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Pikeville may become public, overlap forseen

The University of Pikeville has recently proposed KY House Bill 260 in order to become a public institution.

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Constitutional amendment to allow casino-style gambling may benefit public education funding

A constitutional amendment to allow expanded casino-style gaming in Kentucky was introduced to the Kentucky senate Feb. 14 by Gov. Steve Beshear and Damon Thayer, state senator.

More services cut, lacking student interest the cause

Over the last two to three years, Student Health Services stopped providing services to students including the flu and Gardasil vaccines, condoms and Planned Parenthood-administered pelvic exams and pap smears.

RLC takes win for program of year

The Residence Life Council (RLC) branch of Student Government received Program of the Year for a program it hosted called "Shut in for the Shut Out" and beat University of Louisville and Northern Kentucky University.

Year-round Phoneathon turns volunteers into paid staff

Eastern's Phoneathon has been going on for over 10 years, an event that involves students calling alumni to ask for donations for the university.

Technology major focus in various classrooms for ‘multimedia’ spaces

Technology is a large part of our society. Universities, Eastern included, have taken advantage of such advances.

Police Beat

Police Beats for Feb. 16, 2012

All information comes directly from Eastern Police reports.

CNN visits to interview ASL student on financial woes

She never thought she would actually get a reply from CNN's Clark Howard show after sending the network an email concerning her financial problems.

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Teaching preview program begins accepting students in March

Getting a sneak preview into a future career, isn't always an option for students. Picking a major and taking classes is often a small window into what a future profession can hold.

Program provides leadership skills to first generation college students

Eastern has been called a school of opportunity. Eastern's TRiO NOVA program falls under such a category.

Students assist low income Richmond community with taxes

Accounting students are working with other students and people in the low income tax community to electronically configure their taxes, while gaining hands-on experience in the field of study.

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Basketball

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.

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

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).