Rocky Mountain Collegian, Colorado State University, CO
2 days ago by Erik Myers
Clouds hung heavily over the Aggie Theater Tuesday evening, where a somber crowd had gathered to remember the life of 22-year-old Johnny Schou.
Schou, the bassist of popular Fort Collins-based band Tickle Me Pink, was found dead in his Fort Collins home Tuesday morning.
The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah, UT
2 days ago by Michael McFall
Hospital billing records for 1.5 million U patients have been recovered, said the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday. The records contained personal information on former patients from the U Hospitals and Clinics, including physician names, driver's license numbers, insurance information and Social Security numbers.
Rocky Mountain Collegian, Colorado State University, CO
1 day ago by Kelli Pryor
Even though CSU alumnus Amanda Igaki is the reigning 2008 Miss Asian America Colorado, don't dare call her a beauty queen.
The Miss Asian America Colorado event was created this year by Asian Avenue magazine as more than a beauty pageant. The contestants had to possess more than physical attractiveness, they needed to demonstrate intelligence, compassion and the desire to serve.
Rocky Mountain Collegian, Colorado State University, CO
1 day ago by J. David McSwane
Each summer, millions of men look deep within themselves for the courage to stand up and fight. This group, of which I consider myself a fervent member, fights for a just and worthy cause, a complex mission that can only be understood by men and men alone.
The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah, UT
1 day ago by Jaime Winston
Instead of driving to the U from downtown, Charles Emmett uses public transportation because increasing gas prices are burning a hole in his wallet. "I do have a car, but pretty much only use that to go to the grocery store once a week," he said. "Hopefully we find some kind of alternative fuel source pretty soon.
The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah, UT
2 days ago by Erik Lopez
New York City and Los Angeles are no longer the only cities with big-name art exhibits. The Utah Museum of Fine Art is now home to "Monet to Picasso," a stunning collection of 74 modern European masterpieces. The exhibit spans art's formally innovative 100-year period from roughly 1864 to 1964.
Signpost, Weber State University, UT
3 days ago
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The women of a polygamous sect are selling their distinctive handmade children's clothing online. The enterprise was initially started to provide Texas Child Protective Services with clothes for the 440 children seized in an April raid on the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' ranch at Eldorado, Texas.
Signpost, Weber State University, UT
3 days ago by Gentry Reinhart
It's not everyday that a freshman athlete walks-on at Weber State University and wildly exceeds everyone's expectations. But for WSU sprinter Eric Bailey, exceeding expectations is something he's getting used to.
"It was the shock of the year," said WSU Men's Track and Field Head Coach Dan Walker.
Signpost, Weber State University, UT
23 hours ago by Matt Gerrish
This fall the Weber State University football team will have to work particularly hard to win that coveted Big Sky Conference Championship.
On May 6, the NCAA implemented sanctions on the team for unsatisfactory academic progress. According to the NCAA, Weber State's academic progress report (APR) is at 853, which currently is in the bottom 10 percent of Division I football teams.
Daily Lobo, University of New Mexico, NM
4 days ago by Isaac Avilucea
J.R. Giddens planted his seeds in The Pit. Now, all those seeds have finally germinated into a garden - the TD Banknorth Garden, that is.
Giddens, who was picked by the newly-christened champion Boston Celtics, was selected 30th in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft.
Daily Lobo, University of New Mexico, NM
4 days ago by Isaac Avilucea
"I want to remain a (Dallas) Cowboy. I've been here for five years and I've made Dallas my home, and I would love nothing more than to be a Dallas Cowboy."
These are comments Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terry Glenn recently made to the Dallas Morning News.
College Times, Utah Valley State College, UT
19 hours ago by Luke Hickman
NBC's Last comic standing is like American Idol for comedians - only entertaining. Hailing from West Jordan, Utah, Marcus is one of the funniest contestants the series has ever seen.
Daily Lobo, University of New Mexico, NM
3 days ago by Caitlin Reece
UNM graduate students with children cannot receive child care subsidies from the state, according to current New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department policy.
Lissa Knudsen, Graduate and Professional Student Association council chairwoman, said she is concerned with the issue because it is preventing many students with children from attending graduate school.
College Times, Utah Valley State College, UT
1 day ago by Jack Waters
Goodbye UVSC. These words apply not only to the institution, but likely to our president, William A. Sederburg as well.
College Times, Utah Valley State College, UT
19 hours ago by Parker Donat
It's hard having a beard. It's itchy, it's hot, people stare at it, and you can't blow huge bubble gum bubbles. I think the toughest, but manliest, part of having a beard is to get enough courage to grow pubic-like hair all over your face. To those men who try and succeed, I say, "Good one on you, mate" and for those who are follicle-challenged, I say, "Dude, sorry. If God didn't put it there, don't even try it."