The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Abby Allgire / City Editor
Once considered the primary authority on American agriculture, Gilbert Fite, Eastern's fourth sitting president, died at the age of 92 on July 13. He was born and raised in South Dakota, but has been living in Fort Myers, Fla. since his retirement. He is survived by his wife, June; his two sons; and grandchildren.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
1 day ago by Rosie Githinji
Richard Essner, assistant professor in the Biological Sciences department, published a research paper that is now receiving international recognition. His research is about frogs being able to jump before they could land.
"People have suggested that swimming and jumping are similar behavior," Essner said.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
1 day ago by Justin Wingerter
Cougar Lake Pool, slated to close three weeks before the normal closing date of Labor Day due to budget issues, has not gone without resistance.
Administration officials have cited budget concerns as the primary cause, saying the pool has developed a $35,000 deficit over the past five years due to a decline in memberships and general use.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
1 day ago by Rosie Githinji
SIU President Glenn Poshard asked the chancellors of SIUE and SIU Carbondale to develop plans for furloughs for the universities by September.
Director of Public Affairs Greg Conroy said there are no plans for furloughs even though Poshard asked the chancellors to study the possibility.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Staff Report
This will be the last issue of the DEN.
The DEN will resume publication on Aug. 23.
The summer staff will also change positions.
Sam Sottosanto will remain Editor in Chief; Kristin Jording will be resuming her position as Editor in Chief for the Warbler; Rashida Lyles-Cowan will be Editor in Chief of Minority Today; Alesha Bailey will be News Editor for Minority Today; James Roedl will be Online Editor; Julia Carlucci will be Assistant Online Editor; Pablo Rodriguez will be working for WEIU-TV; Jordan Boner will be Assistant Photo Editor; Abby Allgire and Harrison Bueno will be reporting for the DEN as well as Minority Today.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Pablo Rodriguez/ Campus Editor
Eastern received a figure close to $6 million on July 9, from the state, reducing the university's fiscal year 2010 budget deficit by 12 percent. The money received is a reimbursement from the state and will help avoid a monetary gap predicted for August. Prior to the state's reimbursement, Eastern's Board of Trustees was contemplating borrowing a credit line of $7 million to address the monetary gap.
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