I am a 1975 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University (double major in journalism and broadcasting) and I am on the mailing list for EKU Magazine, aimed at alumni. For years, I have considered this magazine to be a substitute for Ambien, but after receiving the latest issue (Spring, 2021) I en…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Reflection from the former Student Body President of Eastern Kentucky University, Eyouel Mekonnen.
On Thursday, April 27, I went to campus for what I think was the third time all semester. Having been at home for so long, it was nice getting…
On April 24, 2020, a Tucson, Arizona resident civil engineering student by the name of Josh Swain created a group on Messenger to which he ad…
Sometimes, it’s good to take a moment to step back, reflect on your surroundings, and take inventory of the world at large. Then when you’ve d…
I’ve known that I have Celiac disease since I was in preschool. My father didn’t find out that he had it (or what it was) until he was already…
Even during these unprecedented times, the mission of Eastern Kentucky University as the School of Opportunity for students remains strong. Bu…
Living in the age of digital technology, there has been an explosion of technological advancements. Today, it isn’t uncommon for a single pers…
With Black History Month having just passed in February, and now the celebration of Women’s History Month in March, it only seems fitting to d…
A couple weeks ago, America was hit with some of the worst ice storms in recent history, with power outages all the way from Texas to Kentucky…
Eastern Kentucky University is a diverse school. Students come from all over the country to get a degree. Therefore, they also bring along the…
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 protec…
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 …
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