by Brad York/Opinions Editor

On Monday, President Barack Obama signed a monumental piece of legislation to give the Food and Drug Administration unprecedented regulation over the tobacco industry. As it currently exists, the bill was put forth, hoping the FDA will do better at deterring the youth from forming smoking habits. (0) comments

by Kayleigh Zyskowski/Online Editor

The property on the corner of 4th and Polk will be an issue at hand during the zoning hearing tonight at City Hall. The property, co-owned by Chad Phillips, is located at 403 and 407 Polk Ave. During the hearing tonight at 7 p.m., Phillips is hoping to see his new building layout approved for the apartments he has plans to construct. (0) comments

by Jeff Jurinek/Sports Editor

Associate Athletic Director John Smith has two passions: competition and working with people. The two qualities have taken him on a path that has required both in every position he's held. Smith came to Eastern in 1987, when Bob Spoo, the head football coach, asked him to be the Defensive Coordinator. (0) comments

The Textbook Rental Service will be closed for inventory Monday, June 29, through Thursday, July 2. As part of this process, Textbook Rental will not be able to conduct business during this time. Textbook Rental will also be closed on Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day holiday. (0) comments

by Sarah Ruholl/Staff Reporter

Charleston's Red, White and Blue Days kick off this Sunday with bingo in Morton Park. The game goes from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. and cash and other prizes will be awarded to the winners. After a few days' break, festivities resume on Thursday, July 2, in Kiwanis Park on the corner of Division Street and Jackson Avenue. (0) comments

Michael Jackson, arguably one of the most influential music artists of all time, has died today at the age of 50 of a heart attack. According to a story by The Associated Press, Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p. (6) comments

by Sarah Jean Bresnahan/Editor in Chief

Jill Nilsen has announced her retirement, effective Dec. 31 of this year. Nilsen is the vice president for external relations. In a press release announcing her retirement, Nilsen said "(I) will forever be grateful to this university for the opportunities it has provided me during my professional career. (0) comments