Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
7 hours ago by Justin Lange
When commuters cross the Chester Bridge into Missouri from Illinois, they cannot miss the five fireworks stands located along the first mile. Many southern Illinois residents are making the annual trip over the border to Missouri, Kentucky or Indiana to purchase fireworks that are illegal in Illinois.
Daily Tar Heel, University of North Carolina, NC
7 hours ago by Andrew Cummings, Staff Writer
One of Chapel Hill's most famous alleyways will be renovated soon with the hope of making it safer and more prepared to handle its large amounts of foot traffic.
Daily Tar Heel, University of North Carolina, NC
16 hours ago by Sarah Lamorte, Staff Writer
According to Chapel Hill's Town Code, more than four unrelated people cannot live in a Chapel Hill house classified as a single dwelling family unit.
"Related" residents, as defined in the Land Use Management Ordinance, are people related by "blood, adoption, marriage or domestic partnership.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
22 hours ago by Jenn Lofton
Listening to the lullaby versions of Metallica songs at work has become commonplace for Kit Peacock. Peacock, who has worked in the My Toys store in the University Mall for more than a year, said the independent and unique shop provides a haven from classes and other school-related stressors.
Daily Tar Heel, University of North Carolina, NC
23 hours ago by Rachel Ullrich, Senior Writer
The suspects in Eve Carson's murder will appear in court Monday for the first time since the release in the last week of Carson's autopsy and search warrants in the case.
Demario James Atwater likely will face a Rule 24 hearing, which is a required step allowing the prosecution to seek the death penalty in a case.
Kansas State Collegian, Kansas State University, KS
1 day ago by Jenna Scavuzzo
Inside the festive, Wildcat-heavy atmosphere of Kite's Grille and Bar in Aggieville, students have enjoyed meeting their friends since 1954.
An Aggieville original and full of K-State memorabilia, Kite's has often been called Manhattan's most authentic restaurant.
Kansas State Collegian, Kansas State University, KS
1 day ago by Eric Davis
A Randolph, Kan. man was arrested yesterday on charges of rape, criminal sodomy and aggravated criminal sodomy, according to a Riley County Police Department report.
Chet Ray Zimmer, 17, is currently in a juvenile detention center on $100,000 bail.
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Kansas State Collegian, Kansas State University, KS
1 day ago by Hannah Blick
A K-State student died of natural causes June 15 in his Manhattan apartment, according to Heather Reed, assistant dean of student life.
Shaun Alden McDonald, junior in hotel, restaurant, institution management and dietetics, appeared to be in full health, and his death came as a shock to many who knew him, said his academic adviser, Betsy Barrett.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
1 day ago by Jennifer Putnam - The Daily Iowan
Some Iowa City residents have already noticed a difference in the dining atmosphere as restaurants are now smoke-free under the statewide smoking ban in most public places. Some are happy about the change, some are quitting the habit, and some are crying out at the political injustice of it all.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
2 days ago by Sean McGahan
Some come from bustling suburbs; some from humble rural homes. Several have esteemed educational pedigrees. A few may have less schooling than those they are trying to help. Regardless of their differences, roughly 20 women and one man have united nearly every day this summer to find a way to help women and children who have been victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
2 days ago by Alayna Wilken - The Daily Iowan
Kalyn Johnson called her apartment a war zone.
With mud coating the formerly white kitchen tile, furniture tipped over, and ruined clothes lying in piles, it certainly looked like one.
Two weeks after Johnson and her husband moved all of their belongings into their new home, they were suddenly evacuated, having just enough time to pack the essentials of clothes and overnight necessities.
Washington Square News, New York University, NY
3 days ago by Ali Weinberg
Like any graduate student, Abdulrahman Abdullah, a 30-year-old from Rafah, Gaza, was looking forward to beginning his studies in the fall. Abdullah had received a Fulbright grant and was planning on studying for an MBA at Cleveland State University. But on Thursday, May 29, Abdullah received an e-mail from the U.
The Daily Aztec, San Diego State, CA
3 days ago by Justin Cooper, Staff Writer
This summer, California legislators are trying to get drivers' hands off their phones and back onto their steering wheels.
Two new laws are aimed at reducing car accidents by restricting drivers from talking on their cell phones while driving. The laws, which go into effect on July 1, will allow drivers to keep using hands-free devices such as Bluetooth. They also prohibit minors from driving while using a cell phone or a hands-free device.
The Daily Aztec, San Diego State, CA
3 days ago by Judy Sarup, Staff Writer
With all the recent national media attention focused on the campus drug investigation, San Diego State President Stephen Weber has received more then 500 e-mails in response, showing a 4-1 favorable support for the university's actions during the investigation.
Associated Students President James Poet said, "When it comes to issues of drug trafficking, those are serious issues that the university has to address."
But what about the 20 percent of SDSU students who came out and disagreed with the university's handling of the situation?
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
4 days ago by Lindy Stevens, Daily News Editor
Recent LSA graduate Polina Arsentyeva will see an extra $10 in her usual paycheck from Stucchi's after a state-wide minimum wage hike takes effect tomorrow, but Arsentyeva said the few additional dollars won't matter much to her.
"I don't think it's going to make that much of a difference, but maybe I just don't know because I'm not in a situation where I need the money to survive," said Arsentyeva, who has plans to keep scooping ice cream until she starts law school at Loyola University in the fall.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
4 days ago by Trevor Calero, Daily Staff Reporter
The 7.2-acre parcel of land located just north of the athletic complex is up for sale.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
5 days ago by Ben Travers - The Daily Iowan
Drops of rain fell intermittently on Roxann Wolfe's shoulders as she carried a few salvageable objects from her former home.
More water was one of the last things Wolfe wanted to see after floodwaters washed through her recently renovated 410 Third Ave. house last week.
"I sure do hate it," she said. "I liked my little house … I know I'm not coming back."
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