Wal-Mart seeks liquor license
Just when everyone thought Wal-Mart stocked everything, they are trying to add more to their shelves; liquor.
"We want to offer our customers availability of alcohol while shopping at our store," said Wal-Mart store manager Rhonda Roberts. "We hope to enhance the experience for our customers, and keep them coming back.…
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Multicultural Center opens doors for first tours
Members of Western Illinois University's Sustainability Committee took a tour of the new Multicultural Center Thursday.
As part of Western Illinois' effort to join the green revolution, the new Multicultural Center is a LEED Silver construction, adhering to the certification requirements set by the U.…
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Students discuss homophobia, hypocrisy
On Dec. 4, a panel discussion was held by the Power of Alliance, in conjunction with the African-American Studies Club and the Black Student Association, called "Swing Low and the Down Low: Homophobia, Hypocrisy and the Black Church."
The panel included students, faculty members and a pastor.…
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Automaker proposal could top $34 billion
1WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. automakers are returning to Congress for high-stakes hearings they hope will persuade skeptical lawmakers to save their troubled industry with $34 billion in emergency aid, but a top Senate Democrat wants to hand their problem to the Federal Reserve.…
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Suicide bombers strike in baghdad
BAGHDAD (AP) - Suicide bombers killed 17 people - including two American soldiers - and wounded more than 100 in a string of blasts in two Iraqi cities Thursday as a timetable for withdrawing all U.S. troops won final government approval.
The brazen attacks in areas where the U.…
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Automakers face skeptical senators on aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. automakers drew fresh skepticism from lawmakers Thursday in a rocky confrontation over their pleas for an expanded $34 billion rescue package they say they need to survive. Congressional analysts said one bailout plan under consideration would fall short of what the carmakers want.…
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Wise set to retire
College of Arts and Sciences associate dean Dan Wise has announced he will be retiring on June 30, 2009, after 32 years of service.
During the 2009 spring semester, a farewell reception for Wise will be announced. According to CAS Dean Inessa Levi, a national search to find a new associate dean will be held.…
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Book Review: 'Thirteen Orphans'
The Chinese zodiac, for most, is just a cute little wheel of 12 animals printed on paper placemats in a Chinese restaurant. While waiting for their food to be delivered, some people glance at the circle, quickly finding their animal representation with barely a second thought.…
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