The Eastern Progress

The Showoff Show brings interactive comedy to campus

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The roar of laughter and the sounds of clapping filled the SSB auditorium Tuesday night when Evan Young and Jonathan Burns took the stage to give their performance they call the Show-Off Show.

Young specializes in juggling and jokes while his partner Burns shows off his magic and flexibility, not to mention his love for the ladies in the crowd.

Women's tennis win five singles matches in straight sets against Panthers

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Eastern's women's tennis team played two very different matches on the road this past weekend.

The Colonels (5-7) won their first road match of the season against Birmingham-Southern (2-3) before falling to 58th ranked Alabama.

The Colonels earned their first road victory in convincing fashion.

Proposed pay-per-credit discussion draws crowd

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In a special forum last week to discuss potential changes in how Eastern charges tuition, President Doug Whitlock said Eastern could as early as next year shift to a system that charges per credit hour.

But for now many factors that could influence what Eastern decides to do are still up in the air.

University presidents plead to House for reduced cuts

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With the state facing a $1.2 billion shortfall, officials from Kentucky's public universities paid a visit to the House leadership last week in attempts to spare higher education from significant budget cuts.

Earlier in the week, the chairman of the House budget committee told reporters that it would be "virtually impossible" to balance the state's budget without cutting funding to the states' public universities.

T-Bombs purchased and closed, to be demolished

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The beginning of a decade coincided with the end of an era for many Eastern students and Richmond residents as local bar T-Bombadils closed its doors forever.

The local nightlife hot spot served as a First Street landmark for 30 years, providing live music and cheap drinks - a constant favorite for several generations of Eastern students.

'Get Lei'd' to offer safety tips for Break

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Like most people on campus, the Office of Student Life and the Health Education Action Team (H.E.A.T.) are gearing up for Spring Break.

But instead of prematurely packing their suitcases, these two groups have been preparing for the annual student event that brings in the vacation-Get Lei'd Before Spring Break.

Greek weekend unites local chapters

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last weekend, Eastern kicked off Greek Weekend 2010 with the theme of "Traveling Through the Decades."

The festivities started Monday, Feb. 22 with the Up 'til Dawn Greek Weekend-sponsored event. Hundreds of Greek fraternity and sorority members gathered in the Keen Johnson Building throughout the night to write letters to their family and friends on behalf of the St.

Campus events promote eating disorder awareness

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Disordered Eating is much more than Eating Disorders, and last week a partnership between the Counseling Center and Campus Recreation tried to bring more information to the students of Eastern during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

A major contributor to unhealthy eating behavior includes stress.

Creative studio now hiring student workers for fall

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With the economy on shaky legs, it can be difficult for students to find a job. And finding one on Eastern's campus can be even more difficult.

But there is one spot on campus that will be searching for a few dozen student workers: the new Noel Studio for Academic Creativity.

News Briefs for March 4

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Colonels for Haiti T-shirts on sale Anyone who would like to purchase a Colonels for Haiti T-shirt can buy one at Powell Corner Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5. Shirts are $8 each, and there are limited quantities. Only cash and checks are accepted. Contact Cassie Swihart at cassieswihart1@eku.

Inspections for March 4

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

All information in Inspections is obtained from the Madison County Health Department.

Police Beat for March 4

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

All information in the Police Beat is taken from Eastern police reports.

Noisemakers a necessary nuisance

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Anyone who has ever aimed a bottle rocket at a cantankerous goose at a Fourth of July get-together can tell you that birds aren't particularly fond of firecrackers.

Anyone who has been on or near Eastern's Richmond campus at sunset this week can now tell you the same.

My turn: Kentucky offers no slopes for Olympians-in-training

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Up until the closing ceremonies earlier this week, most of us had been glued to our TV screens watching every second of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. We had seen more ridiculous events than there were nations competing, as well as most of the nations taking home at least one gold (perhaps killing what made gold medals "special" to begin with) and more than enough advertising to drive some of us mad, but I suppose I digress.

Random drives couple life lessons with rifle-wielding farmers

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

My close friend Tyler and I occupy our free time taking miniature road trips. And I use the term "miniature" quite loosely.

Hours not spent in class or studying for exams are instead pleasantly wasted on driving the back roads of the region. We normally leave later in the evening, when our homework is done and classes are over, and return to campus not too far past midnight.

My turn: Pay-per-credit tuition should be a hard sell

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last Wednesday, as I was sitting in the Keen Johnson Building at the first of Eastern's 2010 tuition forums, I saw something I considered a big surprise: a great turnout amongst the student body.

To my relief, I saw more attention paid to the tuition forum than I have to nearly any issue that has arisen on Eastern's campus in the three years I've been here.

Letter to the editor: Colonel pride could earn RSOs 'free' money

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Recently, the (Student) Senate appropriated $35,000 to 23 student organizations. Doing the calculations, 12 student organizations (that applied) did not receive funding at all. Not only that, but many of the organizations that did receive funding were not awarded the total amount that they requested.

Senior night: Colonels finish season against Murray State, giving a send-off to its five seniors

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Colonels wrapped up the men's basketball season at home this week, splitting a pair of games. After blowing out conference bottom-dwellers UT Martin on Thursday, Eastern hoped to cap the season with a win on Senior Night against regular-season conference champions Murray State.

Hot-handed Panthers end Colonels' tourney

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Colonels season came to an end Tuesday night in the opening round of the OVC tournament after running into an Eastern Illinois team that had a hot hand, almost for the entire night.

Eastern Illinois, a fourth seed in the conference tournament, shot a season-high 61.

Lady Colonels' tourney hopes end against Tennessee-Martin

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Eastern's head coach Chrissy Roberts doubled the Colonels' conference wins from last year, securing a spot in the OVC tournament this year.

But the conference tournament ended Tuesday night when the Colonels lost a close game to the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks, 51-47.

Baseball opens with loss despite best efforts

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Colonels opened the baseball season last weekend, traveling to Western Carolina (5-0) where the team got off to a bumpy start, dropping two of three games.

"There are certainly positives to it," said Jason Stein, Eastern's head coach. "The bullpen did really well over the weekend, and I saw a lot of bright spots offensively.

Women's softball sinks to 0-9 after loss to DePaul

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The women's softball team dropped both of their games on the first day of the Kickin' Chicken Classic, hosted by Coastal Carolina University.

The Colonels lost 10-1 in six innings to Jacksonville University. Eastern was subjected to a no-hitter by Jacksonville pitcher Olivia Kline going into the fifth inning.

Track sprints to second and third place at OVC championship

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Eastern's track teams brought home some hardware after traveling to the OVC indoor championship meet last weekend.

The women's team finished in second place, and the men's team finished in third place, giving them and Coach Rick Erdmann something to feel good about.

Men's tennis brought down by strong 'Tides' during Friday match

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Eastern's men's tennis team got an early jump on spring break with a two-match roadtrip to Alabama this past weekend.

The Colonels continued to prepare for the start of OVC play and began outdoor play with a match against Division III Birmingham-Southern on Friday and played the 28th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday.

No. 1 cheerleader

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Donna Sowder loves Eastern athletics.

You can always spot her at home basketball games - she's the very vocal one, usually passionately waving a towel in the air over her head, half-hanging over the banister above the Colonel bench.

"I love all [the sports]," Sowder said.

Local restaurant boasts affordable, savory home cooking

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Stale, dry pizza left over from last weekend's party? Burnt popcorn cooked in the old dorm microwaves?

Flavorless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches?

Between classes, these aren't the ideal "home cooked" meals that students crave.

Have no fear, Opal's Restaurant is here, serving up fresh, cafeteria-style food that will attack those home cooked meal cravings, but won't put a strain on your wallet.

Head- shaking lowdown

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There are moments in life when somebody does something that warrants a small gesture. Some situations call for positive gestures like high-fives, hugs or even a solo fist pump. These are all ways to communicate success.

Some situations however, are less successful, and demand a different response.

You can read our poker-face

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Poker is usually associated with two kinds of people - rich men and good ol' beer chugging, cigar smoking country boys. But, if you can bluff, then you can play. Texas Hold'em is the most popular game of poker, and perhaps the easiest to learn how to play.

Shedding light on sporting swordsmanship

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

At some point in our lives, each of us may have had the sudden desire to stab someone. But because of certain hindrances (like the law, for example), we have always found a way to restrain ourselves from acting upon such violent urges.

At Eastern, however, if you become acquainted with just the right group of people, you're free to stab and poke for hours on end - thanks to the sport of fencing.

Campus Ultimate catches on

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There has been a point in everyone's childhood where Frisbee was the best thing to ever be invented, and hours upon hours of continuous play ensued.

Back then, it was a simple toss back-and-forth with maybe some extra tricks added in here and there, but now the game of Ultimate Frisbee is widely known and here to stay.

Two retro videogames still worth your while

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Realistic graphics and big-name voice acting is nice and all, but that's not what makes a game great. To this day, there are some games released on the older systems that are still fun, challenging and still relevant to gaming. The following are two games that any gamer should consider playing if they want great, polished games without all of the hype that comes with current generation games.