This scenario is almost right out of a typical international relations news story. A Middle Eastern national gets a visa. With that he enters the United States and spends several years getting educated and trained. Can you guess what happens next? It’s not what you think.

People have complained to me that the Herald is too liberal. Other times, people complain that the paper is too conservative. But really, the Herald staff members usually disagree on any given issue. There are Democrats, Republicans and an Independent or two.

Western officials hope a student success center in Downing University Center will provide a one-stop source for students to reach their academic goals. A committee of staff members from Academic and Student Affairs will examine students’ needs and decide what will be housed in the center, which will be funded by next semester’s tuition increase.

Soft drinks, gasoline and bank accounts are playing a part in paying for the renovation of one of Western’s most famous structures. U.S. Bank, Houchens Industries Inc. and PepsiAmericas Inc. have made written or verbal agreements to be a cornerstone partner for Diddle Arena.