The Eastern Progress, Eastern Kentucky University, KY
13 hours ago by Jennifer Hutcheson
On a typical school day you can find Brave the Storm relaxing in their dorm rooms, conveniently placed across the hall from each other in Mcgregor.
You may see these five best friends skateboarding down the hall, playing Mario Kart, relaxing by bonfires, filming movies, playing Eastern's intramural sports or eating at powell.
Colonnade, Georgia College & State University, GA
13 hours ago by Connor Johnson
In 1996, GCSU's official name went from Georgia College to Georgia College and State University. GCSU became known as Georgia's public liberal arts college and joined the Council on Public Liberal Arts Colleges. Today, GCSU is considering a re-branding of its name to again be referred to as Georgia College.
Colonnade, Georgia College & State University, GA
13 hours ago by Rebecca Burns
Lost in Lake Laurel
According to a Public Safety report, on August 31 at approximately 11:54 a.m. Major Grant was dispatched to a call of a person who was lost at Lake Laurel. A male had gone to Lake Laurel at 7 a.m. to find items for his biology project and several hours later became disoriented.
Colonnade, Georgia College & State University, GA
2 hours ago by Preston Sellers & Tim Graham
GCSU has enjoyed plenty of success in athletics the last two years, winning back to back Peach Belt Conference Commissioner's Cups for the best overall athletic program. Part of that success deals with GCSU being able to efficiently distribute funds throughout the department, leading to better recruitment, facilities and overall performance.
The Eastern Progress, Eastern Kentucky University, KY
1 day ago
Dear Editor,
I am concerned about the sponsored dependent (domestic partnership) benefit that will be offered to EKU employees in January for three reasons: 1) It undermines marriage. The policy endorses the practice of unmarried couples living together and confers marriage-like benefits to them.
The Eastern Progress, Eastern Kentucky University, KY
13 hours ago by Kristie Hamon
Ever wish you could go back in time and hang out in the local classic barber shop with your friends and get an old-fashioned shave and haircut? Luckily, Ron Allen's barber shop is only a few steps from campus, versus a couple of decades ago.
Allen's Barber Shop offers hot towel facials and straight razor shaves like they were done back in the day.
The Concordian, Concord University, WV
2 days ago by Kristina Rustemeyer
It is very easy to tell whether a particular song is going to be a pop or artistic track from the first note of Perry's vocals. She somehow has created two very different singing voices as she moves from a high pitched, almost weightless tone on the sorority anthem in the making "Last Friday Night (T.
The Patriot, Francis Marion University, SC
19 hours ago by Staci Poston
Dr. Christopher Johnson, chair of the Department of English, Modern Languages and Philosophy and professor of English, has been invited to give a conference paper in England in early November.
The conference, Sarah Fielding and Eighteenth-Century Women's Writing, celebrates the 300th anniversary of the birth of the novelist and critic Sarah Fielding (1710-1768).
The Patriot, Francis Marion University, SC
20 hours ago by Lindsay Buchanan
Looking back one year later at the effectiveness of FMU's smoking policy, it appears that although some students are still transitioning, the university is staying competitive with other campuses around the state and the nation by providing a healthy atmosphere for its students, staff and faculty.
The Patriot, Francis Marion University, SC
17 hours ago by Shannon Pratt
Graduation is often simultaneously a time of immense joy, relief and trepidation. Finding a job is generally a concern for most students, and some students graduate still unsure of what they want to do with the rest of their lives.
The story of one recent graduate who pursued her dreams and succeeded offers hope to others uncertain about their futures.
The Concordian, Concord University, WV
1 day ago by Samantha Ricketts
As soon as you heard the cast list, you thought about seeing this movie. You know you did. With Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, and many more, director Stallone packed as many A-list ass-kickers into one film as possible.
Campus Chronicle, High Point University, NC
2 days ago
Each August, students from around the country move back into their homes on college campuses. What is not the norm is to receive a gift upon returning- as well as throughout the year.
How many college kids can say they received an American Apparel T-shirt, sunglasses, a bag and Croakies? Not many.
Campus Chronicle, High Point University, NC
2 days ago by Matt Wells
Security has been a focus of High Point University this year. With a growing student body university officials believe that students need a safer campus. That is where the idea of having a Cashless Campus came from.
"We want to know who is here," says director of WOW, Roger Clodfelter.
Campus Chronicle, High Point University, NC
6 hours ago by Katie Nelson
This year HPU admitted 1220 new students to the freshman class. With so many new students, there are bound to be ones who stick out of the crowd and really make you take notice.
One of those students is Virginia native Brandon Gdovic. Gdovic is a driver in the NASCAR Whelen All-American series and the USAR Pro-Cup series.
The Reflector, Mississippi State University, MS
4 hours ago by Bob Carskadon
As children, we always want to make our parents proud, but for the first time since I started writing, I already know my parents will disapprove of what I am about to say. See, both my parents are professors (both of psychology), and I'm going to ask the students of Mississippi State to do something neither my parental professors nor your current professors would approve of.
Florala, University of North Alabama, AL
1 day ago by Lucy Berry
When UNA geography major and Arabic instructor Haitham Bait Bilal reflects on the mosque near ground zero debate that has stirred controversy across the nation, he is surprised by the amount of attention the issue has garnered.
Bilal, who came to Alabama four years ago from Oman, an Arab country where Muslims make up 90 percent of the population, said the U.
The Reflector, Mississippi State University, MS
3 hours ago
Do you have class on Thursday afternoon or evening? Are you planning on going to next Thursday's football game against Auburn? You may have trouble doing both. Classes are not canceled Thursday, even though the campus will be swarming with over 50,000 Bulldog and Tiger fans.
The Reflector, Mississippi State University, MS
4 days ago by Jeremy Hart
On Friday, Aug. 27 the state of Mississippi banned a synthetic marijuana substance, more commonly known as 'Spice,' 'K2,' 'Genie,' 'Demon' or 'Voodoo.' The substance was previously sold as potpourri or herbal incense and was easily accessible for purchase.
The Concordian, Concord University, WV
2 days ago by Andrea Lannom
Whether it was the travel, the expression of grief, or a mix of both, there was something about Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love that absolutely sucked me in. This book not only brings the reader to tears through a traumatic divorce but also brings the reader to peace by the pursuit of balance.