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Marijuana's effects on depression

Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL

3 days ago by Abigail Bosco

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common psychological ailments affecting the general population. As a college student, there are many stressors that may lead us to feel depressed and anxious from time to time. Between busy schedules, exams, pulling all-nighters to finish a paper, troubles with your roommate or love life, and the countless other reasons to feel overwhelmed, it is normal to experience symptoms of both disorders.

Making Benedictine a Healthier Place

The Candor , Benedictine University, IL

1 day ago by Josh Gaik

Above all else, it goes without saying that good nutrition is essential for a person's well being and quality of life. March is national nutrition month and the nutrition department is working hard to educate the Benedictine community of healthy habits.

Activities are planned not just to help the BU community, but the surrounding areas as well, such as the canned food drive that they are holding.

'Gangs of Chicago'

The Candor , Benedictine University, IL

1 day ago by Anna Zak

You wake up to your usual daily routine. Breakfast in the morning then off to school for a grueling day of classes. The school bell rings and it is time to head back home. You do not expect that this will be the last time you will ever hear that school bell or walk down the school hallway and see your friends.

Student Loans May Be Cut in Health Pairing

The Candor , Benedictine University, IL

1 day ago

WASHINGTON, March 13 (UPI) -- Senate Democrats are poised to cut billions from a House-passed student loan bill, gutting one of U.S. President Obama's top education initiatives, sources say.

The Hill newspaper said the cuts must come if the student loan legislation is paired with a healthcare reform measure in the reconciliation - up or down vote - process.

Lost opportunities in Econ Department

Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL

2 days ago by Gregory Royal Pratt

The Department of Economics at UIC is a perfect example of all that has gone wrong for the university in the last half-year.

Econ began the fall semester with the expectation that it would be able to take positive steps forward as a program. But things did not quite work out that way as the university's budget crisis deepened.

Predictions for victory

Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL

3 days ago by Timothy Smith

The NCAA basketball championship tournament is unpredictable - to a point.

Every year, there are new contenders and surprising upsets, but there are also a few things you can set your watch to. "Oh, it's March? It's Madness? It's the traditional powerhouses marching through the tournament!"

This year, the Chicago Flame expects three perennial contenders to be at or near the top by the end of the season and predicts that one team will break through and have a great run.

Compact Replay

The Times, Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI

6 days ago by Duane Rodriguez

The final recordings by Johnny Cash have found the light of day. American VI: Ain't No Grave (American) is 10 songs recorded a mere three months before his death on September 12, 2003. This is the sixth and final album recorded and produced by Rick Rubin.

Rubin once again used his magic musical touch to bring Cash's music to a new generation.

Milwaukee, West Allis Campuses locker break-ins update

The Times, Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI

5 days ago

The following is being provided by Public Safety as an update to the recent locker break-ins that have occurred at the Downtown Milwaukee and West Allis Campuses.

With the use of video surveillance, a suspect was apprehended by the Department of Public Safety and questioned by the Milwaukee Police Department for possible involvement in previous locker break-ins.

Historic Wisconsin women held panel at Mequon

The Times, Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI

2 days ago by Leanne Parshalle

What started out as a week-long celebration has now grown into the designation of March as Women's History month. In commemoration of International Women's Day, Rose Lee, sociology instructor, organized an event at Mequon Campus entitled "Why we celebrate women and their successes.

NEIU students face adversity in Model Illinois Government simulation

The NEIU Independent, Northeastern Ilinois University, IL

2 days ago by Dulce Arroyo

A group of 17 NEIU students, predominantly from the Student Government Association (SGA), traveled to Springfield for the 32nd annual Model Illinois Government (MIG) Simulation from Feb. 25-28, but what started out as a fun experience of participating in state politics turned into problems for some.