The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Appeal could last more than 10 years

Carly Mullady City Editor February 27, 2003

Convicted murderer Anthony B. Mertz is the only person occupying Illinois' death row.

Students get in line for crunch time

Steve Cook Staff writer February 26, 2003

With spring break right around the corner, students are flocking daily to the student recreation center in search of better-looking abs.

Standardized testing may go to college

John Chambers February 26, 2003

Once students make it to college they generally do not have to put up with the standardized testing they experienced in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Workshop to discuss racial demographics

Students will have an opportunity to participate in a lecture Wednesday discussing the current and anticipated change of the racial makeup of the United States.

Senate recommendation will propose fiscal restraint to AB

Avian Carrasquillo Student Government Editor February 26, 2003

The Student Senate will hear a resolution Wednesday recommending fiscal restraint to the Apportionment Board.

Mertz says he does not remember murder

Shauna Gustafson February 26, 2003

Anthony B. Mertz testified Tuesday he doesn't remember killing Eastern student Shannon McNamara in her home on June 12, 2001.

Event will observe African traditions

Michael Dixon Staff writer February 26, 2003

"Step Africa" will bring a high energy act to Eastern's campus.

Could it happen here?

Caitlin Prendergast February 26, 2003

The country continues to mourn the deaths of 118 people in two nightclub tragedies; however, opinions are mixed as to how relevant these incidents are to the Charleston community.

Faculty senate discusses electronic writing portfolio

John Chambers February 26, 2003

The Faculty Senate Tuesday discussed the potential of the electronic writing portfolio to assess student writing, with most saying the program should not be eliminated, just changed.

Intoxication claim commonly used in defense cases

Carly Mullady City editor February 26, 2003

Intoxication is a common courtroom plea, said Lonnie Lutz, public defender and criminal defense attorney.

Java B&B owner opts out of university union contract

Tim Martin February 25, 2003

After negotiating for more than two years to obtain a lease to manage Java Beanery and Bakery in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Mike Bliss has opted out of his annual contract after four months.

Mertz may have blacked out from alcohol, expert said

Shauna Gustafson February 25, 2003

The alcohol abuse of Anthony B. Mertz was genetically influenced, and he could have been in an alcohol-induced blackout the night he killed Shannon McNamara, an expert witness testified Wednesday.

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