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$1,500 raised for Haiti relief effort
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A few days after the tragic earthquake in Haiti on Jan. 17, Webster University students came together to create the Haiti Relief Committee, a group dedicated to collecting money for the relief efforts in the ravaged island nation. WU's Red Cross is in charge of collecting money on the committee's behalf.
Snacking becomes easier
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Cash-strapped Webster students now have another option to satisfy their snack needs. Webster University vending machines are being equipped with credit card scanners, which will stop the discrimination cash-less students have endured since forever. "I had no idea you guys are running around with nothing in your pockets other than plastic," said Doug Stuhlmann, owner of St.
Obama's first year receives praise and criticism by Webster students
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While President Barack Obama's campaign relied mostly on ideas of hope and change, it seems that, for Americans, change hasn't happened fast enough and hope can only last so long. "He got a long way (during his campaign) on hope and change," said Amanda Rosen, a professor in the history, politics and international relations department.
Campus housing left with empty spaces
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Four weeks into the semester, every on-campus housing option - Maria Hall, West Hall, East Hall and the Webster Village Apartments- has a few open spaces to fill. On Jan. 21, Webster University's Department of Housing and Residential Life sent an e-mail to all students who attend class on the main campus, telling them there was still housing available for spring semester.
Career Services event focuses on networking
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"Networking with Ease," a seminar held by Rebecca Spear, assistant director in the Career Services Department, enlightened over a dozen Webster University students on how to make day-to-day networking a habit. Spear said networking is a process that makes others aware of who you are, your job search and your career focus.
Top military officer calls for 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal
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The nation's top military officer said Tuesday that he supports allowing gays to openly serve, adding a powerful voice to the deeply controversial issue as the Pentagon announced steps to prepare for possibly ending its 17-year ban on homosexuality. Adm.
Holden focuses on downtown in new speaker series
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Most media personalities are used to interviewing politicians and big shots, asking them tough questions and demanding solutions to problems. But former Missouri Governor and current Webster University adjunct professor Bob Holden is turning the tables on some local media people.
Sleep deprivation serious problem for college students
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Freshman audio production major John Schwartz gets a maximum of six hours of sleep each night. He attends class during the day, works part-time and does his homework at night. Like 63 percent of college students in the United States, Schwartz does not get enough sleep, according to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation.
A large national trend, increase in adult enrollment modest at Webster
Cost seen as biggest hurdle
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With national unemployment rates currently at 10 percent, many educational institutions across the country are seeing increased enrollment from jobless adults seeking to make their resumes more competitive. However, Webster University has had only minor increases in adult student enrollment lately, according to Sarah Nandor, director of Graduate and Evening Student Admissions.
