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Sex offenders receive financial aid for education

As millions of students throughout the United States struggle to pay for college, convicted sex offenders, such as rapists and child molesters, are given money through governmental financial aid to pay for higher education — about $250,000 a year.

“I think it is a good thing that they are getting an education, but I don’t know how I feel about them [sex offenders] being handed money,” said Ben Kocher, a junior studying communication. [read more]

Yahoo turns down Microsoft bid

Microsoft’s offered bid of $44.6 billion to take over Yahoo was officially rejected Monday, according to www.nytimes.com.

Earthquakes shake up Mexico

Several moderate earthquakes hit northern Mexico last week, followed by a strong quake in southern Mexico, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Kids hang with the cops

More than 50 Rexburg children stormed Kmart early on Saturday morning, surrounded by police officers bearing gifts.

Mortgage crisis may cause recession

Home prices across the nation skydived to all-time lows in October amidst a mortgage crisis that has renewed fears of a recession, according to a report by CNN.

Christmas tree gets all ‘dolled up’

Most Christmas trees are surrounded by lights and packages, but this tree is flanked by dolls — 65, in fact, that St. Anthony resident Ada Ostermiller has collected for nearly half a century.

Not just for kids: video games now attract older audience

Better graphics, more complex storylines and a wider variety of games to choose from are but a few of the differences between the electronic gaming industry of twenty years ago and the industry of today.

A Bible, a Bible – hotels say ‘so long’ to Bibles

Say good-bye to the bedside Bible, when traveling, that is. The classroom and the courtroom are no longer the only places pressured to separate church and state.

Charity concert benefits Ethiopian children

On Friday, Nov. 30, Hogi Yogi’s upper level was packed to capacity— and not just because students were craving sandwiches and frozen yogurt. Students gathered to watch a benefit concert and support a budding nonprofit organization Where Love Is.

Gas prices on the rise during holiday season

Driving anywhere for the holidays?

As if college life isn’t expensive enough, holiday travel might pick at the pocketbook this year as oil prices continue to rise to more than $97 per barrel Dec. 3.

Tree lit up to a tee

Main Street in Rexburg is now glowing with the spirit of Christmas. All of the trees, including the large pine tree at the intersection of Center Street and Second East, were lit up during the sixth annual Festival of Lights on Friday.

Black Friday hits home with a push and shove

At one a.m., Nov. 23, more than 10,000 people rushed into Boise Towne Square Mall. Some had been waiting outside the doors since 7 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, others had arrived just minutes before the night, labeled “Rockin’ Shoppin’ Eve,” began.

Terror watch-list causes problems for travelers

Lists of potential terrorists’ names are leaving passengers empty-handed when they attempt to get boarding passes online or at the airport kiosk. Inconvenienced and innocent passengers want their names off the list.

Frequent food allergies cause risk to students

“No thanks,” said Tiffany Borg, a sophomore studying communication, when her new roommate offered her a carrot for the first time. She often turns down food from roommates to avoid her body’s severe reactions to certain foods.

Roundabout causes road rage, redirects traffic

Everybody has a pet peeve. For some, it may be loud cell-phone users in public places. For others, it could be dirty dishes left in the sink. But for some Rexburg residents, it’s the roundabout at the intersection of Viking Drive and South Second West.

Satirical shows popular with students

When it comes to young adults being informed, journalists and educators everywhere are worried. “This is not funny: Jon Stewart and his hit Comedy Central cable show may be poisoning democracy,” wrote Washington Post columnist Richard Morin in 2006.

SRC and Fight Night confer outside the ring

What began during the Winter Semester 2007 as a few friends boxing in their lounge grew into a regular Tuesday-night event, drawing crowds of more than 700 at venues around Rexburg and raising concerns among administrators and student leaders about the safety and appropriateness of the event.

Celebs don’t affect students’ vote

With less than one year left until the presidential election, the power to elect the most powerful world leader lies in the hands of American voters.

National debt, national problem

Americans who worry about their Visa balance and credit scores might want to add something else to the worry list — their own government’s spending record.

Pope to visit US, including ground zero

BALTIMORE (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI will travel to the United States for the first time as pontiff next year to meet with President Bush, address the United Nations and visit ground zero, a Vatican official told American bishops Monday.

Buttercreamers churn out service

When “butter” and “cream” are heard, does the thought of a delicious pie or cake come to mind? In this case, these ingredients are the recipe for a new Rexburg service organization called The Buttercreamers, inspired by the movie, The Buttercream Gang.

Larsen, Benfield vie for mayor

It’s 4:30 in the afternoon, and Donna Benfield is knocking doors.

“This is the best way to campaign in Rexburg,” Benfield said, “going door to door to get a feel for what people are saying.”

DemocraCommunism: A changing China

Nearly twenty years after the bloody march on Tiananmen Square by Chinese students who protested the communist regime and united in favor of democracy, China appears to have taken a few baby steps in that direction.

Student named soldier of the year

For Jonathan Prüsse, it’s an honor to be chosen by his superiors as one worthy of merit. To be selected as Idaho Soldier of the Year is something else.

Senator Larry Craig inducted into Idaho Hall of Fame

Idaho Republican Senator Larry Craig’s induction into the Idaho Hall of Fame on Oct. 13 has raised a few eyebrows, due to his part in a sex scandal in June, according to an article in USA Today.

Pink Tea party celebrates survivors

Pink jackets, pink shoes, even pink hair were all ways to show support at the annual Pink Tea, an event held for people whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Register, get set, vote absentee

For Rexburg residents, the voting process is fairly simple. Register to vote, go to the local precinct, punch the ballot. No hassle.

Recycling to begin in Rexburg

Rexburg recently joined thousands of other cities across the nation in developing a community recycling program.

Txt2txt = fewr face2face chats

Wake up and smell the SMS. Phone calls are out and T9 is taking over. This causes many people to ponder the loss of face-to-face or even voice-to-voice communication.

Reading does not appeal to public

Approximately 44 percent of Americans are aliterate. Aliteracy, not to be confused with illiteracy, refers to an increasing number of people who can read but choose not to, according to an article in the Washington Post.

Residents can’t bear it anymore

As the number of bear sightings in southeastern Idaho reaches record highs compared to past seasons, so, too, do the sales of a new innovation: bear spray, according to the Flathead Beacon.

Safety encouraged at sand dunes

At least 89 Idaho residents have died in ATV-related accidents since 1982, and at least a quarter of those killed were under the age of 16, according to the state.

BYU-I students hit hole in one

Golfers might like having the right clubs, ball or shoes, but it was a lucky tee that scored Lucky Tee Golf, LLC the spot as North American mass distributor for an international golf vendor.

BYU-I selective in forum speakers

The dust is still settling from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit to Columbia University in New York on Sept. 24.

Stopping addiction in Rexburg

A new rehabilitation program in the Rexburg area will keep first-time drug users out of legal trouble by sending them to the classroom instead of the courtroom.

Returned missionaries bare tops on calendar

The next time a returned missionary is told to “bare” his testimony, be careful. He might take it seriously.

Bookstores keeping textbook prices low

Campus bookstores and university towns nationwide are initiating procedures that target textbook theft by complicating the process of textbook buyback, according to an article in USA Today.

Man charged in connection with BYU-I bookstore thefts

A 26-year-old man has been charged with grand theft for possession of stolen property from the BYU-Idaho Bookstore.

BYU-I practicum offers help to local students

Local school district 321’s afterschool program is now receiving additional help from a new BYU-Idaho practicum program.

Sleep habits affect academics

Although college and late nights may go together like peanut butter and jelly, a recent USA Today study shows a possible link between lack of sleep and poor academic performance.

Scroll apologizes for previous article error

Scroll wishes to correct an error published in the Sept. 25, 2007 issue in the news story, “Student seeks city council seat.”

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