University students go to the Philippines for Typhoon Relief
By Abrar Al-Heeti
September 2, 2014
The blow of Typhoon Haiyan affected millions of people in the Philippines after it first hit on November 8, 2013. Thousands lost their lives, and hundreds of thousands of homes were destroyed, leaving families to search through the rubble of the storm’s aftermath, trying to piece their lives back togethe...
Filipino Culture Night raises cultural, value awareness
By Ariana Conner
February 3, 2014
On Saturday night in Lincoln Hall Theater, more than 400 audience members gathered to address the question, “Paano ka nakarating dito?” This, meaning “How did you get here?” in Filipino, was the theme for the second annual Filipino Culture Night, a conjoined benefit show and dinner hosted by Philip...
PSA to host Filipino Culture Night on Saturday
By Ariana Conner
January 30, 2014
The Philippine Student Association will host Filipino Culture Night, a conjoined benefit show and dinner on Saturday at Lincoln Hall and Presby Hall, respectively. The proceeds from both the show and dinner will be donated to the Advancement for Rural Kids, an organization that aims to improve educatio...
Naomi Jakobsson, Democratic incumbent in 103rd, says UI funding “should be considered investment”
October 30, 2012
Naomi Jakobsson is the Democratic incumbent for state representative in the 103rd district. Funding for Higher Education: Jakobsson said she wants to make sure the state has as much money as possible going toward the Monetary Award Program, or MAP, funding to help students afford college. Because sh...
