The university will increase academic scholarships at the same percentage rate as tuition next year, the director of scholarships and financial aid said.

Tuition will increase 8.4 percent to $26,900, and each academic scholarship will increase 8.4 percent also, said Mike Scott, director of scholarships and financial aid.

The Student Government Association's House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday calling for the installation of an ATM in the Worth Hills area of campus.

Student body vice president Brett Major, who co-authored the resolution, said the ideal location would be outside of Pond Street Grill.

A nationwide group helping to educate people about the effects of global warming is facilitating a discussion about the isssue Thursday, said a co-organizer of the event.The event, hosted by Focus the...

The Fraternity and Sorority Life program has invited a Christian sorority and fraternity to join.

Eta Iota Sigma decided to join, while Beta Upsilon Chi is still considering.

The two organizations will not join Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council or the Multicultural Greek Council, but just the program, said Sarah Williamson, assistant director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.

We all know exercise is good for us.

Unfortunately, with our strenuous lifestyles and schedules, it can be hard to maintain a regular workout plan. But it is no mystery that good health does not happen by diet alone.

In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture decided physical activity is such an important part of good nutrition that they added it to the Food Guide Pyramid in 2005.

While running late to class, I heard the question, "So, what's the word on the street about this class?" echo from a lecture hall.

As a senior, this left me to wonder about my own choices. Had I selected classes on the recommendation of a classmate? A professor-rating Web site? Or perhaps an overheard conversation between students - essentially strangers?

The reality is that often, despite "the word," you have to take the class that's available, one that fits a time slot, or fills a degree requirement regardless of the teacher's reputation.

The library is going 24/5.

Beginning next semester, students will have 24-hour access to the library on weekdays.

It's a request students have been making for the last three to four years, said Don Mills, vice chancellor for student affairs.

Administrators also noted a marked increase in library use, something they attribute to more students living on campus.

"American Gladiators" is back and better than ever.

It has a new look with two new commentators, the beautiful Laila Ali and the legendary Hulk Hogan, a vamped up set, all new gladiators and new events. And let's not forget the return of the much-loved old events.

The hiatus was finally over Jan. 6, when NBC aired the first of a two-night premiere.

It all boils down to the conference championships, the head coach for the swimming and diving teams said.

The men's team finished its regular season Friday with a loss to SMU, the No. 24-ranked team in the College Swim Coaches Association of America Poll, and the women finished regular season conference play with a win against the University of New Mexico.