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Homecoming filled with fun, enjoyable activities
“Union Night” and Bulldog Olympics on Homecoming weekend introduced new activities to the students, faculty and alumni in attendance. […]
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Dream Center provides hope, healing to homeless women
Pamela Allen, once a crack cocaine addict for 25 years, is now a Christian seeking refuge at the Dream Center of Jackson — a place she calls home.
The Dream Center is a faith-based ministry providing hope and healing for women, like Allen, who have experienced life crises that have rendered them homeless. It serves as a 24-hour emergency shelter and transitional housing facility to help women and their children transition back into society. […]
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Annual Day of Remembrance involves students in serving community
Campus and Community: Day of Remembrance Audio Video, audio and soundslide by Katherine Pullen By Katherine Pullen, Staff Writer “We’re not just a school that’s in Jackson, we’re a part of Jackson,” said Rachel Moore, […]
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Pinterest sparks creative interest among students, faculty and staff
Taking a new spin on the old tradition of cut-outs and bulletin boards, Pinterest is sweeping popularity from creators and collectors of all ages. Pinterest is a free social networking site that allows users to post links to items they find interesting and group them together into searchable categories for others to browse. The most popular categories are weddings, food, architecture, fashion, crafts, design and photography. […]
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Flu shots offer escape from nasty seasonal virus
Fever. Headache. Chills. Fatigue.
These are all symptoms caused by the contagious disease influenza, better known as “the flu.” Flu season is just around the corner, and the best way to protect against this disease is to get vaccinated. […]
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Organic foods contribute to healthier way of life
Eating a farm-fresh diet in a fast-food world can be nearly impossible. However, students, faculty and staff are embracing the challenge to think beyond packages and cartons to seek food made of the purest ingredients. […]
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Organizations offer off-campus opportunities
While only a month has passed since the start of the semester, Union students have already had several off-campus recreational opportunities — including white-water rafting and canoeing trips.
On Sept. 10, 43 upperclassmen women headed off campus for a canoeing trip on the Buffalo River hosted by Residence Life. […]