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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

3 Doors Down keeps mainstream sound a priority

Tim Brannan Staff writer January 24, 2003

Hailing from Mississippi, contemporary rock group 3 Doors Down has reached limits very few rock bands ever reach. With hits such as "Kryptonite" and "If I Could Be Like That," 3 Doors Down achieved platinum status and then did it seven times over.

UPI talks continue in unmediated meeting

John Chambers January 24, 2003

Negotiations for a new three-year faculty contract continued Thursday unmediated.

How many is XXXVII?

Nate Bloomquist January 24, 2003

Get ready for the most hyped weekend in all sports.

Eastern’s suicide rate reflects average of one a year

Caitlin Prendergast January 24, 2003

Suicide typically happens without warning. All suicidal people are depressed. Mental health professionals are the only people who can help a suicidal person.

Pass, fail or shoot

Matt Stevens sports reporter January 24, 2003

The good news for the men's basketball team is that they have been consistent in Lantz Arena. The bad news is that the Panthers have had only five home games.

University Republicans is re-established as a RSO

Avian Carrasquillo Student Government Editor January 24, 2003

University Republicans, a new old Recognized Student Organization on campus has been inactive for a few years but is being re-established.

Art exhibition starts Sunday

Jennifer Chiariello January 24, 2003

Eastern Illinois University's 2002-2003 annual Art Faculty Exhibition, which features recent art work in a wide variety of media and styles by Eastern's current, adjunct and emeritus art department faculty members, will begin with a public reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Tarble Arts Center.

Weller’s ‘Illumination’ sets the standard for mediocrity

Matt Rennels Staff Writer January 24, 2003

What made Eric Clapton trade in his raw, blues-based licks for some chops in the craft of adult contemporary? And how did everyone's favorite car salesman Sting shift from frontman of the Police who packed riffs that compiled an insurmountable mountain of rock magnitude-to singing a cheesy techno song with some chubby Arab guy?

‘Adaptation’ proves clever, character-driven film

Ryan Rinchiuso staff writer January 24, 2003

"Adaptation" is one of the cleverest, smartly written screenplays that has even been transformed perfectly into a movie. Unlike many films out today, the more you think about "Adaptation" the better the film becomes.

Converge’s latest raises the bar

Colin McAuliffe January 24, 2003

Completing the spaces left between the "Caring and Killing" and "Petitioning the Empty Sky" albums, Converge released its latest offering, "Unloved and Weeded Out." Converge blends the best elements of hardcore, metal, and punk to boast being one of hardcore's pioneers.

Comedian, free movies highlight ‘Crazy Days’

"Crazy Days," the first major event of the spring semester as part of the University Board's "Welcome Back Weekend," will start with a comedic performance by Pete Dominick tonight at 9 p.m in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Touche offers jammish-pop sound for Saturday night audience

Ben Turner verge editor January 24, 2003

Rock trio Touche will provide Friends & Co. with a local music vibe Saturday night.

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