The Daily Eastern News

Campus Briefs: Regular Textbook Sale begins Monday, July 6

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Textbooks that have been issued to students may be purchased Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 31 during regular business hours. Textbook Rental summer business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to noon on Friday, unless otherwise noted.

Happy Fourth of July!

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In 1991, Desert Storm veterans were coming home, and the nation was ready to celebrate the safe return of troops.

A group in Charleston formed to plan a community event for the Fourth of July.

"A lot of parents of Desert Storm veterans got together to have a small celebration that turned into a large celebration," Betty Coffrin, one of the original Red, White and Blue Days committee members, said.

Illinois third highest state with reported swine flu cases

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In the wake of the H1N1 influenza outbreak in the United States, many have taken precautions to avoid contracting the illness. Eastern staff and faculty have also taken steps to make students, staff and faculty more aware of the virus. Since late April and early May, students may have noticed posters on campus which promote cleanliness.

Minimum wage increases 25 cents

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Yesterday, the Illinois minimum wage increased from $7.75 to $8 per hour.

While many may be excited to receive the extra quarter for every hour, many small businesses will start to feel the pinch when trying to pay their employees.

The new state minimum wage is much higher than the national minimum wage, which is currently set at $6.

Ryan Risinger encourages friendliness, helpfulness

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Some of us may appreciate them, some may think they have busted one too many of their friends. But no matter what is thought of them, the officers of the University Police Department at Eastern are just as friendly as they could be, and Officer Ryan Risinger is a prime example of that.

Women's Basketball: Panthers invited to Preseason WNIT

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It was announced Tuesday that the Eastern women's basketball team has been invited to participate in the preseason WNIT, held during the opening weeks of the 2009-10 season. The Panthers are scheduled to kick off the season with a trip to Ohio State in the first round of the WNIT on Nov.

Cartoon Editorial: Kevin Jonas engaged

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Editorial: New smoking ban unbalanced, unfair

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As President Obama signs what is said to be the most powerful anti-smoking act, it seems time to question the fairness of the impact this has on smokers.

It seemed at first that, although many didn't particularly like the act that banned smoking in public places in Illinois, they understood it.

The negative correlation inincreasing minimum wage

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As of July 24, the federal minimum wage will make a 70 cents increase, jumping from $6.55 to $7.25. Many see this increase and it puts a smile on their faces, but soon after that instant gratification does not often last too long. There are two main arguments about minimum wage: there are those who believe that increases in minimum wage are the results of higher costs of living.