Western Courier

Mobile marketing on the rise

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

E-mails often go without a response for as long as 48 hours; text messages however, typically receive a response within four minutes. This is one of the many reasons that advertisers are beginning to catch on to mobile marketing.

Western Illinois University marketing and finance professor Craig Conrad presented "The Joy of Mobile Marketing" last Wednesday at 3 p.

G.E.T. involved with a new organization on campus

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Derek Granat created the Green Energy Team after having an epiphany.

"Oh, my God. We're on a college campus," he said to himself.

After realizing how many aluminum cans college students go through, Granat put his ideas into motion. He had been researching different solar panels and the cheaper ways of not only saving money but helping the environment too.

Western pays homage to vets

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Western Illinois University has scheduled a variety of events Wednesday, Nov. 11 to pay tribute to the veterans and current members of the Armed Forces.

In addition, the University's Wright Residence, directly across the street from the Alumni House, will be dedicated as the new Veterans Resource Center.

Halloween doesn't drive kids to cults

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Another Halloween has come and gone, but naturally the unfounded prejudices against it live on. According to www.telegraph.co.uk, Tom Wilson, the mayor of the small English town of Nuneaton, refused to judge a pumpkin-carving contest on Saturday on the grounds that the holiday "glorifies Satan's angels and celebrates the dark side.

Rolling dice results in a crap shoot

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Many individuals have adopted the notion that life is short. That couldn't be further from the truth. In reality, life is long and hard and you must be aware of the choices you make today because they will affect you tomorrow.

Those who live in the moment are blind to consequences and often regret decisions they have made in the past.

Apathetic at best, our nation lacks success

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As I near the end of my studies in graduate music, I find myself jaded from my initial intentions. Despite my best efforts I somehow ended up on autopilot.

I tried for years to place this gradual numbness that invaded my thoughts, and I almost lost my marbles completely until I found out I was not alone.

Campus Confidential

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Imagine if you will a typical scene: boy meets girl (or boy meets boy or girl meets girl), they hit it off and over time decide to become an item. Through the course of discovering the history of one another, aside from favorite colors, weird birthmarks and crazy relatives, they find there is a significant age gap between them.

'Necks limp to Illinois State

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Western Illinois football team takes its seven-game losing-streak into Illinois State where they have won four of the last five games at Hancock Stadium.

The Leathernecks and the Redbirds have battled each other 90 times with Western leading the all-time series 48-38-3.

Guinn's 'Cinderella team' faces elimination in first round play

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

After a slow start to the season, the Western Illinois women's soccer team has won four-straight matches and is on its way to The Summit League Championship.

"They just don't quit and give a great deal of effort until the last whistle," said head coach Tony Guinn.

A season of struggles nears end for volleyball

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Western Illinois women's volleyball team (9-18, 5-10) will host two of its final three conference matches this weekend at Brophy Hall.

The first game begins Friday night at 7 p.m. against Oakland (16-7, 9-5). The second contest will take place Saturday night at 7 p.

Regular season comes to an end for men's soccer

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks (5-10-2, 1-3-0) hosts Oakland University (9-4-2, 5-0) in the final match of the regular season this Saturday at John MacKenzie Alumni Field.

With a slow start to the beginning of the season, Western has played well lately, winning two of their last three games.

Western selects Barr to receive Student Laureate Award

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Of all five Illinois state schools, Western Illinois' junior quarterback Matt Barr has been selected to receive the Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award.

A ceremony held in Springfield, Ill. this Saturday will honor Barr with the prestigious award. All four academic colleges on the campus of Western Illinois selected a nominee, and Barr was nominated by the College of Business and Technology for his academic success and involvement in extracurricular activities.