PUC Chronicle, Purdue University Calumet, IN
21 hours ago by Timothy Creech
The bar was set high for "Gears of War 2," but does it deliver? Simply put, yes.
"Gears of War" cemented the Xbox 360 as a true next-generation contender. Even though the first "Gears of War" has flaws, including the short and simple story, the stellar game play and beautiful graphics more than make up for them.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
21 hours ago by Whitney Paige Green
Sarah Palin made a certain comment recently that deserves a little exposition. In an article from the Associated Press on Nov. 8, several of the governor's quotes were extracted from her response to criticisms that she's received from McCain's aides. ("Palin denounces anonymous critics as cowardly") While elaborating upon the "ridiculous" nature of the allegations, she's quoted as saying, "You guys report based on anonymous sources, so it's hard to have a defense.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
7 hours ago by Whitney Paige Green
On the night of the election, I was at the home of a conservative. I was watching the Comedy Central Colbert-Stewart special when the announcement was made: "Barack Obama is the President-Elect." I wanted to scream and rejoice, but I didn't want to offend my friend's mother, so I yelped into a pillow.
PUC Chronicle, Purdue University Calumet, IN
13 hours ago by LeAnne Munoz
Nothing to do for this upcoming weekend? Stop by Y Jean Chambers and check out the Purdue Theatre Company's presentations of, "Graceland," and "Cat Hoarder's Anonymous."
"Graceland" and "Cat Hoarder's Anonymous," are two short one act plays, done with very little scenery, as well as very small casts.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
7 hours ago by Joel Ebert
In the same week that Barack Obama was declared the President-elect, Chicago's homicide rate topped that of last year.
The deaths of Brian Murdock, 15, and Quinton Buckner, 17, on Nov. 7, raised Chicago's murder rate for 2008 to 447, according to a Chicago Sun-Times article.
PUC Chronicle, Purdue University Calumet, IN
7 hours ago by Steven VanderVelde
"Why so serious?" said Heath Ledger as the Joker in "The Dark Knight." Yeah, I know. If I hear one more Joker impression I'm going to make a pencil disappear into my eye socket. But I think this quote really works with what I want to say here.
A couple weeks ago News Editor Brian Bultema's column addressed why we need to lighten up in our daily routines, and Editor in Chief Nathyn Gibson told us last week about his hunger to stick out in the crowd.
The Phoenix, Loyola University of Chicago, IL
5 days ago by Phoenix Discourse
In the six months since the California Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage was legal, around 18,000 gay couples tied the knot in California. On Nov. 4, a small majority of California voters checked yes to Proposition 8, a proposition to amend the California Constitution to add the sentence "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.
The Phoenix, Loyola University of Chicago, IL
5 days ago by Sarah Marbes
The Loyola administration's vision for the Lake Shore campus is a pedestrian-friendly, easy-to-navigate academic center. In the meantime, construction blocks major walkways and forces students to take detours.
Demolition of the Jesuit Residence took place over the summer, but the front of the Information Commons remains closed for landscaping.
The Phoenix, Loyola University of Chicago, IL
3 days ago by Laura Burns
After a female Loyola student met a young man on campus, the two went to dinner and then for a walk on the beach. The man, who she said she thought was a gentleman, attempted to assault her. She escaped and ran to the Campus Safety office to immediately report the incident.
Flyer, Lewis University, IL
1 day ago by Nicholas Kerr
The Democratic Party made significant gains in both houses of Congress for the second straight election.
At a minimum, they have gained five seats in the Senate and 13 seats in the House of Representatives.
The Democrats made their strongest inroads by taking Senate seats in states that voted for President Bush in 2004 and swung over to President-Elect Obama.
Torch, Roosevelt University, IL
17 hours ago by Daniel Smrokowski
The student door monitors and security are asking that everyone, who is not handicapped or does not have a large bundle, to refrain from using the handicapped entrance to the lobby of the Auditorium (AUD) building.
A growing problem that constantly arises in the lobby of the Auditorium building is that able-bodied persons use, or attempt to use, the handicapped door located on the Michigan Avenue side of the AUD building.
Flyer, Lewis University, IL
22 hours ago
America is facing a big change. We have gone in a new direction and elected a president that goes against the norm. That candidate won through strong campaigning and knowing what the American people wanted. Now he has to stand and deliver. Here's a look back at how he won and how he must meet the needs of the people who elected him.
Flyer, Lewis University, IL
18 hours ago by Nicholas Kerr
In 1975, after a stunning loss in the 1974 midterm elections Ronald Reagan stated about the future of the Republican Party, "Our people look for a cause to believe in. Is it a third party we need, or is it a new and revitalized second party, raising a banner of no pale pastels, but bold colors which make it unmistakably clear where we stand on all of the issues troubling the people?"
Twenty-three years later, the same situation arises in the Republican Party about where the party should go after a defeat that has seen the party lose the White House.
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