Obama and Common stop in Cleveland Common, the Grammy-winning hip-hop artist, will join President Barack Obama and Ohio Democrats at a get-out-and-vote rally on Sunday at Cleveland State University, according to the Democratic National Committee. The Plain Dealer reported that the appearance in Cleveland is …
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ëHiccup woman’ on trial for murder
John Trevena, the lawyer for a young Florida woman who was known for unstoppable hiccups and is now accused of murder said Tuesday he may present an unusual defense in her case: his client has Tourette’s Syndrome.† According to the Boston Herald, Jennifer Mee, 19, …
Violence in Mexico follows drug seize
13 people were killed at a drug rehabilitation clinic in Tijuana on Sunday, a sign that the relative peace there celebrated recently by Mexican Presiden Felipe CalderÛn himself might be fracturing. The New York Times reported that the killings in Tijuana followed the shootings of …
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, 15 dead
The Mount Merapi volcano in Indonesia erupted at least three times Tuesday, forcing thousands of nearby residents to flee. According to CNN, the eruption caused 15 deaths, including journalists staying at a guest house close to the volcano to report on the eruption.† When the …
Nat’l Day on Writing comes to campus
On Oct. 20, the Writing Center will celebrate National Day on Writing. According to the National Day on Writing’s Web site, the purpose of the event is† to draw attention to the remarkable variety of writing we engage in, and to help writers from all …
Commemorative beam signing event
The College will be inviting trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumni to sign a commemorative 35′ beam that will be displayed in the new Scot Center.† The kick-off will be Friday afternoon, Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. on the back patio of Lowry Center.† The …