We live in the United States of America, born into an environment where the government has laid down a set of rights that they swore to protect generations before our time. As this has been the case for longer than any of us have been alive, it can be very easy to take these luxuries for gra…
My name is Christen Gibson, and I am labeled as a “non-traditional student” at EKU. I am 27, married, and have two toddlers. I am chasing my d…
It’s the oldest scene in the book: it is Valentine’s Day, and you see couples left and right exchanging gifts, laughing, smiling and maybe eve…
How can Eastern Kentucky University students catch up, stay on track to graduate, or get ahead on their coursework? EKU summer courses offer s…
I spend a good amount of time every day simply entertaining myself, not really being productive, just sitting somewhere with my phone or compu…
As we are continuing to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to do what I could to protect those around me. Since I can’t get the vaccine ye…
In honor of a new semester, the Eastern Progress asked students to tell us about how they are preparing for the spring semester as some classe…
2020 was pretty terrible. I only know one person who liked 2020, but he also likes J.J. Abrams and Circus Peanuts, so his opinions are invalid…
I graduate in about a week. Now that I am looking back on my college career it feels so surreal. There are things I will miss and things I wil…
From an early age, we think about the idea of college and how different it seems to us. We think about how much bigger the school is than what…
Eastern Kentucky University students speak out about online finals this semester. Finals Week is scheduled for Nov. 30 - Dec. 3.
With the United States Presidential election just behind us and an uncertain future ahead, it’s easy to lose track of other things amidst …
No matter how you feel about mask wearing, it's pretty clear that this will be a part of our daily lives for the foreseeable future. And, hone…
Opinion cartoon from Kara Holbrook: “I've seen those who voted for Kanye West flaunt their choice on social media, claiming morality, but I ca…
EDITOR'S NOTE: This submission is by Student Government Association Vice President Nick Koenig. If you are interested in submitting a Letter t…
If you were to ask most people a few years ago if they would be willing to spend actual money to donate to fictional characters so that they c…
Social media has become increasingly popular in recent years. Popular sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter attract millions…
Questions of whether you voted, who you plan to vote for, or even just your opinions on political issues, are always hot topics of discussion …
For much of the country, this past Monday was Columbus Day. The holiday that celebrates the day that Christopher Columbus discovered a new lan…
If nothing else, 2020 has been a year of change but also chaos. Most, if not all, careers and areas of work have been hugely affected by the s…
EDITOR'S NOTE: This submission is by SGA Vice President Nick Koenig. If you are interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor please email p…
Due to the events affecting the better part of last semester, also known as COVID-19, the summer months seemed suddenly elongated, and student…
The 2020 election is pitting democratic nominee, Joe Biden, against current president, Donald Trump. With such a controversial and important e…
EDITOR'S NOTE: This submission is by SGA Vice President Nick Koenig. If you are interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor please email p…
When the coronavirus first started emerging in the United States, I did not think it would be as widespread and detrimental as it is currently…
Like several of the people I know in the public relations major, I also began my college career in a different department. Before my major cha…
Although COVID-19 has impacted many students at Eastern Kentucky University, EKU Winter session, which will take place from December 7, 2020 -…
Sept. 15 marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, which spans until Oct. 15. This month celebrates the divers…
The issue of whether people should be held responsible for large gatherings that break state regulations has been in question since the start …
The coronavirus pandemic is arguably still raging across the world and certainly in America. Small businesses across the nation are still clos…
The recent protests in Louisville that were sparked after the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and former EMT Breonna Taylor in a “no-kno…
If I’ve picked up a philosophy in my 23 years on the planet, it’s that every experience is a learning experience. Good or bad, there’s a lesso…
Living in quarantine can get pretty boring. What am I supposed to do to fill my time, be productive? I’ve been going on a lot of walks re…
Joe Exotic is not your friend. He doesn’t deserve freedom or your sympathy.
It was disheartening to read the email by the provost regarding pass/fail petitions. The email was more like inspirational advice rather than …
Full disclosure, I’m a cynic by nature. Meaning, I usually see the worst in a situation, far more than I see the good. Believe me, it’s not a …
If you’ve been in Kentucky during the coronavirus pandemic, you know you should be social distancing, and you’ve seen the memes and you probab…
This year I had the opportunity to study abroad for an entire semester in the United Kingdom at London Southbank University (LSBU). Through th…
Eastern Kentucky University, like many campuses, has undergone a great deal of change very quickly in response to COVID-19 precautions, includ…
March is Women’s History Month, it’s a time when we can all look back at the women who have inspired positive change throughout history. While…
It’s that time of year again, for some of us it just means no classes, but for some it means a long-awaited vacation with friends to a warm an…
In the wake of the new budget proposal that President Donald Trump has come up with, there are some noticeable cuts. The most noticeable being…
At 4:06 p.m. on Feb 6, Obsidian Entertainment announced that they would be postponing a Switch port of their recent award-winning title, ‘The …
Have you ever felt sad and alone on Valentine’s Day because you never had a date? You’re not alone. Hundreds of people will not have dates on …
I hate Twitter. What used to be a goofy social media website where I used to make lame jokes with my friends has been turned into quite possib…
Many people in the gaming community, such as myself, can agree that over the last couple of decades, the gaming industry has grown tremendousl…
Just as many other little girls and boys, I grew up watching Disney movies, dreaming that one day I could be just like my favorite characters.…
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