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U. Montana panel debates Kaimin column morality

By Allison Maier of Montana Kaimin

Neither the Montana Kaimin editor nor the law professor who opposes the newspaper’s sex column strayed far from their original positions on the issue as they both faced a flood of questions and comments from students and faculty members regarding the content of the column, the newspaper’s professionalism and the First Amendment at a panel discussion Thursday night.... more >>

Risque Reads: Does sex make you a better person?

By Staff reports


Spring is finally upon us. That means shorter skirts, sandals and less clothes overall, right? One columnists disagrees, and another want men to stop treating women as irrational, man-seeking sex objects. But for everyone else, there’s tips on how to improve your hook-ups and how to be safer in bed. Also, one columnist gives her answer to if sex makes someone a better person.... more >>

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Answers to sex, dating questions

By Staff reports

Sex columnists at college newspapers from around the nation answer young people’s questions about sex and dating. Click for a selection of the most interesting or frequently answered queries....  more >>



One man's quest to go green

UWIRE’s Andy Kroll will ditch his car, brave the cold shopping for local goods at farmers’ markets and show just how dirty it can get building a compost pile as he spends a month trying to cut his carbon footprint....  more >>



Week in Editorial Cartoons

By Editorial Cartoonists

Editorial cartoonists from more than 850 affiliates depict the week in news, including the Wall Street and AIG bailouts....  more >>



Obama's budget sparks strong reaction

By Renee Sessions

Op-Ed Digest: Since Obama revealed the details of the 2009-10 budget to the nation, he’s been called everything from a socialist to Robin Hood in the press. The federal budget is an equally contentious issue among the ranks of college opinion writers, with some decrying Obama’s misguided spending and others applauding his ambitious attempt to revive the nation...  more >>



How will history view Bush?

By Renee Sessions

While student columnists are largely angry about the ineffectiveness and global impact of Bush’s stint in the White House, some maintain that the president should not be pegged as the only contributor to national troubles over the past eight years....  more >>


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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.