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

‘Godot’ features ‘absurdist’ plot line

Tim Martin November 12, 2002

When freshman Jeff Beals left the open audition for "Waiting for Godot" in late September, he was unsure if he would get a role in the play.

Late fall tornado out of ordinary, but not unprecedented

Maura Possley November 11, 2002

Following severe thunderstorms, a tornado swept through central Illinois Sunday and came as close as six miles south of Charleston.

Workshop to focus on positive

Nikki Paden Staff writer November 11, 2002

The benefits of positive self-talk will be discussed Monday in the Effingham Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Cooley: Server solutions not easy

Melissa Nielsen November 11, 2002

The university plans to hire consultants to design a network upgrade that will relieve the woes of an unreliable, slow server. However, plans on how to pay for the suggested upgrades are still sketchy.

Faculty Senate will focus on old business

Caitlin Prendergast November 11, 2002

After weeks of having visitors, the Faculty Senate will deal with old business at Tuesday's meeting.

Sophomore pronounced dead at

John Chambers November 11, 2002

An Eastern student was pronounced dead at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Saturday morning of an unknown cause.

Southern Illinois faculty consider strike

Caitlin Prendergast November 11, 2002

Disgruntled faculty at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale have decided to send out a ballot to strike if administrators do not work with them to reach a contract settlement.

Workshop to focus on positive

Nikki Paden Staff writer November 11, 2002

The benefits of positive self-talk will be discussed Monday in the Effingham Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Small crowd partakes of Greenfest

Jamie Hussey Staff writer November 11, 2002

Three bands and one comedy act performed at Greenfest Saturday in hopes of raising funds and providing live entertainment for Eastern students.

Memorial service held Sunday night

John Chambers November 11, 2002

An Eastern student died this weekend and students gathered in his memory Sunday night.

Charleston’s Soup Stop Mission trying to feed the hungry

Eram Cowlas Staff writer November 11, 2002

Hunger is typically a problem associated with bigger cities, so many students may not be aware that there are families in Charleston who do not have enough food to eat.

Comedian puts Green Acres in reverse

Emily Swisher Staff writer November 11, 2002

Sonya White had everyone in 7th Street Underground laughing hysterically Friday evening.

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