Boston U. update
Hikes in transportation costs and sports at Boston University
Boston Globe fate unknown
The New York Times Co. has threatened to shut down the paper unless the union cuts costs.
Kent State stripper pole
A stripper pole was found in a Kent State dorm room bolted to the ceiling and floor.
Earthquake blindsides Italy
An earthquake devastates over 50,000 people near Rome at the beginning of Holy Week.
North Korean rocket failure
A rocket launched by North Korea into space broadcasting propaganda has ended up in the ocean.
The FDA and tobacco
The House of Representatives passed a bill giving the FDA authority over tabacco products.
Record low acceptance at Yale
Acceptance rate at Yale is recorded at 7.5%, a record low.
Social drinking, healthy heart
A study has shown that light to moderate drinking with groups of friends or family can have beneficial effects on the heart.
Students Cross The Border For Spring Break
Travel advisories no deterrent for students on break.
Environmentally-friendly Zip Car
Zip Cars have become available at 120 schools in North America.
Going Green: Reducing Environmental Impact On Campus
UWIRE's Andy Kroll is embarking on a month-long journey to reduce his carbon footprint. Palestra.net reporter Kaitlin Urka talked to Kroll about his project.
Oregon Student Paper Goes On Strike
Palestra.net's Mike Konowitz finds out exactly what caused the newsroom staff to go on strike.
Cheerleader Makes Ohio State Football Team
Ohio State cheerleader Josh Springer will be at every Buckeye football game next season, as always. But as Palestra.net's Danny Ecker found out, he's trading in his megaphone for shoulder pads.
U. South Florida VP resigns
The VP of the Health Department caught on video while stealing a student's bike.
Student manager takes the floor for Indiana
Indiana basketball student manager Michael Santa suits up and plays with the team.
Independent Spirit Awards
Stars talk to Jillian Fleischman about indie films
Caffeine most widely used drug
The launch of over 500 new energy drinks makes caffeine the world's most popular drug.
Going blond
Studies have shown a 67% jump in women choosing to dye their hair blond.
Facebook switches back to original terms of use
Stimulus focuses on green jobs.
Many community college students are training for future green-collar jobs.
Cartoon racism
A New York Post cartoon caused an uproar with a racist depiction of Obama.
Cheating
Study shows that Business Management majors are more prone to cheat.
U. Cincinnati president heads to SUNY
It all started in 2003. That's when the University of Cincinnati was introduced to Nancy Zimpher.
Technical skills
Students graduating with technical skills in finance, engineering and computer science may have easier time finding a job.
Campus Safety
John Tsarouchas talks with students and officials about safety on college campuses.
Remembering NIU
Northern Illinois University students move past the Feb. 14, 2008 shootings
Sundance: The Carter
UWIRE's Justin Mandel talks with the director of the Lil' Wayne documentary, The Carter.
Sundance: When You're Strange
UWIRE's Justin Mandel speaks to former Doors' members Manzarek and Krieger.
Sundance: It Might Get Loud
UWIRE's Justin Mandel speaks with the director and producer of It Might Get Loud.
Inauguration reaction
Students from across the country and around the world react to President Barack Obama's inauguration.
Talking history with Louis Stokes
UWIRE's Jason Zone Fisher talks with Louis Stokes about what Tuesday's inauguration means to African Americans.
Moving into 1600 Penn. Ave.
UWIRE's Jason Zone Fisher talks with Mark Lindsay of Barack Obama's Executive Office transition team about the move on Tuesday.
Columbia U. students discuss Obama
UWIRE talks with Columbia University students about challenges facing President Barack Obama
Jim Brown on the inauguration
UWIRE's Jason Zone Fisher talks with Jim Brown, former professional football player and current social activist, about Barack Obama's inauguration.
Don King on MLK Day
UWIRE talks with Don King about MLK Day and Tuesday's historic inauguration.
Spring Breakdown
UWIRE talks to the cast of Spring Breakdown at the Sundance premier.
Take 5 - Slumdog Millionaire
Trojan Vision's Take 5 talks with the director and stars of Toronto International Film Festival award winner "Slumdog Millionaire".
From Hoops to Paddle?
Syracuse point guard Jonny Flynn has a new passion -- pingpong.
Family Ties
At North Carolina, some teammates share more than just a common uniform. Erin Summers reports from Chapel Hill.
Dayton Looking to Erase Doubts
Dayton head coach Brian Gregory hopes to ride the trio of Charles Little, Chris Wright and Marcus Johnson into the 2009 NCAA Tournament after a disappointing finish last year. Tyler Logan reports.
Talking Hoops with Tyrese Rice
Alex Diamond talks with Boston College's All-ACC guard Tyrese Rice about his expectations for the season and the toughest place to play.
Tar Heel Bloggers
UNC women’s soccer player Caroline Boneparth and football player Marvin Austin take time out of their busy schedules to give people an insider’s look into what it takes to be a student athlete. Erin Summers reports.
Carolina Nights
The North Carolina basketball teams kick off their first NCAA regulation practices with a little song and dance at "Late Night with Roy." Erin Summers reports.
The Madness at Maryland
Lasers, fire, cheerleaders, Gary Williams in a Lamborghini, suits, dresses… oh yeah and basketball. Whitney Taylor reports on Midnight Madness at Maryland
Chuck Norris on the youth vote
Jason Zone Fisher chats with Chuck Norris about the youth vote and the issues most important to the next generation of voters.
UWIRE College Town Tour Guide - Nashville, Tenn.
In Nashville, the high-flying ghosts of country music’s past mingle with music personalities of the present.
UWIRE College Town Tour Guide - Athens, Ga.
The town that spawned R.E.M., Widespread Panic and other acts is still at the heart of the indie scene.
UWIRE College Town Tour Guide - Austin, Texas
"High-octane country" band Mother Truckers highlights Austin's music scene.