College Headlines

Class of 2008: Going Pro

The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, PA

6 days ago by Estelle Tran

Among the students earning degrees from the University of Pittsburgh this spring, there was one famous honoree: "Dr. Dan."

Dr. Dan, better known as former Miami Dolphin and Pitt quarterback Dan Marino, was the guest speaker at Pitt's commencement ceremony, where 4,317 undergraduate, master's and doctoral students officially became alumni.

Today's Classified Ads 5/7/08

The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, PA

6 days ago

Today's Classified Ads 5/7/08

NFL teams draft Panthers

The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, PA

5 days ago by Mike Gladysz

For three former Pitt football players, the sound couldn't have been much sweeter during the NFL Draft.

The Carolina Panthers chose Jeff Otah, a standout at left tackle for the past two years for Pitt, with the 19th overall selection of the 2008 NFL Draft.

SGA Updates

The Cauldron, Cleveland State University, OH

3 days ago by Mark Jablonski

Senators Kimberly Carr, Charles Baily, Ray Izard and Donna Seemuth have appealed the Senate's recent ratification of the 2008 SGA election results "on the ground of patent unfairness." The appeal was filed with the SGA Investigative and Legislative Committee, and The Cauldron obtained the documents detailing the charges against the Board of Elections (BOE).

Highlights of the 2007-2008 School Year

The Cauldron, Cleveland State University, OH

3 days ago

The last week of school is finally here. We all count down the days patiently until our last final is taken. While some of us are diving headfirst into summer classes, others are working full time. Even some of us are just kicking up our feet for a few months.

Healing after a tragedy

KentNewsNet.com, Kent State University, OH

3 days ago by Bryan Wroten

Dean Kahler woke up that sunny Monday morning and decided not to go to his 7:45 a.m. class. He saw Ohio National Guard searching people and decided he didn't want to deal with that hassle. He called his professors to let them know he wouldn't be attending class.

Library security becomes concern for some workers

The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, PA

3 days ago by Jessica Moore

The library may be a quiet place, but questions about security have raised an alarm with staff in recent weeks.

Several library workers at the Bailey Library have become concerned with the fact that when the only employed security guard isn't available for work, the students are required to handle all situations and to lock up at night.

Butterworth signs deal with Falcons

The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, PA

4 days ago by Terry Rodgers

Slippery Rock University's Mike Butterworth never got a chance to hear his name called by National Football League commissioner Rodger Goodell last Saturday and Sunday.

But Butterworth, a standout offensive lineman for The Rock, will still get his opportunity to compete in the professional ranks.

Campus set for facelift before start of fall semester

The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, PA

3 days ago

Ah, once again, it is that time of year, the spring edition of finals week.

The most hated and loved week in all of school.

It brings about thoughts of despair and hope, as students look ahead to a summer filled with fun, while trying to cram a semester's worth of information into a plethora of all-night study sessions.

Stuff you should know

KentNewsNet.com, Kent State University, OH

4 days ago by Rachel Abbey

• The Loft has free peanuts.

• The Wal-Mart on state Route 59 closes, but the one on Tallmadge Road is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.