Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1 day ago by Justin Lange
When commuters cross the Chester Bridge into Missouri from Illinois, they cannot miss the five fireworks stands located along the first mile. Many southern Illinois residents are making the annual trip over the border to Missouri, Kentucky or Indiana to purchase fireworks that are illegal in Illinois.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
22 hours ago by Melissa Brownrigg - The Daily Iowan
UI officials now hope Mayflower will open for fall semester despite Dubuque Street still being closed near the residence halls and damage making first-floor dorm rooms uninhabitable.
"Pending reports from engineering, it is our intent to have full [student] occupancy for fall," said Von Stange, the director of University Housing.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
2 days ago by Jenn Lofton
Listening to the lullaby versions of Metallica songs at work has become commonplace for Kit Peacock. Peacock, who has worked in the My Toys store in the University Mall for more than a year, said the independent and unique shop provides a haven from classes and other school-related stressors.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
3 days ago by Jennifer Putnam - The Daily Iowan
Some Iowa City residents have already noticed a difference in the dining atmosphere as restaurants are now smoke-free under the statewide smoking ban in most public places. Some are happy about the change, some are quitting the habit, and some are crying out at the political injustice of it all.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
3 days ago by Sean McGahan
Some come from bustling suburbs; some from humble rural homes. Several have esteemed educational pedigrees. A few may have less schooling than those they are trying to help. Regardless of their differences, roughly 20 women and one man have united nearly every day this summer to find a way to help women and children who have been victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
3 days ago by Alayna Wilken - The Daily Iowan
Kalyn Johnson called her apartment a war zone.
With mud coating the formerly white kitchen tile, furniture tipped over, and ruined clothes lying in piles, it certainly looked like one.
Two weeks after Johnson and her husband moved all of their belongings into their new home, they were suddenly evacuated, having just enough time to pack the essentials of clothes and overnight necessities.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
5 days ago by Lindy Stevens, Daily News Editor
Recent LSA graduate Polina Arsentyeva will see an extra $10 in her usual paycheck from Stucchi's after a state-wide minimum wage hike takes effect tomorrow, but Arsentyeva said the few additional dollars won't matter much to her.
"I don't think it's going to make that much of a difference, but maybe I just don't know because I'm not in a situation where I need the money to survive," said Arsentyeva, who has plans to keep scooping ice cream until she starts law school at Loyola University in the fall.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
5 days ago by Trevor Calero, Daily Staff Reporter
The 7.2-acre parcel of land located just north of the athletic complex is up for sale.