Despite past years, this summer is hopeful
Megan Keane, Columnist
April 10, 2019
If you’re anything like me and my suitemates, you’re stretching toward the summer the way a sunflower grows toward the sun. The end of the semester is so close, I can barely concentrate on what all has to be completed in these final weeks because I’m so centered on being done. I enjoy all my classes,...
Time may fly, but we have our memories
April 23, 2018
The cliché saying that “time flies” is one we should not take lightly. Life has felt like it has been on fast forward since the moment I got here. When I arrived for my first weekend at Eastern in August 2015, I felt nervous but liberated. I no longer would have to live at home with my family,...
Students say ‘goodbye’ to last days of summer
Brooke Schwartz, Contributing Writer
September 6, 2017
Students can come say goodbye to the last of the sunrays with the Summer Spin-Off from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday in the South Quad. The event, which is hosted by the University Board, will feature tie-dye, spin-art Frisbees and popsicles. Sienna Mark, the UB member who planned the...
Partnership to bring free food to youth
Kalyn Hayslett, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2017
Children 18 and under will have a chance to get a free lunch from June 5 to Aug. 10 during the Summer Meal 2017 program. Beth Gillespie, director for the civic engagement and volunteerism office, said people with either a mental or physical disability, regardless of age, can receive the free lunches. The...
Weekly Trends Section: Reviving popular styles
Thaija Evans, Verge Designer
August 26, 2016
Filed under The Verge
As the summer months come to an end, so are the popular summer trends we have either rolled our eyes at or personally strutted. All things hair, fashion and makeup were on the forefront this summer thanks to technology. Celebrities recently released cell phone apps geared toward chic styles. ...
Writing Center offers summer service
Derrin Coad, Staff Reporter
June 23, 2015
Filed under News
Like many other programs and offices on Eastern’s campus, the Writing Center has adjusted its hours for the summer session. The reduced hours have the Writing Center open from 10 to 11:30 a.m., 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., and 3:45 to 5 on Mondays and Wednesdays in Room 3110 of Coleman Hall. On Tuesdays and ...
Many offices to see reduced hours for summer months
Derrin Coad, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2015
Filed under News
Editor's Note: This article has been updated with correct times for Booth Library's summer hours. In an effort to save money on energy costs, many office buildings on Eastern’s campus will close early on Fridays during the summer months. According to a newsletter from President Bill Perry on...
Faculty Senate meeting set to review constitution, bylaws
Bob Galuski, Editor-in-Chief
July 22, 2014
Filed under News
The Faculty Senate will be meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Witter’s Conference Room of Booth Library to review the constitution and bylaws. Grant Sterling, the chair of Faculty Senate, said it is not unusual to have a meeting during the summer – as it is required by law to meet once. “We...
Juggler incorporates comedy, magic into show
Deanna Tadlock, Staff Reporter
July 15, 2014
Mark Nizer performed a show filling the audience with laughter and intriguing them with his juggling at Eastern Saturday night. The performance took place in the Doudna Fine Arts Center, as a part of its summer selection. The 53-year-old professional juggler has been practicing for 46 years. He...
LEGO camp builds computer, science, math skills for area children
Amanda Wilkinson and Danielle Tadlock
June 24, 2014
Filed under Multimedia, News, Showcase
LEGO camp inspires kids to use their imagination and go into a field or a career of science, mathematics or engineering. Each LEGO camp lasts four days long over the course of a week. Rick Anderson, an associate professor of mathematics and computer science, has been in charge of the LEGO ...
