IPods, electric guitars and music videos. Music has come a long way over the years. But Eastern was transported back to a simpler time in America's musical history when Old Crow Medicine Show took the stage at Brock Auditorium Thursday night. "It's great to be in Kentucky," shouted the band members as they picked up their instruments.… 2 Comments

Got a light? Eastern students and Madison County residents will be allowed to ask that question a little longer at bars, restaurants and other public places. The Madison County Board of Health decided Feb. 7 to amend the smoking regulations before voting on whether or not to pass the ban.… 4 Comments

Eastern students now have an extra hour to feed their appetites. Eastern dining services have extended the operation hours of the upstairs Powell cafeteria. Instead of closing at 7 p.m., the cafeteria will now stay open until 8 p.m. Monday-Friday. The hours were extended after an online survey showed Eastern students want longer cafeteria hours.… Post the First Comment

As tuition continues to increase, some Eastern students are not keeping quiet about their opinion of university's affordability. Eastern students participated in a rally at the Capitol in Frankfort Feb. 7. The rally's purpose was to "lobby our legislators for higher education to be a higher priority on their agendas," Student Government President David Fifer said.… Post the First Comment

When you think of the war in Iraq, what do you picture? A world of political unrest where people are dying every day? Mike Shiley, a documentary filmmaker, wants college students to see the truth of life in Iraq. Shiley showed his documentary, Inside Iraq, to Eastern students Feb.… Post the First Comment

For some Eastern students, the pains of college tuition will never be an issue. Eastern President Joanne Glasser has announced a new financial aid program: the Beacon scholarship. According to a press release, Eastern will give the scholarship to incoming freshmen that have shown excellence in math or science classes.… Post the First Comment

For centuries, nations around the world have responded to injustice with one word: revenge. In other words, it's payback time. But as our society has grown more and more civilized, have we been unable to find a better way to right our wrongs? Aaron Thompson said he believes we have and he was on hand Thursday night to plead his case.… Post the First Comment

It seems you cannot turn on the TV without hearing about it. In fact, politicians and celebrities cannot get enough of the hot issue: global warming. Global warming is the process by which carbon dioxide and other gases naturally warm Earth's surface by trapping solar heat inside the atmosphere.… 1 Comment

Eastern students may play a key role in the future destruction of chemical weapons stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot. Madison County's Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board will be looking to several departments within Eastern for students willing to develop the skills needed for the extensive chemical project.… Post the First Comment

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