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Despite ad campaign enrollment declines for spring semester

Despite ad campaign enrollment declines for spring semester

Despite launching an extensive advertisement campaign prior to the spring 2012 semester, Roosevelt's enrollment declined by 351 students.

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President Middleton addresses students and faculty in Ganz Hall.

State of the University stresses accomplished goals

President Charles Middleton presented Roosevelt University's annual State of the University Address last Tuesday and Wednesday at the Schaumburg and Chicago campuses, respectively.

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Paul and Mark Tometich

Brothers bring chemistry of team-building to Lakers

Paul and Mark Tometich aren't quite considered stars, but for a Roosevelt men's basketball program still searching for an identity, the twins are doing all they can to help the young team grow.

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Daisy Bates with the Little Rock Nine.

Civil rights hero remembered in new film

When the American civil rights movement is mentioned, we usually conjure images of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial, or Rosa Park's defiance on a bus in Montgomery, Ala.

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Modern-day racism was the focus of the panel discussion of the 100th anniversary of the African Nati

Shadow of apartheid looms over anniversary of African National Congress

Modern-day racism was the unintentional focus of last Thursday's panel discussion of the 100th anniversary of the African National Congress that took place in the Murray-Green Library.

Shannon McFarland

Roosevelt alumna reports on state politics for AP

Roosevelt University graduate Shannon McFarland recently joined a long list of Roosevelt students who have gone on to accomplish great things. In January she was hired by the Associated Press to cover Illinois' spring legislative assembly, and she credits her time at the University for helping her along the way.

Opinions & Editorials

Bill Belichick cartoon

The game is just one reason to watch the Super Bowl

The table is set for Sunday's Super Bowl, and the only thing higher than east-coast pride will be the ratings numbers for this year's big game.

Oscar Hernandez

Why are you excited about the Super Bowl?

Oscar Hernandez Major: Biology "It's exciting to make bets on the game, and the Patriots didn't play well this season, while the Giants beat Green Bay, right now, they're playing as the best team."   Marverth Pinto Major: Marketing "The Giants are pretty good, I want to see them win, and it's also nice to share that excitement with friends and family.

Sports

Gentle yoga allows students, faculty and staff a free chance to learn the fundamentals of yoga.

Yoga a challenging but positive experience for students

Many students may find it hard to simply maintain sanity while attempting to balance time between classes, homework, jobs, family and countless other stresses.

Paul and Mark Tometich

Brothers bring chemistry of team-building to Lakers

Paul and Mark Tometich aren't quite considered stars, but for a Roosevelt men's basketball program still searching for an identity, the twins are doing all they can to help the young team grow.

Arts & Entertainment

Thomas Beveridge’s “Yizkor Requiem: A Quest for Spiritual Roots.”

Music unites religious traditions

Thomas Beveridge's "Yizkor Requiem: A Quest for Spiritual Roots," is coming to Chicago, and Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will play a major part.

David Lakirovich.

Taste of professional life for CCPA students

A trip along the upper floors of the Auditorium building is a reminder of several things that Roosevelt is famous for. All along the corridor are classically trained musicians practicing, solo or collectively, and sometimes at a rehearsal for an upcoming performance.