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Campus Overload Archive: News Overload

Police investigate U-Va. fraternity after a pledge is hospitalized

A University of Virginia first-year student was hospitalized for four days this month after chugging a bottle of soy sauce at the Zeta Psi fraternity house, according to court documents.

By Jenna Johnson  | March 12, 2011; 4:35 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  News Overload  | Tags:  University of Virginia  
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Fraternities hire acclaimed chefs

More and more fraternities are hiring chefs with impressive resumes to cook gourmet meals for dozens of college guys, the Wall Street Journal reported this morning. And the chefs seem to love the new positions -- better hours, less drama in the kitchen and thankful diners who are thrilled for a break from chicken wings.

By Jenna Johnson  | March 10, 2011; 5:04 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  News Overload  | Tags:  Cornell, Southern Methodist University  
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Why so few computer science majors?

The lives of college students revolve around technology -- yet not enough are studying computer science to keep up with industry demand.

By Jenna Johnson  | March 7, 2011; 4:05 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (5)
Categories:  News Overload  | Tags:  Brown, University of Washington, Virginia Tech  
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7 sorority sisters charged with hazing

Prince George's County police have charged seven University of Maryland, College Park, sorority sisters with assaulting and hazing a pledge during initiation in October. The student told police that she was assaulted by current or former members of Zeta Phi Beta sorority on at least three occasions, according to charging documents.

By Jenna Johnson  | March 2, 2011; 7:46 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (99)
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William and Kate visit St. Andrews

St. Andrew's most famous young alums, Prince William and Kate Middleton, visited campus Friday. The university has set up a scholarship in honor of the soon-to-wed couple.

By Jenna Johnson  | February 25, 2011; 2:20 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Lawmaker drops controversial bill to force sale of U. Iowa Pollock painting

There are many controversies that swirl around the work of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock. But the debate surrounding a Pollock painting owned by the University of Iowa, Mural, is much more budget-minded than arty.

By Jenna Johnson  | February 22, 2011; 12:25 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Maccabeats wish you a happy Chanukah , Jenna Johnson , December 3, 2010
GWU will soon offer gender neutral housing , Jenna Johnson , December 2, 2010
Friday afternoon video break, Jenna Johnson , November 19, 2010
Meet your new roommate: Bed bugs, Jenna Johnson , November 18, 2010
Number of college students from China booms, Jenna Johnson , November 15, 2010
How can colleges help student veterans?, Jenna Johnson , November 8, 2010
'Keep Me Maryland' emergency fundraising continues, Jenna Johnson , November 3, 2010
Howard: "No other homecoming compares", Jenna Johnson , October 27, 2010
Four Loko invented by Ohio State University grads, Jenna Johnson , October 27, 2010
Suspected Georgetown drug lab... Wait, what is DMT?, Jenna Johnson , October 26, 2010
VT students 'pay it forward' to stop bullying, Jenna Johnson , October 25, 2010
Georgetown isn't first college to find drug lab, Jenna Johnson , October 23, 2010
Across generations, what are dating dealbreakers?, Jenna Johnson , October 13, 2010
Evolving dorm sleepover rules , Jenna Johnson , October 8, 2010
Study: Teens having safer sex than baby boomers, Jenna Johnson , October 4, 2010
Seminarians battle for the Vianney Cup in soccer, Jenna Johnson , September 28, 2010
Great debate: Dorm vs. residence hall, Jenna Johnson , September 27, 2010
Wonk? What's a wonk?, Jenna Johnson , September 24, 2010
Want to stay slim? Get a chubby roommate, Jenna Johnson , September 23, 2010
U. of Minnesota exposes 'The Other Hangover', Jenna Johnson , September 21, 2010
U. Virginia students premiere online musical, Jenna Johnson , September 21, 2010
Dance: The less boring way to explain your PhD, Jenna Johnson , September 20, 2010
U. of Florida debates flat-fee tuition, Jenna Johnson , September 20, 2010
John Legend guest lectures at Howard, Jenna Johnson , September 16, 2010
Alcohol-related hospital trips double at U-Md., Jenna Johnson , September 14, 2010
Emerson dancers flash-mob a food court , Jenna Johnson , September 13, 2010
Mother killed in fall from UNC dorm bunk, Jenna Johnson , September 10, 2010
George Mason hosts epic dodgeball game, Jenna Johnson , September 7, 2010
Who can dream up the most unique rankings? , Jenna Johnson , August 24, 2010
UDC opens its first dorm , Jenna Johnson , August 20, 2010
Thinking of skipping class? Calculate the risk, Jenna Johnson , August 13, 2010
Colgate University loves Friday the 13th , Jenna Johnson , August 13, 2010
Flooding closes Iowa State University , Jenna Johnson , August 12, 2010
U-Va. dorms get rid of landline phones, Jenna Johnson , August 10, 2010
U-Md. police: License and Red Bull, please?, Jenna Johnson , August 2, 2010
The Summer of Silly Bandz, Jenna Johnson , July 19, 2010
Twilight obsession leads to biting trend?, Jenna Johnson , July 7, 2010
I am headed off the grid for a few days ..., Jenna Johnson , June 24, 2010
Court hears cheerleading case: Sport or not?, Jenna Johnson , June 23, 2010
Wednesday news roundup , Jenna Johnson , June 16, 2010
Tuesday news roundup, Jenna Johnson , June 14, 2010
Rep. Bob Etheridge vs. students with cameras, Jenna Johnson , June 14, 2010
Happy Monday! Now, read these articles..., Jenna Johnson , June 14, 2010
Sexiles, coed dorm rooms & housing trends, Jenna Johnson , May 19, 2010
1789: How do G'town students know this?, Jenna Johnson , April 30, 2010
Operation Hug Taylor Swift, Jenna Johnson , April 28, 2010
Earth Day activities: Celebrate college style, Jenna Johnson , April 22, 2010
Smoke from 4/20 clears, Jenna Johnson , April 21, 2010
Can you give a bee a makeover?, Jenna Johnson , April 20, 2010
iPad too much for some campus networks, Jenna Johnson , April 19, 2010
Studying abroad? Get the full experience, Jenna Johnson , April 15, 2010
What's a riot without YouTube?, Jenna Johnson , April 13, 2010
James Madison block party turns into riot, Jenna Johnson , April 12, 2010
What's a griffin?, Jenna Johnson , April 7, 2010
50 most stressful colleges, Jenna Johnson , April 7, 2010
Celebration in Durham, Jenna Johnson , April 6, 2010
Changing definition of sex, Jenna Johnson , April 5, 2010
Pot, an alternative to alcohol?, Jenna Johnson , April 1, 2010
Green graduation gowns, Jenna Johnson , March 31, 2010
What 50K buys, Jenna Johnson , March 29, 2010
Georgetown's lack of condoms, Jenna Johnson , March 27, 2010
Font change could save money, planet, Jenna Johnson , March 26, 2010
Wisconsin student arrest captured on video, Jenna Johnson , March 25, 2010
Egg prices at top universities, Jenna Johnson , March 25, 2010
Grad students fight for maternity leave, Jenna Johnson , March 22, 2010
Obama visits George Mason , Jenna Johnson , March 19, 2010
Georgetown's St. Baldrick's Day, Jenna Johnson , March 18, 2010
Howard student killed on spring break, Jenna Johnson , March 18, 2010
Another NCAA bracket: Player graduation rates, Jenna Johnson , March 16, 2010
UC to repay grad students $28 million, Jenna Johnson , March 15, 2010
UNL shuts down party scene, Jenna Johnson , March 12, 2010
UCSD develops illegal immigration app, Jenna Johnson , March 11, 2010
Wednesday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , March 10, 2010
GW's mystery candidate, Steve Holt, Jenna Johnson , March 9, 2010
Tuesday news: CA college student for hire, Jenna Johnson , March 9, 2010
Monday News: Snooki's college tour, Jenna Johnson , March 8, 2010
Oscar winners celebrated by alma maters, Jenna Johnson , March 8, 2010
Friday News Overload: Campus protest edition, Jenna Johnson , March 5, 2010
A guide to today's protests, Jenna Johnson , March 4, 2010
Wednesday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , March 3, 2010
Tuesday News Overload: UC protests continue, Jenna Johnson , March 2, 2010
Monday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , March 1, 2010
Friday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 26, 2010
Thursday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 25, 2010
Wednesday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 24, 2010
Tuesday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 23, 2010
Monday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 22, 2010
Friday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 19, 2010
Thursday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 18, 2010
Wednesday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 17, 2010
Tuesday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 16, 2010
Love sweeps college campuses, Jenna Johnson , February 15, 2010
President's Day News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 15, 2010
Friday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 12, 2010
Thursday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 11, 2010
Thursday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 10, 2010
Tuesday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 9, 2010
Monday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 8, 2010
Friday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 5, 2010
Thursday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 4, 2010
Wednesday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 3, 2010
Tuesday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 2, 2010
Monday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , February 1, 2010
Friday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , January 29, 2010
Thursday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , January 28, 2010
Wednesday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , January 27, 2010
Tuesday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , January 26, 2010
Monday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , January 25, 2010
Airport security prank scares college student, Jenna Johnson , January 24, 2010
Friday News Overload, Jenna Johnson , January 22, 2010
Thursday News Overload , Jenna Johnson , January 21, 2010
 
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