College Headlines

UCM community pays tribute to the life of Terrence Barkley

Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO

1 hour ago by By Anthony Moreno, For the Muleskinner

Last week, UCM lost a student, friend and brother. Terrence Barkley, 19, died last week from fatal gunshot wounds while driving to visit his family in the Swope Park area of Kansas City. Over the past week, students and faculty have paid tribute to Barkley's life.

Jessi Slaughter and the age of internet infamy

Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO

39 minutes ago by By Mitchell Brown, for the Muleskinner

Andy Warhol once said every-one will get 15 minutes of fame. In the digital age, Warhol's words carry an increased validity. All it takes to become a star now is a webcam. The most recent example of the Internet famous is an 11-year-old girl named Jessi Slaughter, a truly troubling case.

'Machete' delivers gory entertainment

Henderson Oracle, Henderson State University, AR

2 days ago by John T. Johnson

A look at returning TV favorites

Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE

2 days ago by Chuck Barney - Contra Costa Times (MCT)

This time of year, it's easy to be seduced by the bright and shiny new shows that the networks offer. But TV fans, for the most part, get more excited for fresh episodes of their tried-and-true favorites.

With that in mind, here are some returning shows making early-season news with casting changes and plot developments:

- "Bones" (Fox): Booth returns from Afghanistan with a new girlfriend (Katheryn Winnick).

Is American 'ship of state' sailing for troubled waters?

University News, University of Dallas, TX

14 hours ago by Mark Kubisch

Last week, President Obama declared in his prime-time address from the Oval Office that the American combat mission in Iraq has ended. Furthermore, regarding the war in Afghanistan, the President stated that, starting next August, the military will initiate a transition to Afghan responsibility and begin drawing down American forces as determined by conditions on the ground. Hoping to revive his domestic agenda in the wake of these military developments, Obama noted that the most urgent task [now] is to restore our economy, and put the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs back to work.

College Survival 101

University News, University of Dallas, TX

3 hours ago by Nick Olson

To the many new faces on campus - welcome to the University of Dallas! And to the many more returning students - welcome back!

Our college years are some of the most memorable years of our lives. Making the best of your time in college can be tricky, so here are a few tips from your friendly neighborhood upperclassman.

Hookah, social time offered to students

Henderson Oracle, Henderson State University, AR

1 day ago by Caleb Taylor

No Talking Points

Henderson Oracle, Henderson State University, AR

2 days ago by Caleb Taylor

Omaha Lit Fest returns

Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE

1 day ago by Krystal Kaufman - Asst. Section Editor

Sept. 10th marks the 6th Annual (downtown) Omaha Lit Fest at Kaneko, located at 11th and Jones Streets.

Timothy Schaffert, event coordinator for Lit Fest, spoke of why it all began.

"It started as an effort to promote contemporary authors and their works and to create a sort of informal environment for writers and their readers to meet and have discussions," Schaffert said.

University sees record enrollment

The Drury Mirror, Drury University, MO

6 days ago by Kaitlyn McConnell

Record numbers of Drury students have left university administration estatic--and scrambling to accomodate the 550 new faces on campus.

Last week, enrollment reached 1,633, surpassing the previous record of 1,615 set in 2007.

According to Dean of Admission Dawn Hiles, the high number is due in part to campus-wide recruiting efforts.