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Hope Porter, a sophomore special education major, studies in the basement of Pemberton Hall Monday night. She said she had a relaxing weekend, and her stepmom was able to come up from Tennessee to visit. She added that she was able to get her stepmom to try Freddies Custurd for the first time in Mattoon.

FEATURE PHOTO: Studying after a long Labor Day weekend

Elizabeth Wood, Photo Editor September 2, 2019

Hope Porter, a sophomore special education major, studies in the basement of Pemberton Hall Monday night. She said she had a relaxing weekend, and her stepmom was able to come up from Tennessee to visit....

University to close for Labor Day

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter August 29, 2019

In observance of Labor Day, classes on Sept. 2 will not be taking place, giving students a chance to catch up on homework, hang out with friends or just relax. Students will return to campus on Sept. 2...

No classes, newspaper on Monday

Staff Report August 30, 2018

There will be no classes or an issue of The Daily Eastern News on Monday in observance of Labor Day. All dining centers will be consolidated to Thomas Dining from Saturday to Monday, and Reservation...

Enjoy life at college during ‘Creepy Weekend’

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist August 29, 2018

I am going to take this time, or these 500 words or so, to tell you all that I am not mad … I am just disappointed. I am disappointed by the amount of Eastern students who are already scurrying back...

No class on Labor Day

Staff Report August 31, 2017

There will be no classes or issue of The Daily Eastern News this Monday in observance of Labor Day. The Booth Library will also be closed Sunday and Monday. The Food Court in the Martin Luther King...

Labor Day; just another day off

Kevin Hall, Staff Reporter August 28, 2014

With over a century of celebration behind it, Labor Day is a holiday set aside to commemorate the United States’ work force and labor unions. But for many students it is just another three-day weekend....

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