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    Decorated veteran goes for Paralympics gold  Sep 6, 2008
    They both served in Iraq, and hes currently studying medicine at Loyola University Chicago. I went to it and obviously Im glad I did because it changed by life, she said. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    College orientations get political  Sep 2, 2008
    During orientations at Loyola University Chicago, 70 new students signed up to be "equipment managers" at polling stations this November. They'll join several hundred upperclassmen being trained to set up and monitor voting machines. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)

    Falcons Drop 2-0 Decision to Cal Poly  Sep 1, 2008
    Air Force Academy Official Athletic Site. AFA plays first home game on Sunday, Sept. 7. (Airforcesports.com)

    Anxious freshmen meeting first on Facebook  Aug 29, 2008
    Of dire importance to Elise Parsons, 18, whos going to Loyola University Chicago: meeting people who share her passion for the HBO TV show Flight of the Conchords, starring a comedy duo from New Zealand. To summon other fans, Parsons started a forum on the Loyola Chicago 12 group on Facebook. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    More Aortic Chest Aneurysms Being Treated With Less-invasive Stents  Aug 29, 2008
    "And as the technology evolves, we will be doing more and more stenting," said Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz, associate professor in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. The stent graft used in chest arteries is a polyester tube covered by metal webbing. (Science Daily)

    Northwestern Opens 2008 Season By Hosting Lakeside Classic  Aug 28, 2008
    Last year, NU won its opening match of the Classic 3-0 over Colgate in a match played at Loyola University Chicago. The Wildcats returned home two days later to play the final match on their former field, as scored the game-winning goal just 19 seconds into overtime as Northwestern defeated Bucknell 2-1. (Nusports.com)

    Removing Tumors Through The Nose: Neurosurgeon Uses Smaller Openings To Reach The Brain  Aug 22, 2008
    "It's not necessary to expose a large surface of the brain in order to access a small abnormality," said Duckworth, an assistant professor, neurological surgery, at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Less-invasive brain surgery can result in decreased pain and shorter hospital stays. (Science Daily)

    McCarthy, Bosio Named To Hermann Trophy Watch List  Aug 21, 2008
    The 2008 men's squad begins its season on the road on Saturday, Aug. 30 against Loyola University Chicago. Game time is slated for 5 p.m.. (Santaclarabroncos.com)

    Teaching critical thinking: A necessity born of diversity  Aug 19, 2008
    The author, a teacher at SMA Kolese De Britto, Yogyakarta, is currently attending a graduate program at Loyola University Chicago, the United States. He can be reached at widinugrohous@yahoo. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)

    APA task force calls for reframing research to address resilience among black youth  Aug 18, 2008
    Chair: Stephanie Irby Coard, PhD, University of North Carolina-Greensboro; Anne Gregory, PhD, University of Virginia; Yolanda Jackson, PhD, University of Kansas; Robert Jagers, PhD, University of Michigan; Le'Roy Reese, PhD, Morehouse School of Medicine; Caryn Rodgers, PhD, Johns Hopkins University; Anita Jones Thomas, PhD, Loyola University Chicago. Full text of the APA Task Force report is available from the APA Public Affairs Office and at. (EurekAlert!)

    Miller's coaching staff changes  Jul 24, 2008
    After two years at Indiana University, Travis Steele comes to XU to replace Bill Comar, who was recently hired as an assistant coach at Loyola University Chicago. After serving as the video coordinator for a season and a half while at Indiana, Steele was promoted to the position of assistant coach in February, 2008. (WKRC.com, OH)

    Smarts, spikes lead Carpenter to UTA  Jul 24, 2008
    However, staying local wasn t Carpenter s only choice as the outside hitter also had discussions with LaSalle and Loyola University Chicago. Both schools may be more prestigious academically than UTA, but the distance turned out to be a factor as well. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Iced Tea Increases Risk of Kidney Stones  Jul 23, 2008
    "For many people, iced tea is potentially one of the worst things they can drink," said Dr. John Milner, instructor, department of urology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Ill. "For people who have a tendency to form kidney stones, it's definitely one of the worst things you can drink.". (Newsmax)

    Nationally Recognized Franchise and Commercial Litigation Attorney Carmen D. Caruso Joins Stahl Cowen  Jul 16, 2008
    Mr. Caruso received his B.A. from the Marquette University and his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago and he has been featured in numerous publications and has received recognition is his field, including being named to the Illinois Leading Lawyer Network Advisory Board for expertise in Franchise rship Law. He has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer for the past three years by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine and Law ics. (PR Newswire)

    Full-day kindergarteners' reading, math gains fade by 3rd grade  Jul 15, 2008
    Those are the findings from a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Loyola University Chicago ... Summarized from Child Development, Vol. 79, Issue 4, A Developmental Perspective on Full-Day vs. Part-Day Kindergarten and Children's Academic Trajectories through Fifth Grade by Votruba-Drzal, E (University of Pittsburgh), Li-Grining, C (Loyola University Chicago), and Maldonado-Carreo, C (University of Pittsburgh). (EurekAlert!)

    Brain "Pacemaker" Shows New Promise  Jul 3, 2008
    "It increases the percentage of time that a patient is functional. It also improves a patient's ability to move arms and legs in a more coordinated fashion. And there is a lessoning of bradykinesia." Anderson is a professor of neurological surgery at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Anderson also has used deep brain stimulation to treat patients for obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder and debilitating headaches. (Newsmax)

    Long Trip: Magic Mushrooms' Transcendent Effect Lingers  Jul 2, 2008
    "We don't know how far we can generalize these results," cautions neuroscientist Charles Schuster of Loyola University Chicago and a former director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. "To attribute all of this to the drug, I think, is a mistake and to expect the same effects from simply taking the drug without this careful preparation in these kinds of people would be a mistake.". (Scientific American)

    The challenge of nourishing and educationg Indonesia's children  Jun 21, 2008
    The author, a teacher at SMA Kolese De Britto, Yogyakarta, is currently attending a graduate program at Loyola University Chicago, in the United States. He can be reached at widinugrohous@yahoo. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)

    Judges appear cool to Black appeal  Jun 6, 2008
    Loyola University Chicago. Prairieview Lutheran Home. (Chicago Tribune)

    Clayton schools hire 2 for accreditation team  May 29, 2008
    Lewis, a graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, previously worked as a special education attorney for The Weatherly Law Firm's Atlanta office. "I really, really care about kids and want to get in here and make a difference," Lewis said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Maurice J. Murphy, M.D. (1917-2008) (5)  May 26, 2008
    Sunday: Maurice J. Murphy, M.D. (1917-2008). Don't have an account. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Har Sinai names assistant director of childhood center  May 22, 2008
    Thursday, May 22, 2008. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP -- Hyla Nusbaum of Princeton Junction has been named the assistant director of the Early Childhood Center at Har Sinai Temple in Pennington. (NJ.com -- Times)

    Berlin gift supports scholar studying the novel  May 2, 2008
    For the past three years, she has taught law and literature at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where, she said, I continue to proselytize for the humanities as an essential enrichment to the life of the mind. As to the focus of their gift, Randy Berlin said, We chose to focus our professorship narrowly on the development of the novel in English because other specialists teach the Greek, Roman and European classics and poetry. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)

    Missouri Defeats Loyola on Alumni Weekend  Apr 20, 2008
    - The University of Missouri women's soccer team defeated the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers, 5-4, in Mizzou's final spring exhibition game. The game was part of a big weekend for the Mizzou soccer program, which also hosted an alumni scrimmage and a golf tournament. (Mutigers.com)

    Tigers Host Ramblers in Final Spring Game  Apr 16, 2008
    - The University of Missouri women's soccer team will host the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in the final spring game for each team, Saturday (April 19) at Walton Stadium in Columbia. Admission for the 1 p.m. game is free. (Mutigers.com)

    National Conference to Convene Child Welfare and Immigration Professionals in Chicago  Mar 29, 2008
    "The Migration and Child Welfare National Network represents an important step toward collaboration between the two systems, which will lead to better service for families and communities." The National Forum is supported by the American Humane Association, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs, University of Illinois at Chicago -- Jane Addams School of Social Work, Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Service project at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Loyola University... (PR Newswire)

    Virtual-reality Video Game To Help Burn Patients Play Their Way To Pain Relief  Mar 23, 2008
    Severe burns are one of the most painful injuries a person can endure, said Dr. Richard Gamelli, chairman of the department of surgery, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood. Anything that we can do to lessen the pain and suffering of patients during treatment is a plus. (Science Daily)

    People on the Move  Mar 23, 2008
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    Scientists close to identifying blood thinner contaminant  Mar 19, 2008
    "A child could tell you it's counterfeiting," said Dr. Jawed Fareed, a professor of pathology and pharmacology at Loyola University Chicago, who has been studying batches of heparin since the problems with the drug were discovered. Dr. Fareed said he was conducting his own investigation because he was concerned that the quality problems with heparin were far more widespread than acknowledged. (International Herald Tribune)

    Loyola buys property adjacent to Water Tower campus  Mar 10, 2008
    (Crains) Loyola University Chicago is buying a small commercial building and adjacent parking lot at the northwest corner of Chicago Avenue and State Street for about $40 million. The acquisition, which is expected to close this week, would give Loyola a 61,470-square-foot site that could be used in future years for expansion of its Water Tower campus. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Holland to retire in August  Feb 26, 2008
    Mon Feb 25, 2008, 05:10 PM EST. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Peter B. Holland has announced his retirement after 20 years as the leader of the Belmont Public Schools. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    Butler Stats  Jan 11, 2008
    08 7:00 p.m. * at Loyola University Chicago W 2100 (19)HOWARD, Matt (5)GREEN, Mike (5)HOWARD, Matt (5)STREICHER, Drew 01/10/08 9:00 PM * GREEN BAY W 3226 (22)HOWARD, Matt (11)VEASLEY, Willie * = Conference game ATTENDANCE SUMMARY GAMES TOTALS AVG/GAME HOME. ... 08 at Loyola University Chicago W 2100 *01/10/08 GREEN BAY W 3226 * = Conference game ## SUMMARY GP-GS Min FG% 3PT% FT% R/G A/G STL BLK PTS/G ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. (Csuvikings.com)

    Sports Biz:'08's mostmarketable  Jan 6, 2008
    Keith Lambrecht, director of sport management programs at Loyola University Chicago, sees three crucial aspects. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)

    LU Game Notes  Jan 2, 2008
    Loyola University Chicago - Men's Basketball - Official Athletic Site. SPORTS. (Csuvikings.com)

    5 Most Popular Wired Campus Entries of 2007  Dec 20, 2007
    At Loyola University Chicago, a section of the Web site called LU Tube features recorded speeches from visiting alumni and testimonials from students and professors. Also in 2007, the University of California at Berkeley became the first institution to. (Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription))

    Multigene Test Predicts Who Could Avoid Chemotherapy Despite Positive Lymph Nodes in Early Breast Cancer  Dec 14, 2007
    SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Kathy S. Albain, MD, of Loyola University Chicago, presented new data showing for the first time the predictive value of the 21-gene Recurrence Score (RS) assay in patients with node-positive breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Intergroup of North America trial conducted by the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG 8814) originally showed that patients treated with 6 cycles of chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and 5-fluorouracil followed by 5... (PR Newswire)

    A gift that gives right back? The giving itself  Dec 12, 2007
    Researchers at Loyola University Chicago studied 3- and 4-year-olds at a day-care center, all of whom had attended the same birthday party. The girls typically went shopping with their mothers and helped select and wrap the gift. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)

    Men's Soccer Earns Academic Honors  Dec 11, 2007
    05 Loyola University Chicago, Brendan Eitz, 3. 15 Loyola Marymount University, Paul Krumpe, 3. (Gozags.com)

    Surgical Objects Accidentally Left Inside About 1,500 Patients In US Each Year  Dec 10, 2007
    When there is significant bleeding and a sponge is placed in a patient, it can sometimes look indistinguishable from the tissue around it, said Dr. Steven DeJong, vice chair, department of surgery, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Ill. Unintentional retained sponges and instruments is a devastating complication for patients and is a national problem affecting every hospital in the country that performs invasive and surgical procedures. (Science Daily)

    MARK YOUR CALENDAR  Dec 9, 2007
    Sunday December 9, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: M/CLOUDY 25. December 09, 2007 6:00 AM. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Omaha store shootings renew debate on mall security  Dec 7, 2007
    " She said he was depressed but seemed to be improving. Maruca-Kovac said she found a handwritten suicide note on the floor by Hawkins' bed saying that he loved his parents, and that now he would be famous. The type of shootings carried out by Hawkins "has become a cultural scenario," says James Garbarino, a Loyola University Chicago psychologist. "This public, grandiose, homicidal gesture, coupled with suicide, going out in a blaze of glory (is a sign of) someone who is very depressed and full... (USA Today)

    Business calendar  Dec 4, 2007
    Tuesday December 4, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: LGT.SNOW 19. December 04, 2007 6:00 AM. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Women's Basketball Welcomes Marquette  Nov 22, 2007
    The Golden Eagles began the season with a 82-69 victory of Loyola University Chicago and then defeated in-state rival the University of Wisconsin by the score of 67-53. Marquette then hit the road for the first time and dropped a 57-56 decision to the University of Oregon. (Gozags.com)

    Bulldogs Host Montana Monday at 7 p.m.  Nov 19, 2007
    The Golden Eagles began the season with a 82-69 victory of Loyola University Chicago and then defeated in-state rival the University of Wisconsin by the score of 67-53. The Golden Eagles are led by junior Kristal Ellis who averaged 21. (Gozags.com)

    reject Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg  Nov 13, 2007
    It's important to remember that women then had "no sense that this was unfair," says Nina Appel, a classmate of Ginsburg's at Columbia Law School (where Ginsburg completed her degree) and today dean emerita at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. "We didn't know there was anything wrong with the system.". (Law.com Newswire)

    Students get loan boost  Oct 22, 2007
    Four other institutions since have been added to the pilot program: Millikin in Decatur, Loyola University Chicago, Saint Xavier University and North Central College. The agency expects more students to apply for a Capstone loan for this semester and next semester, said executive director Andrew Davis. (Macomb Journal, IL)

    Study shows genetically engineered corn could affect aquatic ecosystems  Oct 9, 2007
    Other principal investigators for the study, titled "Toxins in transgenic crop byproducts may affect headwater stream ecosystems," were Emma Rosi-Marshall of Loyola University Chicago, Jennifer Tank of the University of Notre Dame and Matt Whiles of Southern Illinois University. It was funded by the National Science Foundation. (EurekAlert!)

    Economic crisis boost to health of Cubans  Sep 27, 2007
    Rory Carroll, Latin America correspondentThursday September 27, 2007. Cuba's economic crisis in the 1990s inadvertently boosted people's health by obliging them to eat less and exercise more, according to research. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)

    Roos put up united front in 3-1 victory  Sep 11, 2007
    The Kangaroos, at a perfect 3-0 on the season, put that memory to rest Friday night at Bourke Field on the campus of Rockhurst University, posting a 3-1 victory over the Ramblers of Loyola University Chicago. The victory gives UMKC, ranked fifth according to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America/Adidas Midwest Region Ranking, their best start in the school's history, and has turned the Blue and Gold squad into a cohesive unit. (University News, MO)

    Soccer Battles DePaul At Houck Stadium In Sunday Matinee  Sep 9, 2007
    The Blue Demons opened the week with a 2-0 loss at Loyola University Chicago after posting wins over Ohio (2-0) and Cleveland State (2-1) to start the season. Sophomore forward Shannon Williams (two goals) and freshman midfielder/forward Tiffany Jordan (one goal, two assists) currently lead DePaul in scoring with four points apiece, while sophomore Brittani Lally has produced 23 saves and a shutout in goal. (Gosoutheast.com)

    Volleyball Set To Host Hurricane Invitational  Sep 7, 2007
    -Miami volleyball returns to the Knight Sports Complex this weekend for its second home tournament when it hosts Loyola University Chicago, Brown and Delaware in the Hurricane Invitational, Sept. 7-8. The Hurricanes, set to play in their third tournament in as many weekends, finished 1-2 at last weekend's Marquette Kick-Off Tournament in Milwaukee, Wis. (Hurricanesports.com)

    Trust issues can creep up in the workplace  Sep 2, 2007
    Many people claim to have a gut feeling for whether they can trust someone, but Linda Stroh, a professor at Loyola University Chicago Graduate School of Business, says her research convinced her that people's so-called instinct is the result of accumulated experience. She surveyed more than 300 people about how they decide whom to include in their inner circle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Active-duty US troops become outspoken critics of Iraq war  Aug 31, 2007
    "In these times when so few have any personal experience of the military, it is good to have their voice in the public discussion," says retired Naval Reserve Capt. John Allen Williams, a political scientist at Loyola University Chicago who teaches civil-military relations ... Loyola University Chicago. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    Black flight  Aug 27, 2007
    And in Chicago an estimated 1 million blacks remain about one-third of the population even though more than 55,000 have left since 2000, says Kenneth Johnson, a Loyola University Chicago demographer who analyzed 2005 Census data. "The flight is certainly more intense in San Francisco than elsewhere," says Hans Johnson, a demographer with the Public Policy Institute of California here. (USA Today)

    'Western' Diet Linked To Increased Risk Of Colon Cancer Recurrence  Aug 16, 2007
    The co-authors are Robert Mayer, MD, of Dana-Farber; Donna Niedzwiecki, PhD, and Donna Hollis, MS, of Duke University School of Medicine; Leonard Saltz, MD, of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; Frank Hu, MD, PhD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital; Heidi Nelson, MD, of the Mayo Clinic Foundation; Renaud Whittom, MD, of Hopital du Sacre-Coeur, in Montreal; Alexander Hantel, MD, of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine; and James Thomas, MD, of the University of Wisconsin. The... (Science Daily)

    Men's Soccer picked third in A-Sun Preseason Poll  Aug 14, 2007
    " JU, which begins fall practice on Wednesday, opens the 2007 season against DePaul on Aug. 31 at 4 p.m. in the Loyola University Chicago Tournament.. (Judolphins.com)

    Alternative Treatment Brings Hearing To Both Ears  Aug 5, 2007
    It harnesses the ability of the skull bone to conduct sound vibrations, said Marzo, associate professor of otolaryngology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Ill. It will enable Tom to perceive sounds on both sides of his head, which is critical for his speech development. (Science Daily)

    Them's fightin' germs  Aug 4, 2007
    They worked well," said Chicago's Wendy Burgess, whose 2-year-old son, Henry, had diarrhea after a round of antibiotics for an ear infection. Burgess' doctor suggested Florastor, which contains the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii lyo. "I didn't know what probiotics were, but if he were to go back on antibiotics, I'd start them to be proactive," she said. "The one time it makes sense to (use probiotics) is after antibiotics," said Katherine Knight, chair of the department of microbiology... (Herald Online, SC -- Health)

    Disc Replacement In Neck Relieves Pain, Preserves Mobility  Jul 24, 2007
    The prosthesis simulates the function of a natural cervical disc and provides patients with the ability to move their necks compared to the traditional practice of spinal fusion, said Nockels, associate professor and vice chair, department of neurological surgery, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Ill. As a result, patients recover more quickly and get back to work faster. (Science Daily)

    Gillette battles for Japanese hearts and chins  Jun 25, 2007
    In recent years, Japanese have preferred advertising featuring domestic celebrities and athletes, rather than foreign models, according to Laura Miller, an anthropology professor at Loyola University Chicago and author of the book, "Beauty Up: Exploring Contemporary Japanese Body Aesthetics." But Gillette was slow to pick up this switch. "Gillette for a long time was selling hypermasculine Western men, and that doesn't work in Japan," Miller said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Looking to clean up in Japan  Jun 24, 2007
    In recent years, Japanese consumers have preferred advertising featuring domestic celebrities and athletes, rather than foreign models, according to Laura Miller , an anthropology professor at Loyola University Chicago and author of the book, "Beauty Up: Exploring Contemporary Japanese Body Aesthetics ." But Gillette was slow to pick up this switch. "Gillette for a long time was selling hyper masculine Western men, and that doesn't work in Japan," Miller said. (Boston Globe)

    Area student to attend national leadership event  Jun 14, 2007
    tudents develop a sense of independence and responsibility, said Dr. Paul M. Lisnek, the NSLC director of academics and former assistant dean of Loyola University Chicago School of Law. hey leave with a true feeling of accomplishment and confidence in their ability to handle the challenges that lie ahead. (Mount Shasta News, CA)

    Estrogen Levels, Sex Appear To Play Role In Lung Cancer Survival  Jun 6, 2007
    In the modern chemotherapy era, a detailed analysis of this issue had not been undertaken until now, said Albain, professor, division of hematology/oncology, department of medicine, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Ill. For the study, the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) Committee on Special Populations and the SWOG Lung Committee analyzed data on 1,334 patients (36 percent women) from six consecutive Phase II or III advanced stage non-small cell lung carcinoma... (Science Daily)

    Test Score Reveals Which Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Chemo  Jun 6, 2007
    It s a new dimension of tailoring treatment to the individual, said Albain, professor, division of hematology/oncology, department of medicine, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood. The study proves for the first time that the score impacts our decision-making as oncologists. (Science Daily)

    Horizon League and America Channel Announce Sports Broadcast Agreement  Jun 4, 2007
    The Horizon League member institutions are: Butler University, Cleveland State University, the University of Detroit Mercy, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, Valparaiso University (set to join July 1, 2007), the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wright State University and Youngstown State University. Coverage includes extensive men's basketball; as well as women's basketball, the League men's and women's soccer tournaments,... (Butlersports.com)

    Genomic Health, Inc. Announces Oncotype DX(TM) Recurrence Score(TM) Influences Treatment Decisions for Physicians and Patients in Prospective Study  Jun 3, 2007
    "Our study demonstrates that the Recurrence Score influenced treatment practice at both the academic and community hospital level, while giving patients and physicians greater confidence in their decisions," said Kathy S. Albain, M.D., Professor, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Director, Breast Clinical Research Program, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Health System, Maywood, Ill ... "With this... (PR Newswire)

    Miami Volleyball Announces 2007 Schedule  May 24, 2007
    The Hurricanes will welcome Loyola University Chicago, whom they face the opening night, Brown University, and the University of Delaware. Miami will commence Atlantic Coast Conference action when they head north to take on in-state rival Florida State on September 14. (Hurricanesports.com)

    Loyola rewards Whitesell with deal through 2012  May 22, 2007
    Coach Jim Whitesell was rewarded by Loyola University Chicago for guiding the men's basketball team to its first 20-win season since 1984-85 with a contract extension through 2012. "I am very excited and grateful for the opportunity to continue as the head coach at Loyola," Whitesell said. (ESPN -- College Basketball)

    Loyola Extends Jim Whitesell's Contract  May 22, 2007
    CHICAGO - After guiding the Loyola University Chicago men's basketball program to the first 20-win season since 1984-85, head coach had his contract with the school extended through the 2012 season, it was announced today. In three seasons, Whitesell has steered the Ramblers to 53 total victories and consecutive winning campaigns for the first time since 1983-84 and 1984-85. (Mac-Sports.com)

    The Anatomy of Violence  Apr 26, 2007
    Pathological genes, a disturbed mind, social isolation and a gun culture are not enough. Mass murderers also need the individual will to pull the trigger. (MSNBC -- Health)

    NEWSWEEK COVER: The Mind of a Killer  Apr 23, 2007
    The April 30 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, April 23), "The Mind of A Killer." Newsweek reconstructs the day of the shootings at Virginia Tech, the science of violence and an essay by Michael Bloomberg on the new gun debate. Plus: an interview with Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe; Adam Sandler, Robin Williams and other Hollywood stars describe their summer movies; and a traveling exploration of Jamestown, VA 400 years later. (PR Newswire)

    Young people assemble online to mourn tragedy  Apr 18, 2007
    And Osamah Abdallah, 19, of Loyola University Chicago, launched a tribute from the Muslim Student Association "to show people we are all united against injustice.". Every pebble in the Facebook pond launched a ripple. (USA Today -- Tech)

    10th win for Merck on Vioxx first in Midwest  Mar 28, 2007
    "[The verdict] may have a chilling impact on some of these weaker cases because of Merck's determination," said Nina Appel, a professor and former dean of Loyola University Chicago School of Law. "It's the causation factor that is the stumbling factor for plaintiffs. Many people who take drugs are frail, ill and have other problems, and you have to prove the product actually caused your injury.". (Chicago Tribune)

    Freshmen Enter USF Brighter Than Ever  Mar 25, 2007
    " For the Tampa area, the results of this aggressive recruitment can be a mixed blessing. Landing the best students raises USF's stature, and most of the university's graduates apply their skills locally or elsewhere in Florida. But many B-average students who could have gained entry years ago must now first consider community college. These days an array of public and private university choices awaits mostly top students such as Tony Kuriam, a senior at Tampa's Jesuit High School. Kuriam, 17,... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)

    Loyola University Health System gets $5-million pledge  Mar 20, 2007
    This gift will allow us to bring next-generation treatment options and technologies to our patients, Dr. David Wilber, the George M. Eisenberg professor of cardiovascular sciences at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, said in a statement. William Ryan founded Town ry Homes in 1958. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Narcissism on the Internet isn't risk-free  Mar 18, 2007
    "People our age really want to explore themselves and see how they compare to other people by posting up Web site profiles," says Patrick Fishbach, a student at Loyola University Chicago. This generation is rapidly undergoing a bumpy transformation from being merely watchers of content to creators of content. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)

    Feds looking hard at CME deal  Mar 12, 2007
    That may cause customers of potential merger partners to hesitate to submit statements, in case the deal goes ahead and a relationship with the merged firm is soured, says Spencer Waller, a professor of antitrust law at Loyola University Chicago. That trepidation is heightened with the exchanges, which double as their customers' regulator. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    March brings throngs of travelers to Sky Harbor  Mar 9, 2007
    Berry currently plays on a club baseball team at Loyola University Chicago and has made the trip to Arizona for the past couple of years. Cathy Heneghan, 60, came to Arizona from Illinois on a free ride from her children. (AZCentral -- News)

    UCLA Hosts Loyola Chicago on Wednesday; Travels to UC Irvine, Mar. 9  Mar 7, 2007
    The fifth-ranked UCLA men's volleyball team hosts No. 11 Loyola University Chicago on Wed. Mar. (Uclabruins.com)

    US students in Delhi to study law  Mar 6, 2007
    Tuesday, March 6, 2007. Adventures in Moneypur is about a boy, who earns the ire of people for having a deft hand at drawing caricatures. (Hindustan Times, India)

    Balanced Attack Leads Ramblers Past Panthers  Feb 15, 2007
    MILWAUKEE - Blake Schilb scored 15 points to lead four players in double figures as Loyola University Chicago claimed a 66-56 win over the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wednesday night at the U.S. Cellular Arena. The Panthers (8-19, 5-9 Horizon) missed 13 of their first 15 shots and could never get on track against the Ramblers (18-9, 9-5), who used the win to secure the third seed in the Horizon League Tournament. (Uwmpanthers.com)

    Easy Does It After Shoulder Steroid Shot  Feb 15, 2007
    "Our results suggest that perhaps strenuous activity or strenuous physical therapy immediately following a steroid injection might not be a good idea," Dr. John Callaci from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, told Reuters Health. inter. (MEDLINEplus)

    Gauging the Reach of Patent Law  Feb 8, 2007
    "I can see both sides," said intellectual property law scholar Cynthia Ho of Loyola University Chicago School of Law. "The law reads a certain way but if applied in the way it reads, that seems to emasculate its effectiveness. So what are we to do? This is something that could really use greater debate and policy consideration from Congress.". (Law.com)

    Basketball To Host Evansville In BracketBuster Game, Feb. 17  Jan 31, 2007
    Austin Peay at Akron (TV) Eastern Illinois at Loyola University Chicago Eastern Kentucky at Youngstown State Murray State at Rider Jacksonvillle State at Chattanooga Loyola College (Md. at Tennessee State Saint Peter's at Tennessee-Martin Bowling Green at Morehead State Evansville at Samford Northwestern State at Tennessee Tech Louisiana Tech at Southeast Missouri. (Samfordsports.com)

    Antiwar protesters target Congress  Jan 26, 2007
    "A big difference between the antiwar movement now and the one in Vietnam is that there has not been even among the most radical of them attacks on the troops themselves," says political scientist John Allen Williams of Loyola University Chicago. "That is absolutely crucial.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)

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