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

Discount textbooks go on sale soon, every subject to be 10 percent off

Shannon Partain Staff writer October 6, 2002

The Textbook Rental Service is offering students textbooks at discounted prices during its biannual textbook sale.

Raunchy comedian tears up Union during Latino heritage celebration

Jason Oljace Staff writer October 6, 2002

Comedian Arnold Acevedo enthusiastically delivered his "all purpose doggie-style move" and other raunchy comedy on Friday at 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Work some talents, be Eastern’s mascot

Alta King October 6, 2002

Any Eastern student who wants to be the school mascot will have the opportunity to perform at the "Singled Out" game on Oct. 10 and the Homecoming pep rally on Oct. 11.

Stairwell work nearly finished in buildings

Melissa Nielsen October 6, 2002

Construction to bring campus buildings up to date with the Americans with Disabilities Act will continue in Old Main, the Physical Science Building and the Telecommunications Building for the next few weeks.

Tarble presents Haitian mask show

John Hohenadel Staff writer October 6, 2002

With Halloween around the corner, most students are searching for something unique to wear for costumes this year. Look no further than the Tarble Arts Center.

Central Illinois businesses learn tips from successful local outfits

Shanna Waters Staff writer October 6, 2002

The seven-and-a-half keys to success were among topics discussed Friday to help business boom in central Illinois.

Jackson promotes voting, decries U.S. war on Iraq

Avian Carrasquillo October 6, 2002

The Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to a packed University Grand Ballroom Friday urging students to vote and addressing major political issues he felt students need to be aware of.

Official Campus Notes

October 4, 2002

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT AWARD

Rule changes decrease some majors

Melissa Nielsen October 4, 2002

Though rising and falling university enrollment numbers can certainly contribute to the number of students enrolled in a certain college or major, other internal and external factors can influence numbers as well.

Banquet celebrates Latino heritage

Genevieve Cyrs Staff writer October 4, 2002

The Latino Celebration Banquet, one of the biggest events of Latino Heritage Month, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Companies to share success secrets today

Jamie Hussey Staff writer October 4, 2002

Companies from all over central Illinois are gathering at Lumpkin Hall to help Eastern students learn business tactics today.

Ghostly tales told at spooky speech

Rob Ebsen Staff writer October 4, 2002

Pemberton Hall is famous for its resident ghost, Mary Hawkins. A few heard about her for the first time last night at Troy Taylor's lecture about ghosts and other hauntings in Illinois.

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