Threat level raises concernAmericans stock up on duct tape, plastic sheeting
(U-WIRE) WASHINGTON -- Americans prepared themselves for the threat of another terrorist attack last week, stocking up on essentials and outfitting their homes with duct tape and plastic sheeting to protect against chemical and biological weapons.
The heightened preparedness came as a result of the nation's Homeland Security Department raising the terror warning system from yellow, or "elevated risk," to orange or "high risk.…
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Second-generation instructor hired
During the 1970s in Lake Land College's Technology Division, Steve Johnson taught students how to troubleshoot car problems, and now, 25 years later, his son, Darin, is teaching students how to troubleshoot computer problems.
This fall Darin began teaching courses in Lake Land's Cisco Networking Academy program, a certificate curriculum focusing on telecommunications and engineering training.…
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GENERATION SEX: MAKING LOVE SOONER AND LYING ABOUT ITSurvey Reveals 80% of Young Adults Fib About Matters of the Heart
ATLANTA--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Feb 6, 2003--In an increase from the CDC's reported 52% of young adults sexually active prior to age 19 (1), the GenSex Survey, an interactive survey released by Durex(R) reports today that 92% have intercourse by 18. America's "sex generation" of young adults may have sex earlier, but are they more honest about their sexuality than previous generations? Nope.…
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Remembering the LighthouseWritten in September of 1999
Once upon a time Lake Land College's athletic teams had a mascot. His name was Dunker Duck.
Dunker Duck has not been seen around Lake Land for many years. Some say the costume was stolen, others say that it just fell apart. Nobody seems to know for sure.…
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Apply early for financial aid
Lake Land College students seeking financial aid for fall 2003 should apply early this year because of state-wide budget concerns.
"In the past continuing applicants would have to apply before new applicants, but because of budget concerns my suggestion to students is to apply for fall assistance as early as possible; no later than April 30.…
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Candles for sale
The Physical Therapist Assistant Club is selling April's Scents jar candles. The candles are locally made and come in a variety of scents. Sales began on February 18 and runs until March 13. To purchase candles, contact any PTA student or email your orders to Lynn Semple (lsemple@lakeland.…
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Zonta Scholarship
The Zonta Club of Coles County is accepting applications for their annual scholarship. Applicants need to reside in Coles County, but can attend any accredited school.
Applications are available at EIU in the financial office in thestudent services building, EIU Women's Resource Center in the Martin Luther King Union and the Board of Trustee Degree Program office in Blair Hall.…
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