2008 Woodie Awards
Ayers speech postponed due to concerns about preparationLast-minute plans led to 'unanswered questions' about Weather Underground founder's proposed Thursday speech
A Muslim-cultural Student Association event featuring controversial former activists William Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn has been postponed from Thursday night to "a later date in the winter," university administrators and McSA leaders said Tuesday night.
The decision was made by Vice President for Student Affairs William Banis, University Police and other officials in a Tuesday afternoon meeting.…
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All-girls dorm offers unique setting
Residents of Hobart House are used to the question: "Why live in a small, all-girls dorm?"
For Medill freshman Jennie Walters, it's comfort. She grew up with three sisters and likes the idea of going home to a male-free environment.
For SESP junior Tasha Richardson, it's safety.…
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Author tackles sexuality, identity
Mary Anne Mohanraj is the author of "Aqua Erotica," "Torn Shapes of Desire" and two adult books that allow readers to "choose their own adventure."
She is also the product of a conservative Sri Lankan upbringing and the recipient of a Ph.D. from the University of Utah.…
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Sales-Griffin appoints first ASG VP
Medill junior Bill Pulte will make his debut today as ASG's first vice president.
The new cabinet-level position, created last spring, is responsible for supervising the four current vice presidents and would serve as the main liaison to the administration.…
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Fireside discusses images of Islam
In order to put forward a more accurate image of Islam, Rahma Bavelaar spoke at "The Perception of Islam in the Contemporary World", a fireside put on by Interfaith Living and Learning Community Monday night.
Bavelaar, a Ph.D. candidate in Art History and teaching assistant for Introduction to Islam, led the discussion at Foster-Walker Complex.…
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