Steven Barnum, Assistant News Editor
September 17, 2018
Filed under News
Six decades after riding in his first parade, a Western Illinois University grad will serve as the grand marshal in this year’s Homecoming Parade.
George Baughman, 80, has witnessed every Western Homecoming parade since 1958 as...
September 17, 2018
September 17, 2018
Steven Barnum, Assistant News Editor
September 14, 2018
Filed under News
Friday, Sept. 21 is known as “Peace Day” all around the world, and Western Illinois University is encouraging students and faculty to celebrate.
First developed by the United Nations back in 1981, Peace Day is designed to ...
Marc Ramirez, News editor
September 14, 2018
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The 2018, 7th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K is set for Oct. 27. Registration for the event is now open.
Last years event consisted of 450 runners and walkers, who collectively raised more than $14,475 by participating in the 5K. All...
Marc Ramirez, News editor
September 14, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase
Western Illinois University students have hit the “game on” button for this year’s annual Homecoming celebration. Set for Friday-Saturday Sept. 28-29, this year's theme is “Game On: Leathernecks Win It All.”
Friday Sept. 21, Hom...
Steven Barnum, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2018
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Western Illinois University is set to give students a fun and eventful Homecoming week. On Friday, Sept. 21, Paint the Paws will give students, alumni, staff and friends the opportunity to paint paws on the streets around the Ma...
Emily Boyer, Courier Staff
September 12, 2018
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Amtrak is in the middle of a major sale that the passenger rail service is calling “too good to ignore.” Currently, Amtrak is selling train tickets for up to 30 percent off for college students.
The sale price is automatically app...
Marc Ramirez, News editor
September 12, 2018
Filed under News
Wednesday’s Student Government Association meeting began with guest speaker, Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas. Thomas began the presentation by handing out what would be the Presidential Initiatives...
September 12, 2018
Steven Barnum, Assistant News Editor
September 10, 2018
Filed under News
New and improved programs and scholarship opportunities are on the way to Western Illinois University.
According to usnews.com,enrollment at Western is down nearly 33 percent from the fall of 2013 to the fall of 2018. While...
Marc Ramirez, News editor
September 10, 2018
Filed under News
Wednesday, behind Stipes Hall, the Study Abroad and Outreach staff will be giving students information and reasons to look into their options of studying elsewhere. Returning students will also be at the event to share their e...
