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

False alarms led to dialing changes

Melissa Nielsen Campus Editor August 26, 2002

Officials hope changing the on-campus dialing system will put an end to false alarms caused by accidental 911 calls.

Shuttle takes on role of school bus

Maura Possley August 26, 2002

A lot of students walk to class, drive, ride bikes or roller blade, but starting today many will have to take a bus into the city.

Official Notes

August 26, 2002

REQUESTS TO WITHHOLD INFORMATION

Greeks grill up fun and philanthropy for MDA

John Chambers Staff writer August 26, 2002

Campus fraternities and sororities gathered and grilled at the Campus Pond Sunday for their annual "Welcome Back Barbecue."

New England band wows ‘Quakin’ crowds

Lisa Meyer August 26, 2002

Along with the different attractions at "Quakin in the Quad," many students enjoyed the musical stylings of the band TWF on the South Quad Saturday night.

Panther Cards get new supplier after CyberMark folds

Melissa Nielsen Campus editor August 26, 2002

While the new Panther Cards all students need to pick up will have a new feel and a new look, they will still serve the same purposes.

Classrooms not ready

Amber Williams August 26, 2002

Studio art classes temporarily moved to the former Booth West location during the renovation of the Doudna Fine Arts Center are not completely finished, although classes begin today.

Two-year contract keeps Hencken in presidency

Scott Miller August 26, 2002

After Eastern's search for a new president ended unsuccessfully last semester, interim President Lou Hencken signed a two-year contract extension for the position.

Bungee run, laser tag and live music highlight ‘Quakin in the Quad’ fun

Gary Horne Staff writer August 26, 2002

Nearly 400 students attended the "Quakin in the Quad" festivities Saturday on the South Quad. The University Board-sponsored event featured many games, activities and live entertainment.

Freshman career kick-off a success

Matthew Stevens Staff writer August 26, 2002

Freshmen started making plans for their future careers at the second annual career kick-off Friday.

Center is Celebrated

Karen Kirr Campus Reporter August 26, 2002

Friday's dedication ceremony at the Neal Welcome Center marked the near completion of the $2 million structure, privately funded by life-long Eastern supporters Burnham and Nancy Neal and Burnham's sister, the late Rosemary Neal.

Student-funded bus loses two route stops

Maura Possley August 26, 2002

Like any game of dominoes, the construction of the Doudna Fine Arts building pushes other dominoes to fall. It affects students and other buildings and leaves classes within the building homeless, causing one tricky domino, the shuttle bus, to fall as well.

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