Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1 day ago by Jenn Lofton
With an increase in grant amounts and a decrease in loan rates, students such as Jaamal Cooper and Amine Rouqui will continue to struggle to make ends meet this school year. Congress passed and President Bush signed the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act in January.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1 day ago by Justin Lange
A recent shift in consumer spending is ripping clothing retailers at the University Mall at the seams. Exactly one month after Goody's Family Clothing announced it was declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, its neighbor, Steve and Barry's LLC, followed suit.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
1 day ago by Alyssa Cashman - The Daily Iowan
Controversy surrounding an alleged sexual assault in a UI residence hall has once again created tension between the state Board of Regents and university officials.
The mother of a woman who reported she had been raped in a Hillcrest room in October 2007 sent letters in November and May to school officials complaining about the school's handling of the case.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
2 days ago by Jenn Lofton
Members of Facebook group "Save the Illini and Saluki: Illinois's War on Amtrak" were a small portion of an overwhelming voice that influenced legislators to halt measures to eliminate two popular train lines through Carbondale. After Gov. Rod Blagojevich and other state officials pledged to continue funding for Amtrak, legislators are looking for other ways to deal with the budget deficit.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
2 days 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.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
3 days ago by Olivia Moran - The Daily Iowan
An Iowa football recruit was arrested over the weekend after police said he led them on a 20-minute foot chase downtown.
Incoming freshman Riley Reiff, 19, a recruit from Parkston, S.D., was charged with public intoxication and interference with official acts, both simple misdemeanors, in the early morning hours of July 19.
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