BG News, Bowling Green State University, OH
2 days ago by Scott Recker
While at a weekly songwriters' co-op in a basement bar in April 1991, something happened that singer-songwriter and mainly solo musician John Mullins did not expect - he formed a band. Almost 17 years later the magic and chemistry is still there.
Ekoostik Hookah, which is composed of Mullins and his long-time band mates, will be performing at the Centennial Terrace in support of their Live at The Newport DVD, which was released on May 23.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
1 day ago by Ryan Wood
With the days of patrolling the Worthen Arena paint in her past, former women's basketball player Lisa Rusche wasn't willing to leave the Ball State athletics department just yet.
Rusche, who has helped design media guides and posters for the athletics department during the past year and a half, will work as a graduate assistant in the Cardinals' athletics communication office.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
1 day ago
Scroll through the map and the points to see where crime has occurred on and around Ball State University's campus.
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University, MI
1 day ago by Staff Reports
Incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students will pay $324 per credit hour in the fall, a 6.6 percent increase.
The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the increase at its Thursday meeting over two other options.
A student taking a total of 30 credit hours for two semesters will pay $9,720 for tuition instead of last falls' $9,120.
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University, MI
2 days ago by Angie Favot
Six of Michigan's public universities have set tuition for the fall semester. Central Michigan University will join them in a decision made Thursday.
The Board of Trustees will decide at its 12:30 p.m. meeting how to assign tuition to a CMU Promise-less university.
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University, MI
2 days ago by Joe Borlik
Many students at Central Michigan University take pride in calling themselves "Chippewas."
But for Makwa Stevens, a direct descendent of the Chippewa/Ojibwe Indian tribe, the word bears greater meaning.
"My grandfather was Red Arrow and has been dancing since he was a baby," the Mount Pleasant resident said.
The South End, Wayne State University, MI
1 day ago by Patricia Scott / For The South End
Dr. Csaba Juhasz, assistant professor of pediatrics and neurology at Wayne State's School of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Michigan, has received a $1.5 million award from the National Cancer Institute to research a new imaging technique that detects and provides information about brain tumors.
The South End, Wayne State University, MI
2 days ago by Randi Roston / For The South End
Jerrold Brandell knows exactly what it means to achieve excellence in his field. He was promoted to the rank of Distinguished Professor at the March 2008 meeting of the Wayne State University Board of Governors.
BG News, Bowling Green State University, OH
2 days ago by Jasmine Nash
There is some good news for students in a bit of a financial bind.
On May 7, President George W. Bush signed H.R. 5715 into law, also known as Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008.
This means the government is increasing Stafford Loan Limits.
The South End, Wayne State University, MI
2 days ago by Giuseppa Ferrara / For The South End
Our country is constantly referred to as a "melting pot" - although a cliché term, we can't deny its truth. I reside on a street where Albanians, Muslims, Asians, African-Americans, Indians, Italians, Poles, Jews, Germans and Mexicans all live together. If your street doesn't look like this, just take a look at our campus.
BG News, Bowling Green State University, OH
2 days ago by Conrad Pritscher
I served under President Sidney Ribeau until 2002. I only talked with him once and said hello a few times, yet my sense of him is that he is trustworthy, kind, wise and a fine leader from whom we can still learn by noticing his qualities.
President Ribeau said many great things, but his silent behavior spoke loudly about the value of trusting and kindness.
The Michigan Times, University of Michigan, Flint, MI
4 days ago by Michael Stechschulte
Since the golden age of movies, one of the biggest tasks in making a film a bonafide hit was the marketing done before the release. This usually included trailers shown on television and before other movies, one to two minute clips showcasing the best parts of a movie, a montage of what could be expected from that full-length release.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
5 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.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
4 days ago by Andy Reid, Daily Sports Editor
ESPN and its crew have witnessed some pretty crazy productions this summer during the network's newest segment, TitleTown.
There were the 2,000 Kentucky faithful that filed into Rump Arena when ESPN visited Lexington. The 4,000-plus who showed up in Valdosta, Ga.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
4 days ago by Amanda Wowk
On July 1st, 2008, sales tax in Chicago officially became the highest in the nation, at a rate of 10.25%. Todd Stroger, President of the Cook County Board, pushed for the one percent increase to help cover funding in his budget. Now, consumers buying any goods in the city limits will pay slightly more than they did last month.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
4 days ago by Joe Cermak
Although Ben Smith was diagnosed with colon cancer and fought it for four years, it never stifled his dreams.
He foresaw a future where he graduated from Ball State University and became a probation officer. He continued to travel and started a family with his wife, Mindy.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
5 days ago by Dan Feldman, Daily Sports Editor
We're closing in on a week since Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez settled the lawsuit West Virginia filed against him. Do you feel better now? After so many people complained about Rodriguez dragging Michigan through the mud and unnecessarily distracting the Wolverines, are we really better off now that the lawsuit is over? I don't think so.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
5 days ago by Basileo Odukoya and Joel Ebert
Beginning in January 2009, the University of Illinois at Chicago campus will officially have Dr. Paula Allen-Meares as its new chancellor. Allen-Meares, who was selected from a field of more than 100 candidates, is set to be formally confirmed as the new chancellor at the next Board of Trustees meeting.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
5 days ago by Daily Editorial Staff
Based on the short amount of time he's been with the University, it appears Rich Rodriguez's name is "trouble." The Athletic Department's problem child made headlines again last week when an out-of-court settlement determined that the Wolverines' new head football coach would have to pay $4 million for breaking his contract with his former employer, West Virginia University.
Guardian , Wright State University, OH
3 days ago by Tiffany Johnson
June 21 - Officers were sent to Zink Rd. on report of possible drug activity. The resident was staying on campus as a part of the Civil Air Patrol. An officer with the Civil Air Patrol retrieved the resident from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The resident admitted that he had marijuana and rolling papers in his room, but said he has not smoked marijuana in the room.
The Times, Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI
4 days ago by Alison Fortney
Miami Student, Miami University, OH
2 days ago by Editor-In- Chief
A Butler County Sheriff Department report says Oxford Police Department (OPD) officer Geoff Robinson did not violate OPD policy when he tasered a Miami University alumnus in April.
Guardian , Wright State University, OH
3 days ago by Adam Feuer
The Student Media Board (SMB) voted against continuing to fund Nexus, WSU's literary magazine, at the SMB's final meeting during the last week of spring quarter after a discussion at the meeting about the magazine's effectiveness and cost to produce.
The 2007-08 budget amount of around $32,000, which was allocated from the general budget controlled by the Students Organizations Budgeting Committee, will be reduced to zero during 2008-09.
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