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

Campus looking to fill positions

Heather Robinson March 26, 2002

Summer camp counselors are needed for the "Excelling Through Enrichment" camp to be held at Eastern from June 23 to July 20.

A plus for Eastern

March 26, 2002

Students presenting research at the state capitol may not seem like a big deal, but the students who went to the capitol last week may say different.

‘Silent majority’ doesn’t drink

Charita Callaway March 26, 2002

The University Board sponsored workshop "DUI: Are you in or are you out?," designed to show the dangers of drinking and driving, was held Wednesday night.

Elections tight for faculty boards

Jamie Fetty March 26, 2002

Forty-three faculty members will compete for 29 seats on university committees during this year's elections hosted by the Faculty Senate Tuesday and Wednesday.

‘Spectacular’ to bring more excitement to track finals

Steve Butera March 26, 2002

The "Spring Spectacular" will commence this spring during the coming annual Illinois High School Association track finals in Charleston.

Campus group explores the heavens

Jessica Danielewicz March 26, 2002

Stargazers need no longer look to the heavens in search of way to share their passion, the EIU Astronomy Club is here right on Earth.

Who’s walking who?

March 26, 2002

Peter Debenedittis of the New Mexico Literacy Project gave Eastern students an insight on the negative effects of the media Thursday.

The new stacks

March 26, 2002

Faculty Senate has assembled a light agenda this week in order to finish business from the Jan. 29 Spring 2002 Faculty Forum and to vote on a resolution dealing with IMAP grants.

Jobs may increase despite Kmart closing

Brandi Volk March 26, 2002

Although the Kmart facility is closing in Mattoon, the city may actually see an increase in jobs because of the possible addition of a Home Depot to the same commercial area.

banners brought out during presidential candidate’s visits

Melissa Nielsen March 25, 2002

Eastern's marketing committee recently introduced new banners to welcome visitors to campus and is organizing focus groups in an effort to attract more students to Eastern. The new blue welcome banners are being hung high on several lamp posts on campus to welcome the presidential candidates, Jill Nilsen, vice president for external relations, said Wednesday.

Mormino plans to run for president

Jessica Danielewicz March 25, 2002

Alison Mormino feels her broad range of experiences at Eastern would make her an ideal student body president.

County animal shelter hires new director

Brandi Volk March 25, 2002

A new job would be tough for anyone, but add balancing budgets and caring for animals and that would frazzle anyone.

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