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  • The Rich Walker

    "If you are walking on campus and are suddenly struck by a vehicle, will Eastern pay for the rest of your college education?"

  • The Killer A's

     

    "If your roommate were to commit suicide, would you get all A's for trauma?"

  • The Man With the Golden Toe

    "Does rubbing the Daniel Boone statue's foot give you good luck?"

  • Alumni Ceiling spring 2012 The Wooden Ceiling

    "Does Alumni Coliseum have the world's largest wooden ceiling?" 

  • The Lady in Blue

    "Is Keen Johnson haunted by the ghost of the Blue Lady?"

  • mozart spring 2012 The Citizen Canine

    "Did Eastern once have a campus dog/mascot?"

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  • Parks and Recreation is an underrated gem

    NBC is no stranger to quirky comedies, but a particular show starring Amy Poehler as the flighty Leslie Knope keeps both the high and low brow demographic laughing from scene one to the end in Parks and Recreation.

  • CSI still intriguing after a decade

    Some say certain TV series can strike a cultural nerve and even change society. Many consider such classics as Cheers and The Mary Tyler Moore Show as having that kind of popularity and power.

  • The Woman in Black a refreshingly ‘classic’ horror film

    There is nothing quite like classic horror.

  • Student starts her own jean personalizing business

    Throwing out an old pair of jeans? Not so fast. Your jeans may still have life.

  • And now for something completely different

    Monty Python's musical Spamalot brought witty laughs, songs and dances to Center for the Arts

    When it comes to mixing comedy and musicals, one witty British stage show is here to offer "something completely different." Eastern's Center for the Arts gave fans of the well-known and well-loved Monty Python and the Holy Grail a chance to relax and "look on the bright side of life."

  • To My Sweetheart

    Cute (and cheap) gift ideas for your loved one

    Piece together a scrapbook about your life together: photos, movie and concert tickets, and those little keepsake notes. Dig for those special items! Make dinner together: Plan it together, go to the store together and pick out some music to play during dinner.

  • To my... self

    How to best celebrate singles awareness day

    Have a single's party: Brag about not knowing which cutie you might leave with tonight. Bake some heart-shaped cookies and take them to the local nursing home. Make or buy valentines for your friends. Yes, you know it's still fun even though you're not in elementary school.

  • cuisine spring 2012 A lean cuisine

    New on-campus restaurant in science building offers healthy, affordable food choices

    There is nothing wrong with stopping by Powell when a severe case of the munchies strikes. But at times a change in scenery is needed as well as a change in menu.

  • Witty film critic offers sharp humorous reviews

    You've all heard of certain famous critics such as Siskel and Ebert, Gene Shalit and others but what about critics who aren't so renowned.

  • Man on a Ledge fails to live up to great premise

    I love the premise of Man on a Ledge:  an escaped convict creates an elaborate diversion while his brother attempts to prove him innocent.

  • My Little Pony develops fandom following

    Both my gender and age are definitely outside the targeted demographic of the My Little Pony franchise, which is adolescent girls. So, why am I recommending college students to enjoy the show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic? 

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  • Kanye West’s top ten tracks

    Kanye has dominated the world of hip-hop consistently since his debut album in 2003, The College Dropout.

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  • Cashman set to rock Paddy Wagon Feb. 16

    Rock and roll has sadly become diluted and neutered in its old age.

  • balloon man spring 2012 A balloonist with tricks up his sleeves

    The art of ballooning can seem like less of an art, and more a party trick.

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Basketball

women's bball spring 2012

Lady Colonels snap losing streak against Morehead

The Lady Colonels basketball team (12-12  7-6 OVC) found their way back to the win column last Saturday afternoon, defeating in-state rival Morehead State (8-16  5-7 OVC), 78-68.

bball spring 2012

Defensive first half not enough for Colonels

 

Fresh off a blowout win against Mid-Continent, the Colonels (14-12 6-6 OVC) geared up for an OVC game against rival Morehead State (13-13 6-6 OVC).

Tennis

womens tennis spring 2012

Women’s tennis suffers first loss, a victim of ‘youth and inexperience’

Eastern's young and talented ladies suffered their first defeat Friday after splitting a pair of matches against Winthrop University (4-7) and Northern Kentucky University (1-1).

Men’s tennis serves up two more wins

 After winning three straight home matches, the Colonels set out to make it five last Saturday.

Track and Field

Lydia Kosgei runs into the record books

Last week was a memorable one for senior distance runner Lydia Kosgei.

Bouchikhi and Kosgei shine in Seattle track invitational

Eastern's Track and Field team performed well at both of their scheduled events last weekend.

Features View more articles

EKU Myth Busters

hidden tunnels

Hidden Tunnels

"Are there tunnels that run under campus?"

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The Lady in Blue

"Is Keen Johnson haunted by the ghost of the Blue Lady?"

mozart spring 2012

The Citizen Canine

"Did Eastern once have a campus dog/mascot?"

2 comments

Alumni Ceiling spring 2012

The Wooden Ceiling

"Does Alumni Coliseum have the world's largest wooden ceiling?" 

The Killer A's

 

"If your roommate were to commit suicide, would you get all A's for trauma?"

The Man With the Golden Toe

"Does rubbing the Daniel Boone statue's foot give you good luck?"

Perspectives View more articles

slot machine spring 2012

Gambling is positive reality, adds revenue

The Kentucky legislature has recently proposed a number of bills that would legalize gaming, or gambling, in the Commonwealth.

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Gambling would increase social problems

Kentucky's current economic status is in need of major assistance.

My Turns

cari tretina color mug shot fall 2011

Writer gains new experiences at campus farm

Submerged - opposed to experienced - is how I would describe my trip with the reproduction and artificial insemination class to Eastern's Meadowbrook Farm last Wednesday

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stephanie collins spring 2012

Take steps for the prevention of dog abuse

Just a few weeks ago, Pit Bull-puppy, Malachi, was rushed into surgery after being chained to a truck and drug for over a mile in Bowling Green – a horrifying act that left Malachi with only 50 percent of his skin remaining.

Learn your voice through the actions you take

In high school, I was the passive quiet guy who didn't really say anything.