Sections Options Links Classifieds InteractiveWhen gas prices hit astronomical levels, the 2008 Sloan Survey of Online Learning predicted more people would be taking online classes to avoid the cost of fuel. Now that the economy has slumped into a recession, officials are saying online programs will continue to grow.
If "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is trying to prove it can be an unimpressive addition to the X-Men film series and still make a heap of money, it's three years too late. "X-Men: The Last Stand" beat it to the punch in 2006. Yet, "Wolverine," making big money in the face of widespread Internet piracy of a long-circulating, working print of the film, proves a masochistic public is just begging for more mediocre X-Men movies.
Nick Balla was just sitting in the conference room at his fraternity house when he glanced out the window and saw someone jump on a bike that belonged to one of his fraternity brothers. "I was in our conference room looking for an extension cord, and I looked out the back window and saw a homeless guy pick up one of the bikes from our bike rack and ride off down the alley behind our house," said Balla, a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.
Three Greek organizations that have joined Missouri State's campus this year have brought more to the Greek community than just community service hours and philanthropy money. Andrea Weber, the director of Greek life, said that she is very proud of the new chapters.
"I'll be relaxing and going to a banquet for campus recreation." Ryan Barnhart, senior, geography "I'll be playing World of Warcraft and probably studying." Amanda Noble, senior, psychology "My friends and I are going to the IMAX to watch Star Trek then we're seeing the BearTones perform.
Many individuals are finding themselves miserable without cause as they sneeze and rub their red, itchy eyes or dab at their drippy noses. The culprit: outdoor allergies. As spring makes its slow entry, the highest tree-pollen counts of the year are occurring simultaneously, leading to an increase in outdoor allergy symptoms.
Branding is a less-practiced body art than tattooing, but it is around on campus. Most people who are looking to get body art see branding as extreme, and many decide against brands in favor of tattoos. To some fraternities, though, branding is a way to show loyalty, and often, members get brands as a sign of devotion.