University Wire back issues from Thursday, September 6:
Nebraska women's soccer earns draw with Drake
Sep 06, 2007; ... Nick Filipowski University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Nebraskan) (CSTV U-WIRE) LINCOLN, Neb. -- It was a double-overtime physical thriller in Des Moines, Iowa, that ended without a victor, as the Nebraska women's soccer team faced off against Drake in its first road contest of the ...
Questionable non-call costs Penn field hockey big
Sep 06, 2007; ... Andrew Scurria University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Pennsylvanian) (CSTV U-WIRE) PHILADELPHIA -- The Hawks worked steadily against the Penn defense. After a deflection, Saint Joseph's forward Marisa Pizzi found herself open with the ball. She buried her shot in the back of the net and ...
Wylee Wrathbone straddles the line with conceptual music
Sep 06, 2007; ... Shari Lesser University Wire 09-06-2007 (FSView & Florida Flambeau) (U-WIRE) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The air has a crisp sweetness in its breeze as it sweeps the day's newspaper off the coffee table. On the wooden table, covered with carved remnants of failed relationships, lies a ...
Virtual learning brings Southern Illinois U. students to new world
Sep 06, 2007; ... Christian Holt University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Egyptian) (U-WIRE) CARBONDALE, Ill. -- One of Pinckney Benedict's students was kidnapped on SIU's campus Tuesday, but he laughed about it in his office Wednesday afternoon. Luckily, the Southern Illinois University student was ...
COLUMN: America's newest addiction
Sep 06, 2007; ... Ted Hamilton University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Kent Stater) (U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio -- It is only the second week of school, but by now I am sure you have noticed them. The girl from your psych class, the football player in your math class, and if you have the thankless job of working in ...
Attending Northern Illinois U. a burden for out-of-state students
Sep 06, 2007; ... Kevin Kovanich University Wire 09-06-2007 (Northern Star) (U-WIRE) DEKALB, Ill. -- For students not permanently residing in Illinois, the price of attending Northern Illinois University can be a burden. Entering the fall 2007 semester, there are 254 out-of-state students ...
Yayo Taco a cheap, fun outlet for UNLV students
Sep 06, 2007; ... Brian Ahern University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Rebel Yell) (U-WIRE) LAS VEGAS -- It takes a lot of guts and maybe a little insanity for a campus-area establishment to serve imported beers and tequila at ridiculously low prices while simultaneously handing out permanent markers. There ...
Harvard sculpture exhibit finds modernity in mythology
Sep 06, 2007; ... Sarah Cowan University Wire 09-06-2007 (Tufts Daily) (U-WIRE) MEDFORD, Mass. -- Ever since myths have been written, there have been artists to illustrate them. Though bringing the mythology of antiquity into modern times can present some obstacles -- as gender roles and other customs ...
FILM REVIEW: '3:10 to Yuma' director's finest
Sep 06, 2007; ... Zachary Herrmann University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Diamondback) (U-WIRE) COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Each year, it feels like the American film market features fewer original pieces, opting instead for remakes of successful foreign-language films or even our country's own classic works. But, ...
Badgers men's soccer hope to start, finish strong in 2007
Sep 06, 2007; ... Sasha Goldstein University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Cardinal) (CSTV U-WIRE) MADISON, Wis. -- A fast start to a season is what any team can hope for. The last four games of a season that the 2006-07 Badgers men's soccer team had last year is a team's worst nightmare. A 9-4-1 start ...
Good foot leads Colorado football
Sep 06, 2007; ... Eliot Dempsey University Wire 09-06-2007 (Colorado Daily) (CSTV U-WIRE) BOULDER, Colo. -- Talk about pressure. It was overtime with CU and CSU tied 28-28 in a season-opening rivalry game in front of more than 60,000 fans, and senior kicker Kevin Eberhart walks up to take the ...
Terps can't get trapped by Florida International
Sep 06, 2007; ... Mark Selig University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Diamondback) (CSTV U-WIRE) COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- One week from Thursday night, the Terrapin football team will be in the national spotlight, hosting No. 3 West Virginia on ESPN at a packed and likely blacked-out Byrd Stadium. So, are ...
Pitt women's basketball plays Duke in NYC, at Maryland and UConn
Sep 06, 2007; ... Pat Mitsch University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Pitt News) (CSTV U-WIRE) PITTSBURGH -- Wednesday, the Pitt women's basketball team released its complete 2007-08 schedule. The Panthers will play Duke, Maryland, Rutgers and UConn -- four of the top six preseason ranked ...
FILM REVIEW: Inspiring light shed on 'Revolution '67'
Sep 06, 2007; ... Keith Carne University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Targum) (U-WIRE) NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- After receiving acclaim from audiences and critics alike during its PBS airing, and winning Best Documentary at this summer's New Jersey International Film Festival, "Revolution '67" returns to the ...
Local talent crucial to Iowa volleyball programs
Sep 06, 2007; ... Nick Paulson University Wire 09-06-2007 (Iowa State Daily) (CSTV U-WIRE) CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The UNI Panthers might just be more Iowan than Iowa State, at least when it comes to volleyball. Twelve of Northern Iowa's 17 players come from the state of Iowa, compared to just ...
Colbert helps rebuild K-State golf program
Sep 06, 2007; ... Jonathan Garten University Wire 09-06-2007 (Kansas State Collegian) (CSTV U-WIRE) MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Despite growing up in Kansas and becoming one of the nation's top collegiate golfers while at K-State, there was a time when Jim Colbert didn't have much of a reason to linger in ...
Boston U. professor gives voice to Alzheimer's sufferers
Sep 06, 2007; ... Angela Marie Latona University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Free Press) (U-WIRE) BOSTON -- Former poet laureate Robert Pinsky's most recent message is to not forget the victims of Alzheimer's. The Boston University English professor has narrated a documentary on the crippling ...
U. Oklahoma alumna looks to win state's third consecutive Miss America crown
Sep 06, 2007; ... Dane Beavers University Wire 09-06-2007 (Oklahoma Daily) (U-WIRE) NORMAN, Okla. -- A University of Oklahoma graduate is doing her best to help Oklahoma become the first state to win three consecutive Miss America pageants. Makenna Smith, 2006 OU graduate, was named Miss ...
Authorities nab Notre Dame bank scam suspect
Sep 06, 2007; ... Marcela Berrios University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Observer) (U-WIRE) SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Authorities in Fullerton, Calif., arrested an individual Tuesday in connection with the e-mail scam that prompted more than 60 Notre Dame Federal Credit Union members to give their credit card ...
Users of birth control suffering increased costs
Sep 06, 2007; ... Lisa Cunnigham University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Pitt News) (U-WIRE) PITTSBURGH -- Malia Mason received some disheartening news last November, causing her to scramble for money. She will be facing a similar problem this fall for the same reason: the increased cost of birth ...
U. Alabama students react to Apple product changes
Sep 06, 2007; ... Keli Goodson University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Crimson White) (U-WIRE) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Apple made many exciting announcements Wednesday at a press conference held by CEO Steve Jobs. Every version of the iPod got at least a minor touch up, and a new version of the original ...
Gamecock football's season rests in the hands of QB Mitchell
Sep 06, 2007; ... Michael Aguilar University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Gamecock) (CSTV U-WIRE) COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Louisiana-Lafayette ranked behind every SEC team besides Mississippi State and Kentucky. The Ragin' Cajuns also ranked well behind Clemson. The Gamecocks could only muster 28 ...
U. Massachusetts students have varied opinions on national rankings
Sep 06, 2007; ... David Humphreys University Wire 09-06-2007 (Massachusetts Daily Collegian) (U-WIRE) AMHERST, Mass. -- Students at the University of Massachusetts can't decide whether the Princeton Review's recent report will affect the school's "party hardy" reputation. Once a top-10 staple ...
Budget cuts effect Florida State U. students, teachers
Sep 06, 2007; ... Ivy Jacobson University Wire 09-06-2007 (FSView & Florida Flambeau) (U-WIRE) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- During the summer, Gov. Charlie Crist refused a proposal to increase tuition by five percent, meaning that Florida State University will be forced to halt enrollment for the Spring ...
U. Nebraska student assoc. passes 6 bills in response to RIAA suits
Sep 06, 2007; ... Tanika Cooper University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Nebraskan) (U-WIRE) LINCOLN, Neb. -- Sometimes it takes an hour to pass a bill, and other times it takes three hours to pass six bills. The Association of Students at the University of Nebraska met Wednesday night and passed six ...
VIDEO GAME REVIEW: 'NCAA 08' provides realistic football experience
Sep 06, 2007; ... Brian Tahmosh University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Orange) (U-WIRE) SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- "NCAA Football '08" is probably the most realistic college football game to date. That means one thing: don't play with Syracuse. Enough said. But it's that true-to-life mentality that ...
LSU African-American, women's centers' fate debated by student senate
Sep 06, 2007; ... Daniel McBride University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Reveille) (U-WIRE) BATON ROUGE, La. -- Concerns about the fate of the Louisiana State University African American Cultural Center and the Women's Center were brought before the Student Senate on Wednesday night. Moshe Cohen, ...
Penn State field hockey team too much for Princeton
Sep 06, 2007; ... Andrew Champi University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Collegian) (CSTV U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- An offensive explosion in the second half by the Penn State field hockey team led to a 5-1 onslaught over Princeton on the road. After struggling mightily to get past a stifling ...
COLUMN: The reality of coming out
Sep 06, 2007; ... Adam Griffiths University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Kent Stater) (U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio -- In journalism, they tell you that when you can't figure out what your story is about, break it down to statements that begin with, "This story is about ..." This story is about Jared. It's ...
Details sought in case involving ex-Penn State women's basketball coach
Sep 06, 2007; ... Erin Prah University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Collegian) (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Attorney Jana Barnett has requested subpoenas in hopes of retrieving information from Penn State Athletic Director Tim Curley, former Lady Lions basketball coach Rene Portland and former Lady Lion ...
CD REVIEW: Aesop Rock's 'None Shall Pass' infused with sick rhymes
Sep 06, 2007; ... Evan Leroy University Wire 09-06-2007 (FSView & Florida Flambeau) (U-WIRE) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- There is a problem with the most popular of modern popular rap music. It is almost substance-less. I say almost because there are a select handful of outliers who, while still bringing ...
Mandatory U. New Mexico student fees debated
Sep 06, 2007; ... Jeremy Hunt University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Lobo) (U-WIRE) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- University of New Mexico student Haseeb Kabir said mandatory student fees should go toward services all students can benefit from. "Some of it has nothing to do with most students," he said. "I ...
With 2 goals in 2 games, transfer fills void of UK soccer's graduated star
Sep 06, 2007; ... James Pennington University Wire 09-06-2007 (Kentucky Kernel) (CSTV U-WIRE) LEXINGTON, Ky. -- In his second game at UK, junior forward Aaron Swanson scored two goals to lead the men's soccer team to a 3-0 win against UNC-Asheville on Sunday. His first goal, a one-timer from sophomore ...
Linebackers say they'll be prepared for Iowa's run game
Sep 06, 2007; ... Zach Schonbrun University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Orange) (CSTV U-WIRE) SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Jake Flaherty's had some trouble sleeping the past few nights. It's not hard to figure out why. Last Friday's blowout loss to Washington for the Syracuse football team can't be attributed ...
Some West Virginia U. profs question effectiveness of PowerPoints
Sep 06, 2007; ... Brenda Paiz University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Athenaeum) (U-WIRE) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Years ago, college courses strictly consisted of professors lecturing in front of students forcing them to take notes. Now, there's PowerPoint and professors have adapted to use it as a ...
Tech, UTEP football deal with shortened work week before game
Sep 06, 2007; ... Adam Young University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Toreador) (CSTV U-WIRE) LUBBOCK, Texas -- While the Texas Tech football team spent Labor Day winning its first game of 2007, UTEP was watching them. After finishing their game with SMU, the Red Raiders traveled back to Lubbock, ...
U. Hawaii study: Coping with stress increases 'good' cholesterol
Sep 06, 2007; ... Jensen Chang University Wire 09-06-2007 (Ka Leo O Hawaii) (U-WIRE) HONOLULU -- Stress is almost a given part of life for the average college student. How an individual deals with stress can be good for not only the mind, but also the heart. Loriena A. Yancura, assistant ...
CONCERT REVIEW: Timberlake shows summer love for MSG, HBO
Sep 06, 2007; ... Nicole Asher University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Targum) (U-WIRE) NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Sexy hardly embodies all of Justin Timberlake's qualities. His FutureSex Love Show proves that he's a whole lot more than a teen idol -- he is in fact talented, innovative, and one hell of an ...
OU's Iglesias, Johnson could rotate at slot WR position
Sep 06, 2007; ... From Staff Reports University Wire 09-06-2007 (Oklahoma Daily) (CSTV U-WIRE) NORMAN, Okla. -- Last weekend the public address announcer broadcast to the crowd that senior Allen Patrick would get the start at tailback. However, when the Sooners took the field it was redshirt freshman ...
'Guitar Hero' competition draws in Austin gamers
Sep 06, 2007; ... Jo-anne Somera University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Texan) (U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas -- A new phenomenon is sweeping the nation through homes and dorm rooms alike. No longer is it required to learn tabs and notes if you want to rock out to your favorite song. These days, all one needs is a ...
Syracuse frat raising money for cancer research
Sep 06, 2007; ... Cathy Lee University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Orange) (U-WIRE) SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Following the April death of an ACACIA member's mother to cancer, the Syracuse University fraternity decided to raise the price of its annual hypnotist show by $1 to be given to a cancer research ...
GRE to begin gradual changes this fall
Sep 06, 2007; ... Michelle Tanner University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Crimson White) (U-WIRE) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Students who breathed a sigh of relief about the GRE not following through with its proposed changes last school year may not actually be in the clear for their test. Those who plan to take ...
ISU men's tennis holds open tryouts next weekend
Sep 06, 2007; ... Scott Kupiec University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Vidette) (CSTV U-WIRE) NORMAL, Ill. -- Do you like tennis? Do you have some free time that you wouldn't mind spending on the court? Well now is your chance to change all of that. Much like the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles ...
A&E show falls short on agreement with Texas State U. grads
Sep 06, 2007; ... Philip Hadley University Wire 09-06-2007 (The University Star) (U-WIRE) SAN MARCOS, Texas -- A group of former Texas State University students and a faculty member are disappointed after working with the A&E television show "Flip This House." The show "Flip This House" ...
Weeknight games give Louisville football exposure, exclude students
Sep 06, 2007; ... Gavin Lapaille University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Louisville Cardinal) (U-WIRE) LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Although "Friday Night Lights" may be popular in the rest of the country, for the University of Louisville football team, it is all about Thursdays. After last week's 73-10 win over ...
Sophomore sensation leading UW volleyball
Sep 06, 2007; ... Andy Van Sistine University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Cardinal) (CSTV U-WIRE) MADISON, Wis. -- Not very often does a freshman join a Division I volleyball team and finish her first-year campaign with all-conference honors, all-region honors, and team-high totals in kills and service ...
COMMENTARY: Appalachian State raises more questions about ranking system
Sep 06, 2007; ... Bryan Wheeler University Wire 09-06-2007 (University Daily Kansan) (CSTV U-WIRE) LAWRENCE, Kan. -- To see just how absurd Division 1-Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division 1-A) football's process of picking a "National Champion" is, imagine if this year for the college ...
Wisconsin women's soccer ready for fresh start with Wilkins
Sep 06, 2007; ... Crystal Crowns University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Cardinal) (CSTV U-WIRE) MADISON, Wis. -- While most students at UW-Madison are worried about which classes to drop and complaining about too much homework early in the semester, the Wisconsin women's soccer team (0-1-1) is busy ...
Web site offers fans BCS tickets for less
Sep 06, 2007; ... Dan Stefano University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Athenaeum) (CSTV U-WIRE) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Putting your money where your mouth is has become a possibility with TicketRESERVE.com. Most people in Morgantown are of the opinion that the No. 3 West Virginia University ...
Literary event to spotlight Michael Chabon at U. Houston
Sep 06, 2007; ... Signe Cluiss University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Cougar) (U-WIRE) HOUSTON -- Although you may not recognize his name, you are probably familiar with Michael Chabon's work. He published his first novel, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, at age 25. The novel, which had been his master's ...
Bulls linebacker Moffitt breaks down Auburn
Sep 06, 2007; ... Brendan Galella University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Oracle) (CSTV U-WIRE) TAMPA, Fla. -- Senior linebacker Ben Moffitt has played a major role of some of the most memorable games in USF history. During the Bulls' stunning 45-14 victory over then-ranked No. 9 Louisville, Moffitt ...
COMMENTARY: Michigan volleyball team could be historically good
Sep 06, 2007; ... Alex Prosperi University Wire 09-06-2007 (Michigan Daily) (CSTV U-WIRE) ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- After spending one year on the seventh grade volleyball team, seeing my vertical decrease and successfully glancing over the net one measly time, I can honestly say I don't know how to play ...
FBI charges man with hacking into Texas A&M ID system
Sep 06, 2007; ... Steven Romo University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Battalion) (U-WIRE) COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The FBI has charged Luis Castillo, a former Texas A&M University student with allegedly hacking the university's NetID system in February. Steven Moore, vice president of ...
Washington State U. class offers free diversity training
Sep 06, 2007; ... From Staff Reports University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Evergreen) (U-WIRE) PULLMAN, Wash. -- Jeff Guillory wasn't fazed when only one Washington State University student attended his first class of the year. It's usually a slow start for his free Cultural Competency ...
Badgers have lethal weapons in their running game
Sep 06, 2007; ... Tom Lea University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Cardinal) (CSTV U-WIRE) MADISON, Wis. -- UW football offensive coordinator Paul Chryst should be ecstatic with the talented backfield that he has to start this season. Returning National and Big Ten freshmen of the year P.J. Hill ...
Notre Dame admins: Blood-alcohol-content cards misinterpreted
Sep 06, 2007; ... Gene Noone University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Observer) (U-WIRE) SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Blood alcohol content (BAC) cards -- which use green, blue and red zones to show the effect of certain numbers of drinks for particular body weights and genders -- will no longer be distributed at the ...
New Connecticut law utilizes DNA evidence, eliminates limitations
Sep 06, 2007; ... Kala Kachmar University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Campus) (U-WIRE) STORRS, Conn. -- Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell recently signed a bill into law that eliminates the statute of limitations on sexual assaults that can be prosecuted with the use of DNA evidence. Six of the most ...
Colorado State U. a top Peace Corps recruiting school
Sep 06, 2007; ... Cece Wildeman University Wire 09-06-2007 (Rocky Mountain Collegian) (U-WIRE) FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Colorado State University alumni across the nation are serving in the Peace Corps, and among large colleges and universities, CSU ranks 12th, which is an increase from last year's ...
Former Kansas State U. professor seeks appeal for murder conviction
Sep 06, 2007; ... Emily Sterk University Wire 09-06-2007 (Kansas State Collegian) (U-WIRE) MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Thomas Murray, former Kansas State University English professor, has appealed his conviction of first-degree murder. The appeal is set for this morning, and the results of the court ...
U. Maryland study abroad program takes students deep into the Amazon
Sep 06, 2007; ... Margaret Lee University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Diamondback) (U-WIRE) COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- You might call it an academic version of TV's Survivor, except without the snarky alliances and million-dollar jackpot. But for 14 University of Maryland at College Park students this ...
Houston volleyball gets another home win
Sep 06, 2007; ... Chief Achilefu University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Cougar) (CSTV U-WIRE) HOUSTON -- The Houston volleyball (2-3) team was pushed to the limit Wednesday night against Cal-State Bakersfield and came out victorious in what was their grittiest win of the young season. (30-22, 17-30, ...
U. Penn admissions dean suddenly resigns
Sep 06, 2007; ... Albert Sun University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Pennsylvanian) (U-WIRE) PHILADELPHIA -- University of Pennsylvania admissions officials arrived at their offices last Wednesday morning to find a voice mail from then-Dean of Admissions Lee Stetson waiting for them. The message ...
UCLA quarterback maintains focus against former school
Sep 06, 2007; ... David Woods University Wire 09-06-2007 (Daily Bruin) (CSTV U-WIRE) LOS ANGELES -- You would think there would be some drama building. The Mormon quarterback plays his first game against BYU, the team he decided to play for out of high school. You would think Ben Olson ...
Tufts U. president leads statewide higher-education committee
Sep 06, 2007; ... Jenna Nissan University Wire 09-06-2007 (Tufts Daily) (U-WIRE) MEDFORD, Mass. -- Tufts University President Lawrence Bacow, a leading proponent in the campaign to make Tufts need-blind, will have the opportunity to push for this goal on a broader level as he ascends to the ...
Study: Some doctors hesitant to label patients as obese
Sep 06, 2007; ... Zhi Xiong University Wire 09-06-2007 (The Daily Iowan) (U-WIRE) IOWA CITY, Iowa -- For some doctors, it's just too awkward to get the words out: You are obese. In a study of more than 2,500 obese patients, fewer than 20 percent were documented as such, with men and older ...