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Cannabis Makes its Way to the East Coast

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
By Cajetan Berger

In an effort to cut down on the number of marijuana-related legal cases flooding the Philadelphia court system, for the prosecution of pot heads, the city has decriminalized marijuana, making it the first city in PA to do so. In January, New Jersey presented a medical cannabis bill to the state legislators –the bill... »

Gen. Ed. reform passes

Thursday, April 8, 2010
By Shawn Gamez

Governing bodies approve proposal for curriculum changes »

The 2010 Census has begun

Thursday, April 8, 2010
By Shawn Gamez

What the census means to U.S. citizens »

Students protest department elimination

Thursday, April 8, 2010
By Drew Simonovich
Students protest department elimination

Faculty and students gather to save academic programs »

Celebrating independent record stores

Thursday, April 8, 2010
By James Adair

Record Store Day commemorates the art of music »

Susan Wells to speak at KU

Thursday, April 8, 2010
By Matthew Keefer

Award-winning author to be Keynote speaker at annual comp. conference »

FED, High Times debate at KU

Thursday, April 1, 2010
By Claire Sitarz
FED, High Times debate at KU

Bob Stutman and Steve Hager “If you just applauded for Steve, you’re the best allies I have,” Bob Stutman said.  After letting the remark sink in for a moment, he continued, “Your inability to argue rationally makes me thank God you’re on Steve’s side of the argument.” Crowds squeezed inside the doors of Schaeffer... »

KU is “Nusca Strong”

Thursday, April 1, 2010
By Tanya Hull

“Nusca Strong.” These words have been repeatedly seen and heard across campus since the motor vehicle accident involving junior Speech Communications major, Michael Nusca, on Thursday, March 18. Nusca was involved in a motorcycle accident where he was struck by a car on Main Street near South Campus Drive. He spent nearly a week... »

Faculty responds to KU’s budget forecast

Thursday, April 1, 2010
By Drew Simonovich

Over 40 members of the KU community attended a presentation on Monday evening — hosted by KU associate history professor Dr. Michael Gambone — organized in an effort to provide students with an understanding of the university’s budget forecast from the perspective of the faculty. After multiple budgetary discussions with university officials and with... »

D2L to replace Blackboard

Thursday, April 1, 2010
By Brent Walcoff

On June 30, KU’s and all PASSHE schools’ contracts with the online distance learning program, Blackboard, will expire. Scheduled to launch at KU on May 8 – during the first upcoming summer session – the online learning program Desire2Learn (D2L) will replace Blackboard. D2L will be the primary distance learning program for all PASSHE... »