Whether you are a Republican or Democrat; whether you consider yourself liberal or conservative or if you voted for President Obama or not, the fact is that President Obama came into office with issues that can be considered the worst in US history. However, on Wednesday, Jan. (0) comments
Any student who is confused about the future, trying to find an internship, looking for a job or graduating at the end of the semester should make room on their calendars for one of the Midwest's best career fairs. On Friday, Feb. 5, CareerFest will be held at the Drury Lane Theater on 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. (0) comments
In the midst of a Midwest winter, there often is little activity to do especially after all the holiday celebrations. However, for Benedictine alumni there is a function scheduled in the cold of winter designed to warm their hearts and come back to their alma mater and enjoy themselves. (0) comments
Islam Awareness Week BU will be celebrating Islam Awareness Week from Monday, Feb. 1 to Friday, Feb. 5. Presented by BU's Muslim Student's Association, the week will feature five speakers throughout the week. Topics of informative lectures will include personal experiences in Gaza, misconceptions in Islam, the message of the Qu'ran, women in Islam and the Islamic perspective of Jesus and Mohammad. (0) comments
01/23/10 1:08 a.m. - University Police were notified about an impaired resident of Jaegar Hall. Further investigation revealed that the resident was underage and was impaired by alcohol. A $50 citation was issued for violation of the Drug and Alcohol Policy. (0) comments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- The fiscal year 2011 Education Department budget request of $49.7 billion is a $3.5 billion increase over the current budget, the education department said. "This budget sends a very clear signal to the country that this president is serious about education," Education Secretary Arne Duncan said. (0) comments
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Andrew Young, a former aide to ex-U.S. Sen. John Edwards, said he was offered large sums of money for an alleged sex tape of the North Carolina Democrat. Young told "Good Morning America" Monday despite being offered "gigantic amounts of money," he chose not to sell the reputed sex tape featuring Edwards and the former senator's mistress, Rielle Hunter. (0) comments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- A move by two national lottery games, Powerball and Mega Millions, to sell tickets in the same states will tempt problem gamblers, critics say. Sunday was the first day the two games were available in overlapping state markets, and state officials are hoping the move will encourage the operations to merge into the first truly national lottery, USA Today reported Monday. (0) comments
LONDON, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- A British man serving a 35-year prison sentence for conspiracy to murder says he was allowed to communicate with people outside prison via Facebook. The Sunday Times of London said while underworld godfather Colin Gunn insists he has a legal right to use the social networking Web site while in prison, critics question whether the inmate is using Facebook to threaten others. (0) comments