College Headlines

Dorm experience isn't all that great

University Chronicle, Saint Cloud State University, MN

1 day ago by Joey LeMay

I've often been told that a college experience isn't complete until you have lived in a dorm for a period of time. I was told you meet a lot of people and the style of community living mixed with independence is beneficial for a student to have. I was also made to believe dorms offer all of the amenities one could ask for: kitchenware, showers and laundry facilities.

Rage to bring riot during RNC

University Chronicle, Saint Cloud State University, MN

1 day ago by Joseph Froemming

On September 3, while the Republican National Convention (RNC) is under way in St. Paul, Rage Against the Machine will be performing one of their few shows this year at the Target Center.

Rage Against the Machine is well known for their aggressive rap/rock music and politically charged lyrics.

Bands rocked out at Lollapalooza

University Chronicle, Saint Cloud State University, MN

1 day ago by Ali Tweten

Of the summer music festivals in the United States, Lollapalooza is one of the most famous. With huge bands and an even bigger crowd, this year's festival built on previous years' success with yet another killer lineup.

The headlining bands, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails and Kanye West were perhaps the most attractive to ticket buyers since Radiohead and Rage have precious few tour dates.

Fisher-Nickell sees demolition Thursday

Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA

5 days ago by James Pusey

After 56 years of housing various ISU services, it's time to say goodbye to the quaint Fisher-Nickell Hall.

The small building is situated across the street from the Oak-Elm residence hall and stands in stark contrast to the towering Hixson-Lied Student Success Center built next to it.

ISU researcher's brews take first at state fair

Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA

6 days ago by James Pusey

It was winter, and Todd Abraham and his wife were bored and snowed-in, so they decided they needed a hobby: beer.

"It was actually my wife's idea," said Abraham, a research associate at the Institute for Social and Behavioral Research. "We both like different kinds of beer and always have.

Franklin suspended indefinitely from football

Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA

6 days ago by Matt Gubbels

ISU wide receiver Wallace Franklin has been suspended from the football team indefinitely.

Franklin was listed as a reserve on the Cyclones preseason depth chart but has not practiced this summer due to a suspension which stems from two arrests.

Tom Kroeschell, Iowa State's associate athletic director, said coach Gene Chizik was unavailable for comment but also mentioned that it was undetermined whether Franklin would return to the team.