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

City budgets see decreases

Maura Possley April 23, 2002

In the fiscal year 2002-2003 budget, the city projects a significant decrease in revenue for the upcoming year.

Jazz Combos will perform last show at Friends & Co.

Caitlin Prendergast April 23, 2002

For a change of pace, the Eastern Jazz Combos will host their final performance of the semester Tuesday at Friends & Co., 509 Van Buren Ave.

Carpenter, Sanders named as distinguished faculty

Ben Erwin April 22, 2002

"All of what we do outside of the classrooms informs of what we do inside the classroom," David Carpenter, English professor, said after receiving the Distinguished Faculty Award with piano professor George Sanders.

Final candidate for academic technology position on campus today

Eastern will host the final candidate for assistant vice president for academic affairs for technology, a new position being created to provide direction in technology.

Student Senate members may face harsher punishment

Punishment has not proven to promote diversity among Student Senate members; however, new legislation intends to make the punishment worse.

University planning council hears vice presidents’ budget reports

Eastern is beginning to set priorities and budget requests for the 2004 fiscal year, which begins on July 1, 2003.

Young students to help teachers at technology fair

An educational technology fair hosted by the College of Education and Professional Studies will be begin at 4:30 p.m. today in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Shuttle changes at a standstill

One member of the Student Senate Shuttle Bus Committee spoke as though meetings this year were run like a dictatorship, citing uneventful meetings and a lack of communication while the alleged dictator, Ronnie Deedrick, said there just wasn't enough time.

Geologist to give Earth Day lecture about Grand Canyon

Tiffany Whaley Staff writer April 22, 2002

In honor of Earth Day, a nationally-known geologist will visit campus today to draw interest to the environment.

A golden experience

Melissa Nielsen Campus editor April 22, 2002

The Special Olympics were greeted with warm weather and an enthusiastic crowd Friday, causing everyone to walk away smiling.

Gov. Ryan proposes releasing thousands of drug offenders

Jeremy Pelzer City reporter April 22, 2002

Looking to cover a $1.3 billion deficit in this year's state budget, Gov. George Ryan has proposed releasing 4,500 non-violent drug offenders to save money.

Shuttle changes at a standstill

One member of the Student Senate Shuttle Bus Committee spoke as though meetings this year were run like a dictatorship, citing uneventful meetings and a lack of communication while the alleged dictator, Ronnie Deedrick, said there just wasn't enough time.

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