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The man behind the laughter
Cedric the Entertainer draws a crowd of hundreds, says his talents always came naturally
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Although it wasn't a comedy show, the Webster University gym was filled with laughter April 26 when Cedric "the Entertainer" and Eric Rhone gave a talk as part of the Success to Significance Speaker Series.
St. Louis mayor Slay to speak at graduation
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Many students will permanently bid farewell to their academic careers at Webster's 87th commencement ceremony May 13. Yet, as graduating seniors look forward to the event with anticipation and anxiety, it will not only be a significant day for students. Francis G. Slay, mayor of the city of St. Louis will receive an honorary doctorate of laws and Agnes Wilcox will be awarded with Webster's Distinguished Service Award at the special event.
Student's car stolen on Big Bend
Keys were taken from backpack on campus
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A student's parked car was stolen on Big Bend Boulevard, across from the Sverdrup Building, April 30. Junior Joe Gartner, an advertising/marketing major, said his blue 2001 Pontiac Grand Am was discovered missing when he looked out the window at his streetside parking spot at 3:15 p.m.
Dance director leaves after 33 years
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Gary Hubler's influence has reached hundreds of Webster dance students in his teaching career, and he considers their accomplishments his greatest success.
SGA holds explosive last session
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The Student Government Association erupted into cantankerous debate May 2 after Vice President Devon Schwab proposed to suspend SGA bylaws to allow Residential Housing Association to receive more money than it is technically allowed.
Flying may be the way to avoid gas prices
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FORT WORTH, Texas - Travelers may want to do one last thing before they pack up the car for the annual road trip this summer -check airfares.
Webster student awaits mumps test results
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Last week, The Journal reported there were no known cases of the mumps virus in the St. Louis area. However, Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs Ted Hoef, sent a campus e-mail April 28 alerting the Webster community of a possible case on campus.
Budget is main concern for faculty, staff at town hall
Meyers holds annual meeting open to Webster University and Webster Groves communities
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"I heard a rumor that I called this meeting to announce the end of the world and the ice cream was to soften you up," said Webster President Richard Meyers to kick off his annual Town Hall meeting.
Webster women unite against violence
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They didn't just "take back" the night. Webster students seized it with rallying chants, hugs, tears and a powerful message April 27 as part of Webster University's fourth annual Take Back the Night event.
Alumna makes United Way life's work
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Webster University Alumna Brooke Burgess is out to make a difference. Burgess, who graduated with a master's degree in management in 2004, was recently named executive director of the United Way in Onslow County, N.C.
Leadership Awards: Students walk away with honors, some with cash prizes
Individual students, campus groups and organizations receive recognition for 2005-2006 academic year achievements
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Students, faculty, staff and family filled University Center Sunnen Lounge April 28 to honor outstanding students and student organizations at the 13th Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.
The problem with plastic: Waves of junk are flowing into food chain
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SEATTLE - Something red caught Ellen Anderson's eye. Something sharp and bright, out of place amidst the muted colors and gentle rhythms of the dunes.
How the Gorlok was born
90 Years of Webster
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The Gorlok, the cheetah-buffalo-Saint Bernard mascot of Webster University, has a dark history. Its name has been ridiculed through the decades, and its cuddly, sunshine yellow appearance began as nothing more than a joke.
The Journal wins several Missouri College Media Association Awards for 2005-2006 academic year
1st Place, Best Editorial Page, The Journal
NEWS BRIEFS
Bermuda campus closes after two decades
MISDEMEANORS AND MISHAPS
April 24, between 6 and 7:05 p.m.: A bookbag and laptop computer were taken from a table in the Emerson Library and then recovered.
