Campus News
Campus news reported by student journalists from colleges across America.
Some question the effectiveness of Iowa’s campus smoking ban
Lauren Wretman - Daily Iowan“I have never seen the police handle a situation,” said sophomore Nolan Petersen, 19. “It’s like a myth. I always hear of kids getting smoking tickets, but I’ve never seen it.”
Continued difficult economy hits recent graduates
Kyle Potter and Mike Mullen - Minnesota DailyThroughout his four years at the University of Minnesota, Tom Alane was unsure of how his degree would translate to a career. It hasn’t yet, and he’s not alone.
Former MIT student not guilty by reason of insanity in stabbing
John A. Hawkinson - MIT TechAnna L. Tang was deemed not criminally responsible for the attempted murder of Wolfe B. Styke.
Tuition hikes raise student debt at Illinois
Katerina Bolos - Daily IlliniApproximately 50 percent of students at the University graduate in debt, according to the Office of the Provost.
Public Facebook profiles leave millions open to fraud
Priscilla Ward - Temple NewsThe 2010 Social Network Fraud Survey shows that despite Facebook privacy options, more than 24 million Americans are most likely to leave critical information open to public view.
More needed than a DADT repeal to bring ROTC back to Stanford
Kyle Huwa and Harsh Govil - SFPA ContributorsThe U.S. Senate could repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell this week, but more needs to happen.
Cornell ‘suicide fences’ architecture firm in disarray over ownership
Oliver Renick - SFPA MemberCornell paid the firm $600,000 in August to design suicide barriers on the school’s bridges.
Designs for Cornell suicide-prevention fences proposed
Oliver Renick - SFPA MemberCornell has so far spent $350,000 on temporary fencing according to The Daily Sun, and the cost will only rise as construction on the final structures is completed.
Oregon adjunct professor lied about military service, doctorate
Lyzi Diamond - SFPA MemberAmong other claims, Bill Hillar said the movie “Taken” was based on his life.
Student cadets push for accommodations at Columbia
Amber Tunnell - Columbia SpectatorSome students say Columbia should provide more support for cadets participating in ROTC programs at Fordham University.