Professors, students connect on the Internet

Walk into any computer lab on campus and, more than likely, at least one of the students is using a social networking Web site.

Social networking Web sites have made such an impact on students that IU Southeast has devoted a page in the First-Year Seminar book to giving advice on how to use them responsibly, also known as having a “drama-free” homepage.

Campus laundry rooms inconvenient

Students who live on campus have expressed concern over the absence of change machines in the laundry rooms in the residence halls. Some said they wonder why the decision was made to not include change machines when the laundry rooms were being furnished.

Grenadiers enforce on the basketball court

The men’s basketball team led the Berea Mountaineers all through the game on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and won 90-81.

Despite the win, head coach Wiley Brown said the team did not play to the best of their abilities.

Kings of Leon strolls through Louisville

Since their 2007 release, “Because of the Times,” Kings of Leon has indulged in overseas fame, while dealing with less at home in the states.

Japan Center bridges two cultures

The Japan Center at IU Southeast is a resource that few on campus are aware of but provides services that help to connect and promote understanding between two distinct but increasingly intertwined cultures.

Grenadiers cruise past Spalding, player scores 1,000 points

The IUS men’s basketball team beat cross-river rivals Spalding University 81-67 on Jan. 24, in the Activities Building, to improve their record to 16-6. Junior guard Craig Bryant, who finished with 10 points, also scored his 1,000 career point as a Grenadier.

Apathy hits IUS campus during presidential inauguration

Despite the amount of votes generated by the American youth, one can’t help but wonder if Obama’s rock-star politician charm or policy won them over.

The Horizon Newscast for Jan. 26, 2009

The Horizon Newscast for Jan. 26, 2009

Roof repairs begin soon

Four months after the remains of Hurricane Ike swept through Southern Indiana, damaging several buildings at IU Southeast, contracts have been awarded to begin the repairs.

New law requires ISBN disclosure

Barnes & Noble College Booksellers – the privately-held, sister company of Barnes & Noble Inc. – posted its International Standard Book Numbers online January 3, 2009, after the spring 2009 book buying season started.