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University sees record enrollment

The Drury Mirror, Drury University, MO

3 days ago by Kaitlyn McConnell

Record numbers of Drury students have left university administration estatic--and scrambling to accomodate the 550 new faces on campus.

Last week, enrollment reached 1,633, surpassing the previous record of 1,615 set in 2007.

According to Dean of Admission Dawn Hiles, the high number is due in part to campus-wide recruiting efforts.

Less parking presents new issues for all

The Drury Mirror, Drury University, MO

3 days ago by Leigh Bishop

The first few weeks of the semester can be a stressful time, especially when the campus looks different then it did just months before. While new students are just learning the campus, returning students are sometimes faced with breaking old habits.

This year, one habit many have had to break is accessing Drury Lane from Lot A.

Businesses offer fresh options for downtown Springfield

The Drury Mirror, Drury University, MO

2 days ago by Molly Riddle

Upon entry, the atmosphere inside South Avenue's Bistro Market is overwhelming: fresh-cut flowers on every table, aisles bustling with shoppers, and a dazzling array of specialty grocery items around every corner.

Since Bistro Market's August 21 opening, customers have been flocking to this ground-breaking new business to take advantage of everything it has to offer, from a state-of-the-art meat selection to a churn-it-yourself-peanut-butter machine.

UCM's THRIVE program first of its kind in Missouri

Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO

4 days ago by By Anthony Moreno, For the Muleskinner

There are trailblazers taking courses at UCM this fall. A new program offers students with special needs a unique opportunity to move onto campus and pursue a higher education.

The THRIVE Program - which stands for Transformation, Health, Responsibility, Independence, Vocation and Education - gives 12 new students a chance to take courses with other UCM students, learn important job skills that will enable them to compete in the workforce and learn skills to live independently.

Gardasil helps more than harms

Collegio, Pittsburg State University, KS

4 days ago by Ashley Bailey

Amanda Dunn wanted to prevent getting the human pappillomavirus, so she got the Gardasil vaccine, which has been at the center of controversy since its debut in 2006.

"I think girls should get it because it can prevent cancer and HPV," Dunn, senior in physical education, said.

A nation divided

Collegio, Pittsburg State University, KS

4 days ago by Sarah Poland

Like an injury that still hurts years after it was inflicted, many people who were immediately affected by the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, still have raw feelings toward Islam. When a plan to build a community center containing a mosque two blocks from Ground Zero was proposed, opposition quickly emerged.

It's remembrance, not racism

Collegio, Pittsburg State University, KS

4 days ago by Jen Rainey

It's not about whether Muslims should build a mosque and certainly not about whether they should be allowed to practice their faith, but valid arguments can be made against allowing the Park51 project to be built a few blocks from Ground Zero.

This project will include a mosque.

Campus advocate is here to help students

Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO

4 days ago by By Cassie Wilson, For the Muleskinner

He came from the city of Jesse James and wanted to make sure that everyone knows that 'St. Joe' is where your mail comes from. "Thank us for your mail, although it's kind of slow," said Eugene Stillman.

The University of Central Missouri's campus advocate, Eugene Carter Stillman, was born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Universities crossing a line targeting young donors?

Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO

3 days ago by By Lisa Handke, Managing Editor

The drill for new college students remains pretty consistent: grab a campus map, buy some overpriced textbooks, save those quarters for laundry and don't forget to call home.

But on a growing number of campuses, first-year students are hearing another message - "Please give.

University officials violated open records law on Palin's speaking contract

Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE

4 days ago by Carla Rivera - Los Angeles Times (MCT)

California State University officials violated the state's open records laws when they refused to release the contract and other documents related to former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's recent fundraising appearance at a Cal State campus, a judge has ruled.