Nov 20th, 2008 · Whatever happened to those Harry Potter-obsessed 11- and 12-year-olds who devoured the books and went everywhere dressed as Harry and Hermione? They're in college now, and instead of the usual campus sports, you'll find some of them running around on brooms, chasing the snitch.
Nov 7th, 2008 · Combining wide-ranging influences like reggae and roots music into an electric/acoustic hybrid, the Drew Emmitt Band recently performed on Mountain Stage in an appearance recorded at the Morgantown, W.Va., campus of WVU. The band played music from Emmitt's latest album, this year's Long Road.
Nov 5th, 2008 · It has been a long campaign to the White House. In the two years that preceded Tuesday's voting, young people provided a boost of enthusiasm and excitement to Barack Obama's campaign. Organizations like Rock the Vote and student groups were important on campus for Democrats and Republicans.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · Viewers of Thursday night's debate between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden included a group at the University of Virginia's campus in Wise County. Steve Inskeep watched the debate with them and talks to Renee Montagne about the group had to say about the only debate between vice presidential candidates.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · The University of Illinois has forbidden its employees from wearing political buttons or putting partisan bumper stickers on their car. One professor laments, that the button isn't so problematic, as the chilling effect in the classroom and in the corridors of what should be a place of heated debate.
Sep 17th, 2008 · Transitioning from life at home to a college campus can be challenging. These tips are drawn from the book Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD, by ADHD expert Kathleen Nadeau.
Sep 15th, 2008 · The youth vote could be crucial to winning the presidential elections this November. Many groups are trying to ensure more young people vote than ever before. Myspace has recently launched a unique campaign to get young people voting; the college campus that registers the most new voters will be rewarded with a concert by Death Cab for Cutie.
Aug 25th, 2008 · Campus gossip Web sites such as JuicyCampus, Boredat and CollegeACB solicit anonymous submissions of rants and rumors from college students. Jeff Bercovici, reporter for Portfolio magazine, and Andrew Mann, founder of CollegeACB, discuss the controversial message boards.