Faculty and staff at Eastern received sobering news on Monday morning in an e-mail from Eastern President Doug Whitlock: No one will be receiving salary raises next year. Whitlock told faculty and staff he will not be able to recommend a base salary improvement for anyone for the 2009-2010 school year.… Post the First Comment

As early as July 1, Eastern's qualifying registered student organizations (RSOs) may be able to maintain self-generated funding from membership fees, fundraising or private gifts with commercial banks in addition to their on-campus accounts. Linda Herzog, associate vice president of financial affairs, said the University strives to assist each RSO with their financial needs within the framework of the university's operating policies and procedures.… 1 Comment

When most Eastern students hear the word "Powell," their thoughts might drift toward meeting someone for lunch or grabbing a late-night snack from the food court. But with the passing of an act by the Student Senate, students could soon be using their student IDs in Powell for more than just meal swipes.… Post the First Comment

Eastern will be receiving $951,500 from the Federal government for new science equipment, thanks to an earmark added by Rep. Ben Chandler. The money will come from the Department of Energy budget, said Eastern science professor and Faculty Regent Malcolm Frisbie.… Post the First Comment

Eastern hopes to add a new degree to its catlogue that would only take two years to complete. The Associate of General Studies program would become an option for students as early as the 2009-2010 school year. Dr. Janna Vice, associate provost for academic affairs and faculty affairs, said the proposed degree will require 60 semester credit hours.… Post the First Comment

A wall full of names, Greek letters, suggestions, Bible verses, inside jokes and random comments sounds a bit like the masterpiece of a kindergartner. However, this wall was actually decorated by Eastern students who attended the "Rock the Noel Studio for Academic Creativity" event on Tuesday.… Post the First Comment

Heavy rainfall not only ruins afternoon plans for hiking at the Pinnacles or walking the dog at Lake Reba, it also pollutes and erodes creeks and streams. During heavy rainfalls, too much water goes through water treatment centers, and untreated water ends up going in and polluting creeks and streams.… Post the First Comment

Spring has sprung at Eastern. And Eastern service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega greeted the season with more than just happiness that the winter was over. They greeted it with 100 newly planted trees. Becky Stover, an occupational therapy major and member of the Alpha Phi Omega pledge class, said the group was looking for a way to give back to campus.… 1 Comment

Eastern student makes top five in Miss USA pageant Maria Montgomery, a sophomore communications disorders major from Danville, represented Kentucky in the 2009 Miss USA pageant and earned fourth runner-up. The pageant took place in Las Vegas and was televised on NBC last Sunday.… Post the First Comment

With their mouths taped shut,students stood on Powell corner on Friday in recognition of a National Day of Silence for those discriminated against or killed because of their sexual orientation. The event was sponsored by the EKU Pride Alliance and lasted from 11 a.… Post the First Comment