While government leaders are issuing bailout plans in attempts to throw a life preserver around the drowning economy, many college students and their parents are still struggling against the current to keep their heads above water in a sea of student loans.… Post the First Comment

Governor Steve Beshear's Higher Education Work Group has published its first report on improving college affordability, and it includes recommendations proposed by students for reducing textbook costs. The Work Group made 17 recommendations in its 38-page report, including allowing veterans from any state to attend college in Kentucky at in-state rates, simplifying the application process for student aid, and better informing incoming students about college costs beyond tuition.… 1 Comment

When I woke up on January 20, 2009, it reminded me very much of January 19, 2009. Snow fell gently to the ground outside my window, just as it had all night and much of the day before. Eastern students went to class, and I had my daily bowl of generic Cocoa Puffs and Yoo-Hoo.… Post the First Comment

On Sunday night, 46 Eastern students and eight faculty members boarded buses for a three-day inauguration experience in Washington D.C. The African/African-American Studies Program at Eastern sponsored the trip, though not all students were program members.… Post the First Comment

Students at Eastern often clamor for a parking garage on campus. Many universities in Kentucky have attempted to solve their parking woes through the construction of parking garages, but results have varied. At Northern, where there are two parking garages, students say the garages fill up just as quickly as the other lots.… 1 Comment

On Sept. 22, 1874, Central University opened its doors in Richmond, Ky. But Richmond was not the first choice for the university that would eventually become Eastern Kentucky University. The original choice for Central's location was Anchorage, Ky., according to a history compiled by Eastern's library.… Post the First Comment

These days, most college students' wallets are thinner than their cell phones. So when the opportunity presents itself to save some dough, students are quick to jump on it. With this idea in mind, Eastern's Student Government Association (SGA) organized the Student Savings Club, which allows students, faculty and staff to receive special offers and discounts at various restaurants, auto services, recreational facilities and other businesses around Richmond, according to an announcement in EKU Today.… Post the First Comment

News briefs headlines: Non-Traditional Student Council meeting, Tutoring hours for spring 2009, Friday article discussion series, Student Alumni Ambassadors recruitment, Skiing and snowboarding trip, Art Department/Chautauqua lectures art show, SGA surveys, and Herndon Lounge nears completion.… Post the First Comment