A number of stop signs sprouted up around campus over winter break as part of an effort to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians. "I think they'll definitely help with slowing down fast drivers and assisting people to get safely across the street," Reggie Cunningham, a senior, said of the signs.
The Access Missouri grant program once again faces legislative action that would cut aid to students at private universities and colleges, including 1,400 Lindenwood students. Lindenwood President Dr. James Evans released a memo to all faculty and staff members last week asking that they contact local state senators in opposition of Missouri Senate Bill 784.
As temperatures dropped and frigid winds penetrated the St. Louis region this month, snow fell on campus, prompting Lindenwood University to cancel day classes. On Jan. 7, approximately four inches of snow covered the ground in St. Charles County, and some students faced difficulties because of the cold weather.
Renovating the gift shop at the historic Daniel Boone Home from drab to dapper and earning three credits toward their degrees turned out to be a painless task for the 10 students enrolled in "Special Topics and Retail Merchandising" during J-Term. "We had nine days and $4,000 to get this project done.
Lindenwood J-term students were thrilled when they heard about the school's first scheduled day off for the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday. "Wow, I am so excited that we have a day off to celebrate Dr. King's birthday," was how sophomore Jasmine Davis expressed it before the early January snowstorm.
Lindenwood students Erin Whitson, Cody Faber and Amanda Moehlenpah joined about 100 other Missouri collegians Jan. 5-7 at the Governors Leadership Conference on faith and values in Jefferson City. They were nominated by faculty members to attend the conference.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has quickly broken every gaming sales record and become a household name in modern pop culture. However, aside from the gaming aspect of Modern Warfare, some people have questioned not only the ethics of developing a game like this but also the effect it has had on actual military personnel.
On Feb. 8, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its 100th anniversary. As one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, it has left its mark on more than 110 million members since its founding. The impact of scouting is everywhere, and Lindenwood boasts several Eagle Scouts - the highest rank - among its students, faculty and staff.