Author Kristine MacKenzie

Before Jerry Springer, Oprah and Rosie O'Donnell there was legendary broadcast journalist Phil Donahue. Talk-show host Phil Donahue discussed his views on the war in Iraq and debuted exclusive scenes of his controversial documentary "Body of War" for a Fairfield University audience on October 19, 2006.

Unfortunately, everyone must face the difficult end of life decisions regarding loved ones, family members, and even ourselves however health care physicians plan to make the process easier. Dr. Betty Ferrell spoke to nursing majors, students, administrators and community members about devoting her career to guiding families and patients through important end of life decisions during The Second Annual School of Nursing Lecture on Monday.

While many students consider the living at beach to be senior privilege, more and more juniors are staking their claim. According to Director of Housing Operations, Gary Stephenson, this is because of a combination of factors.

Bill McBain is on a 17-week quest to get down to 170 pounds from a high of 206. He is currently at 192, and you can follow his progress on 170in17.com.

Whitwell, Tenn. is a small, rural town with population of 1,600 and where 67 percent live in poverty. There are no Jews, no Catholics and barely any diversity. Principal Linda Hooper of Whitwell middle school decided it was necessary to teach the students of this small, homogenous town about diversity and tolerance.

Everyone loves a good wall comment on Facebook or a great tagged photo to impress someone from high school, right? Potential employers, however, might not be as excited about your photo album of last weekend's festivities or that you are a member of the group "I Was Absolutely Sh**faced When My Facebook Picture Was Taken.