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October 28, 2009
Diversity takes center stage at annual International Festival
Money promised to students, source of funding still unclear
By John Tienken
Staff Reporter
Students, faculty, and local community members came out in numbers to the 32nd Annual International Festival this past Sunday. The Public Affairs Center played host to the event as Student groups and central Illinois societies representing ethnic and cultural groups from around the world set up to showcase the unique aspects of their cultures. Read More
Also Inside:
New technology enhances online learning
Researcher examines online class effectiveness
Student fees may rise next Fall
The informal history of Halloween
Women’s Center encourages healthy body image
Soccer claims first win of season
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October 21, 2009
MAP GRANT RESTORED
Money promised to students, source of funding still unclear
By Andrew Mitchell
Copy Editor
The rallying cry to reinstate funding for the Monetary Award Program, the higher education financial program also known as MAP, came to a climax Thursday as hundreds of students descended on the Capitol, holding up signs and shouting, “We need MAP!” Read More
Faculty test new midterm grading policy
By Laurel Bollinger
Public Affairs Reporter
Students in 100 and 200 level courses are going to be a part of a new policy change made by the university’s retention program. The new policy requires faculty who teach lower level courses to turn in a student’s midterm grades for review. Read More
Also Inside:
Lincoln scholars shed light on president’s view of nature
Open Mic a forum for new ideas
Find out everything you need to know about Halloween including what NOT to wear, great drinks, student activities and the perfect haunted house.
October 14, 2009
Volleyball claims first win in new conference
October 14, 2009
By Michael Omenazu
Sports Writer
The UIS Volleyball team earned an historic win over Maryville University, the first for the athletic department within the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference. Read More
Students given chance to “come out” on Quad
By Andrew Mitchell
Copy Editor
The LGBTQ community at UIS had originally planned to make their National Coming Out Week a celebration of self-pride. But when three current students were charged with attacking two others on campus, allegedly because of their sexual orientation, it gave their week an added sense of purpose. Read More
Also Inside:
SGA looks to the web for student engagement
Campus Senate votes to support MAP funding
Violent crime should unify, not divide
Album Review- “Light” by Matisyahu
Performer Spotlight on... Retta
Women’s Center gives practical knowledge
Veteran coach Eck set to retire at season end
October 7, 2009
Three students accused of comitting campus hate crime
By Luke Runyon
Editor-in-chief
Police arrested three UIS students on Saturday. The men are accused of perpetrating a hate crime against two males, one a UIS student, in a campus parking lot last weekend. Read More
See photos from the rally against hate here
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Book published on life of Illinois politician
Student receives fellowship from national group
Committee examines admissions policies
Housing advises practices to prevent theft
Chicago places fourth in Olympic Quest
Acts of Hate: “Not on our Campus”
Artist Spotlight on...The Neo-Futurists
Students take on faculty in basketball game
Soccer teams lose both Homecoming games
