College Headlines

Opponents of mosque near 'Ground Zero' hypocritical

The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL

1 day ago by Justin Wingerter

Sinclair Lewis infamously warned "when fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross" and it seems the Bible-thumping flag wavers are once again showcasing their cultural and historical ignorance here in America.

At issue is a 15-story community center and Islamic prayer space set to be built roughly two to three blocks from Ground Zero in New York.

Alestleview: Art Building expansion funds should be saved

The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL

1 day ago by Alestle Staff

When it comes to college spending, most students can probably identify with spending outside of their means. It happens and it is forgivable every now and then. But when we spend money on unnecessary things instead of the necessities, there is a huge problem.

Paws and Claws: On- and off-campus living

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

2 days ago by Paws by Julia Carlucci/Online Editor Claws by Kristin Jording/Managing Editor

Paws

I've lived on campus for my first three years of college.

I've lived in Andrews, Ford and Weller.

I'll be living on campus again this school year in Weller. I haven't lived off campus during the school year, but I've stayed with friends living off campus at other times.

Column: DEN reporters are people, too

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

2 days ago by By Sam Sottosanto/Editor in Chief

All of us at the DEN have had such a blast this summer - with our fun get-togethers, inside jokes and late nights. We recently just had our last staff meeting, where we gave awards to everyone-but they were funny awards that demonstrated their lives at the paper these past few months.

Paws and Claws: Macs versus PCs

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

3 days ago by By Kristin Jording/Managing Editor and Julia Carlucci/Online Editor

Paws by Kristin Jording/Managing Editor

I love my MacBook!

Once you go Mac, you never go back. Trust me.

First, I am a journalism major with a concentration in design, so we are required to own MacBooks, but my Mac also allows me to have design programs, which is perfect for me.