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College tuition is expensive with room and board, lab fees and other miscellaneous costs that creep into the final bill. But what can be done to help the average college student save a little bit of money for movies, shopping and dates? Maybe splitting costs would help. This works best for those who have great

I would like to respond to the op-ed piece by Andrew Milbourne titled, “Is the stimulus package anti-religious?” The language to which he refers has appeared in several bills over the years, beginning in 1963. The Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963 provided federal funds for the construction and improvement of facilities at undergraduate and

It is no secret that managing your credit wisely is very important to your financial health. Having good credit can help you obtain loans for a home or car, while late payments or outstanding debt can be crippling for years. Credit history can even have an impact on employment opportunities and the contracts you make

As a result of the increase in the number of students living at Eastern, students now have the opportunity to add their name to a waiting list to be approved for living off-campus. However, before rushing to put their names down, students should consider whether or not living off-campus is really all it is made

With graduation a few short months away, many students are worried about the financial burden of repaying their student loans or finding jobs, so the idea of going on to graduate school might seem impossible. But the benefits of going to graduate school are not limited to the educational hands-on training that exceeds what many

Students disgruntled with Eastern’s mandatory campus residence policy will be happy to learn they might have a chance to live off campus next fall. Students interested in living off campus next year can put their names on a waiting list by e-mailing Housing Director Leah Mulhearn at lmulhearn@eastern.edu. Permission will be granted to students on

FLOOR HOCKEY Throughout the entire season, the team to beat in floor hockey was Las Tortugas. The team, which consists of field hockey and soccer players, went undefeated, beating many of their opponents by large margins every week – until playoffs. After receiving a night off for their first-round bye, Las Tortugas found themselves behind

After months of planning, one of the biggest events to be held on campus, Dia del Este, will take place on March 13 and 14. Dia del Este, which is supposed to mean “day of Eastern,” is “almost like a progressive dinner, but like a party all over campus,” Paul Daigle, student activities coordinator said.

ACT 101, originated by the Higher Education Equal Opportunity Act of 1971, is a state grant program that provides assistance to Pennsylvania students with counseling, mentoring and resources to help them excel in the state’s schools. At Eastern, the program has been directed by Dr. Lisa Hemlick, director of CCAS since 1999, with Calvin Skinner,