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Two Tigers lost in fatal crashes


		Two Tigers lost in fatal crashes

Meter, Tennessee State University, TN

10 hours ago by Staff Report

TSU student James Jones Jr., 21, died as a result of a car accident in Chattanooga, Tenn. The crash involved three vehicles on Highway 153 early in the morning on June, 10. Jones was pronounced dead upon arrival to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn.

The Dark Knight delivers on all levels

The All State, Austin Peay State University, TN

44 minutes ago by Marlon Scott

The Dark Knight reinvents the comic book movie and is a must see for everyone.

What happens to our college money?


		What happens to our college money?

The Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University, TN

16 hours ago by Elizabeth Guye

Every semester, students empty their bank accounts or take out loans to pay MTSU thousands of dollars to attend school. Most students do not ask where their money is going because it's usually assumed that you're paying for a college education.

However, now that there is a 6 percent tuition increase for the upcoming school year, students are starting to wonder, where does my tuition go?

"I assume my tuition goes to classes and education but I never really questioned the issue because I just knew to go to college you have to pay," says Kyla Holder, a sophomore interior design major.

The price of parking

The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL

6 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.

Tuition hike costs APSU

The All State, Austin Peay State University, TN

1 hour ago by Kasey Henricks

Recently, APSU's annual funding was reduced by six percent, or $2,188,000. This reduction was made due to less higher education funding from the state.

In response to these budget cuts, the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) unanimously approved tuition hikes for all six of the system's universities June 26.

Believe everything and you'll be right half the time

The Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University, TN

8 hours ago by Daniel Potter

Friday night was quite the letdown.

I met up with some high-school friends from Alabama at an all-night diner. I'd hardly seen any of them in the last few years, but now they're all finishing engineering degrees.

For the most part I'm happy for them, but I found myself shocked by some of their politics.

'I kissed a girl and I liked it'

Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

1 day ago by Andrew O'Connor

Stay away from these camps


		Stay away from these camps

Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

23 hours ago by Ian Preston

SIU receives most government funding in seven years


		SIU receives most government funding in seven years

Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

15 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.

Low "marks" on your credit report could leave you struggling to get a job

Daily Helmsman, Universtiy of Memphis, TN

1 day ago by Martina Ballard

Many students spend their time worrying about passing classes, but having an impressive transcript might not be enough to get them hired. A growing number of companies are opting to review an applicant's credit as a part of the hiring process. This growing trend might make students want to focus more on their "financial report card.

Chowin' down to fill up

Daily Helmsman, Universtiy of Memphis, TN

2 days ago by Joseph Russell

When students buy their favorite Tiger Den meals next semester, they may be surprised to know they're helping fill gas tanks around campus.

Thanks to a $100,000 state grant, vehicles around The University of Memphis will run on biofuel converted out of used cooking oil from the Tiger Den and the Blue Zone cafeteria at Richardson Towers.

HBO miniseries Generation Kill offers honest, straightforward portrayal of Marines in Iraq

Daily Helmsman, Universtiy of Memphis, TN

1 day ago by Jesse Morrison

Writer and producer David Simon draws on his background as a crime reporter for The Baltimore Sun to inform his style of making television shows like NBC's "Homicide: Life on the Streets," "The Wire," and the HBO mini-series "The Corner." They all lack the theatricality of most shows that dial up the melodrama to illicit emotions.

SOLD OUT


		SOLD OUT

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

Colombia demands the world's attention


		Colombia demands the world's attention

The Montage, St. Louis Community College - Meramec, MO

16 hours ago by Carlos Restrepo

Two days after the Colombian army rescued the 15 kidnapped by the FARC (the Revolutionary Army Forces of Colombia) leftist guerrilla, I went for a walk in downtown Medellin, the city where I was born.

A women with ragged shirt, no shoes, dirty and her hair all messed approached me.

Perry looks to year two


		Perry looks to year two

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

16 hours ago by Rick Kambic/Editor in Chief

It's been one year since Eastern President Bill Perry was accepting congratulations for his new job. Now he is often the interviewer as he roams campus, greeting those whom he passes and whom he meets while observing the daily educational functions of the university.

Charleston signs Siemens


		Charleston signs Siemens

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

16 hours ago by Ashlei Maltman/City Reporter

An agreement with Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. was approved at Tuesday night's city council meeting.

At the city council meeting, Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. gave a presentation about the upcoming investment grade audit.

Siemens will be doing a full-scale report of the city's properties to propose what can be done, the cost of it, and the expected pay back, Inyart said.

Wallace finds new home at Eastern

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

5 days ago by Bob Bajek/Sports Reporter

Mary Wallace has been doing a balancing act between coaching women's track and field and working as senior women's administrator during the last three years.

By early July, the act concluded.

Wallace was hired as assistant athletic director, but had to give up her love of coaching in the process.

Decorated track star leaves SIUE

The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL

1 hour ago by Josh McCarty

During the 2008 track and field season, Deserea Brown earned two National Championships, multiple All-American awards and became a semi-finalist for Olympic qualifying for SIUE.

Now, five weeks before the beginning of fall semester, the decorated athlete has cut all ties with the university.

Rothbury buries every other festival


		Rothbury buries every other festival

The Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University, TN

15 hours ago by Brandon Bouchillon

Until Fourth of July weekend, the state of the American music festival had come into serious question.

Rampant arrests plagued the recent Bonnaroo festival. Thievery ran throughout the fairgrounds, and no less than ten vehicles were carjacked from 'Roo. And, of course who could forget the infamous Kanye West set, almost a day late and definitely a dollar short.

Fire in Cougar Village causes power outage

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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The Current, University of Missouri Saint Louis, MO

4 days ago

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What's Current for the week of July 14, 2008


		What's Current for the week of July 14, 2008

The Current, University of Missouri Saint Louis, MO

3 days ago

"What's Current" is a free service for all student organizations and campus departments. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Space consideration is given to student organizations and is on a first-come, first-served basis. We suggest all postings be submitted at least one week prior to the event.

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