(U-WIRE) LAS VEGAS — While the majority of students know that copying someone else’s essay word-for-word may result in a failing grade, a new online essay writing service is calling into question what exactly constitutes plagiarism.

(U-WIRE) MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie police officer exceeded speeds of 60 mph on campus Aug. 28 while taking three freshmen on a “joyride” that ended when he crashed his squad car near the LaFollette Complex, Chief Joe Winkle said.

(U-WIRE) BERKELEY, Calif. — Fruit flies’ affinity for beer tipped off a group of University of California at Berkeley researchers to a taste receptor sensitive to carbonation.

(U-WIRE) SALT LAKE CITY — Nick Kroll began medical school this fall like many other students accepted to the University of Utah. Unlike other students, however, he can walk down the hall and say hello to his mother, Becky Kroll, a fourth-year medical student also studying at the U.

(U-WIRE) MADISON, Wis. — Student athletes have coaches for advice, fans for support, Bucky Badger for laughs and a custom-made protein drink at the University of Wisconsin.

(U-WIRE) NORMAN, Okla. — Modern romantic comedies feature classic storylines of girl waiting for boy to call. For many students, however, gone are the days of waiting for the phone call. Now, tensions are high awaiting the text message.