University Wire back issues from Thursday, July 13:
CD REVIEW: Carrabba's tortured artist routine wearing thin
Jul 13, 2006; ... Tim Aylsworth University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Battalion) (U-WIRE) COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The average music shopper is likely to find a sea of swooning 12-year-old girls surrounding the shelf that sports the new Dashboard Confessional album. After one quick listen, it becomes ...
Ball State U. launches record label
Jul 13, 2006; ... Chantel Arsenault University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily News) (U-WIRE) MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State University introduced Sursa Performance Hall last year as part of the new Music Instruction Building, and now the venue is being used for more than just concerts. Musicians can record their ...
Court hearings set for 7 Oklahoma State U.-area men accused of vandalism
Jul 13, 2006; ... From Staff Reports University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily O'Collegian) (U-WIRE) STILLWATER, Okla. -- Seven have been arrested in connection with acts of vandalism on homes to be demolished for the Campus Master Plan. The arrests were made after one of the victims reported an item ...
Oklahoma State U. station adding frequency 107.3 FM
Jul 13, 2006; ... Chase Carter University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily O'Collegian) (U-WIRE) STILLWATER, Okla. -- Oklahoma State University's nationally recognized public radio station KOSU is once again expanding its service with a new broadcast tower to serve the Tulsa, Okla., metro area. 107.3 FM ...
TV REVIEW: Spike TV stays sharp with 'Blade'
Jul 13, 2006; ... Robert Yaniz, Jr. University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Oracle) (U-WIRE) TAMPA, Fla. -- Movies based on comic books have been the summer blockbusters of choice for Hollywood in the past few years. But in 1998, Marvel Comics -- the publisher of many of the iconic characters making their way ...
CD REVIEW: Find a new muse, Muse
Jul 13, 2006; ... By: Karl Wiechold University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Battalion) (U-WIRE) COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- All listeners need with listening to the Muse's new album is a 12-sided die, a codex and a light-up dance floor. Listening to this record is akin to playing Dungeons and Dragons with ...
Kent State U. professors win bronze in England
Jul 13, 2006; ... Charlotte Muller University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Kent Stater) (U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio -- A team of Kent State University professors who represented the United States came in third place and received the bronze medal by beating England's Chelsea School 1-0. Eight university ...
Colorado State gets new field
Jul 13, 2006; ... Mike Donovan University Wire 07-13-2006 (Rocky Mountain Collegian) (CSTV U-WIRE) FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- CSU is becoming the sixth school in the Mountain West Conference to install FieldTurf in its football stadiums -- joining the Air Force Academy, Brigham Young, San Diego State, ...
Cowgirls add another transfer
Jul 13, 2006; ... From Staff Reports University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily O'Collegian) (CSTV U-WIRE) STILLWATER, Okla. -- Oklahoma State's women's basketball team has announced the addition of transfer Charese "Tudy" Reed to its roster. "We are very excited and feel fortunate that Tudy has decided ...
Penn stadium snubbed for women's NCAAs
Jul 13, 2006; ... Andrew Scurria University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Pennsylvanian) (CSTV U-WIRE) PHILADELPHIA -- If you are a Philadelphia college student, this year wasn't your only chance to see the NCAA basketball Tournament in your home town. That's because, as the NCAA announced this week, ...
CONCERT REVIEW: Nickleback headlines solid evening of rock 'n' roll
Jul 13, 2006; ... Kathryn White University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Lantern) (U-WIRE) COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Nickelback might possibly be the most maligned band in all of present-day rock 'n' roll. Frequent criticisms of the post-grunge alt-rock group include generic, repetitive lyrics, a sound that ...
Indian literary scholar spending summer at Dartmouth
Jul 13, 2006; ... AJ Fox & Julia Hecht University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Dartmouth) (U-WIRE) HANOVER, N.H. -- Githa Hariharan, a prominent Indian writer and literary scholar, is spending the summer at Dartmouth through the Montgomery Fellows Program. Hariharan delivered a public lecture and reading ...
U. Utah students establish charity organization
Jul 13, 2006; ... By: Dimitri Tsilis University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Utah Chronicle) (U-WIRE) SALT LAKE CITY -- Jack Stringham, a junior in exercise physiology at the University of Utah, spent last summer in the city of Kongdiang, Cambodia. He saw that many people in the surrounding villages had to ...
Former Penn point guard tries to play professionally overseas
Jul 13, 2006; ... Josh Wheeling University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Pennsylvanian) (CSTV U-WIRE) PHILADELPHIA -- Most athletes come to Penn for an education, but Eric Osmundson is determined to make a living playing basketball. One of four Quakers on the All-Ivy teams last year, Osmundson has ...
USF track & field finds its coach
Jul 13, 2006; ... From Staff Reports University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Oracle) (CSTV U-WIRE) TAMPA, Fla. -- The University of South Florida hired a new head coach for both the track and field and cross country teams Wednesday, Athletic Director Doug Woolard announced. Warren Bye, who is a former ...
U. Texas to study indoor air pollution
Jul 13, 2006; ... Mark Muecke University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Texan) (U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas -- The National Science Foundation has granted the University of Texas $2.9 million to study improving indoor air quality. "Americans are indoor creatures. We spend about 18 hours inside for every hour ...
Kent State U. hosts boot camp for journalism teachers
Jul 13, 2006; ... Amber Gallihar University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Kent Stater) (U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio -- Thirty-five high school teachers from across the nation began the annual American Society of Newspaper Editors workshop at Kent State University Monday. It is more commonly referred to as ...
GAME REVIEW: 'New Super Mario Bros' goes old-school with 2-D action
Jul 13, 2006; ... Brandon J. Mendelson University Wire 07-13-2006 (U-WIRE) (U-WIRE) SAN DIEGO -- In the nineties, Mario was more recognizable to small children than Mickey Mouse. "Super Mario Bros. 3" and "Super Mario World" are considered two of the most popular games of all time, and then Mario got ...
New Kent State U. president hopes to soon feel at home in Ohio
Jul 13, 2006; ... Jackie Mantey University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Kent Stater) (U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio -- The phone rings in Kent State University President Lester Lefton's new office on the second floor of the Library. He looks around for a second trying to determine which phone he should answer and ...
PSU football players to 'Lift for Life'
Jul 13, 2006; ... From Staff Reports University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Collegian) (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The fourth annual Lift for Life challenge will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. tomorrow in Holuba Hall. Lift for Life is a strength and conditioning competition open to the public, with a ...
Injured Oden uncertain for OSU season's start
Jul 13, 2006; ... Steve King University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Lantern) (CSTV U-WIRE) COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The only scary thing about having a 7-foot, 245-pound, 18-year-old freshman walking around on campus during the summer time is not knowing whether or not this goliath will be ready to play come time ...
Oklahoma State U. athletes help local YMCA
Jul 13, 2006; ... Chase Carter University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily O'Collegian) (U-WIRE) STILLWATER, Okla. -- Several OSU athletes gathered at the Stillwater YMCA Friday and Saturday afternoons to give back to the organization that has provided so much to the community. The athletes designed and ...
FILM REVIEW: 'Scanner Darkly' a mixture of drugs, dark humor
Jul 13, 2006; ... John Snodgrass University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Lantern) (U-WIRE) COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Well, that is refreshing. Finally, a science-fiction adaptation that is not interested in explosions or action, but rather characters and social issues. In his film adaptation of Philip K ....
Ball State U. study: Mobile ads on the rise
Jul 13, 2006; ... Ashley Rauen University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily News) (U-WIRE) MUNCIE, Ind. -- Advertising through cell phones could be the wave of the future, according to a Ball State University study. A recently released study surveyed 669 college students on the idea of cell phone ...
New U. Utah program targets incoming freshmen
Jul 13, 2006; ... By: Natalie Hale University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Utah Chronicle) (U-WIRE) SALT LAKE CITY -- University of Utah freshmen have a lot on their plate: There are dorms to settle into, books to buy and people to meet. Now there's a new way for freshmen to initiate friendships while at ...
Study shows underage drinking causes health problems
Jul 13, 2006; ... By: Travis Currit University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Utah Chronicle) (U-WIRE) SALT LAKE CITY -- New evidence shows that heavy drinking during teenage years can cause irreparable brain damage and increases the risk of alcoholism. This may come as bad news to the 22.8 percent of ...
Kent State U. art student's internship for program a first
Jul 13, 2006; ... Dan Stroble University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Kent Stater) (U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio -- Beginning this fall, Master of Fine Arts student and glass specialist Nathan Nardi will have the chance to help in the studio and teach freshmen and sophomore glass courses -- all while he is taking ...
SAS using Web casts to help incoming U. Penn freshmen
Jul 13, 2006; ... Derek Mazique University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Pennsylvanian) (U-WIRE) PHILADELPHIA -- Navigating the waters of freshmen year course selection can be hard, but it might be easier for the Class of 2010 thanks to new Internet video question-and-answer sessions. The College of ...
Ball State honored for Top 25 finish in overall GPA
Jul 13, 2006; ... From Staff Reports University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily News) (CSTV U-WIRE) MUNCIE, Ind. -- The Ball State University women's golf team has been honored as the recipient of a 2005-06 National Golf Coaches Association All-Scholar Team GPA Award. This award recognizes the women's ...
FILM REVIEW: Pirates sail away with $135.6 million
Jul 13, 2006; ... Natalie Campbell University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily O'Collegian) (U-WIRE) STILLWATER, Okla. -- Captain Jack Sparrow is back in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." Johnny Depp returns to play the infamous and comedic pirate. This time, Jack Sparrow learns of a debt he ...
CD REVIEW: Dashboard's latest confession lacks originality
Jul 13, 2006; ... Chelsea Mcdougald University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Oracle) (U-WIRE) TAMPA, Fla. -- All the hipsters biting their nails and fretting over the thought of a potentially new sound from Dashboard Confessional can give their hands a break. "Dusk and Summer," though in some aspects more ...
Nanoelectronics research center could come to U. Texas
Jul 13, 2006; ... Stephanie Matlock University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Texan) (U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas -- The University of Texas System will have a new nanoelectronics research center based in Austin, pending the expected approval by the Board of Regents at their Friday meeting. UT-Austin is ...
Prep standout to get chance at BSU
Jul 13, 2006; ... Phil Friend University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily News) (CSTV U-WIRE) MUNCIE, Ind. -- Herbert Terry's basketball career is anything but normal. The 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward, who recently made a verbal commitment to Ball State University's men's basketball team, is currently on ...
Kent State football games to draw crowds for Big Ten team
Jul 13, 2006; ... Andrew Bergman University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Kent Stater) (CSTV U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio -- Two big football games may present a parking problem during the upcoming Golden Flashes season. Over 20,000 fans are predicted to attend Dix Stadium when Kent State plays Akron and the ...
Penn State counseling services to study mental health
Jul 13, 2006; ... Lauren Boyer University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Collegian) (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State University's Counseling and Psychological Services staff recently announced their initiative to host the Center for the Study of College Student Mental Health, which aims at ...
FILM REVIEW: 'Pirates' struggles to stay afloat
Jul 13, 2006; ... AJ Fox University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Dartmouth) (U-WIRE) HANOVER, N.H. -- There's a scene in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" when Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) gets smashingly drunk off a flagon of rum. That Depp's behavior during this scene is nearly ...
U. Penn working on TV spot for upcoming year
Jul 13, 2006; ... Michael Gulinello University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Pennsylvanian) (U-WIRE) PHILADELPHIA -- The University of Pennsylvania won't be wasting any more free advertising opportunities in the upcoming school year. During this year's NCAA Tournament Penn had a chance to air a free ...
MtvU to bring student-generated content, activism grants to U. Texas
Jul 13, 2006; ... Gerren Laquint Fisher University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Texan) (U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas -- A silent, persistent group of students told the University of Texas they want their mtvU. Stephen Friedman, general manager of mtvU, gave them their wish when he announced that UT will be added ...
Juvenile arrested in Kent State U. robbery
Jul 13, 2006; ... Sasha Parker University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Kent Stater) (U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio -- A juvenile male broke into the Kent State University student center bookstore last week, stealing an estimated $100 in merchandise. A 14-year-old allegedly stole a laptop shoulder bag and a ...
Lacrosse recruit leaves Blue Devils for Quakers
Jul 13, 2006; ... Pamela Yau & Andrew Scurria University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Pennsylvanian) (CSTV U-WIRE) PHILADELPHIA -- Tom Dodge had a choice. It was a choice that most high-school athletes will never have to make. After a stellar high-school sports career in Manhasset, N.Y., Dodge ...
CD REVIEW: Yorke's talent shines through sans Radiohead
Jul 13, 2006; ... Casey McConahay University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Lantern) (U-WIRE) COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The solo debut of Radiohead's front man Thom Yorke is not an indication that the band is on the verge of parting ways. A sold-out summer tour and impending autumn album release affirms as ...
USF signs with Action Sports Media
Jul 13, 2006; ... Tony Marquis University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Oracle) (CSTV U-WIRE) TAMPA, Fla. -- What's in a name? For USF athletics and Action Sports Media, about $5 million. The two signed a 10-year contract in September 2005 to make improvements to the Sun Dome. USF agreed to share ...
Inquiry under way for U. Penn bike shooting
Jul 13, 2006; ... Ross Avila University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Pennsylvanian) (U-WIRE) PHILADELPHIA -- The investigation into the shooting of a bicycle theft suspect by a Penn Police officer on the afternoon of July 4 is ongoing amid a sharp rise in bicycle thefts. The incident took place July ...
Attacks boost dorm security at Penn State
Jul 13, 2006; ... Sara Ganim University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Collegian) (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State University Police said they have no plans to scale down heightened security in South halls after two dorm room break-ins early Tuesday morning in which residents fought off an ...
Ohio State U. librarians ready to move books to off-campus location
Jul 13, 2006; ... Abbey Wood University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Lantern) (U-WIRE) COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When Wes Boomgaarden says, "the ol' girl needs a face-lift," he means it. Built in 1913, Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library has had two renovations, and beginning in ...
U. Texas teams with Houston company to take on cancer
Jul 13, 2006; ... Ryan Penner University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Texan) (U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas -- A new, noninvasive method for detecting cancer in its early stages could be available to the American public as soon as 10 months from now, thanks to a licensing agreement between the University's Office ...
COLUMN: Less government key to lower gas prices
Jul 13, 2006; ... Blake Hasenmiller University Wire 07-13-2006 (Iowa State Daily) (U-WIRE) AMES, Iowa -- Across Iowa, the price of gas is nearing $3 per gallon. This leads many people to wonder what could be done to lower it. The answer to this is to take the government out of the energy industry and ...
EDITORIAL: A violent stew
Jul 13, 2006; ... Staff Editorial University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Texan) (U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas -- Three Israeli soldiers now taken captive to two countries. Seven Palestinian children of the same family, ages seven to 18, killed by an Israeli bomb to their home. At least seven Israeli soldiers ...
COLUMN: In my world
Jul 13, 2006; ... Tara Schupner University Wire 07-13-2006 (University Daily Kansan) (U-WIRE) LAWRENCE, Kan. -- My alarm clock goes off silently, a white disc under my mattress vibrating as strongly as pots and pans crashing to the floor. I slap at the snooze button. I hate being shaken awake, but ...
EDITORIAL: Judging the use of deadly force
Jul 13, 2006; ... St University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Pennsylvanian) (U-WIRE) PHILADELPHIA -- On Tuesday, July 4, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a Penn police officer shot and wounded one of two suspects during an attempt to steal a bicycle from a bicycle rack in the vicinity of the Hospital of the ...
Chicago subway derails, causes evacuation
Jul 13, 2006; ... Megan Reichgott University Wire 07-13-2006 (Indiana Daily Student) (U-WIRE) CHICAGO -- Wary Chicago commuters headed back into the downtown subway stations Wednesday morning, a day after an eight-car train derailed and sparked a tunnel fire that injured more than 150 people in one of ...
COLUMN: Israel's right to self defense
Jul 13, 2006; ... Max Bryer University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Dartmouth) (U-WIRE) HANOVER, N.H. -- If you will, imagine the following situation. Using underground tunnels, terrorists infiltrate the American border and proceed to abduct an American GI and take him or her hostage. The abducted soldier is ...
EDITORIAL: UEMA must succeed where FEMA failed
Jul 13, 2006; ... Staff Editorial University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Mississippian) (U-WIRE) OXFORD, Miss. -- We're all familiar with FEMA's most recent failure: Hurricane Katrina. But the failure of FEMA is nothing new. FEMA was torn apart for it's bungling of 1992's Hurricane Andrew. FEMA arrived ...
COLUMN: Universities have no right to deny freedom of press
Jul 13, 2006; ... By: Kevin Alexander University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Collegian) (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- College media love free speech. It allows editors and writers to focus on delivering top-notch journalism without having to worry too much about offending people. Sadly, this is often ...
EDITORIAL: Contracts, marriage and God
Jul 13, 2006; ... Staff Editorial University Wire 07-13-2006 (Indiana Daily Student) (U-WIRE) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The movement for same-sex marriage has delivered a series of judicial body-blows this past week. The New York Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state's constitution did not provide ...
COLUMN: North Korea threat should not be thought of lightly
Jul 13, 2006; ... Zachary T. Eckels University Wire 07-13-2006 (Kansas State Collegian) (U-WIRE) MANHATTAN, Kan. -- I remember seeing the world mourn for America in the months following the fall of the Twin Towers. Videos of people grieving for us surfaced from all corners of the globe. For a brief ...
EDITORIAL: 'Daily Show' helps, not harms, youth and democracy
Jul 13, 2006; ... Staff Editorial University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Oracle) (U-WIRE) TAMPA, Fla. -- North Korea is testing long-range missiles that could theoretically reach California. At least 183 people were killed and 700 were injured in India after seven bombs were set off on busy commuter trains ....
COLUMN: Everything online should not be digested
Jul 13, 2006; ... Gracie Doran University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Evergreen) (U-WIRE) PULLMAN, Wash. -- Need tips for choosing the right classes? How about help with what to wear for a job interview? What about where you should stay on vacation? How about being anorexic? With the internet ...
EDITORIAL: Penn State speaker series lineup disappointing
Jul 13, 2006; ... Staff Editorial University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Collegian) (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Some student disappointment is sure to follow the recent announcement of Pennsylvania State University's 2006-2007 Distinguished Speaker Series. This year's lineup may be one of interesting ...
EDITORIAL: Election deja vu in Mexico
Jul 13, 2006; ... Staff Editorial University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Kent Stater) (U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio -- For the second time in two years, democrats are challenging the validity of a national election - this time, it's happening south of the border. Mexico's Democratic Revolution Party is ...
COLUMN: Don't forget about NASA
Jul 13, 2006; ... Tyler Bleau University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Daily Iowan) (U-WIRE) IOWA CITY, Iowa -- For the American public and NASA, it seems the honeymoon is over. We never pay attention to it anymore. We've stopped with the little gifts: the new rocket series, the renovations, the 5 percent of ...
EDITORIAL: Opening a shut case
Jul 13, 2006; ... Staff Editorial University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily Texan) (U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas -- Case closed usually means just that. Apparently all bets are off when one ascends to the top of the Austin Police Department. A complaint lodged last year against acting Austin Police Chief ...
COLUMN: High-stakes exams require change
Jul 13, 2006; ... Christian Ochoa University Wire 07-13-2006 (The Daily Cougar) (U-WIRE) HOUSTON -- College admittance has always been a high-stakes game, and some students are willing to do anything to enter the school of their dreams. The Associated Press reported that 20 desperate students in ...
COLUMN: Break the cycle of hostility
Jul 13, 2006; ... David A. Nosko University Wire 07-13-2006 (Indiana Daily Student) (U-WIRE) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- As humanity strives for 21st century diplomacy within a world governed by 20th century tools of destruction, let all our global neighbors make no mistake: Threats of aggression backed by ...
EDITORIAL: Oklahoma State U.-area station fans enjoy expanded service
Jul 13, 2006; ... Staff Editorial University Wire 07-13-2006 (Daily O'Collegian) (U-WIRE) STILLWATER, Okla. -- Congratulations are in order for KOSU, who just added another broadcast tower to serve the Tulsa metro area. The newest tower joins the other three towers that have been added as part ...