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

Speech to focus on alcohol poisoning

Don Stimac Staff writer October 23, 2002

"Drunk as a Skunk" is just one of the many speeches and activities that are taking place this week at Eastern for National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, which began Sunday and continues through Saturday.

CORRECTIONS

October 23, 2002

The name of a Student Senate member was misspelled in an info box in Monday's edition of The Daily Eastern News. The correct spelling is Rebekah Beachey.

Students happy with extended art hours, but want more

Erin Clifford Staff Writer October 23, 2002

Faculty and students hope that the extended hours for Art Park West will be more suitable for their needs, but many are still holding out for the building to be open 24 hours.

First-time job seekers should open options

Gregory McElroy Staff writer October 23, 2002

"What is it that you want for your life?"

UPD purchases decibel meters to examine noise levels

John Chambers October 22, 2002

The University Police Department has purchased decibel meters to monitor noise levels near the university, but a student, faculty and community ride along with the UPD this Friday and Saturday could determine if the equipment will ever be used.

Trustees discuss presidential search

Caitlin Prendergast October 22, 2002

The Faculty Senate discussed last year's failed presidential search with two members of the Board of Trustees at a special meeting yesterday.

New room at Art Park West more cramped, noisy

Melissa Nielsen October 22, 2002

Printmaking students are dealing with less room and more noise in their new room at Art Park West but are working to make necessary adjustments and focusing on the positive.

BOT hikes graduation fee

Caitlin Prendergast October 22, 2002

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved every action item on their agenda Monday, including increasing the graduation fee from $15 to $25.

‘How to drink and not get arrested’

Alta King October 22, 2002

As of Jan. 1, anyone convicted of possessing a false identification card will lose his or her driving privileges for one year, and then he or she must reapply for a driver's license.

Fear, refinery closure drives up gas prices

Maura Possley October 22, 2002

Fear is a powerful thing.

Students voice peace concerns

Melissa Nielsen October 22, 2002

Students gathered in the Library Quad to voice their concerns and beliefs about a possible war against Iraq Monday.

Reports on earned degrees, athletics and alumni presented to BOT

Caitlin Prendergast October 22, 2002

Reports on earned degrees, athletics and alumni were among the information items presented to the Board of Trustees at Monday's meeting in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

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