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

Latin American Foods lecture to be held

Jennifer Chiariello Staff writer October 8, 2002

The Latin American Foods and Culture lecture will take place Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in Coleman Hall Room 1130. The event will be presented by Kristen Natt and Carlos Amaya as part of the Latino Heritage Celebration, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 22.

Fasting for peace

Kerry-Ann Malcolm Staff writer October 8, 2002

Students walked across campus Sunday night in silence led by candle light and the beat of a peace drum in an effort to protest any military action in Iraq by the United States.

Hencken has fond memories of past Homecomings

Jessica Danielewicz October 8, 2002

One notable difference interim President Lou Hencken sees in Homecoming today from when he was a student in the 1960s is the absence of house decorations.

UPI drafts resolutions

Caitlin Prendergast October 8, 2002

Eastern's University Professionals of Illinois chapter's House of Delegates met Monday in the Lumpkin Auditorium to draft resolutions for a statewide meeting.

Year two of Project 21: change of focus

Maura Possley October 8, 2002

Last year, when college towns throughout the state were hit with Project 21, one of the major concerns on Student Government's mind was the reason the Illinois Liquor Control Commission was targeting college towns.

‘In the Time of the Butterflies’ to be shown in Coleman

Allegra Hoopingarner Staff writer October 8, 2002

The movie "In the Time of the Butterflies" will be shown today at 7 p.m. in Coleman Hall lecture room 1255 as part of the Latino Heritage Celebration.

Women’s Studies Minor now housed in one department

Caitlin Prendergast October 8, 2002

An important addition to the College of Arts and Humanities was implemented while students were on break this summer.

Eastern’s crowned glory

Kelly Kolovitz Staff writer October 8, 2002

In the starlit Lantz Arena Monday, students, candidates and parents anxiously awaited the new "stars" of Eastern. When John Scaletta of Lamda Chi Alpha was announced King and Shelly Molt of Sigma Kappa was announced Queen, the crowd's roar explained these stars crowning. First runner-ups are Brian Buesing of Stevenson Hall/RHA and Mary Uremovic of Alpha Phi.

New sidewalks being constructed to improve Charleston

Allegra Hoopingarner Staff writer October 8, 2002

New sidewalks are being constructed throughout Charleston in an effort to improve the look of the city and attract businesses to the city to eventually improve its economy.

A Ryan Vila Cartoon

October 8, 2002

After two months of inconsistent performances, the Panther volleyball team is now unsuccessfully trying anything and everything to win.

Honors College debate continues

Caitlin Prendergast October 8, 2002

Discussions on the proposed Honors College and new faculty concerns will be discussed at Tuesday's Faculty Senate meeting.

UB figuring out Foxworthy figures

Melissa Nielsen October 8, 2002

Jeff Foxworthy, the headlining comedian for Family Weekend, performed 10 days ago, but the University Board is still trying to get exact figures.

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