amp New Hope, Inc. will have to cut back after a $1.2 billion cut was made to the state budget. $160,000 will be cut from Camp New Hope's budget just in Mattoon. Camp New Hope is a non-profit organization which hosts summer camps and respite for people of all ages with special needs. (1) comment
As the temperature swelters, it leaves many people seeking refuge from the summer rays. The heat also helps the rising cost of electrical bills. Days come and go in the summer with minimal realization of what time or day it is, but everyone can tell when it is blistering hot outside. (0) comments
On June 15, President Obama gave an address on health care reform to the American Medical Association in which he spoke about steps that need to be taken in order to improve the country's health care. "Some people have actually said the college health model is really a model the United States should look at in terms of a health care reform," said Eric Davidson, associate director of health services. (0) comments
The Rape Aggression Defense System is a female self-defense 12-hour course hosted by the Eastern Illinois University Police Department about three times a year. This course is divided into classroom, hands-on and simulation classes, which are commonly held in the campus recreation center. (0) comments
There is a Student Government Executive vacancy in the position of Vice President for Business Affairs. Email Student Body President Michelle Murphy, for an application or with questions at mlmurphy2@eiu.edu. Applications are due July 7. Interviews will be July 8 - 16. (0) comments
Eastern Illinois University prides itself on its efforts to be a green campus. "Our energy conservation is the best in the state, and compared to other campuses our size, we're on of the best in the entire country," Gary Reed is quoted saying on the Green Eastern Web site, www. (0) comments