Happy 275th birthday to you...Boone descendants on hand to help reveal new historical plaque
Everyone knows Daniel Boone: He's the wide-eyed frontiersman who opened the Cumberland Gap and started the western expansion.
He's the man who rescued his daughter from Indians and carried a long rifle at his side, the explorer and statesman-recognized as Kentucky's most famous son.…
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Aviation program takes off with new planes
It's been a year since Eastern's aviation program relocated back to Madison County, and in the past year the program has seen significant changes and growth.
The aviation program students now fly out of the Madison County airport instead of the Mount Sterling Airport, which was approximately 50 minutes from Richmond.…
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Paintball club seeks playing fieldField would be only campus facility for 400 miles
As early as the end of November, Eastern's campus could be home to a new paintball field, and it has some students ready to lock and load.
Will Sutherland, captain of the paintball club, said not only is the paintball club excited about the proposed addition, but that it would also make Eastern unique.…
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United Way: 'give hours, get tickets'
There is an opportunity available for Eastern students to attend a free concert in Lexington next April. All you have to do to receive a free ticket is volunteer a few hours to help give back to the community. The United Way 10,000 Hours Show hopes to use music to motivate participation in volunteer work officials said.…
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Evangelists stir up controversy among students
Three traveling evangelists from southern Kentucky attracted attention from Eastern students in Powell Plaza on Tuesday. The group preached for several hours, telling them they would be spending eternity in Hell.
"Brother Tracy" began shouting his arguments as students raised questions and expressed disagreement with his beliefs.…
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Legislator requests that students 'Listen Up'
Most people know about the issues that today's government faces. However, a much smaller number of people actually want to become politicians.
On Tuesday, people were able to hear about one person's real-life experiences in government. "Listen Up Legislators," an event sponsored by Eastern's Student Government Association, was hosted Nov.…
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News Briefs for Nov. 5
Ice Hockey team faces U of L this weekend The Colonel's Ice Hockey team will match-up against Louisville at midnight Friday at the Lexington Ice Center. Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased in advance at the Fitness and Wellness Center. The game will benefit RSOs seeking Colonel Spirit Challenge points.…
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