing with the incident.
The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN
6 days ago by Daimon Hardy
This upcoming January term has only one college-sponsored study-away program, an Environmental Studies class with the University of Minnesota in Jamaica, which is a significant decrease from the eight study-away offerings last January.
During January term "students and faculty may arrange to do independent projects or internships for 1 or 2 credits," Registrar Jayne Niemi said.
The Lawrentian, Lawrence University, WI
6 days ago by Sam Flood
The Lawrence Scholars in Business program hosted distinguished alumnus Harry M. Jansen Kraemer '77 for a lecture on business ethics and leadership Saturday, Nov. 7. The event coincided with the selection of two Lawrence students, sophomore Katelin Richter and junior Syed Abbas, as this year's Lawrence Scholars in Business.
The Lawrentian, Lawrence University, WI
6 days ago by Amy Sandquist
This past week, the College Republicans, in collaboration with the Viking Conservatives and Campus Organization for Israel, hosted Freedom Week activities at Lawrence. Observed Nov. 9-14, Freedom Week originated with the Young America's Foundation, a national conservative organization, and commemorates the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN
6 days ago by Peter Wright
A new transaction system for auxiliary points on the Macalester Plaid Pass and a laundry catastrophe in the Kirk basement have left several Macalester students with soggy sheets and slightly bigger credit card bills.
Card Service Manager Onenee Saloka said the school recently started using Manage My ID, or MMID, a Web-based system that allows people to add money to their aux.