The District Chronicles, Howard University, DC
1 hour ago
With the beginning of the new school year, WHUR 96.3 FM - Howard University teamed up with the Steve Harvey Foundation to host a benefit golf tournament at Atlantic Golf. Monies raised from the tournament will be used to purchase needed school supplies for Washington area youth.
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
1 hour ago by Natalie Thompson
Though there was much celebration last night as Barack Obama (D-Ill.) officially accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, grassroots organizations in the District are only beginning to brace themselves for the work ahead.
"We still have a lot of work to do," said Sonny Jackson, Chairman of Students for Obama.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1 day ago by Justin Lange
As Aldi's prepares to become the latest retailer to head to the east side of town, city officials are concerned about the loss of west-side sales tax revenue. The City Council voted Tuesday to approve Aldi discount food store's plans to build a new location next to Dick's Sporting Goods on the east side of town.
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
1 day ago by Melissa Montgomery
For years, political allegiance for many African Americans has been with the Democratic Party. Some feel the views of the Republican Party do not mirror the concerns of the black community.
Common perceptions lead some to believe that Republicans do not care about popular issues such as failing school systems, universal health care and the creation of jobs.
Daily Tar Heel, University of North Carolina, NC
2 days ago by Sarah Frier, Senior Writer
ASHEVILLE - Casey LeSawyer looked forward to telling friends about her summer working with animals in Africa. Carolyn Kubitschek looked forward to playing for the club soccer team.
Everything changed in an instant.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
3 days ago
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
3 days ago by Salwa Yeneba Marion Halloway
The hunt for housing can be frustrating and long. You have to search through many ads, see many places, and meet with many landlords before finding that perfect place to live during your time at UIC. Sometimes, it can be so overwhelming that you don't even know where to start looking or what resources are out there to aid you in your search.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
3 days ago by Barton Lorimor
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
3 days ago by Jenn Lofton
City council members plan to tighten animal control ordinances after recent increases in the number of dogs being labeled "dangerous" or "vicious" by the city. Tonight's city council meeting is set to focus on 13 proposed revisions to Title Three of the Carbondale Revised Code relating to animals.
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
3 days ago by Melissa Montgomery
According to the Supreme Court, Americans have the right to own firearms for hunting as well as for self-defense.
On June 26, the court case, District of Columbia vs. Heller, eliminated D.C.'s 32-year ban of handguns.
The ban, which took effect in 1976 in a city struggling with violence, outlawed private ownership of firearms.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
3 days ago
UIC Library reopens archive, releases documents
The University of Illinois at Chicago reopened its Chicago Annenberg Challenge archive on Tuesday, August 26, releasing its documents. Among those released were documents regarding UIC Prof. Bill Ayers.
The Challenge archive was temporarily closed during August after a request by the National Review was made.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
3 days ago by Ashton Shurson - The Daily Iowan
UI Professor William Reisinger remembers former colleague Arthur Miller as "one of the most distinguished scholars" in political science and credits him for enhancing the field at the UI.
"Since Miller joined the UI Department of Political Science in 1985, he has strengthened the department's reputation in the discipline, and its faculty members and students have benefited from his expertise in political psychology and survey methods," Reisinger said in an e-mail.
Daily Tar Heel, University of North Carolina, NC
5 days ago
Meat was stolen from a UNC fraternity house and then returned Wednesday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. Someone broke into the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house at 112 Fraternity Court and removed $200 worth of meat. Damage of $200 to the house also was reported.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
6 days ago by Amanda McClure - The Daily Iowan
Since the 1920s, the Olive Court has hosted hundreds of cars and thousands of football fans who rely on the field for tailgating and parking.
But the longtime party spot has been sold to a developer, who wants to build a community of condominiums. On Thursday, just days before the Hawkeyes' first home game, the lot was blocked off.
Daily Tar Heel, University of North Carolina, NC
6 days ago
An incident of larceny and breaking and entering was reported at 5:16 p.m. Friday at 102 Fraternity Court, according to Chapel Hill police reports. Reports state that $4,100 worth of goods were stolen, including two IBM laptops and an Xbox 360. The building was unsecured when the property was removed, reports state.
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