With the 2008 general elections only five weeks away, student political organizations are working to get students registered and informed about the issues and candidates on the ballot. The deadline to register to vote for Indiana is Monday, said Kelsey Kauffman, a part-time professor at the University who has been working since last spring to register people, especially with College Democrats.… Post the First Comment

The DePauw Student Congress constitution spells out the organization's goals in clear terms, claiming a commitment to serve as an advocate for students of the University and to work in any way possible to improve the DePauw experience through involving and communicating between students, faculty and staff.… Post the First Comment

This summer, Greencastle welcomed a new store on the square: Old Skool Free Spirit. Husband and wife duo Keith and Roxanne Dailey, originally from Indianapolis, said they decided to open the store because "there wasn't something like it here." The store opened on June 1, and is located at 15 South Indiana St.… 1 Comment

Multicultural-themed music filled the Union Building Ballroom, courtesy of the DePauw Percussion Ensemble, as students milled about more than two dozen tables that provided information on off-campus study programs. Monday evening's annual Global Fair was run through the Center for International and Experiential Education as an opportunity for those considering off-campus study to learn about specific programs and talk to program representatives.… Post the First Comment

Although the audience at the University of Mississippi was instructed to remain quiet during Friday's Presidential debate, there was no such rule put upon the roughly 80 people who showed up to watch the debate in the Walden Inn at the student social space.… Post the First Comment

Soon after beginning his speech to DePauw parents Saturday morning, President Brian Casey admitted that he loved his job. "Sometimes it's good to be President," he said. Although Casey said he has only held the job of University President for 2 months and 27 days, he was able to spend an hour with the parents telling anecdotes and answering questions.… Post the First Comment