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Arts center delayedThe Performing Arts Center may come later than expected; tight state budget is to blame
The long-awaited funding to begin construction on Western Illinois University's new Performing Arts Center has once again been delayed.
The budget strain in Illinois is to blame, according to Western President Al Goldfarb.
"The governor did not approve any capital funding last year due to the very difficult budget circumstances in the state," Goldfarb said.…
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CSIT to hand out PCsOld lab computers will soon find new homes in the hands of randomly picked students
Owning a computer is not a requirement for being a student, but it makes it a whole lot easier, said Chad Hankins, chair of the Council on Student Information Technology.
CSIT is preparing to give away between 250 and 300 computers retired from campus computer labs to students through a lottery.…
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Maguire fills in
The Macomb City Council met Monday night with John Maguire, 4th Ward alderman, stepping in as mayor pro tem for Mayor Mick Wisslead, who is on vacation.
Maguire usually holds the chair of 4th Ward alderman but sat in the spot of mayor and ran the meeting in true Wisslead form, following the proposed agenda and keeping it under 20 minutes.…
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Agony in Art
People have decorated the human body for thousands of years, and tattoos still are a huge part of many people's lives. Tattoos are becoming more socially acceptable and people are running to get them, whether it is their first or their fourth. Only those who have tattoos can really understand the craving to get more, despite the pain.…
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Western observes women's history
To promote the importance of women's social, political and economical contributions to American society, Western Illinois University and women all over the nation will come together during the month of March to observe National Women's History Month.
This year's theme at Western, "Women Change America Through Civic Engagement," honors and recognizes the significant contributions women have made to the advancement and diversification of American society.…
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SGA in debtSenate discusses $50 debt to TEAMLEAD, passes blue light legislation in busy meeting
The Student Government Association passed a bill calling for three new blue lights to be placed on campus and legislation eliminating the vestigial Council on Student Welfare at its meeting last night.
But before getting into business, TEAMLEAD Vice President John Mitchell addressed the body about a $50 outstanding debt from the WISDOM conference.…
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Stolen car recovered
A surge in vehicular related crime came to a peak around 7 p.m. on Feb. 25 when a woman's car was stolen from the parking meters in front of Casa Latina by the University Union. The thief took the keys from the Union while a woman, who remains nameless, was at work.…
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