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Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: It was fun while it lasted

Trent Jonas, Columnist October 23, 2022

On Friday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals—which includes the progressive, forward-thinking states of Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and both Dakotas—granted a stay that put a halt to the...

Ian Palacios is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: What loan forgiveness means for everyone

Ian Palacios, Columnist August 26, 2022

President Biden announced, on August 24, his plan to forgive student loan. People who make less than $125,000 are eligible for $10,000 in forgiveness, and if the recipient is also a Pell Grant receiver,...

Office of Financial Aid breaks down FAFSA process

Veronica Martin, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid and loans are starting to be processed by Eastern’s financial aid coordinators. Amanda Starwalt, financial aid director, is responsible for how much money...

Perkins Loan program expired

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor October 14, 2015

The Federal Perkins Loan program, which was the oldest federal student loan program, ended on Sept. 30. The Perkins Loan was a low interest federal loan for students with exceptional financial need. This...

Grace Pai, the outreach fellow for NextGen Illinois, discusses issues and solutions that young people in Illinois face on Tuesday in the Phipps Lecture Hall.

Students voice opinions on current education system

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor September 9, 2014

Students from all types of political backgrounds came together in the Phipps Lecture Hall eager to express their thoughts on the current political situation in Illinois Tuesday. Hosted by the Political...

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