$1,500 raised for Haiti relief effort
A few days after the tragic earthquake in Haiti on Jan. 17, Webster University students came together to create the Haiti Relief Committee, a group dedicated to collecting money for the relief efforts in the ravaged island nation.
WU's Red Cross is in charge of collecting money on the committee's behalf.…
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Introduction of the iPad chance
Jan. 27 was a big day for techno-junkies. Steve Jobs, owner of Apple Inc., unveiled the company's new tablet - the iPad.
Despite its questionable name, the iPad has the potential to do for interactive technology what the laptop did for work on the go.
A great divide remains between students who have been in school consecutively since kindergarten and those who are returning to school after years of being in the workforce.…
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Robert Lachky, retired Chief Creative Officer of Advertising for Anheuser-Busch, discusses the ads behind the beer Monday, Feb. 1 in the University Center Sunnen Lounge. Lachky was responsible for coining the term, "Whassup???" for the Bud Light campaign. WHASSUP???Creator of famous Bud Light campaign speaks at WU
"Whassup? Whassup? Whassup?" Robert Lachky, the creator of the award-winning "Whassup?" campaign for Bud Light, explained to an audience of about 200 people what's up in the advertising world and the elements needed to succeed. Audience members packed into the University Center Sunnen Lounge on Feb.…
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Junior Molly Zehner drives to the hoop against Ashley Will from MacMurray. The Gorloks defeated the Highlanders 71-49 on Saturday, Jan. 30. Women win, remain on top in SLIACVictory over Highlanders allows Gorloks to maintain first-place tie with Fontbonne University
When the Webster University women's basketball team returned home after a devastating loss against Blackburn College Jan. 23, the Gorloks knew they'd have to bounce back in order to stay at the top of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
And that's exactly what happened Saturday, Jan.…
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FeaturedSnacking becomes easierCash-strapped Webster students now have another option to satisfy their snack needs. Webster University vending machines are being equipped with credit card scanners, which will stop the discrimination cash-less students have endured since forever. "I had no idea you guys are running around with nothing in your pockets other than plastic," said Doug Stuhlmann, owner of St.Vocalist's impairment
Reinvigorated Obama sends GOPPresident Obama's first State of the Union address showed the man at his best. Obama swung away with style, using humor and charm to disarm his critics. He placed the ball squarely in the GOP's court. If the Republicans don't want to, once again, become the party of no, it's time for them to shoot or pass.Gorloks continue slide in SLIAC competitionMen drop two-point game in overtime to MacMurray College, fall to third-place tie in conference standings
Hall of a day for Gorlok greatsFormer Webster athletic director, four athletes comprise 'Starting Five' induction class
No excuse for Notre Dame cartoonNotre Dame University has sparked much controversy over an anti-gay editorial cartoon that ran earlier this month in the student-run newspaper, The Observer. The cartoon depicted a personified handsaw telling a joke to a random man. The hand saw said, "What's the quickest way to turn a fruit into a vegetable?" The handsaw's answer was "a baseball bat.Dance Demo Program receives fundingFor more than 20 years, Webster University's dance program has been presenting lecture-demonstrations at area schools to cultivate interest in dance as an art form and as a career. Now, with the help of a grant from the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation, the program will be able to develop longer lasting connections with schools through its new Dance Demo Program.WU Symphonic orchestra recognizes cellist, composers
The end of Don't Ask Don't Tell?: Military policy costs taxpayers, reduces combat effectivenessWith the passage of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell law in 1993, the U.S. government slammed an ironclad door on the proverbial closet, discharging openly gay service members and alienating a legion of potential recruits. According to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network Web site, more than 13,000 service members have been released under the law since its inception.Obama's first year receives praise and criticism by Webster studentsWhile President Barack Obama's campaign relied mostly on ideas of hope and change, it seems that, for Americans, change hasn't happened fast enough and hope can only last so long. "He got a long way (during his campaign) on hope and change," said Amanda Rosen, a professor in the history, politics and international relations department.Campus housing left with empty spacesFour weeks into the semester, every on-campus housing option - Maria Hall, West Hall, East Hall and the Webster Village Apartments- has a few open spaces to fill. On Jan. 21, Webster University's Department of Housing and Residential Life sent an e-mail to all students who attend class on the main campus, telling them there was still housing available for spring semester.Athletes of the Hall of Fame
From the Bench: Gorloks gain strength in numbersLess has been more for Webster University's women's basketball team this year. While the Gorloks find themselves atop the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with a record of 8-2, they have managed to do it without a go-to scorer. Through ten games, the team's leading scorer is Katy Meyer, averaging 9.Career Services event focuses on networking
The end of Don't Ask Don't Tell?: In attempt to please the left, Obama swaps logic for politicsPresident Obama has found himself pushing a number of agendas in his first year in office, including health care reform, the closure of the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay and a recovery of the country's economy. But his latest political battle has taken on a much smaller, yet equally controversial, front.Media Matters: AdaptationsThis past week, citizens of the U.K. have been unanimously asking the same question - "Has the BBC lost its mind?" Frenzied fans have been panicking at the recent news that FOX will be creating its own version of the beloved show "Doctor Who," a spin-off titled "Torchwood.WU alumnus wins People's Choice Award
Social networking makes twits of us allWell, I didn't come to dinner with my friends to sit on my phone all night," I overheard the middle-aged man saying as he sat at a local dining establishment. "More like a Crackberry. Ha," he murmured under his breath while his friend continued to stare at his phone.Top military officer calls for 'don't ask, don't tell' repealThe nation's top military officer said Tuesday that he supports allowing gays to openly serve, adding a powerful voice to the deeply controversial issue as the Pentagon announced steps to prepare for possibly ending its 17-year ban on homosexuality. Adm.Holden focuses on downtown in new speaker series
Wellness for WU: Be Mentally HealthyIs being a college student easy, or is it one of the more stressful times in a person's life? The answer seems to be a toss-up. As an undergrad, I sometimes worked 30 or more hours a week, held internships, completed 18 hours during my last three semesters, took summer classes and kept up a high GPA.ANTEBELLUM: SoullessPresented with a rare opportunity to step beyond my corporeal boundaries and a welcome chance to make some quick cash, I spent my Sunday night reviewing a performance by Lisa Williams - a self-professed clairvoyant. Williams was the star of two Lifetime network shows, Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead and Lisa Williams: Voices from the Other Side.Sleep deprivation serious problem for college studentsFreshman audio production major John Schwartz gets a maximum of six hours of sleep each night. He attends class during the day, works part-time and does his homework at night. Like 63 percent of college students in the United States, Schwartz does not get enough sleep, according to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation.A large national trend, increase in adult enrollment modest at WebsterCost seen as biggest hurdleWith national unemployment rates currently at 10 percent, many educational institutions across the country are seeing increased enrollment from jobless adults seeking to make their resumes more competitive. However, Webster University has had only minor increases in adult student enrollment lately, according to Sarah Nandor, director of Graduate and Evening Student Admissions. |
