The Westboro Baptist Church has adopted a gruesome tactic to spread their message, the protesting of funeral services for U.S. Troops. The group began in 2005 by picketing the memorial service of Carrie French and later the funeral of Matthew Snyder carrying signs with disgusting messages such as “Thank God for dead soldiers”, “You’re going […]
Archives for July 2012
Lon Morris officially declares bankruptcy
July 4, 2012
In another move to save the ailing two year college from complete closure, Dawn Ragan, Chief Restructuring Officer, said the school has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The filing will help stop foreclosure proceedings on some of the campus real estate which include dormitories. The junior college has taken huge steps to save their […]
It’s report card time
July 3, 2012
The Institute for a Competitive Workforce released its evaluations of two and four year colleges for each state across the country. The ICW is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that strives to improve the relationship and success of education systems and the private workforce they’re preparing students for. Grades […]
University of Texas grad student mauled by chimpanzees
July 2, 2012
The 26 year old anthropology student, Andrew Oberle, is currently in stable condition after undergoing six hours of surgery and being put into an induced coma. The attack occurred at the Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, a South African sanctuary for abused or misplaced chimps. The compound is protected by 2 sets of fencing, a […]
Eric Hyman to lead the Aggies back to the top
July 1, 2012
A lot is about to change for the Texas A&M Aggies. After 16 years in the Big 12 conference, A&M is about to start its inaugural season as a Southeastern Conference member. Kevin Sumlin, former football coach for University of Houston, will start as head coach and Eric Hyman will come on as Athletic Director […]