News Articles
Delivery driver robbed at WVA
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A pizza delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint Oct. 26 after making a delivery to the Webster Village Apartments. The 26-year-old driver, Nick Caito, has worked for the Crestwood Pizza Hut since 2003. Caito said he made a delivery to the apartments at 10:20 p.
Shocktoberfest: Online Exclusive
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Halloween was celebrated Webster-style this year, and all it took was some pumpkins, a haunted house and a little drag. A host of student organizations sponsored Shocktoberfest from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31. Events included pumpkin carving and painting Oct. 25 in the University Center Sunnen Lounge and a screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Oct.
Feature Photo: VSA Halloween Party
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Students and alumni line up for judgment in the costume contest at a Halloween party hosted by the Vietnamese Student Association Oct. 28 in the Webster Village Apartments Clubhouse. VSA President Lam Nguyen said he wanted this to be an opportunity for students unfamiliar with the holiday to learn more about Halloween traditions in the United States.
WU panel discusses midterm elections
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A panel discussion was held Oct. 26 in the University Center Sunnen Lounge to address issues surrounding the upcoming midterm elections. The panelists addressed various elements facing candidates and voters this November, and they discussed whether the Democrats will make gains or the Republicans will hold control.
Luebbert resigns as MOHELA chairwoman
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What is MOHELA? The Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority makes loans and buys others from lenders, like banks, then provides them with reduced interest payment rates and other incentives that can save students thousands of dollars. MOHELA's benefits have received positive recognition from NBC News, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report and Business Week.
Election party to feature Missouri politicians
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Former Gov. Bob Holden will host an election party promising appearances by Missouri State Attorney General Jay Nixon and Congressman Russ Carnahan. The party will take place Nov. 7 in the University Center Sunnen Lounge from 6 to 11 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Cheating the cheaters
Web sites promising cheap term papers are often more trouble than they're worth
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For students too bored, too busy or too burdened to write their own term papers, it's tempting to turn to the Web for a little help. As teachers wise up to the popular cut-and-paste method of Internet plagiarizing and the use of myriad online essay banks, some students determined to outsource their papers are taking a more unusual route: paying for custom jobs.
Dean announces student awards for Fall 1
Seven students are recognized for their community service or outstanding work in their department
Dean's Award for Service Dean of Student Affairs Ted Hoef has selected four students to receive the Dean's Award for Service for Fall I. The award recipients are Dee Goines, Sara Gunn, Patrick Vacek and Kameron Zach. According to Hoef, in order to be considered for the Dean's Award, one must be nominated by a member of the Webster University community for performing a valuable service.
Program seeks to improve writing at WU
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A Chronicle of Higher Education report found the writing skills of high school graduates and college graduates lacking. The report described the writing skills of college graduates as adequate but not excellent. The report is a part of a nationwide for colleges and universities.
