DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief

Today is March 11, 2020. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. Faculty Senate voices opinions on Coronavirus plans

Eastern’s Faculty Senate expressed concerns about Eastern potentially moving to online-only classes in response to the global COVID-19 outbreak at its meeting Tuesday. The possibility of cancelling both the spring concert and graduation have also been discussed. Full story: https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2020/03/10/faculty-senate-voices-opinion-on-coronavirus-plans/

2. Glassman issues statement on COVID-19

Eastern President David Glassman issued a statement Tuesday night saying Eastern is considering cancelling in-person classes and moving to an online-only model is response to the coronavirus outbreak. Glassman assured is his statement there is no evidence of the virus being present on Eastern’s campus at this time. Full story: https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2020/03/10/glassman-issues-statement-on-covid-19/

3.  March to City Hall scheduled for Wednesday

A march in protest of white supremacy messages found on campus to weeks ago is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Booth Library. Those in attendance will march from Booth Library to City Hall. Full story: https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2020/03/10/march-to-city-hall-planned-for-wednesday/

4. Baseball team scores 12 runs in road win

The Eastern baseball team scored seven ninth inning run en route to a 12-4 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff on Tuesday. The baseball team is now 7-6 this season. Full story: https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2020/03/10/baseball-scores-12-runs-in-road-win/

5. Student Senate to discuss budget cuts

Eastern Student Senate will discuss how it can cut $2,727 from its budget. The Senate will present its plans for cuts to the budget appropriation board after spring break. Full story: https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2020/03/10/student-senate-to-hear-cevo-report-talk-budget-cuts/