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Thousands of people all across America are acting in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement by joining local or state protests against a variety of issues. At the University of California-Davis, more than 2,000 people gathered on campus to strike against higher tuition, the presence of police brutality and the privatization of the UC system. Speakers at the rally included faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students. No one was arrested.

Thousands of people all across America are acting in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement by joining local or state protests against a variety of issues. At the University of California-Davis, more than 2,000 people gathered on campus to strike against higher tuition, the presence of police brutality and the privatization of the UC system. Speakers at the rally included faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students. No one was arrested.

The University of Tennessee’s marching band, The Pride of the Southland, received a $50,000 donation to be used for new trumpets. The donation was made by UT alumni Tom and Elaine Edwards. The donation was made in response to a donation request from the university’s band director.

According to a report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, budgeting for electricity efficiency increased more than $1 billion from 2009 to 2010. California has been a leader in environmental policy reform for the past several decades. But recently Massachusettes surpassed California as the No. 1 state for environmental efficiency in the U.S.–a spot California held for four years. Directors at the UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center weigh in on what that means for the future of California.

According to a report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, budgeting for electricity efficiency increased more than $1 billion from 2009 to 2010. California has been a leader in environmental policy reform for the past several decades. But recently Massachusettes surpassed California as the No. 1 state for environmental efficiency in the U.S.–a spot California held for four years. Directors at the UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center weigh in on what that means for the future of California.

As the ‘smart phone’ craze continues to take the world by storm, businesses and governmental agencies are adapting, albeit, in some of the most unsuspecting places. Quick Response codes (QR codes) are giving individuals easier and quicker access to information, and its all at their fingertips.

As the ‘smart phone’ craze continues to take the world by storm, businesses and governmental agencies are adapting, albeit, in some of the most unsuspecting places. Quick Response codes (QR codes) are giving individuals easier and quicker access to information, and its all at their fingertips.

One would think that local state governments would opt to do anything to create revenue in a down-turned economy. Think again. Landlords who rent spaces to medical marijuana dispensers have been threatened by the federal government in California. Dispensaries annually generate roughly $1.5 billion, and nearly $100 million in sales taxes each year.

As more people commit to eating healthier, nutritious food, that many more wallets are taking a financial hit. Organic food can be costly at times, however, it can potentially save people money in the long run, and more importantly — there life. Pesticides that are often sprayed on non-organic products can cause health hazards for individuals over time; therefore, the rise of local farmers markets are growing ever more popular today.

Zombies are everywhere this halloween, and while Hollywood controls societies depictions of these viral humanoids, that doesn’t stop Utah State’s Steven C. Schlozman from lecturing on the subject once a year. It’s an escape from reality for both Schlozman and students a like.

Zombies are everywhere this halloween, and while Hollywood controls societies depictions of these viral humanoids, that doesn’t stop Utah State’s Steven C. Schlozman from lecturing on the subject once a year. It’s an escape from reality for both Schlozman and students a like.

Story by Cathy Morgan for Hard News Cafe at Utah State University, October 24th, 2011 Zombie awareness becomes mainstream Hollywood drives increased interest in zombie interest Tips for surviving a zombie apocalypse Psychiatrist and author of The Zombie Autopsies Steven C. Schlozman offered USU students a crash course in Zombie 101 recently, including essential zombie • Read More »

Story by Cathy Morgan for Hard News Cafe at Utah State University, October 24th, 2011 Zombie awareness becomes mainstream Hollywood drives increased interest in zombie interest Tips for surviving a zombie apocalypse Psychiatrist and author of The Zombie Autopsies Steven C. Schlozman offered USU students a crash course in Zombie 101 recently, including essential zombie • Read More »

Social media outlets have caught the nation by storm. And its not just with college students anymore, either. Each day more and more companies are making the decision to use social media outlets such as Facebook and MySpace to further evaluate potential employees.

For years, new drivers and seasoned ones alike have been warned about the dangers of distracted driving. But tragic incidents like the September 12 train crash in 2008 serve as a reminder that trucks and automobiles are not the only victims of distracted driving. Earlier this month, the California Public Utilities Commission issued a mandate banning all rail operators from using their cell phones or other electronic devices while in transit. The San Francisco Metro Transit Authority has three years to install cameras on all rail lines to monitor the behavior of rail operators.

Social media outlets have caught the nation by storm. And its not just with college students anymore, either. Each day more and more companies are making the decision to use social media outlets such as Facebook and MySpace to further evaluate potential employees.

Concerns over the ADHD drug Adderall are increasing on SMU’s campus. Over 50 percent of students on campus use and/or sell the drug. Most students admit to taking the drug even though they lack a prescription. Six percent of all college students nationwide have abused Adderall and officials are searching for ways to fight against this epidemic.

California will now grant in-state scholarships to undocumented students. Gov. Jerry Brown signed the controversial AB 131 into law Saturday, granting more than 2,500 California students the right to publicly funded tuition aid. According to the AP, twelve other states have passed similar legislation allowing illegal immigrant students to apply for in-state tuition; but the Dream Act includes a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants’ children.

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Concerns over the ADHD drug Adderall are increasing on SMU’s campus. Over 50 percent of students on campus use and/or sell the drug. Most students admit to taking the drug even though they lack a prescription. Six percent of all college students nationwide have abused Adderall and officials are searching for ways to fight against this epidemic.