The University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center received three emergency cases when a man and two women were brought in with carbon monoxide poisoning. The victims were residents of North Laurel and were part of the Hurricane Sandy black out. Firefighters and paramedics arrived to the residence shortly after a 911 call was made at […]
Archives for October 2012
University of Wyoming caves under pressure from politicians and special interest group
October 31, 2012
A little over a year ago British artist Chris Drury installed a piece of artwork named Carbon Sink on the University of Wyoming campus. The sculpture which resembles a vortex of dead wood surrounded by coal with a burnt charring in the middle was paid for by anonymous donors and the Wyoming Cultural Trust. Simply […]
University of Wisconsin game to have purple heart halftime ceremony
October 31, 2012
Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse fullback, Jason Church is returning to the Eagles home field, Veterans Memorial Stadium, only this time he will be part of the half time show. The Second Lieutenant Army Veteran and survivor of the war in Afghanistan will be presented with the purple heart on the 50 yard line by […]
Connecticut universities reopening with little damage
October 30, 2012
Connecticut is rushing to restore power after last nights visit from category 1 tropical storm, Sandy. After the system moved out, a strange calm came over the area as clear skies broke revealing downed trees, scattered branches and debris. Nearly a quarter of a million homes are currently without electricity and many parts of the […]
Police investigating falling death of University of North Carolina student
October 30, 2012
Late Saturday night, the body of a young male was found near a concrete plant in Carrboro. It was soon confirmed to be David Shannon, a freshman student at the University of North Carolina. Police are still investigating all possible circumstances regarding the death but currently believe that it was a alcohol related accident. Chris […]
New York schools preparing for the arrival of Sandy
October 29, 2012
Hurricane Sandy is making a westward march and looks to visit the Big Apple during her North American tour. Schools are already preparing for the high powered storm and many universities have cancelled classes for Monday and Tuesday. The city of Syracuse has announced closures of much of the city services including parks, garbage routes, […]
Nebraska leading the Big Ten Division
October 29, 2012
Nebraska is finally firing on all cylinders as they take control of their destiny in the Big Ten. While both Nebraska and Michigan are 3-1 in the division, Nebraska holds the ever important tie breaker after their 23-9 victory in their Saturday night game. All the No. 22 ranked Wolverines could do was sit stunned […]
Missouri Western State University is taking a STAND against tobacco
October 29, 2012
It’s not unusual for colleges and universities to be known as a “dry campus”, meaning no alcoholic beverages are allowed on school grounds even if to be consumed at another location. This rule applies to underage students, obviously, but also includes staff and students of legal drinking age. Missouri Western State University is now taking […]
Ole Miss not so ole-fashioned anymore
October 26, 2012
Courtney Pearson, a senior year English major at the University of Mississippi, has a lot to be excited about after being crowned homecoming queen. While typically announcing a queen wouldn’t be worthy of national coverage, what makes this unique is that Pearson is the university’s first black homecoming queen. “I am still in shock, but […]
University of Connecticut women’s basketball coach suggests lowering rims for women’s teams
October 26, 2012
For the seven-time national championship women’s basketball team at the University of Connecticut, execution on the offense has never been an issue. However, the mastermind behind this championship team has come up with a rather radical idea that he believes will improve the game of women’s basketball, and increase viewership for the sport. “What makes […]