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Getting in gear for fall '10

Students already search for housing for next semester

The fall semester has only just begun, and houses to rent are already on the market for students coming back next year to live off campus. Houses for student rental in Charleston tend to be the first to go, according to Melissa Daugherty, property manager of Eastern Illinois Properties. (0) comments

To Stay or Not to Stay: to stay is my way

There comes a time in every college student's life when he must make a decision that could make or break his college experience-to stay or not to stay on campus. Alright, so it may not really be the "be-all and end-all" decision, but it is a choice that nearly all students face at some point during their time in college. (0) comments

To Stay or Not to Stay: to leave is but a dream

Last fall, I left the comforts of community college to explore the confines of the four-year university. I needed to find a school I felt at home, a school I could relate to and wound up at Eastern's door with an acceptance letter. Everything seemed to click into place-my job, my friends, the people and professors. (0) comments

What you should know... before the addition of a pet roommate

Moving off campus can be an exciting new experience. One difference students might find once they move out of the dorms and into apartments and houses is that they are now allowed to have pets other than fish, in most places. Essentially, pet ownership begins when the student knows whether or not the landlord allows pets. (2) comments

Bringing fresh and organic produce to Charleston day in and day out

For small children, eating healthy can be considered a chore. For some people, eating healthy is part of a daily routine, but for others eating healthy is a career. Farmers set up shop to sell their homegrown produce in weekly town markets around Charleston's Square, in parking lots of other businesses and just Outside their houses with "honor's system" posters and a jar for donations. (2) comments

Rock rolls out of the  Dungeon

The Dungeon, a bar and musical venue, will have its grand re-opening on Sept. 26 with Chicago-based band The Last Vegas serving as the musical guests. The show starts at 8 p.m. and after the music is over the band will autographs. The show will also feature the local band The Porn Again Christians as the opening act. (3) comments

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