College Headlines

Bring on no. 9

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

6 hours ago by By Alex McNamee/Sports editor

One year and one day ago Saturday, the Northern Iowa Panthers (UNI), a football program Eastern is 1-10 against, more than humbled the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa, then ranked No. 7 in the nation, escaped a scare in the season opener against UNI, 17-16 Sept. 5. The result could have been different if it were not for special teams.

Panther Marching Band Blowout

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

8 hours ago by Jose Gonzalez/Verge Reporter

They end their summer early for training, they practice for six hours a week regardless of weather and their talent is going to be shown off at a Chicago Bears game and yet the Panther Marching Band does not get the recognition it deserves.

The band has a busy schedule that reflects their large role in the university.

'Interpol' lives up to band's name

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

12 hours ago by Adam Mohebbi/Verge Music Critic

It has taken Interpol four tries to record an album they feel is worthy to bear the band's own name. Most bands simply slap such an honor on their debut EPs and call it a day. It's a strategy that has paid dividends for classic rockers like Bad Company and Led Zeppelin and even modern musicians like Street Sweeper Social Club and Cage the Elephant.

Pastner and staff launch new U of M basketball blog

Daily Helmsman, Universtiy of Memphis, TN

1 day ago by John Martin

When the NCAA passed a new bylaw last April that prevented schools from providing recruits with media guides, coach Josh Pastner and his staff already had a backup plan.

In the midst of last season, staff members threw around the idea of a blog or website devoted solely to the men's basketball program. By the end of the season, they decided to run with it. Matt Dunn, an operations assistant, was pegged as webmaster.

SIUE enrollment, new freshmen at all-time highs

The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL

18 hours ago by Justin Wingerter

SIUE's student body eclipsed 14,000 this fall, marking a new high for student enrollment in the university's history.

Although official enrollment numbers will not be available until the completion of a 10-day census later this week, estimates show more than 2,000 new freshmen have enrolled, bringing the campus total to slightly more than 14,000, according to Narbeth Emmanuel, vice chancellor for Student Affairs.

Police blotter proof of campus drinking imbalance

The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL

1 day ago by Kenneth Long

If you're reading a paper copy of this column, I'm assuming you've already checked the most read and arguably the most entertaining section of the newspaper. I'd like to say it's news, arts and entertainment or even this opinion section, but truth be told, it's the police blotter.

Getting to know...David Boarden

The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL

18 hours ago by AJ Sanson

Thursdays this semester, the Alestle will be profiling student athletes at SIUE. This week, we spoke with David Boarden, a junior guard on the men's basketball team from Gary, Ind. Boarden is an education major off the court, and on it he averaged 3.9 points and 2.

Meet Blake Leitch

Navigator News, Lake Land College, IL

18 hours ago by Megan Hammond, Campus and Features Editor

Last year Blake Leitch would have never thought he would be saying that within the next year he would become a crucial member of the Student Government Association (SGA), earning the title of Student Trustee on the Lake Land College Board of Trustees. But in August he was saying just that as he helped out with book rental for fall classes.

Thou shalt shut up

Daily Helmsman, Universtiy of Memphis, TN

2 days ago by Scott Carroll

"Jesus this, Moses that, Abraham hit me with a wiffle ball bat."

That line is from "Little Nicky," an Adam Sandler flick from 2000. It's a crap movie, but it's a quote that reflects my indifference towards religion.

The bigger battle

Daily Helmsman, Universtiy of Memphis, TN

2 days ago by Megan Harris

I don't condone their actions, nor do I plan to admonish the masses who don't agree with me. My convictions are solely my own.

I don't believe in tolerance, or even acceptance. What I do believe in is respect.