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As the holiday season rapidly approaches, many needy families in the Warrensburg community are looking forward to receiving assistance from local organizations and companies. One National Panhellenic Council organization has been successful in maintaining its efforts to provide necessary items to families in need.… Post the First Comment

Students and faculty gathered in the library on campus Tuesday to be part of a virtual classroom experience like no other. They flew through cities, such as Harlem and Paris and chatted with other students and professors from as far away as Norway. Bryan Carter and his honors student class walked visitors through Harlem in the '20s through Second Life, a virtual world that is completely user-created.… Post the First Comment

The University of Michigan has designed a program to help protect students from lawsuits called Be Aware You're Uploading (BAYU), according to insidehighered.com. Although UCM does not have a program similar to that of BAYU, Russell Helm, chief information officer, said the University is still taking measures to protect students.… Post the First Comment

After Sigma Nu fraternity had their charter revoked in January for violating their risk reduction policy, some members decided to register with the Office of Campus Activities and form an organization called the NU Society. Beth Rutt, director of Campus Activities, was quick to say the NU Society is not affiliated with Sigma Nu fraternity, contrary to popular belief.… 4 Comments

The market for distance learning has not fully matured until now. The demand for distance learning is shifting from non-traditional students to traditional and from large institutions, such as University of Phoenix, to smaller universities, according to InsideHigherEd.… Post the First Comment

MONTCLAIR, N.J.-It was after 1 a.m. on a Sunday when college freshman Amanda Phillips arrived at the train station. She was nervous about walking alone in the dark to her dorm at Montclair State University. So Phillips activated a GPS tracking device on her school-issued cell phone that would instantly alert campus police to her whereabouts if she didn't turn it off in 20 minutes.… Post the First Comment

FLAG POND, Tenn.-Authorities are on the lookout for a Grinch who stole the tops off more than two dozen Christmas trees from Danny Tipton's farm. The thief or thieves raided the farm in eastern Tennessee sometime between Nov. 24 and last week and cut the top off the Fraser firs that were 10 to 12 feet tall.… Post the First Comment

American Democracy Project forum The American Democracy Project is sponsoring an open forum with Congressman Ike Skelton, Friday at noon in WD 100. Skelton has represented the 4th Congressional District for 30 years, and now serves as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.… Post the First Comment

Driving while suspended Pierre Yancy, 19, of 620 S. Washington St., Apt. 223, was arrested at 1:59 a.m. Dec. 2 on N. Washington Street. Public affray Brian Hopkins, 23, of 302 W. Clark St., Apt. 9, was arrested at 11:04 p.m. Nov. 29 at 115 N. Holden Street.… Post the First Comment

Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 Property damage - Vehicle dented while parked in lot - WD parking lot.… Post the First Comment

Thursday, Dec. 6 Senior Graduation Studio Show, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Art Center Gallery. Festival of Carols, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Hart Recital Hall. Friday, Dec. 7 Senior Graduation Studio Show, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Art Center Gallery. Mule Train Luncheon, noon - 1 p.… Post the First Comment