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Students organize to protest Schlafly degree 56

Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO

8 hours ago by Sam Guzik

More than 30 students representing Washington University's graduate and undergraduate schools met today to begin planning a protest of the University's decision to award Phyllis Schlafly an honorary degree. Many of those in attendance were members of the Class of 2008, but several professors, community members and underclassmen took part in the discussion as well.

Op-Ed: In support of Phyllis Schlafly 28

Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO

5 hours ago by Rachel Wisdom

On Wednesday morning, Washington University Professor Mary Ann Dzubak stated that the school awards honorary degrees to people whom it wishes to hold up as "worthy of emulation." Phyllis Schlafly, she argued, is not this sort of person. On the contrary, I would argue that Mrs. Schlafly fits the qualification perfectly.

In face of protestors, Schlafly stands firm 21

Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO

13 hours ago by Sam Guzik

As students and faculty flock to a group calling on the University to reverse its decision to offer prominent conservative Phyllis Schlafly an honorary degree, Schlafly is standing by controversial statements she has made in the past that have made her famous within the conservative community and infamous among liberals.

Ladies Night: Not about the ladies 8

The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL

7 hours ago by Holly Meyer

It's ladies night.

A vodka and cranberry, gin and tonic, dry or on the rocks - it doesn't matter how much it is - if you are female, you can have whatever you want because your drinks are on the house.

On the surface, free drinks for females seems like a relatively benign idea with women coming out ahead.

Review: Thrice - "The Alchemy Index Vol. III & IV" 5

Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO

12 hours ago by Steve Hardy

Philip Glass was a minimalist; Thrice just never does anything with "The Alchemy Index Vol. III & IV." All 12 tracks are very different, spanning new age to spirituals, but that only lends to the feeling that the album is an exercise in mediocrity.


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A dose of reality


		A dose of reality

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

18 hours ago by Nicole Pauga/ Staff Reporter

Editor's note: Some pseudonyms were used in this story to conceal the identity of sources who wished to remain anonymous. Marie Smith answered a phone call in the middle of the night from her best friend. Her friend had been crying because earlier that day she was diagnosed with the humanpapillomavirus disease.

Football earns No. 16 ranking in preseason poll

The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL

17 hours ago by Wes Anderson

The Illini are more than three months away from their first game of the season against Missouri, but hype from national media is at full strength.

As part of a daily countdown, magazine publisher Athlon Sports revealed Illinois as the No. 16-ranked team in its preseason poll Wednesday.

Professors should learn how to utilize Wikipedia

The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL

13 hours ago by The Pitt News (U-WIRE)

Even though professors might not like it or let students use it, Wikipedia is making a comeback in some university classrooms - but not as a source. Instead, some professors are having their students write articles for the popular encyclopedia Web site as a replacement for term papers or other traditional assignments.

Column: Transfer Jitters

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

19 hours ago by Ashlei Maltman/ Columnist

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Growing up as one of the early in vitro babies

The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL

1 day ago by Susan Elgin, The Daily Iowan (U-Wire)

I've already blown my 15 minutes of fame. And, unfortunately, far before I could appreciate it. As one-half of the first set of test-tube twins born in Iowa, my birth was deemed newsworthy, even though my sister, Jen, and I were healthy, normal babies.

In May 1987, the Des Moines Register did a story on my family - a family that was formed, the reporter wrote, "thanks to technology.

The Graduates


		The Graduates

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

3 days ago by Rick Kambic/Editor-In-Chief

Tears fell down parents' faces as they watched their children walk across the stage and into post-college life.

A farewell tempo beat from drums in the stands where Eastern wind symphony members watched friends graduate from their own ranks. May 3's commencement ceremonies featured about 1,659 students who met or will meet graduation requirements during the spring and summer semesters.

USI Board of Trustees postpones vote on same-sex benefits

Shield, University of Southern Indiana, IN

3 days ago by Jon Webb

The USI Board of Trustees decided May 10 to indefinitely postpone voting on a resolution that would provide insurance benefits to same-sex domestic partnerships.

The resolution - originally item K in the meeting's agenda - was addressed at the start of the meeting by board member Ted C.

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Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

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Motor medic goes mobile


		Motor medic goes mobile

Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

3 days ago by Emily Sunblade

Steve Segner brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "house call." Segner, a 1990 graduate of the SIU automotive technology program, has been working as a mechanic since 1982. He began his Car Doctor business in 1986. Instead of starting his own garage, Segner decided he would take his mechanic service to his customers.

Column: Saying goodbye is almost never easy


		Column: Saying goodbye is almost never easy

Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

3 days ago by Sarah Lohman

This semester has been a stressful one. Long hours and late nights have consumed my life, but I wouldn't trade the experience I gained. I've thought a lot about what I would write in my last column. My intention was always to address my last column as Editor in Chief to everyone I love, because I couldn't have survived this semester without them.

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