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If anything, I think this entire Bob Knight saga is anecdotal proof of how underwhelming this college basketball season has been. Everywhere you look, people are talking about schools, divisions and conferences being down. (Updated Sunday night)... more >>

Column: College culture needs overhaul

By Charlie Szold of The Eagle

The longer I stay in college the more I fear for humanity. Let me out of this place - now! Tuesday night - drink; Friday night - drink; Saturday night - drink. Not that I'm not above it. I'm not. I drink, I party, I can throw down too. Ask me about that time I peed on my best friend's basement wall.... more >>

Students have mixed reactions to stimulus bill

By Jed Layton of Daily Utah Chronicle

Jess Martinez does not like debt. Martinez, a University of Utah sophomore in physical therapy, avoids borrowing money from her friends, despises credit cards and wants the national government to avoid adding to debt from the financial crisis. His concern for debt has him worried about the stimulus bill.... more >>

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What Obama means for your sex life

By Staff reports

First lady Michelle Obama expressed displeasure after a toy manufacturer named two new black dolls Marvelous Malia and Sweet Sasha. But Risque Reads wonders what she'll think of the latest toy to use the likeness of an Obama: A dildo tipped with an image of Barack's face....  more >>



Basketball Roundtable

UWIRE convenes the bright young minds of sports journalism to break down the 2008-09 college basketball season....  more >>



Winter weather pummels universities

By Amanda Hoffstrom

As the cold of winter brings snow, sleet and icy conditions, university administrators must make the critical decision whether to cancel classes or not. A recent round of winter precipitation in the Midwest brought a range of reactions from UWIRE affiliates....  more >>



Week in editorial cartoons

By Chris Sharron

Editorial cartoonist Chris Sharron depicts the transfer of power from President George W. Bush to President Barack Obama as well as the lengths auto companies are going to get consumers to buy their products....  more >>



Economic crisis boosting applications

By Michael Sewall

Enrollment and admissions at colleges and universities across the country are on an upswing as the economy falters and companies slash jobs. While many schools prepare for their largest enrollment to date, many are also accepting more early applications and deciding whether to abide by the College Board’s SAT Score Choice program....  more >>



Endowments suffer through downturn

By Amanda Hoffstrom

Universities across the country ended 2008 with less money in their endowments than previous years, some dropping as much as 26 percent during the second half of the year. UWIRE affiliates report how the smaller investments could affect their schools, including funds for financial aid....  more >>

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Politics

Students have mixed reactions to stimulus bill

February 09, 2009 By Jed Layton
Source: Daily Utah Chronicle, U. Utah

Column: A grand ol' waste

February 08, 2009 By Paul Thompson
Source: The Crimson White, U. Alabama

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Technology

Music site closes without warning

February 09, 2009 By Tommy Conroy
Source: Daily News, Ball State U.

JuicyCampus closed, Northwestern students looking elsewhere

February 09, 2009 By Olivia Bobrowsky
Source: Daily Northwestern, Northwestern U.

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Sports

Up-tempo style fuels Bruins' resurgence

February 09, 2009 By Ben Taylor
Source: Daily Bruin, UCLA

W. Hockey: No. 2 Gophers steal conference lead from No. 1 Badgers

February 09, 2009 By Tyler Mason
Source: Badger Herald, U. Wisconsin

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Entertainment

Music site closes without warning

February 09, 2009 By Tommy Conroy
Source: Daily News, Ball State U.

'Biggest Loser' contestants talk test of friendship

February 09, 2009 By Stephanie Jaar
Source: The Eagle, American U.

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Living

Universities commemorate Black History Month

February 09, 2009 By Amanda Hoffstrom

Column: Getting the public interested in newspapers

February 09, 2009 By David Lei
Source: Daily Pennsylvanian, U. Penn

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Issues

Opinion

Column: A grand ol' waste

February 08, 2009 By Paul Thompson
Source: The Crimson White, U. Alabama

Editorial: A teachable moment

February 08, 2009 By Editorial Board
Source: Harvard Crimson, Harvard

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Higher Education

Colorado U. chancellor named sole finalist for Georgia Tech presidency

February 06, 2009 By Craig Tabita
Source: The Technique, Georgia Tech

Music site closes without warning

February 09, 2009 By Tommy Conroy
Source: Daily News, Ball State U.

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UWIRE Video

Vitamin Water

NCAA won't allow coaches to give players Vitamin Water containing stimulants.

Bailout money

1.4 billion dollars will be given to the National Science Foundation if the bailout bill passes.

JuicyCampus closes its doors

JuicyCampus.com shut down due to lack of advertising.

Digital switch delayed

The switch from analog TV to digital is held until June 2009.

Google Maps

Google introduces a feature that allows users to locate friends through their cell phones.

Dangerous Youtube

A video on Youtube shows students how to do ten dangerous activities.

No laptops

Some Yale professors have banned laptops from their classrooms.

No more free coffee

Harvard has axed their free coffee program in an effort to reduce costs.

Steelers win

The longest play in Super Bowl history helped the Steelers clinch a win over the Cardinals.

Phelps caught with pot

Michael Phelps apologizes for marijuana use.

Philly protests 'whitewashing'

Protests broke out concerning the whitewashing of characters in Shyamalan's movie, Avatar.

Reducing electricity

George Washington U. reduced their electricity 12% using motion sensor lights among other methods.

Alzheimer's and pot

Studies have shown marijuana has reversed memory loss in the brains of elderly rats.

Campus closed

Western Kentucky U. completely shut down it's campus over winter break to save money.

Sundance: The Carter

UWIRE's Justin Mandel talks with the director of the Lil' Wayne documentary, The Carter.

Presidential BlackBerry

President Obama is keeping his BlackBerry for texting close family and friends.

Layoffs at Stanford

Stanford's business school will be laying off 12% of its teaching force.

High approval

Obama's initial approval rating is second-highest in history, after JFK's.

HRC senate seat filled

Rep. Gillibrand was chosen to fill Hillary Clinton's senate seat.

Sundance: When You're Strange

UWIRE's Justin Mandel speaks to former Doors' members Manzarek and Krieger.

Sundance: It Might Get Loud

UWIRE's Justin Mandel speaks with the director and producer of It Might Get Loud.

Bush's last order

Protests began when Bush ordered gray wolves to be removed from the endangered species list.

Inauguration reaction

Students from across the country and around the world react to President Barack Obama's inauguration.

Sen. Kennedy suffers stroke

Ted Kennedy suffered a stroke at Obama's inaugural lunch.

Talking history with Louis Stokes

UWIRE's Jason Zone Fisher talks with Louis Stokes about what Tuesday's inauguration means to African Americans.

Moving into 1600 Penn. Ave.

UWIRE's Jason Zone Fisher talks with Mark Lindsay of Barack Obama's Executive Office transition team about the move on Tuesday.

Columbia U. students discuss Obama

UWIRE talks with Columbia University students about challenges facing President Barack Obama

Jim Brown on the inauguration

UWIRE's Jason Zone Fisher talks with Jim Brown, former professional football player and current social activist, about Barack Obama's inauguration.

Don King on MLK Day

UWIRE talks with Don King about MLK Day and Tuesday's historic inauguration.

Spring Breakdown

UWIRE talks to the cast of Spring Breakdown at the Sundance premier.

Take 5 - Slumdog Millionaire

Trojan Vision's Take 5 talks with the director and stars of Toronto International Film Festival award winner "Slumdog Millionaire".

From Hoops to Paddle?

Syracuse point guard Jonny Flynn has a new passion -- pingpong.

Family Ties

At North Carolina, some teammates share more than just a common uniform. Erin Summers reports from Chapel Hill.

Dayton Looking to Erase Doubts

Dayton head coach Brian Gregory hopes to ride the trio of Charles Little, Chris Wright and Marcus Johnson into the 2009 NCAA Tournament after a disappointing finish last year. Tyler Logan reports.

Talking Hoops with Tyrese Rice

Alex Diamond talks with Boston College's All-ACC guard Tyrese Rice about his expectations for the season and the toughest place to play.

Tar Heel Bloggers

UNC women’s soccer player Caroline Boneparth and football player Marvin Austin take time out of their busy schedules to give people an insider’s look into what it takes to be a student athlete. Erin Summers reports.

Carolina Nights

The North Carolina basketball teams kick off their first NCAA regulation practices with a little song and dance at "Late Night with Roy." Erin Summers reports.

The Madness at Maryland

Lasers, fire, cheerleaders, Gary Williams in a Lamborghini, suits, dresses… oh yeah and basketball. Whitney Taylor reports on Midnight Madness at Maryland

Chuck Norris on the youth vote

Jason Zone Fisher chats with Chuck Norris about the youth vote and the issues most important to the next generation of voters.

UWIRE College Town Tour Guide - Nashville, Tenn.

In Nashville, the high-flying ghosts of country music’s past mingle with music personalities of the present.

UWIRE College Town Tour Guide - Athens, Ga.

The town that spawned R.E.M., Widespread Panic and other acts is still at the heart of the indie scene.

UWIRE College Town Tour Guide - Austin, Texas

"High-octane country" band Mother Truckers highlights Austin's music scene.

Contributors

Jenna Marina

Correspondent/Staff Writer , The Tampa Tribune/The Independent Florida Alligator 

Justin Mandel

Currently a Junior at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, I've been executive producing Trojan Vision's entertainment show, Take 5 for the past 2 years. As EP, I've been be able to secure us many events throughout the Los Angeles area and try to make us grow by providing our content to other schools.