Rally for Higher Education

Eastern teamed up with seven other schools across the state for the Rally for Higher Education Tuesday at the Capitol building in Frankfort.

FAFSA changes expected this summer

Every year around Jan. 1, students scramble to fill out the FAFSA. With students applying now more than ever, the funding for higher education is being cut – a lot.

Arlington Club announces official closing of main house, restaurant services

The Arlington Club is a place for alumni, students and the like to work on their golf stroke or take a swim.

New room opened in Powell for student activities, use

Eastern has a new room for students to hang out in and hold their organizations' activities, currently being referred to as Powell 11, located in downstairs Powell near Tech Commons.

Safety pop-up notification program now in use for faculty

Being tested for more than a year, the network notification pop-up program can now be seen across campus, on more than 600 staff and faculty computers.

Police Beats Feb. 9, 2012

Feb. 2 While attending an intramural basketball game at the Fitness and Wellness Center, a female student said she left her textbook unattended on the bleachers for a brief time to watch the game. Once the game ended, she noticed her book was missing.

Data identifies ‘killer courses’ across board

A database set up through Eastern's Institutional Research department is being used to monitor student success based on department, major and classification.

Senate moving forward with quarterly grades proposal

The Student Senate passed legislation last semester that would require certain courses to post quarterly grades before and after midterms.

Literary journal released by MFA students

Eastern's creative writing program, called the Bluegrass Writers Studio, recently published its annual literary journal, which will be distributed nationwide at bookstores such as Barnes and Noble and Hastings.

Colonels get hot in 2nd half to put away Mid-Continent

After a slow first half, the Colonels found its shooting stroke in the second half, helping the team put away the Mid-Continent Cougars, 59-41 Tuesday in McBrayer Arena.

Lady Colonels rally, but can’t close late

Statistically,  the Lady Colonels' game against Ohio Valley Conference leader, Eastern Illinois University wasn't supposed to be tight.

Freshmen set to fill void left by departing slugger

The softball team lost a record-setting hitter but are seeking to fill the void with a new staff.

Warm weather helps keep baseball team on the field

The 2012 season has watched Eastern's baseball team slide into the new season with a weekend full of games.

Men’s tennis net win against Div. II powerhouse

Eastern's men's tennis team faced perhaps its toughest home test in years when Division II powerhouse Abilene Christian rolled into town this past Saturday.

Young Colonels help fuel tennis route over Butler

Coming off of an explosive season opener in which they dominated their competition, the Lady Colonels tennis team looked to keep the momentum going as they traveled to Indianapolis to visit Butler University this past Friday.

Hood calls recruiting haul his ‘best class’

Water and recruiting are somewhat similar.

A lean cuisine

New on-campus restaurant in science building offers healthy, affordable food choices

There is nothing wrong with stopping by Powell when a severe case of the munchies strikes. But at times a change in scenery is needed as well as a change in menu.

And now for something completely different

Monty Python's musical Spamalot brought witty laughs, songs and dances to Center for the Arts

When it comes to mixing comedy and musicals, one witty British stage show is here to offer "something completely different." Eastern's Center for the Arts gave fans of the well-known and well-loved Monty Python and the Holy Grail a chance to relax and "look on the bright side of life."

Student starts her own jean personalizing business

Throwing out an old pair of jeans? Not so fast. Your jeans may still have life.

To My Sweetheart

Cute (and cheap) gift ideas for your loved one

Piece together a scrapbook about your life together: photos, movie and concert tickets, and those little keepsake notes. Dig for those special items! Make dinner together: Plan it together, go to the store together and pick out some music to play during dinner.

To my... self

How to best celebrate singles awareness day

Have a single's party: Brag about not knowing which cutie you might leave with tonight. Bake some heart-shaped cookies and take them to the local nursing home. Make or buy valentines for your friends. Yes, you know it's still fun even though you're not in elementary school.

Parks and Recreation is an underrated gem

NBC is no stranger to quirky comedies, but a particular show starring Amy Poehler as the flighty Leslie Knope keeps both the high and low brow demographic laughing from scene one to the end in Parks and Recreation.

CSI still intriguing after a decade

Some say certain TV series can strike a cultural nerve and even change society. Many consider such classics as Cheers and The Mary Tyler Moore Show as having that kind of popularity and power.

The Woman in Black a refreshingly ‘classic’ horror film

There is nothing quite like classic horror.

Eastern SGA boosts effectiveness of rally

Each year The Rally for Higher Education attracts students from across the state in support of a variety of issues related to one area of interest – their education.

Eastern police should show students more courtesy

I've only been at Eastern two semesters, yet I have accumulated more than $400 in parking tickets and fees.

ROTC ‘family’ teaches columnist about sacrifice

Wanting to broaden my horizons this semester, I decided to develop a better understanding of Eastern's ROTC.

Career services offers on-campus jobs to students

Looking for a job as a college student can be challenging.

Chautauqua lecturer made assumptions about historical German pastor, spy

Recently, prolific author Eric Metaxas spoke about his new book, Bonhoeffer:  Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, for EKU's Chautauqua lecture series. The

Graduate student promotes ‘Vagina Monologues’ as educational for students

Some 16 years ago, Eve Ensler set out on a mission to educate people about the wonders, challenges, fears and joys associated with womanhood.