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

Eastern alumna makes history by winning an art show award

Genevieve Cyrs staff writer December 11, 2002

For the first time in the 27-year history of the Biennial Drawing/Watercolor Illinois Exhibition held at the Tarble Arts Center, an Eastern alumna took home the Newton E. Tarble Memorial Best of Show Purchase Award.

Student rolls up sleeves to help impoverished nation

December 11, 2002

Frances Nelms, a senior early childhood education major, even after combating an unsanitary water problem in Haiti, can't wait to return to the Caribbean nation.

UPI rally for ‘good faith’

John Chambers December 11, 2002

Eastern's chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois held its final rally Tuesday before federal mediator Jerry Carmichael meets with the administrative's negotiating team and the UPI Wednesday.

Judge orders records to remain sealed now

Amber Williams December 11, 2002

Judge Dale A. Cini said the records of an Eastern student on trial for murder would remain sealed until his trial begins in January.

Post office offering to hold students’ mail to prevent fraud

Josh Roberson Staff writer December 10, 2002

In order to prevent the possibility of mail tampering over winter break, the Charleston Post Office, located at 320 Sixth St., is offering to hold off-campus students' mail over the break.

New shuttle bus stop attracts no passengers over weekend

Avian Carrasquillo student government editor December 10, 2002

The new stop on the Panther Express shuttle bus route from the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union to Showplace 8 movie theater in Mattoon went unused this weekend.

Faculty Senate to hear talk on resource distribution

John Chambers December 10, 2002

The Faculty Senate will hear a discussion on the allocation and distribution of resources at Eastern at their meeting today.

Holiday celebration will kick off tonight

Lisa Rowe staff writer December 10, 2002

Eastern will host its fourth annual holiday celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday from and 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the foyer of Old Main.

Math Energy group shows kids how to have arithmetic fun

Kelly Leuty Staff writer December 10, 2002

Teaching children about math doesn't have to be from exercises out of a textbook.

Students cool on dorms’ warmth

Tim Martin December 10, 2002

Winter jackets have been replaced with tank tops in South Quad residence halls in the past week because of heating complications.

Forum examines consequences of over-drinking

Erica Cusumano staff writer December 10, 2002

College students usually think they know everything there is to know about alcohol.

Former student to stand trial today on assault charges

Maura Possley staff writer December 10, 2002

A former Eastern student charged with criminal sexual assault in May stands trial Tuesday.

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