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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

RHA approves two nonsmoking floors in Stevenson Hall Thursday

Lea Erwin Staff writer February 17, 2003

The Residence Hall Association agreed Thursday to change two floors in Stevenson Hall to nonsmoking starting the fall 2003 semester.

How to solve a major dilemma

A panel of 12-14 students will each discuss their majors Monday at a workshop for students who have not yet picked a major.

Chili supper provides mardi gras madness

Megan Cranmer Staff writer February 17, 2003

Parents and students enjoyed a night of mardi gras madness Saturday at Jefferson school with a chili supper.

Students express array of emotions over Mertz verdict

Tim Martin February 17, 2003

Some students say Anthony B. Mertz, the former Eastern student found guilty for the murder of Eastern student Shannon McNamara, should face the death penalty.

Staff eagerly awaits service

Chris Luther Staff writer February 17, 2003

Eastern faculty and staff eagerly await the opening of the new Human Services Building June 16.

Prosecution: Mertz is an ‘evil, evil person’

Amber Williams February 17, 2003

Three months before he murdered Shannon McNamara, Anthony Mertz was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and battery for an altercation with a woman in his apartment building, Charleston Police Officer John Blevins testified in Mertz's sentencing hearing Friday.

A bone-chilling weekend

Carly Mullady City Editor February 17, 2003

This year's Valentine's Day made the term 'cold hands, warm heart' a reality.

Food drive draws few people

Brad Tammaro Staff writer February 17, 2003

The University Professionals of Illinois and the Mideastern Illinois Labor Council distributed food to an unusually low number of families at a food bank last Thursday.

Journalism class stirs more discussion

Kevin Sampier Administration reporter February 17, 2003

The disagreement between the journalism department and the School of Technology continued during the Council on Academic Affairs meeting Thursday.

Man’s best friend finds a home

Carly Mullady City Editor February 13, 2003

Charleston Police Officer John Bennett saved his former crime-fighting partner and man's best friend, Rex, from being put to sleep.

School to host party for education

The annual Jefferson Elementary School Chili Supper and Mardi Gras Carnival will serve a family meal and provide games and festivities to raise money to support education.

Some see University Police as bullies

Tim Martin February 13, 2003

Only a few, raucous underage drinkers endure discipline from the University Police Department each weekend.

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