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

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.

Foundation reviews annual financial status

Melissa Nielsen October 21, 2002

Despite a tough year in the stock market and difficult times for the The Eastern Illinois University Foundation's portfolio, members of the Foundation met in hopeful spirits at their annual meeting as they reviewed their financial status and honored members.

Meteorology minor passed by council

Tim Martin Staff Writer October 21, 2002

A new minor in broadcast meteorology, which might affect up to three majors, was passed by the Council on Academic Affairs Thursday.

March for peace will become weekly event

Melissa Nielsen October 21, 2002

Students, faculty and community members opposed to military action against Iraq are invited to join other students at 5 p.m. on Mondays in the Library Quad to express their beliefs through nonviolent means.

BOT considers higher graduation fee

Shauna Gustafson October 21, 2002

Eastern's Board of Trustees will hear proposals for purchase approvals, a possible increase in the graduation application fee and a contract renewal and wage agreement, among other proposals at its fall meeting Monday.

Alpha Psi Omega provides place for theater majors to branch out

Amber Jenne Staff writer October 21, 2002

Imagine being John Malkovich and not having a theater honors program like Alpha Psi Omega to belong to.

Non fee-funded groups could receive money through loophole

John Chambers October 21, 2002

An Apportionment Board bylaw to be approved by administration, passed in Student Senate last week could make the AB reserve fund a little tighter in the future.

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