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Booth Library has named "Grapes of Wrath" the book to read this year in their One Book, One University program. Similar to what the library did last fall with "Frankenstein," the library will be holding discussions, films and speakers relating to the George Steinbeck novel. (1) comment
Students are reminded of regular campus life as their ears are entertained by the procession of the Herscher High School Band. From July 9-14, Herscher high school hosted a band camp for its students on Eastern's campus. "We have been coming down here for the last 14 years in order to get students away from the day to day stuff like doctor's appointments and jobs," said Roy Vanmeter, the band director. (0) comments
The smells of popcorn, funnel cakes and straw. The sounds of colliding music, screams of joy, laughter and, of course, heavy machinery. The county fair is coming to a nearby town. The summer months of June through September are filled with county fairs all over the state of Illinois, each with big attractions and big community support. (0) comments
Former botany department chair William Wallace Scott, of Charleston, died June 24 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. He was 85 years old. Although his many achievements will not be easily forgotten, Scott will probably best be remembered for his easy-going personality. (0) comments
With forecasts predicting a summer heat wave across the country and rising temperatures, the summer's extreme heat makes it difficult for area gardeners and Steve Malehorn, manager of the Thut greenhouse, to keep up. Temperatures in almost every state coast to coast were expected to reach highs in the 90's according to the Associated Press. (0) comments
Summer break is a time to have fun with friends and family, to travel, to learn something new and to meet new people. Eastern provides many opportunities for faculty and students, high school and college alike, to participate in summer camps that recruit and do many of the above. (1) comment
In a time where a college degree is the key to success and a high school diploma narrowly pays the bills, youths have hope. Children not typically destined for college have hope. The Upward Bound program and camps provide that hope. Eastern hosted an Upward Bound camp for the University of Illinois on Friday and Saturday, with nearly 60 in attendance. (0) comments
High school girls from around the state come to Eastern this week for the Eastern Illinois NCA II cheerleading camp. From July 17-20, high school junior and senior varsity cheerleaders from six schools in Illinois gather to improve leadership skills as well as new material, cheers, chants and, of course, stunts. (0) comments
Charleston residents wishing to share their opinions of the annexation of the University Village housing complex property will have an opportunity at tonight's City Council meeting. The council will hold a public hearing at the beginning of its meeting before voting on the annexation of the property later in the meeting. (0) comments
Charleston residents will have to wait a few more weeks before they can enjoy the reopening of the Rotary Community Aquatic Center. Formerly known as the Community Pool, the facility was originally scheduled to be operating by July 4, but adverse weather during May and June and the amount of renovations and improvements affected the opening date. (0) comments
