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Longtime journalism professor Howard Price dies at 65

Retired journalism professor Howard Price reached many students in his more than 20 years at Eastern through his enthusiastic teaching styles and commitment to education. Price, 65, was found dead at his Charleston residence Friday afternoon. (33) comments

Market instability still hurting EIU Foundation endowment

Loss could have been worse, but scholarships and grants may suffer

The Eastern Illinois University Foundation endowment, which plummeted throughout 2008 because of the economic crisis, is now suffering from the harsh investment climate that has continued into 2009, the foundation board of directors learned at their meeting on Friday. (0) comments

Pageant winner hopes to inspire younger women

Candace Collins named Miss Black EIU, performs gospel song 'No Greater Love'

Pageant winner hopes to inspire younger women

Chandra Golden, Miss Black EIU pageant winner of 2008, passed her crown to the new queen Saturday evening. "I've had my opportunity to shine," Golden said. "It is time for new faces, new attitudes and new personalities to take the scene." Candace Collins, a senior graphic design major, was the winner of Miss Black EIU 2009. (6) comments

'Brighton Beach Memoirs' makes waves

Veterans, beginners take the stage for director's last play

'Brighton Beach Memoirs' makes waves

Tickets are still available for performances of Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" which opened Friday night in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. The play features a mix of veterans and newcomers to the stage, with two freshmen and two seniors making up part of the seven-person cast. (0) comments

What happens in Chuck Vegas...

It was Las Vegas, but without real money. The University Board hosted Up All Nite: "Chuck Vegas: Casino Royale" Friday in the Thomas Hall Dining Center and Andrews Hall lobby Popular games of the night were blackjack, bingo and slot machines. Participants were able to turn in their chips for the raffle at the end of the night. (0) comments

Student tickets for the Lupe Fiasco concert go on sale today in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union's box office. Ceci Brinker, director of Student Life, said about 800 floor seats and 3,500 total seats are available for the April 4 concert. The student price is $10, while the general public price is $20. (0) comments

Phi Sigma Pi is having a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 2 to 7 p.m. today in Stevenson Hall. Deadline for graduate textbook approaches Graduate students may purchase textbooks for courses in which they are enrolled and qualify for a rental fee refund, full or partial, during Textbook Rental Services' regular business hours. (0) comments

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