The DePaulia , DePaul University , IL
2 days ago by Jennifer Abercrombie
With the launch of Amazon's Kindle three years ago, many people are beginning to wonder if books are going to become a thing of the past.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Abby Allgire / City Editor
Once considered the primary authority on American agriculture, Gilbert Fite, Eastern's fourth sitting president, died at the age of 92 on July 13. He was born and raised in South Dakota, but has been living in Fort Myers, Fla. since his retirement. He is survived by his wife, June; his two sons; and grandchildren.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
4 days ago by Staff Report
This will be the last issue of the DEN.
The DEN will resume publication on Aug. 23.
The summer staff will also change positions.
Sam Sottosanto will remain Editor in Chief; Kristin Jording will be resuming her position as Editor in Chief for the Warbler; Rashida Lyles-Cowan will be Editor in Chief of Minority Today; Alesha Bailey will be News Editor for Minority Today; James Roedl will be Online Editor; Julia Carlucci will be Assistant Online Editor; Pablo Rodriguez will be working for WEIU-TV; Jordan Boner will be Assistant Photo Editor; Abby Allgire and Harrison Bueno will be reporting for the DEN as well as Minority Today.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
4 days ago by Pablo Rodriguez/ Campus Editor
Eastern received a figure close to $6 million on July 9, from the state, reducing the university's fiscal year 2010 budget deficit by 12 percent. The money received is a reimbursement from the state and will help avoid a monetary gap predicted for August. Prior to the state's reimbursement, Eastern's Board of Trustees was contemplating borrowing a credit line of $7 million to address the monetary gap.