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Swine flu cases on the rise
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Just a few weeks into the semester, swine flu has already shown up on hundreds of college campuses throughout the country - including Webster University. One suspected case of swine flu, formally known as the H1N1 virus, has been reported at WU by the Student Health Services department (SHS).
Webster Groves residents attend health care discussion
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In the midst of raucous town hall meetings marked by outbursts from both sides of the debate, a small group of concerned citizens met in Webster Grove's City Hall for a calm discussion on health care reform. Lane Koch, a representative for Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond, R-Mo, hosted the one-hour meeting Sept.
International students meet at Blackburn Park for BBQ
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Dozens of Webster University students trekked down to Blackburn Park on Friday, Sept. 4, to enjoy an afternoon of food, music and games at the Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs (MCISA) Kickoff Barbeque. "The goal is for students to get to know who we are and get to know other people on campus," said Niki Femmer, assistant director of the MCISA.
Involvement Fair is a success
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Over 80 campus organizations participated in Webster University's annual Involvement Fair held in the University Center and Grant Gymnasium on Wednesday, Sept. 2. "Preliminary numbers show that we had 577 students show up to this year's Fair," said Liz Eisele, a graduate assistant and one of the organizers of the Involvement Fair.
ONE Webster starts year with a new president
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The battle to eradicate extreme poverty continues at Webster University with the first meeting of ONE Webster, a student chapter of the national ONE organization. "I love ONE, and ONE is my passion," said Krista "Kritter" Keirnan, the new president of ONE Webster and a sophomore broadcast journalism major.
Online education beats the classroom
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Online education has its benefits, such as not having to worry about parking or wearing pants. But a recent report commissioned by the Department of Education concluded that online education may also be better than traditional classroom education. "On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face education," states the 93-page report by SRI International, an independent, nonprofit research company.
