Steigmann weighs in on Penn State scandal
The criminal case unfolding at Penn State has led to debate about a person's legal obligation to report child sexual abuse, as well as their moral obligation to do so.read more
View ArticleTrustees fire Paterno, Penn State president
Updated 10:30 a.m. ThursdayBy GENARO C. ARMASAssociated PressSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — After nearly a half-century on the job, Joe Paterno says he is still getting used to the idea of not being Penn State's...
View ArticleIkenberry says he'd help Penn State if asked
A former president of the University of Illinois and former administrator at Penn State University says the sexual abuse scandal at the school is an unprecedented tragedy. Stanley Ikenberry...
View ArticleIkenberry: Penn State made only possible decision
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Calling the sex-abuse scandal at Penn State a "tragedy" for all involved, former University of Illinois President Stanley Ikenberry says the school's trustees made the only...
View ArticleWhen news is bleak, be thankful for small things
I like to think of myself as a fairly positive person.I have my share of anxiety, those glass-completely-empty moments when the kids are sick, projects are due, bills are overdue and — just to top it...
View ArticleUI reviewing policies on sex abuse reporting
SPRINGFIELD — The University of Illinois is reviewing its policies on reporting of sexual abuse cases in light of the recent scandal at Penn State University.President Michael Hogan said today that he...
View ArticleUI nearing policy on training after Penn State scandal
URBANA — A draft policy requiring mandatory sexual harassment training for all University of Illinois employees could take effect by July 1, according to UI officials.A task force reviewing the UI's...
View ArticleUI officials beefing up protection for minors on campus
URBANA — University of Illinois officials said Thursday they continue to strengthen protections for children on campus following the release of a report slamming Penn State University's top...
View ArticleUI to do background checks on employees in contact with kids
UPDATED 10:20 p.m.URBANA — All University of Illinois employees who have contact with minors will undergo criminal background checks under a new policy developed after the Penn State child sex-abuse...
View ArticleGovernor to sue NCAA over Penn State sanctions
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett scheduled a news conference for Wednesday to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against the NCAA over stiff sanctions imposed against Penn State in the...
View ArticleEx-UI president to head back to Penn State
URBANA — In another month, two-time University of Illinois President Stanley Ikenberry and his wife Judy will be cheering for the Nittany Lions."Except when they play the Illini," says Ikenberry, who...
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NU Thoughts, Standings, & PSU Predictions
Everybody relax…it turns out it’s our state, our team after all.[player1]read more
View ArticleUM Thoughts, Standings, & Nebraska Predictions
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