Morehead freshman Allie Kerns pays for college without her parents' help. Working during winter and summer breaks helps pay for the many fees of her postsecondary education, including textbooks. "Each semester my books have been around $400 or $500, even if they're used," she said.
The project began with Western alumna Ellen Hagan, who worked on it for more than a year and a half. Hagan lives in Eugene, Ore., and a lot of communities near her have bike rental services. She thought a college campus would benefit. Robin Borczon, director of international programs, said the GreenToppers approached them about housing the program in their offices because the group was having trouble finding someone to back the program.
I've been sitting at home for most of winter break waiting to get back to school. But while all of my friends have returned, I'm still waiting. I'm probably the least patient person I know and I hate being bored. I leave for Dijon, France in nine days. I'll be studying French for three months at the University of Burgundy's International Center through the Kentucky Institute for International Studies.
"We shall overco-o-me, we shall overco-o-me, we shall overcome some da-ay-ay," the marchers sang, forming pockets of warm steam in the cold air. Other marchers had sung this song before - in Montgomery, Ala., Washington, D.C. and Selma, Ala. But unlike Selma, there were no armed state police waiting at the end of this march.
On Saturday mornings, most children watch cartoons while eating their cereal. But those who wanted to compete with knowledge and hard work livened up their weekend. Students from the ages of 9 to 14 filled Diddle Arena and Downing University Center on Saturday for the Kentucky FIRST LEGO League State Robotics Competition.
Site preparation began last week for a food court to be built between Pearce-Ford Tower and Keen Hall. "It's the most under-served area on campus," said Gary Meszaros, director of auxiliary services. The project is intended to thin the crowds of Downing University Center and to offer late-night services, Meszaros said.
Ahh, good ole' winter break. For many students it's the perfect time to recover from a stressful semester, visit friends and family, make money or catch up on lost sleep. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, maybe study international business overseas? That's exactly what Union junior Diane Derosa-Reynolds did, and she loved every minute of it.
The Hill will be alive with the sounds of symphonies, the blues of jazz and the harmonies of choral music at the 13th annual Prism concert this Friday night. This concert, starting at 8 p.m. in Van Meter and costing $10, is a diverse showcase of the talent of Western musicians.
