If first-year University Board chair Caleb Judy wants to change one thing, it’s not the quality or type of on-campus entertainment, it’s the students’ perspective.

“I think the main difference from last year to this year is how we are going to package our events for the student body. Last year our image was that our events were the place to be instead of drinking. And it wasn’t too successful,” Judy added in between laughs. “This year we want people to say, ‘EIU, the source for entertainment.'”

The University Board, with a budget of over $300,000, plans the on-campus live entertainment. Judy said that there are events going on at the 7th Street Underground every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

Thursdays are deemed “Acoustic Night,” Fridays “Comedy Night,” and on Saturdays there will be local, regional and national bands playing music of all kinds.

Numerous big-name bands have been said to be coming to Eastern, but Judy wants to put all those rumors to rest.

“We’re looking at a bunch of people, but it’s all tentative. All the rumors everyone has heard are what they are-rumors. Don’t believe anything ’till you hear it from me,” Judy said.

Lectures will also be given from time to time. Bruce Campbell, an actor who has been in the Evil Dead and Army of Darkness series, will come to Eastern on Sep. 20. Mike Reese, a producer and writer of The Simpsons, will also visit the campus to give a speech.

Judy also added that movies would be shown in Buzzard Auditorium throughout the semester. This week’s movie is “Spider-man.”

“The biggest problem we have is getting students to realize what is out there,” Judy said. “People don’t realize or utilize what we’re doing for them.”

Posters for UB-sponsored events can be found all over the campus, but strides in student awareness might be made by getting outside businesses to sponsor advertisement slots. Judy said something like “Papa John’s presents Comedy Night” is not out of the question.

The numerous hours of work pile up, but Judy thinks its worth it in the end.

“I’m pretty much working a full-time job,” Judy, a three-year UB member, said about his position. “I am here every day from two in the afternoon until nine at night, if not later. But it’s fun. Once you see 200 people cheering at one of your events, you know then that it’s worth it.”