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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

Sound off: Police uncertain about use of decibel meters

John Chambers October 29, 2002

Students, faculty and a community member rode along with the Charleston Police Department last Friday and Saturday looking for noise to continue testing decibel meters.

New washers highlight detention center’s additions

Maura Possley October 29, 2002

With a new laundry room and jail cell taking over an old courtroom, the Coles County Detention Center is more immediately equipped and accommodated to handle the overcrowding of inmates as a result of the "methamphetamine crisis."

Eastern alum finds career flourishing at age 26

Bianca Sisson Staff writer October 29, 2002

Charlotte Martin grew up in Charleston and graduated from Eastern, but her career has since taken her to new heights and new experiences well beyond central Illinois.

Committee will discuss decibel meters’ useage

John Chambers October 29, 2002

Two decibel meters purchased by the Charleston Police Department last spring were tested this weekend, and the future of the $1,200 meters will be discussed Tuesday night at the Student Senate External Relations Committee meeting.

Speaker stresses support for state Homeland Security

Matthew Kent Staff writer October 29, 2002

Nearly three years ago, Gov. George Ryan created the first ever statewide Illinois Terrorism Task Force.

Many students questioning graduation fee increase

The $10 graduation application increase from $15 to $25 that will go into effect next semester has many students asking why.

Faculty Senate to discuss enrollment

Caitlin Prendergast October 29, 2002

The Faculty Senate will discuss enrollment and enrollment management at Tuesday's meeting.

Fair Trade Coalition to pay students for morning pickup

Melissa Nielsen October 29, 2002

The Fair Trade Coalition wants to pay students to get their morning pickup from a Fair Trade cup of coffee. Members of the coalition will stand outside Java B&B in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union and give 13 cents to customers for the purchase of Fair Trade coffee, encouraging them to purchase it over other brands. Fair Trade coffee cost 13 cents more with tax than a regular cup of coffee, said Chris Lempa, a senior history major.

University will meet with city officials about unruly Homecoming behavior

Maura Possley October 29, 2002

Because they were hit with beer cans, candy and lit cigarettes during Eastern's recent Homecoming parade in Charleston, the Newton Junior High School band decided not to return for next year's festivities.

Cooley: Callback of funds likely

Caitlin Prendergast October 28, 2002

Administrators believe a callback of university funds from the state is likely this year.

Comedienne interacts with crowd

Steve Butera Staff writer October 28, 2002

What do you get when you put a big city girl in a small, Central Illinois town? One hilarious stand-up comedy act.

Senate asked to raise graduate fee

John Chambers October 28, 2002

The Graduate School Advisory Council begins each school year with expenses exceeding its budget. So Mike Rudy, GSAC president and political science major, proposed to the Student Senate Wednesday a raise of the fee for full-time graduate students to $1.

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