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.

Fear of a possible decline in academic quality of students at Eastern has become an issue for the Faculty Senate to review.

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A relief in the nationwide lettuce shortages means dining services will be back to serving lettuce, after high prices cut distribution.

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.