Sunday, November 8, 2009

University of Illinois

University of Illinois Chancellor Quits

Admissions scandal forces Richard Herman out as leader of Illinois's flagship university. more >>

University of Illinois President Promises Reforms

An admissions scandal has rocked the Illinois campuses since May. more >>

The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Illinois's Trent Meacham

Illinois guard Trent Meacham has mastered the art of being a student-athlete. more >>

Illinois Campus Loses Power for Hours

High winds cause outage, which cancels T.I. concert and disrupts precious studying time. more >>

Illinois Hopes to Repeal Age Minimum

Currently, full-time students must be 15 years old, a rule in place only at UI's three campuses. more >>

College Newspapers Endorse Obama Over McCain, 63 to 1

The only student paper to pick McCain as of October 31 was from the University of Mississippi. more >>

3,000 Educators Sign Statement to Support William Ayers

Petition hopes to combat the "character assassination" of the Weather Underground founder. more >>

Illinois Offers Intramural Wii Leagues

Virtual bowling and tennis are now available. more >>

Illinois Grad Students Protest Ban on Political Activity

Teaching assistants participate in "act of civil disobedience." more >>

Illinois Priest Accused of Selling Cocaine

Police arrest reverend after searching his office and residence, which are both on university property. more >>

John Edwards Cancels Speaking Events

Hofstra, Buffalo, and Illinois will no longer host the North Carolina senator. more >>

Illinois Students Stage a 'Die-In'

The protest both condemned and commemorated the Iraq war. more >>

For Northern Illinois, a Show of Support

Condolences pour in from other universities. more >>

Not Over It Yet: Chief Illiniwek Will Not Die

Despite the fact the mascot has been officially retired since early 2007, University of Illinois fans are holding tryouts for the next Chief Illiniwek. more >>

Nonstory of the Year

College students do the darndest things. Vote on 2007's most asinine news. more >>

Columnist of the Year

Which wordsmith best spoke to you? more >>

Cold? No One Forced You to Camp Out for Rose Bowl Tickets

There's got to be a better way for University of Illinois students to get Rose Bowl tickets than camping out in 9-degree wind-chill weather. more >>

Homecoming Floats Have Never Been This Contentious

The University of Illinois's chancellor invoked the First Amendment to lift a ban on mascot Chief Illiniwek. more >>

Trail Mix

An accommodating University of Illinois housing office is reimbursing Muslim students for meals they miss during Ramadan. more >>

A Wake-Up Call on Campus

Virginia Tech has inspired counseling services to reassess. more >>

Trail Mix

Daily roundup of campuses nationwide. more >>

Next Up in the Midwest's Battle Against Boozing: Illinois

You know that rule about not talking politics when drinking? The same does not apply when it comes to talking drinks when politicking, and definitely not in Champaign. Home of the University of Illinois, the city of Champaign has recently tackled alcohol problems at a council meeting, the Daily Illini reports. more >>

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