Students' favorite time of year is steadfastly approaching. Before summer break, however, most students are subjected to final exams, which often cause a lot of anxiety. To help students get through the weeks leading up to finals, the University Center for Learning Assistance sponsored several informative workshops full of tips and tricks to get through the end of the semester successfully.… Post the First Comment

Many people often think about starting their own business, but many may not know what to expect from the venture. The "Starting Your Own Business" seminar takes care of all that. Autumn Laube, the program coordinator for the Illinois Small Business Development Center at ISU, said the workshop is beneficial for anyone wondering about small business startup.… Post the First Comment

For many women, being able to eliminate their monthly period would seem like a dream come true. Thanks to a new birth control pill called Lybrel, this dream may become a reality. Next month, the Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve Lybrel, the first contraceptive pill designed to eliminate periods as long as the woman takes it.… Post the First Comment

Alan Wheeler Daily Nebraskan (U. Nebraska) (U-WIRE) LINCOLN, Neb. -Some studies have shown that women faculty members generally feel less job satisfaction throughout their career than men do. Typically, the reasons given are frustrations with salaries, workload and spouses not carrying their share of the domestic work, such as child care and household chores.… Post the First Comment

Angelina Cole Daily Illini (U. Illinois) (U-WIRE) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -By reviewing emergency responses and how they can be improved upon, the University of Illinois and local police are pursuing the adoption of new technology, including text message alerts.… Post the First Comment

A recent study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the number of calories eaten is more important than limiting carbohydrates. "People who are successful in maintaining long term weight loss typically have done it on a diet that is low in calories and generally low in fat.… Post the First Comment

The presentation of Slaying the Dragon by Diversity Advocacy showcased the negative stereotypes surrounding Asian-American women and the effect the media has had on society's perception of them. The event took place in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center on Tuesday evening at 7 p.… Post the First Comment

On April 14, Toastmasters competed in a divisional contest. Dusty Day, a communication grad student and two other members competed. The Toastmasters are a worldwide organization that works in developing public speaking skills. ISU has a Toastmaster club, and meet weekly on Fri.… Post the First Comment