The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
10 hours ago by Rick Kambic/Editor-In-Chief
Tears fell down parents' faces as they watched their children walk across the stage and into post-college life.
A farewell tempo beat from drums in the stands where Eastern wind symphony members watched friends graduate from their own ranks. May 3's commencement ceremonies featured about 1,659 students who met or will meet graduation requirements during the spring and summer semesters.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
37 minutes ago by Kathleen Foody
When James Rice, graduate of LAS, went out to rent "Grand Theft Auto IV" on Friday evening, he never expected to return to the "real deal" at his own apartment building.
The 160-unit Campus Property Management apartment building at 512 S. Third St., was surrounded by police officers with weapons drawn, cars with lights blazing and confused residents by the time Rice and his roommate returned from their errand.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
4 hours ago by Ashlei Maltman/City Reporter & Colleen Kitka/Staff Reporter
More than 60 Eastern faculty and staff members have retired or plan to retire during the 2007-08 academic year.
Eastern President Bill Perry came to congratulate and honor the staff for their many years of service at a formal dinner that annually recognizes those employees who are retiring from Eastern.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
3 hours ago by Editorial Board
Levi Bulgar said he's bringing back the Summer Senate.
As student body president elect, he has a great idea. However, more initiative needs to be taken to ensure the success of this plan, and Bulgar himself needs to set bigger goals for himself.
The organization stems from the executive board and their cooperation would set precedence for other members.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
3 hours ago by Meghan Montemurro
"There are over 380,000 NCAA student-athletes, and just about all of them will be going pro in something other than sports."
Commercials sponsored by the NCAA regularly depict athletes playing a sport, whether it's basketball, field hockey or soccer, and the significance of their degree after their collegiate careers.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
1 day ago by Steve Contorno
Graduation caps were thrust into the air Sunday, though not always on cue. Mother Nature did her best to mess up hair, invert umbrellas and put a damper on the day by dampening just about everything. As a result, graduates of the class of 2008 were sent into the real world facing their first test - staying dry.
The DePauw, Depauw University, IN
6 days ago by Robin Lamkin
One of the perks of knowing that I'm graduating in 12 days (not that I'm counting) is that I now feel like I can be completely honest about my experiences at DePauw. I haven't always spoken up, even when I wanted to. I always felt I wasn't qualified to speak my mind on certain subjects.
The DePauw, Depauw University, IN
6 days ago
The DePauw, Depauw University, IN
6 days ago
At the end of each year, the editorial staff examines all our issues for the topics and controversies that dominated our headlines. We've seen a last-second Monon win, the loss of a favorite Mexican restaurant, three tragic deaths of members of the DePauw community and the announcement of our next president.