As a result of state budget constraints, a popular state park in Charleston may close to the public.

"We need to pay attention to the trends in technology," the second of four candidates for assistant vice president for academic affairs for technology told those in attendance for his open interview session Monday.

Eastern students soak up the sun at Lake Charleston Monday afternoon. The ladies were not alone as many students headed for the lake to enjoy the year's hottest temperatures yet.

Candidates for student government executive positions addressed current issues and the their vision for Eastern's future in an election debate Monday night.

Phil Manning, a biological sciences major, and Scott Ducar, a sociology major, members of the rock band Hit Gone Bad, play a set at Weller's block party in the Library quad Saturday afternoon.

Stix Bar and Grill has cut down on the number of bands playing in April and will continue the trend next fall semester because of low turnout.

EARTH club has a plan to make Charleston a little more appealing by cleaning the town branch and Kiwanis Park.

Despite Eastern's attempt to raise the quality of students attending the university, the average ACT score for incoming freshmen remains the same.

The first field tests of newly purchased noise decibel meters intended to measure the noise level of parties were implemented by the Charleston Police Department this weekend. They yielded some results but proved more tests will be necessary.

Discrepancies in information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor concerning the contract negotiations between Eastern Illinois University and one of its unions show the department may be involved in the situation that has resulted in a federal grand jury investigation.

The second of four candidates for dean of the College of Educational and Professional Studies visits campus Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for interviews with various university administrators and organizations.

Ten teams dueled for the title of tugs champion Saturday at the Campus Pond.