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

Blood drive donors down since 9/11 rush

Melissa Nielsen March 28, 2002

The amount of donors willing to give blood has sharply declined after a post Sept. 11 boost; however, interested sponsors for campus blood drives have increased steadily after the tragedy.

Lecture explained the spirituality of evolution

Jenny Johnson March 28, 2002

Evolution as science and as spirituality was explained Wednesday at the "Sacred Depths of Nature" lecture.

Former fugitive from FBI to give lecture on social change

Melissa Nielsen March 28, 2002

Bill Ayers, a former FBI fugitive, will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of persuasion, direct action and terrorism as tools for social change.

‘Get Lucky’ rocks McAfee

Jeremy Pelzer March 28, 2002

Over 600 screaming, jumping and body surfing students swamped McAfee Gym Wednesday to see two premier Chicago area bands.

Women’s Advocacy Council gives awards as par tof women’s history month

Heather Robinson March 28, 2002

The Women's Advocacy Council will give out awards to students studying living history at its reception Thursday as part of March's celebration of Women's History and Awareness Month.

Crew, Cook say Chief Illiniwek has to go

Rob Skala March 28, 2002

Two Champaign men spoke to Eastern students, faculty and local residents Wednesday in opposition of the University of Illinois' Chief Illiniwek mascot.

Women’s issues abroad tobe discussed tonight

Andre Raymond March 27, 2002

An International Tea Wednesday will honor Eastern's female international students and provide a forum to discuss women's issues in other countries.

Phi Betta Kappa encourages students tobalance science and religion

Brad Tammaro March 27, 2002

Eastern will host the 13th annual Phi Beta Kappa lecture Wednesday in the Roberson Auditorium, Lumpkin Hall, at 7:30 p.m.

Gay rights bill remains stalled

Jamie Fetty March 27, 2002

While Governor George Ryan has voiced his support for a bill adding sexual orientation to the list of protected categories in the Illinois Human Rights Act, one of his possible successors sees problems with the legislation.

Brrr…it’s cold out there

March 27, 2002

Dozens of people piled into the University Ballroom on Friday to admire experiments completed by students at the Sciencefest.

Two offended by Chief Illiniwek speak out

Heather Robinson March 27, 2002

Two men personally affected by the portrayal of the University of Illinois' mascot, Chief Illiniwek, will share their stories with Eastern's campus Wednesday night.

Weather keeps voters inside

Scott Miller March 27, 2002

Roughly 19 percent of eligible faculty voted Tuesday for seats on university committees.

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