Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
5 days ago by Karl Spurzem
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
15 hours ago by Paul Flowers
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1 day ago by Andy Fruth
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
1 day ago by DI Editorial Board
The recent floods came at the worst possible time for Iowa's economy, with the national economy already in peril . However, not all of Iowa's economic troubles are attributable to outside forces. As it turns out, wasteful spending and corporate handouts continue to plague Iowa's already struggling financial infrastructure - the result of legislation drafted within the state's own borders.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Editorial Board
Minimum wage was just increased 25 cents an hour in Illinois to $7.75.
Right now, thanks to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the base minimum wage for hourly workers in this country is $5.85. On the 24th of this month, that rate will increase to $6.55, and next year it will increase to $7.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
2 days ago
For as much rancor and debate as the Second Amendment has caused over the years, few realized the Supreme Court had never once in its history heard a case which asked them to define its meaning.
Last Thursday, the court ruled in District of Columbia et al.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
2 days ago by Lee Feder
My friends advised me for weeks that I had to see "Iron Man." I resisted, citing the utter lack of quality in the majority of recent movies and recent action movies in particular. They said this one is different; see it and you will understand. On Father's Day, I relented and saw it with my family, subsequently continuing my streak of making incorrect decisions based on preconception.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
2 days ago by DI Sports Staff
The presumptive Democratic nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, came out in support of a House bill this week that would grant immunity to telecommunications companies that participated in warrantless wiretaps. This is a poor decision and a step in the wrong direction for a candidate who suggests that he is representative of a change in government.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Tyler Vogler
That time of the year is upon us again. It's that dreaded week where young adults from all over the country trek to a small plot outside Bushnell to camp out and listen to the live bands at the Cornerstone Festival.
I was minding my own business in the toothpaste aisle of everyone's favorite one-stop-shopping outlet when I suddenly found myself in a conversation with a polite elderly woman.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Sarah Zeeck
Another baby boom may be upon us: 17 young girls between the ages of 15 and 17 from Gloucester High School in Gloucester, Mass. are expecting babies this summer after agreeing to become pregnant and raise their children together.
And they are not completely alone - according to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of teenage girls - specifically 15 to 19-year-olds - is on the rise.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
3 days ago by Jeff Mason
I've always been open to new ideas. Whether it be a class, or a something I hear about online or something I see on TV, I like working things out in my head.
Over the past few weeks I've been thinking a lot about taking action. In our articles we are often encouraged to make a call for action, that way after people read an article they can do something about it.
Kansas State Collegian, Kansas State University, KS
3 days ago by Yegor Sorokin
When I was studying to earn my bachelor's degree, one of my friends was expelled from the university. After a couple of months, he was hired for a mysterious position that was somehow connected with computers. Nobody knew what he was doing, but I knew he was making good money.
Kansas State Collegian, Kansas State University, KS
3 days ago
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
3 days ago by Andrew O'Connor
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
3 days ago
Two of the June 26 Supreme Court rulings - both decided 5-4, with the same alignment of justices - concerned the Constitution's first two amendments. One ruling benefits Barack Obama by not reviving the dormant debate about gun control. The other embarrasses John McCain by underscoring discordance between his deeds and his promises.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
3 days ago by Scott Nathan Green
At Chicago's gay pride parade Sunday afternoon, I saw an outlandish collection of freaks and degenerates, out and proud for something inherently shameful. I'm talking about the protestors.
Near the end of the parade's route on the corner of Pine Grove and Diversey, wooden riot-control barricades and a few disinterested-looking cops surrounded about 20 or 30 fundamentalist Christians.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Ed Komenda
Former President Bill Clinton and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama recently severed an apparent "silent treatment" that ran strong for the length of the campaign. And in perhaps even bigger news, Hillary Clinton recently stated she has merged paths with her ex-rival.
Kansas State Collegian, Kansas State University, KS
4 days ago by Aubree Casper
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
4 days ago by Sydney Elliot
I wasn't used to being charged for water. I went to Germany and experienced for the first time being charged for water in a restaurant. In fact, water cost more than the wine and beer. I had heard the rumors, but wasn't sure what to think about it.
All over the Edwardsville area water is free: at Applebee's, 54th Street Bar & Grill, St.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
4 days ago by Editorial Board
There are some bathrooms in the union that stink. They emit a noxious mix of stale cinnamon air freshener that barely masks the particulate they were engineered to cover.
On good days the smell is contained to the bathrooms themselves. But on bad days the frontier of stench is expansive.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
4 days ago by Nia Balvanz
Finally, Iowa has joined the ranks. This day could not have come soon enough for me.
Last fall, I had my first truly enjoyable pub experience. The music was fantastic, the company entertaining and the brew a treasure for the palate.
And it wasn't even my 21st birthday.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
5 days ago by Editorial Board
The decision to cut Eastern's wrestling program last summer was met with heated debate and overwhelming public support on both sides.
'Save EIU Wrestling' signs were posted in front yards all over town. Forums were held on campus to save wrestling, but in the end, it was no match for strict NCAA rules.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
5 days ago by Sarah Melecki
Last week, I was sitting on a blanket at Jazz in June enjoying the nice weather, friends and a little background music. With thousands of people milling about, it's easy to tune out the crowd. But when two people wearing "Decline to Sign" t-shirts showed up, the affirmative action debate reached my little blanket.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
6 days ago by Grant Triplett
The other morning I woke up to my new puppy, Penny, licking my toes, trying to wake me up to take her outside. I smirked and petted her for a second, and then leaned off the bed to put my slippers on.
Instead of my slippers, my feet landed directly into a squishy pile of her crap.
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