Classes on the go: Distance education becoming more popular
Unlike many who take courses during UW-Madison’s summer session, Peter Owen hasn’t spent any hot evenings catching up on his studies while sipping a cold beer on the Memorial Union Terrace.

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More choices alter college textbook landscape
On Friday afternoons between work and rugby practice, Brittany Wolfe would rush to the campus library hoping copies of her advanced algebra textbook had not all been checked out by like-minded clas…

More states report rising pertussis cases
Aug 2, 2010 (CIDRAP News) – Health officials in California recently reported another infant death from pertussis, as more states report rising numbers of pertussis cases.

Sports briefs: Stampede to play rivals more often
For the first time in franchise history, the Stampede will open the U.S. Hockey League season on the road, at Sioux City on Oct. 2. The Herd’s home opener is Oct. 15 against the Under-18 U.S. Development Team. The 2010-11 USHL schedule was announced Thursday. The Stampede will play Fargo, Lincoln, Omaha, Sioux City and Tri-City eight times during the season and all other teams twice. This is …

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Upcoming Plummer River Rally more than a year in the planning
The planning, promotion and financing of the first-ever Plummer River Rally is a joint venture between Luke Gechtman and Matt York, who joined together about a year ago to form Plummer Productions, LLC.

Paterno talks football and more
Q&A with Joe Paterno: As he prepares for his 45th season as head coach at Penn State, Joe Paterno talks about how times have changed but his philosopy has stayed the same.

80 Fort Wayne Jobs Still Available, Employment Service Officials Say More Companies Hiring
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana’s NewsCenter) – After 1,500 people applied for 80 Fort Wayne jobs Tuesday, some job seekers are concerned about the opportunity to apply Wednesday.

ADA at 20: A landmark, but more to do
Twenty years after it was signed into law, many consider the Americans with Disabilities Act part of an ambitious social revolution that remains unfinished. Above, Sherry Gray and her younger sister Suzy enjoy a swim in Stillwater.

Leisure-time physical activity benefits some more than others
It may seem intuitive that greater amounts of exercise lead to less obesity, but an Indiana University study has found that this conventional wisdom applies primarily to white women. The findings draw attention not only to racial, ethnic and gender differences regarding exercise but also to the role work can play.