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SGA voting may return to STARS
Elections for the Student Government Association may return to STARS this year if the senate approves a new bylaw amendment next week.
Students could first vote for student leaders on-line in 1997 when Western Illinois University was one of the first universities in the country to move voting on-line.…
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SGA OKs new fee
The Student Government Association saw two resolutions on student fees at Tuesday's meeting, tabling one to next week and approving a new $7 per credit hour fee.
The new fee, the Facilities Enhancement and Life Safety Fee, will be levied only on incoming students and pay for Western Illinois University to install sprinkler systems in all residence halls.…
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Franchise restaurant in Macomb's future
Macomb may soon be home to a couple of new franchise restaurants and clothing stores, said Macomb Mayor Mick Wisslead. According to the mayor, this is part of an on going effort by the city to encourage economic growth in town, especially in relation to student consumer interests.…
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Student pulls out of alderman raceWestern student, Brock Wissmiller, says campaign time interfering with his school work
Before the Macomb City Council meeting began Monday, Brock Wissmiller, 19, sophomore broadcasting major, announced to the press he would be withdrawing from the race for 2nd Ward alderman.
Wissmiller cited interference with schoolwork and campaign time.…
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Cell on EarthIn a world where everyone seems to be connected by cell phones, a little caution can go a long way in preventing theft and annoyance
Cellular phones are a common accessory among students who want to keep in touch with friends, family and the local Chinese restaurant. Along with this modern communication tool, however, comes a plethora of other problems.
It is possible to cheat with cell phones, by using the camera tool or a text messaging feature.…
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Western hopefuls scour Career Fair
Students traded in their dirty jeans, hooded sweatshirts and T-shirts for business suits, ties and dresses in hopes of becoming the next working man's hero.
Western Illinois University Union Grand Ballroom was home to the sixth annual Spring Career Fair, where hopeful students of all years and majors gathered to hand out résumés and find job opportunities or internships.…
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Making the first year a different experience
New opportunities await Western Illinois University first-year students when the First Year Experience program expands in the 2005-2006 academic year.
The program, part of the university's strategic plan, will focus on first-year students as a group through academic courses, attendance at on-campus events and living arrangements.…
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Deeply MotivatedMandeep Singh, new faculty development director, said he has big plans for Western
When Mandeep Singh, marketing and finance professor at Western Illinois University, heard he was recently named faculty development director, he said it was like returning home.
He first attended Western in 1985, directly after receiving his bachelor's degree in India.…
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