College Headlines

Deadly earthquake strikes Chile, may have changed day lengths

The Grand Views, Grand View College, IA

4 hours ago by Randy Moorhead

A powerful earthquake lasting three minutes rocked the coast of Chile Saturday morning, measuring a stunning 8.8 on the rictor scale and triggering a large 8 ft. tsunami that struck the coast, obliterating the countryside and generating tsunami warnings across the Pacific.

The greedy can't drown in blood money

Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL

17 hours ago by Tom Swieton

If the name Joel Tenenbaum doesn't ring a bell, it's because the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) doesn't want you to know about him. Tenenbaum's the Boston University grad student who was sued by the RIAA in court for illegally downloading 30 songs ranging from Green Day to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Athletic trainers promote sports safety

Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL

1 day ago by Kevin Maloney

The National Athletic Trainers' Association has made the month of March the National Athletic Training Month with this year's theme "Sports Safety is a Team Effort."

The national association's dedication to the month will be represented on the Western Illinois University campus, as Western's Athletic Training Education Program coincides with the association's theme of sports safety.

Recreational reading: casualty of classwork?

Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL

1 day ago by Dalton Boland

Since birth, we have been assaulted with campaigns promoting reading. Whether the message is drawn from a motivational poster in the library or a "The More You Know" ad where Tiki Barber explains how reading has helped his athletic career, the significance remains the same.

Red Hawks finish memorable season with bitter taste left in mouths

Ripon College Days, Ripon College, WI

1 day ago by Geoff Bruce

Wait 'till next year. It's a common phrase in sports. Any fan of any team in any league has said it at some point. Now, it is the motto of Ripon College following a gut-wrenching, heart-breaking loss to the Midwest Conference regular season and tournament champion St.

Alternative spring breaks provide students with opportunity to blend fun and work

Ripon College Days, Ripon College, WI

1 day ago by Katlyn Lee

The temperature is rising, snow is melting, and professors are handing out the last few assignments and midterms for students.

For most Ripon College students these three things signal that it's time for a little fun, friends, family, or maybe a chance to make a little extra pocket cash.

Abortion, looked at from all difficult angles

Ripon College Days, Ripon College, WI

22 hours ago by Dear Editor

Dear Editor,

The Feb. 24 College Days "Showdown" opinion article was admirable for seeking to tackle an issue as divisive as abortion, but after reading it I felt that neither columnist had come close to dealing with the real difficulty at its core. This issue has deep and lasting effects on many lives; let's give it the thought it deserves.

Review: 'The Crazies' takes chilling to whole new level

The Grand Views, Grand View College, IA

3 hours ago by Randy Moorhead

Well now, this is a shocker. Generally, when a horror film is set to be remade, it is doomed to swim the bloody seas of mediocrity. (I'm looking at you "Friday the 13th"…among others.) However, "Sahara" director Breck Eisner has actually crafted a solid remake.

Electronic readers grow in popularity despite prices

The Grand Views, Grand View College, IA

6 days ago by Jon Anderson

With the popularity of electronic readers steadily increasing, reading from a book could become a thing of the past. The Kindle, Nook and Sony Reader are changing the way Americans read, offering a high-tech approach to shopping at a bookstore.

The concept of the electronic reader is simple.

C-Hall fire results in evacuation

Index, Truman State University, MO

1 day ago by Andrew Hewitt

A fire in Centennial 463 forced two students to permanently relocate