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SGA senators up for election

The Student Government Association election process will come to an end Friday after 10 senators are elected.


FROM THE HOOD: Alternative Spring Break gives new perspective

I'm a 21-year-old senior who spent his Spring Break sleeping on a Federal Emergency Management Agency cot in an elementary school and was not allowed to drink a single drop of alcohol. While this may seem unappealing to many of you, and was to me at first, it was one of the most life-changing experiences I've ever had.



Rain or shine, Muncie Gras returns

 Muncie Gras will go on – rain or shine. After the event was postponed last month due to bad weather, Muncie's answer to Mardi Gras will take place Saturday night. Despite the late start, this year's Muncie Gras will still feature the usual live music performances, disc jockey dance parties, light shows, costume contests and plenty of alcohol.




For your Irish entertainment

St. Patrick's Day is all about the shamrocks, four-leaf clovers, leprechauns and pots of gold. Oh yeah, and the traditional bar-hopping and beer tasting. But for those in the underage crowd, or even for those of you who just may not be into the pub scene, St. Patrick's Day can still be fun. Here are seven creative or goofy ways you can break the tradition and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your own unique way.


Shamrocks, leprachauns and saints - oh my!

St. Patrick's Day means drinking green beer, partying, wearing green and pinching those who fail to conform to the tradition. However, there is much more to this Irish holiday than meets the eye.


Sorority to sell greek T-shirts today

Delta Zeta sorority hopes to bring the greek community out to the first Greek Sportswear Sale, where academic, business and service organizations can buy clothing displaying their letters.


Women's Month speaker talks about perseverance

In 1996, 19-year-old Vanessa German ingested 70 prescription pills in an attempted suicide in Los Angeles. On Tuesday evening, she shared her story with a group of students at Pruis Hall.