February 27th, 2009
This week on campuses across the country the stories focused on the economy and Obama’s speech. There were some other interesting tidbits, Valentines Day wrap-ups, budget talks, basketball wins and loses, Big Ten Conference swim championships, but in the end the economy stories aren’t going away any time soon. It sounds like many schools are looking at where they can cut their budget and the benefits they will feel from the stimulus package. I think we will see that as the semester continues, the words may change, but the stories will be very much the same. If you come across an interesting story in your campus paper, please feel free to email the link to ben@studyblue.com.
…and now without further ado…
Campus News
The Biggest Losers
Students at Iowa State are striving to be the biggest loser across all college campuses having already lost 1,484 pounds.
Everyone is Looking for a Job
Students at the University of Kansas are having a hard time even finding an On-Campus job.
Risky Gators Watching Dirty Movies
The University of Florida is really stepping out of its shell, last week bringing the Internet to the dorms, this week showing NC-17 movies…what’s next I ask…what is next?
Bad Economy Not Hurting the Rubber Industry
Michigan State University finds that as the economy continues to crap out on us, one industry that is not hurting the condom industry. Condom sales are already up 6% two months in this year, proving that in a bad economy people are looking for alternative forms of entertainment.
Students want Cheaper Contraception
It all comes back to the economy doesn’t it? In these tough economic times, students at Stanford are asking the school for cheaper contraception.
Tipsy Tuesdays, Wasted Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursdays
A University of Wisconsin researcher finds that excessive drinking doesn’t just impair your body, it can seriously effect your grades as well.
Dance, Dance, Dance
Professors Give Dancers a Break
Dancers Train Months in Advance
Dancers Raise $7,490,133.87
Students at Penn State University dance for a good cause. For 46 straight hours over 700 PSU students dance without sleep or sitting earning over 7 million dollars to help with pediatric cancer.
Cow Urine…mmm…Refreshing
Illinois State University reports that an Indian delicacy could become a common tap in the US.
One little Puppy Jumping on the Bed, One Fell off and Bumped his Head; No more Monkeys’ Jumping on the Bed
Harvard University has ended testing on monkeys and is now testing on dogs. Poor Sparky.
Condi Back on Campus
Form Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has returned to Stanford following her time with the Bush administration with a mixed reception.
The Easiest A
Students in Biology 100 had a big exam this week and everyone earned an A because the professor didn’t make enough copies of the exam. Sweet!
And that was the news…
If you come across a good story in the coming weeks, send it our way.
Until next time, this is Ben with StudyBlue signing off.
Tags: Campus News, Harvard, Illinois State, Iowa State University, Kansas, Michigan State University, Ohio State, Penn State, Stanford, University of Florida, University of Wisconsin
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