College Headlines

Student attempts to bring 'art of movement' to Whitewater

Royal Purple, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI

2 days ago by Chelsea Gray

Joey Kluz doesn't let obstacles stand in his way.

Kluz is a practioner of Parkour, the physical discipline of training to efficiently overcome obstacles by adapting movements to the environment.

Jackson an inspiration for originality

Royal Purple, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI

2 days ago by Victoria Vlisides

Originality in music, and the world, is dying, but it's not buried yet.

After the final chronicled moments of Michael Jackson's life were seen by the world in the film "This Is It," it's become unsettlingly apparent what American culture has actually lost and perhaps will never regain.

WSG president defends self against Royal Purple editorial

Royal Purple, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI

2 days ago by Sarah Kloepping

Tim Scully is defending his actions as Whitewater Student Government president after being criticized in a Royal Purple staff editorial.

He Said, She Said

The Wright Times, Wright College, IL

6 days ago by Juan Pintor

By Maryam Elfeki

Yet another technological diversion emerges to ruin relationships. According to statistics website Alexa.com, Facebook is the second most visited website. People spend most of their time sharing their personal information and photos with the public via Facebook.

Haymarket Riot Renews Punk's Spirit

The Wright Times, Wright College, IL

3 days ago by Gary Thomas

In today's punk rock landscape, longevity is rare. Remaining together for more than ten years, Chicago locals Haymarket Riot seem like no ordinary group. Deriving their name from the infamous incident at Haymarket Square in the late 19th century in Chicago, Haymarket Riot seamlessly combines raucous drums, punctuated bass grooves, and a dual guitar assault into a furious, concentrated aural tornado.

Miranda Lambert's 'Revolution' kicks butt; 'Los Lobos Goes Disney' spells FUN

The Times, Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI

1 day ago by Duane Rodriguez

Country music has a long history of bad asses, like Johnny Cash telling the prisoners in San Quentin that he "shot a man in Reno just to watch him die." They've all been guys though, I mean Dolly Parton isn't so tough, and I bet I could kick Minnie Pearl's butt.

Photography student wins competition

The Times, Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI

6 days ago by Maria Avalos

She just graduated last May with a Photography degree, and in June she won the monthly Photo Assistant competition with Profoto, a major company in the industry. Her name is Jenifer Purpi.

Purpi said, "I found out about the contest through the Mac Group, which is the organizer of this event.

Financial assistance programs available for students who need it

The Times, Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI

4 days ago by Trina Wainright

Hannah Picchiottino, a health care advocate from Community Advocates, Inc. is working with the MATC Student Life Department to help students obtain BadgerCare Plus health insurance and FoodShare.

BadgerCare Plus provides access to health insurance for children, their families and pregnant women.

NEIU host the 15th annual Equity in Action conference

The NEIU Independent, Northeastern Ilinois University, IL

3 days ago by Introduction by Sadaf Syed

 The 15th Annual Equity in Action Conference kicked off on Oct. 13 with a presentation on immigration and comprehensive immigration reform by Congressman Mike Quigley, who represents the 5th district which includes NEIU.  The conference's theme throughout its three day duration was "Immigration and Social Justice.