College Headlines

Border states capitalize on fireworks sales

Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

1 day ago by Justin Lange

When commuters cross the Chester Bridge into Missouri from Illinois, they cannot miss the five fireworks stands located along the first mile. Many southern Illinois residents are making the annual trip over the border to Missouri, Kentucky or Indiana to purchase fireworks that are illegal in Illinois.

Group: UK program has 'non-diverse perspective'

KY Kernel, University of Kentucky, KY

2 days ago by Allie Garza

Six UK faculty members were singled out on a pamphlet that was distributed to legislative officials last week during the special session on pension reform in Frankfort.

The Family Foundation, a conservative family-oriented group based out of Lexington, issued 130 handouts containing the names, pictures, biographies and salaries of six UK faculty members, a majority of whom are associated with the Gender and Women's Studies program.

'Dance Crew' misses a beat

Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

2 days ago by Amber Fijolek

Driving can be hazardous to your health

Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

17 hours ago by Andy Fruth

CentrePoint gives students more reason to leave than stay

KY Kernel, University of Kentucky, KY

1 day ago by Taylor Shelton

Much has been written and much has been said about the so-called 'development' planned for downtown Lexington. While the CentrePointe tower surely is something, I would hesitate to call it "development." Usually, at least in economics, development implies a qualitative improvement over existing conditions.

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KY Kernel, University of Kentucky, KY

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Brother's support helps one MTSU undergrad

The Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University, TN

3 days ago by Michael Stone

For some students, the decision to go to college comes for their parents encouraging higher education. For some, it comes from wanting a better life for themselves.

Dedrick Antone Mitchell went to college because, believe or not, his brother Corey Mitchell grew up watching "The Cosby Show.

3 teens die after SUV gets stuck in mud

The Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University, TN

2 days ago by Associated Press

TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (AP) _ Police say three Middle Tennessee teenagers died when their sport utility vehicle became stuck in mud which plugged the exhaust system.

Eighteen-year-old Josh Baker of Winchester, 17-year-old Kristie Burton of Lynchburg and 15-year-old Alyssa Rucker of Tullahoma were found dead in the vehicle Saturday night.

Another faculty member leaves MT

The Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University, TN

2 days ago by Alex Moorman

Phillip Jeter, journalism professor at MTSU, will be transferring to Winston Salem State University in North Carolina this fall to assume the position as the chair of the department of mass communication.

"My position here was temporary and initially it was only supposed to be for one year as the Geier visiting professor," Jeter said.