The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
22 hours ago by Susan Kantor
When every other student in Grainger Library was studying for final exams last December, Ryan McNeily and Dustin Canter were drawing up a business plan for a loan to start up their own bagel shop on Green Street.
Nine months later, that business plan is coming to fruition with Howbowda Bagel, 611 E.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
23 hours ago by Olivia Moran and Dean Treftz - The Daily Iowan
The state Board of Regents will meet on campus today to discuss a letter written to UI officials by the mother of a reported victim in the sex-abuse case involving two former Hawkeye football players.
The regents announced Monday that they will meet today at 3 p.m. in W401 Pappajohn Business Building.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
11 hours ago by Linda Lombardi, The Associated Press
It's a summer tradition in many beach and boardwalk towns: you buy the kids a hermit crab in a brightly painted shell, take it home, and then, usually, it dies. You figure they don't live very long, and move on.
But for Carol Ormes it turned out to be a bit more of a commitment.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
11 hours ago by Amie Kiehn - The Daily Iowan
Fans got into the North Liberty Community Center free of charge, but by the end of Monday night's fierce battle, they might have thrown dollars on the court because of the exceptional play they witnessed.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
22 hours ago by DI Editorial Board
When a female reporter from the Los Angeles Times asked Sen. John McCain why many health-insurance plans cover Viagra but not contraceptives, even his many years of interview experience seemed unable to lead him to an answer. The presumptive Republican nominee could not recall how he voted on the subject - a mystery soon solved by his questioner: He voted against it.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
2 days ago by Megan K. Scott, The Associated Press
NEW YORK - If Chelsea Johnson wanted, she could get an automated wake-up call in the morning, leave her clothes at the concierge desk for dry cleaning, grab some free pretzels and a banana from a snack cart and then unwind in a hot tub with several of her friends.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
6 days ago by Ed Komenda
A recent television recording showing Jesse Jackson making obscene comments in regard to democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has created much controversy. Jackson's words, ironically, were not as clear-cut as he anticipated, though. The reverend, in a statement pointed at Obama, said that he wanted to "cut his nuts off.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
6 days ago by Charlotte Downes
For the past two weeks, the buzz over Brett Favre's retirement has reached dizzying heights. Although he denied rumors in April, Favre now says that he made a mistake and retired too early, and would like to return to Lambeau Field. Favre, who is currently on the NFL's retirement-reserve list, has asked the Green Bay Packers to release him if they will not allow him to return.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
6 days ago by David Marshall
Late last week, Leatherneck football coach Don Patterson informed Western Illinois University athletic personnel of his immediate leave of absence citing medical reasons. Patterson was recently diagnosed with tonsillar cancer.
Cancer of the tonsils occurs predominantly in men.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
2 days ago by Amanda Wowk
Apparently, Billy Ray Cyrus didn't make enough money being a second rate country musician and TV star. If a guest appearance on "Diagnosis Murder" is the pinnacle of your career, you probably aren't rolling in dough. However, Billy Ray Cyrus does have a tremendous talent.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
1 day ago by Basileo Odukoya and Joel Ebert
Beginning in January 2009, the University of Illinois at Chicago campus will officially have Dr. Paula Allen-Meares as its new chancellor. Allen-Meares, who was selected from a field of more than 100 candidates, is set to be formally confirmed as the new chancellor at the next Board of Trustees meeting.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
1 day ago by Josh Moyer
One of the more frustrating things about being a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago is the lack of community at our school. We all have friends on campus and at home that we can enjoy life with, but if we are honest with ourselves we will acknowledge that it is difficult to meet people at this university because a wide majority of students treat it as if it were a giant community college.
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