Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
1 day ago by Alex Carroll
The editorial cartoonist for the "Indianapolis Star" is a gentleman named Gary Varvel. I've enjoyed Mr. Varvel's work for several years - first for its conservative nature, and second for his gift of pointing out political stories that the mainstream media tends to overlook.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
4 hours ago by DI Editorial Board
A week from today, a swarm of wheels will clog Coralville. As RAGBRAI riders make the journey from North Liberty into Coralville for a night of entertainment at S.T. Morrison Park, visitors to the city will learn what its residents have known for the past three summers: the Coralville Strip is a mess.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
16 hours ago by Editorial Board
Eastern is making the move from using H&H Shuttle Bus services to an in-house program beginning this August.
Two new buses were leased and the administration is finalizing the small details.
"I've fulfilled my end of the bargain," said Scott Harrison, the owner of H&H.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Editorial Board
Our View Situation: By state mandate, Eastern must reduce 40% of our waste-stream, but we are currently at 33%. Stance: As a whole, we can get to 40% reduction easily with just a little bit of cooperation and action, but we shouldn't stop there. Eastern students ought to do a much better job recycling.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
1 day ago
Some students might feel a professor might not care about their well-being. Some might feel that faculty and staff aren't interested in what happens to them.
American poet John Ciardi once said, "A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
1 day ago by Nate Whitney - The Daily Iowan
Moving can be monotonous work. The packing and unpacking of an endless pile of boxes, the hauling belongings up and down the stairs with two arthritic knees, the cleaning. I hate cleaning under normal circumstances, let alone the deep-tissue hard-core scrubbing of the bathroom necessary to keep your apartment's next tenant from discovering the strawberry Jell-O stain that rings around your bathtub. It's tedious and boring, and it's all I've been doing the last several days.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Sarah Zeeck
When was the talent portion of the Miss Universe and most other pageants worldwide eliminated? What do we judge on now? Legs, waists and breasts. Well, and, of course, a pretty face.
Personality and intelligence have grown unimportant, and we are left with hour-long TV programs parading young women across a stage, flaunting their "beauty.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
2 days ago by The Daily Illini Editorial Board
Those looking for something to mock need look no further than the corner of 22nd and Spring streets in Oak Brook, Ill., today, where the American Family Association has planned a press conference announcing its call for a boycott against McDonald's. Not because of the food, but in protest of the fast food giant "throwing the full weight of their corporation to promoting the homosexual agenda, including homosexual marriage.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
2 days ago by DI Editorial Board
The Des Moines police have recently joined their West Des Moines breathren and instituted a policy that will leave a considerable number of its officers "under cover."
The policy prohibits tattoos, branding, intentional scarring, and any other forms of body art from being exposed on the face, head, neck, hands, arms, and legs. Those officers with tattoos on their forearms are required to cover them up with long sleeves.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Ed Komenda
A recent television recording showing Jesse Jackson making obscene comments in regard to democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has created much controversy. Jackson's words, ironically, were not as clear-cut as he anticipated, though. The reverend, in a statement pointed at Obama, said that he wanted to "cut his nuts off.
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University, MI
2 days ago
Only one group can be hit with a tuition increase on Thursday - and like the last three years, it's the incoming freshmen that will bear the burden.
This year, however, the cost increase won't be upon them from the outset.
The CMU Promise is over, meaning tuition can now be adjusted each semester for the incoming class.
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University, MI
2 days ago
Central Michigan University Trustees have an opportunity Thursday to advance a land area that has sat dormant for far too long.
The last time the trustees met on May 16 they were uninformed about the six-story hotel and office development proposal on south campus's Center for Applied Research and Technology.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Ed Komenda
John McCain is 71, and Barack Obama is 46. The wide age margin between the candidates suggests a classic battle between old and young. But is age really that important, considering that a president, unburdened by any special circumstances, can only serve a maximum of eight years in office? Perhaps a few comparisons with former presidents can answer that question.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
3 days ago by Staff editorial, The Indiana Daily Student (Indiana University)
You knew it was coming. Just as illegal music downloading began years ago, so has illegal textbook downloading. One such Web site that provides this service is the aptly-named Textbook Torrents, which supplies reportedly more than 5,000 different textbooks in digital PDF format.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Christopher Kromphardt/Columnist
The Quad City Times reported this past week that President Bush will be coming to Illinois later this month to take part in a fundraiser. This is his first trip to the state since January 2007. The Times reports that the event will be for U.S. House candidate Aaron Schock of Peoria.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
3 days ago by Brandon Sack, Independent Florida Alligator, U. of Florida (U-Wire)
Late last week, The Guardian newspaper of London reported a leaked study from the World Bank that concluded that biofuels are responsible for driving up worldwide food costs by 75 percent, just a smidgen higher than the Bush administration's figure of 2 percent to 3 percent.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
4 days ago by Josh Moyer
One of the more frustrating things about being a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago is the lack of community at our school. We all have friends on campus and at home that we can enjoy life with, but if we are honest with ourselves we will acknowledge that it is difficult to meet people at this university because a wide majority of students treat it as if it were a giant community college.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
4 days ago by Amanda Wowk
Apparently, Billy Ray Cyrus didn't make enough money being a second rate country musician and TV star. If a guest appearance on "Diagnosis Murder" is the pinnacle of your career, you probably aren't rolling in dough. However, Billy Ray Cyrus does have a tremendous talent.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
5 days ago
The IRS just gave Ball State University an excuse to limit the use of university-owned cell phones and PDAs.
According to the Internal Revenue Service's Taxable Fringe Benefit Guide, cell phones and PDAs are now "listed items," which means the university can't claim them for tax purposes.
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