Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 hours ago
Lake Ruth has once again been restored to its picturesque state - complete with a fountain - thanks to the dredging efforts undertaken by Western Illinois University Physical Plant staff earlier this summer.
But the question that might be in the minds of many - "Why is the water green?" - has an easy answer.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
8 hours ago by Jeff Mason
It seems that everything is going up in price lately: a gallon of gas, a movie ticket and now the SIUE parking pass.
The prices of the most basic red permit has gone up from $85 to $89 and the most expensive permits the green, orange and brown ones have gone up from $129 to $136.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
17 hours ago by Jeff Engelhardt
SIU had its budget bolstered after Gov. Rod Blagojevich approved the largest operating increase for state universities in seven years. The university will receive a total increase of about $9 million from the total $37 million increase being allocated to public universities for operational costs.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
18 hours ago by Jeff Engelhardt
A recently expelled student pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of failure to avoid an accident and driving under the influence. Scott Toomsen, a 38-year-old Carbondale resident, was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving under the influence after a June 19 incident in which he struck the back of an administrator's car.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
1 day ago by By Alyssa Cashman - The Daily Iowan
The State Board of Regents unanimously voted to reopen an investigation into how the UI handled an alleged sexual assault case today. The meeting was triggered by a letter from the victim's mother which was released on July 18.
UPDATED - 07/22/08 - 5:25 P.M.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
2 days ago by The Daily Iowan
Regents President David Miles said on Sunday that the board was planning to meet sometime this week to discuss a letter written by the mother of the alleged victim in the case.
UPDATED - 07/21/08 - 2:43 P.M.
The Trailblazer Times, MidAmerica Nazarene University, KS
3 days ago by Rachel Phelps
Daniel Song'ony, professor of economics at MidAmerica Nazarene University, was found dead in his home Wednesday, July 16.
According to MNU President Ed Robinson, Song'ony was taken to Kansas University Medical Center for autopsy, and the coroner determined the cause of death was a heart attack.
The Montage, St. Louis Community College - Meramec, MO
5 days ago
"I guess I am just disappointed in the buy out because A-B is such a large corporation here in St. Louis.
I think it will affect the people here, and I know they are very dedicated to the community here, so I don't know what the future will bring."
- Vanessa Baudler
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
5 days ago by Jeff Engelhardt
The work of a mortuary science student is often grim. Tasks include anything from funeral planning to reconstructive surgery or embalming. Though the work directly involves the dead, mortuary science is done for the living, said Cydney Griffith, associate professor for mortuary science and funeral service.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
6 days ago
Based on the budget action taken by Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Western Illinois University's general revenue budget was funded at the level passed by the Senate and the House. The FY09 general revenue budget for Western, which goes into effect immediately, is $59.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
6 days ago by Kenneth Long
The residents of a 500-side Cougar Village apartment continue to face criminal problems, following a string of crimes including burglary, theft and multiple cases of criminal damage to property.
SIUE Police Lt. Kevin Schmoll said because of the extensive list of problems at the apartment, police recommended the residents move into different apartments.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
6 days ago by Sarah Zeeck
A month ago, the courageous acts of a local police officer were rewarded. Officer James Rowland of the Macomb Police Department received the Life Saving Medal award June 6 for saving an attempted suicide victim.
Rowland was one of the officers responding to a suicide complaint on March 18 when a suicidal woman shot herself in the chest.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
6 days ago by Kenneth Long
A malfunctioning cable unit started a fire on the 400 side of Cougar Village and a power outage for the on-campus apartments Friday afternoon, sending the residents to other campus housing for the night.
Spokesman for Ameren Illinois Utilities Leigh Morris said at approximately 1:10 p.
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