Prospectus

IT'S A CELEBRATION!

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CHICAGO-When the first Obama supporters cleared the metal detectors at Grant Park at a little after 6 p.m. on election night, they burst into a run across the open grass, some elbowing each other to get as close to the stage as the barricades allowed.

Many thought this would be the biggest thing they saw in their lives.

McCain offers statesmanlike concession speech

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX-John McCain's presidential run ended Tuesday night on the lawn of a swank resort hotel with a gracious touch of statesmanship.

"The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly," the defeated Republican presidential candidate said.

"Senator Obama has achieved a great thing for himself and his country.

Rahm Emanuel to be White House chief of staff

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CHICAGO-President-elect Barack Obama took his first public steps toward building his new administration Thursday, tapping fellow Chicagoan Rep. Rahm Emanuel to be the White House chief of staff.

Obama also received his first top-secret briefing on national security, scheduled a meeting Friday with his economic advisers to be followed by a news conference and accepted an invitation for his wife and him to visit President Bush and Laura Bush at the White House on Monday.

Parkland lineup adds two deans to all-star roster

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In rooms A113 and A115 you will find Parkland College's newest deans: Randall Fletcher, Dean of Academic Services, and Marietta Turner, Dean of Students. Both have a long history of academic service and are looking forward to contributing to Parkland's already exceptional community college reputation.

Who ever said money isn't free?

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Who ever said money isn't free?
By Cassandra Cunningham, staff writer

What would happen if lottery winners didn't claim their winning money? Each semester many hundreds of dollars go unclaimed because students simply become uninterested when they see the word "essay" or "letter of recommendation" written on an application, or don't take the time to search for scholarships that are right for them.

Students drink and drive and die-in a simulator

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

[Editor's note: the first name in the article has been changed at the student's request]
Before Drake, a student at Parkland, made it home from school, he died.
The cause: drunk driving in the Gallery Lounge in the middle of campus.
But Drake wasn't really driving, he was using a simulator provided by a company called Peer that simulates drinking and driving in an attempt to show people what the experience is really like, or at least as close as possible without having a solitary drink.

Student Life Presents: Muslim Student Association

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Every war has a certain stigma attached to it. During the Vietnam War, Asians were put in prison camps. During the Civil War, African Americans were abused in a number of ways. And now, during the Iraq War, Muslims are being greatly misunderstood.

The Muslim Student Association is the next club on our list of awesome clubs to join.

Mom and dad are right:

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS-Quit smoking. Turn off the computer. Go to bed.

It could improve your grades. Of course, parents have always known that. Now, in the first study of its kind, researchers at the University of Minnesota have proved it. They matched grade point averages with the typical health problems such as smoking, drinking and stress reported by nearly 10,000 Minnesota college students.

Student Life Presents: Student Government

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Ever wonder who makes most of the decisions that go on at Parkland College? Who got us the slushies back at the cafeteria? Who represents us as the student body? If you haven't guessed it yet, it is the Student Government, elected by you, the student body.

Economic crisis hits those struggling to afford college

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.-On a recent Thursday evening, Neal Theobald, Indiana University's vice chancellor for budget administration, received a sobering letter from Sallie Mae, the nation's leading provider of student loans.

"Because of the continuing turmoil and uncertainty in the credit markets, Sallie Mae has made the difficult decision to tighten the underwriting on all our private student loan products, which will require applicants to meet higher credit standards.

1 campus, but 2 homecomings:

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

URBANA-The homecoming football game had just ended, and students clad in orange T-shirts were swarming the quad in search of post-tailgating festivities, but the nearly 1,700 African-American students packed in a nearby auditorium at the Downstate campus barely noticed.

Students construct sheds, sell at cost

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Of the numerous activities that provide hands-on learning opportunities for students in various classes, the Parkland College construction program has been building yard sheds as part of their hands on activities that give experience in the construction fields.

YouTube Presents:

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

"Are you listening?"

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

You've heard it before: "88.7 The Wave, Reinventing Alternative."

But how does Parkland College radio, WPCD, actually reinvent alternative? Well it's actually quite simple says general manager Eleni Kametas, "We play music you wouldn't normally hear on a commercial station.

Forget that baking stuff, deep fry that turkey!

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

With all of the good food and plenty of vacation time to eat it, Thanksgiving makes a great holiday indeed. As the holiday approaches, now is the perfect time to start planning the Thanksgiving meal. For those of you guys whose wife or girlfriend usually does all the cooking, here is a chance to step up to the plate and show your significant other that she is much appreciated and that you are not totally useless in the kitchen.

News of the Weird

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

LEAD STORY

Donna and Joel Brinkle of Deltona, Fla., raised a family and held respectable jobs until, in the 1990s, they declared themselves a sovereign nation and stopped paying taxes. Subsequently, the county took their home, and they now appear to be living on the handouts of their son and their church, but they have become irritations by filing property liens against government officials (including, once, President Clinton) who fail to recognize their independent authority.

Palin says prank call from Canadian comedian tests her sense of humor

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C.-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said that she has worked to keep her sense of humor on the vice presidential campaign trail, including laughing at the French-Canadian comedians who called her on the telephone Saturday pretending to be French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

At emotional funeral, Hudson bids farewell to slain family members

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CHICAGO-Actress Jennifer Hudson bid farewell to three slain relatives Monday in an emotional, three-hour funeral that included rousing gospel performances by her former "American Idol" competitors.

The day began with the estimated 2,500 mourners in attendance filing past the open caskets of her mother, Darnell Donerson, her brother, Jason Hudson, and her nephew, Julian King.

In November, it's always warm where the band plays

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

November may be a rough transition for some, from perfect fall days to the freezing cold winter blizzard days, but for many November is a month to look forward to-perhaps going from eating little to suffering from a food coma during the holidays, as well as enjoying many great concerts in the area.

Auto technology and the demand for change

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Americans are now more aware of the economical and environmental impact caused by automobiles. Americans still need their cars, and just a short while ago when gas was beginning its climb towards record numbers in the U.S. the automobile was enemy No. 1 for the financial strain it was putting on the consumer at the pump and the environmental strain it was putting on world.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Does a new technology instantly make a product better? Is the iPod really that much better than a CD or a vinyl record, or is a ten-megapixel camera better than a 35mm Leica? These thoughts are debatable, but what can't be argued is that consumer devices are constantly changing.

Crimestoppers October 29, 2008

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CrimeStoppers and Champaign Police Department investigators are seeking information regarding a bank robbery.

On Tuesday, October 14, Champaign police officers were dispatched to Bank Champaign, located at 5 Convenience Center Drive, for a report of a robbery.

Crimestoppers November 5, 2008

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This week CrimeStoppers and the Urbana Police Department are seeking your assistance in solving a residential burglary that occurred in the 700 block of West Stoughton in Urbana.

Sometime between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Friday, October 24, the victims returned home to find that their residence had been burglarized.

Duty upon striking an unattended motor vehicle

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

With over 10,000 students on campus, and a large number of them driving, hit and runs happen on occasion at Parkland College. However, Illinois state law says you have a duty to immediately locate or notify the driver of the other vehicle. Unfortunately, a lot of students tend to neglect this obligation because they are running late for class.

Felony convictions

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A felony represents the most serious crimes in our society. A felony can be defined as a crime punishable with a jail term of one year or more or death. Here are a few examples of crimes that constitute a felony conviction: murder, sexual assault, and armed robbery just to name a few.