Changes

Illinois is changing their drivers licences in order to keep up with new technology. the state is phasing out older driver licences and replacing them with new ones. the old ones have a matted surface and are easier to replicate.

The new licences have updated security features. they have two pictures on them. a big one in the upper left corner and a smaller one in the bottom right. they are also made of a different surface. these features were chosen to try and cut down on the production of fake IDs.

St. Baldricks

On April 20th 2008 people across Macomb will be shaving their heads to raise money for children with cancer. so far Western Illinois University has raised $1.406.00. There are many groups that are involved in this event. there is a group of police officers, different members of the greek system, and some of the resident halls.

Western Illinois University added another club this semester. They have added a recycling club. This club comes along at the just the right time, with the rest of the country worrying about the environment why not western.

Tara Gallagher who started the club because the house she lived in need another recycling bin and the city would not give them one. she has a few goals that she want to accomplish. Her first and most important goal is to spread the awareness on campus about recycling and why it is so important.

Isn't it Bazaar

Western is having its 35th international Bazaar the weekend of February 29. It cost $5 for public and $4 for students with ids. it will showcase the culture of different countries.

They will have food, music, and dance. On march 1st you will be able to learn some dances. Josh Huff who has never left the country before feels "its neat that we do this, it gives me the chance to see a little taste of different cultures that I am not used to and myabe it will give me an idea of where i would like to travel someday."

Every Little Bit Helps

The Western I.S.R.A.A. (Illinois State Resident Assistant) is collecting pop can tops to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald house charities. they have drop of spots in the dorms. the have spots at the front desks and other locations in the buildings.

R.A. Lindsay HIggins says "its a simple way that we can give a little bit to help those in need". Residents in the hall are also doing their part to help out. Whitney Beck who drinks at least one can of pop a day says "I drink a lot of pop so if my pop tops can help a little bit then im happy".

So remember next you are drinking a can of pop you pop top can help someone in need.

Western to Offer a Self Defense Class

the Office of Public Saftey on the campus of Western Illinois University is offer a self defense class to help female students feel more safe. the classes start Feb. 11th and last 6-9 p.m. This class meets four times. it is a 12 hour course which cost $20.

Some female students think that this is a really good idea. Feshman Ashley Shugar said "this class is a good thing, it will will make me feel a little bit safer when im out at night".

this course is designed for women only. it will be opened for students to sign up first and then to the public. You can register at the Office of Public Saftey.