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The significance of memory in the lives of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is the focus of an Alzheimer's Awareness project on display at Central. The Heart of America Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has given a grant to Central to bring "the FORGETTING and the REMEMBERING" to Central this month.…

Campus Activities Board is bringing Gavin Degraw to Central on April 26. The entertainment committee and Zach Lewis, assistant director of campus activities, decided on Degraw. They first looked at the price range of $10,000 to $20,000. "We got five artists for a great price," said Andrea Larman, president of the entertainment committee.…

Richard Phillips, of Lake Tapawingo, has officially joined Central's Board of Governors (BOG). He was sworn in March 16 by Central alumnus Honorable Judge Joseph Dandurand. Phillips will serve a six-year term that concludes Jan. 1, 2011. Phillips fills the seat of John Dralus, deceased.…

Kristen Stone, 20, Central student and daughter of Lori Stone, a professor at Central's communication department, and Elizabeth Hawk, 19, were involved in a car accident Saturday at Southeast Blue Parkway in Lee's Summit. According to the Highway Patrol's report, the accident occurred as Donald Vannoy, 55, crossed his vehicle over the center line and struck Hawk's vehicle, nearly head on.…

Mary Nations, Central student, surveys the Women's History Month display at the Union yesterday morning. Artwork and literature by female artists and authors was displayed to commemorate their accomplishments. …

The newly developed Campus Security Commission is asking for help from students in order to provide necessary security improvements on campus. Sgt. Kim Drake of public safety said the major reason for creating the commission is to get the entire university involved in security.…

State jobs are not the only thing being cut by Gov. Matt Blunt's new budget. Among the $1.1 billion in cuts, are millions of dollars of funding for the First Steps Program, which is designed t treat children, ages 3 and under, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities.…

Have you ever thought of going to school in another country? Some might think it's as easy to travel to another country and go to school as it is to go there for a vacation. It may sound easy, but it can be difficult. Chao Gu, an international student from mainland China, explains just how hard it can be.…

Women's History Month has brought a lot of activity amongst the Women's Studies at Central, including a keynote speaker, Mary Daly. Daly, an author and internationally-known feminist, came to campus on Monday to speak to students, professors and other people about a variety of issues.…

American Marketing Association Speaker The American Marketing Association is hosting speaker Sean Griesheimer from Sprint today at 4 p.m. in WDE 2010. SGA Unveils Rec Center Design The SGA will unveil one proposed architectural design of the student recreational center at its meeting Tuesday at 4 p.…

CORRECTION: In last week's police reports, Nathan T. Dwyer was incorrectly identified as being arrested for assault. Dwyer was a victim in the altercation. Travis L. Myers of 403 N. Ellis was arrested on March 14 at 11:25 p.m. for assault. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.…

Central students, Michelle L. Spahn, 22, and Clinton M. Krause, 23, were involved in a car accident on campus at noon on Friday. Spahn suffered major whiplash, back pain, and sustained head bruising, from the wreck. "As he [Krause] was preparing to cross Drummond St.…

President Bush's 2006 budget may eliminate two programs in TRIO. Bush has proposed in his 2006 budget to completely eliminate Talent Search and Upward Bound and to use that funding-currently at $460 million-to extend his No Child Left Behind project. Such action will disenfranchise students who are trying to earn a college education and, instead, give the money to public schools for mandated testing at the high school level.…