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

Reduced funding forces sacrifices

Maura Possley March 22, 2002

Despite efforts to come up with funds from outside sources, the University Board and Sports and Recreation will be unable to act on some plans to expand their programs and facilities for next year, because the Apportionment Board could not give them the funds they wanted.

Cavanaugh final candidate for presidency

Jamie Fetty March 22, 2002

The last of three finalists in Eastern's presidential search arrives Friday for interviews and tours of the campus and community.

International Week kicks off Saturday

Kristen Brueckner March 22, 2002

Eastern will begin celebrating "International Week" Saturday with a pot luck dinner, followed by a international student fashion show.

‘The Mandrake’ set in Graceland

Tiffany Whaley March 21, 2002

Parents, teachers and students gathered in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday evening for a hip rendition of "The Mandrake."

Senate looking to create tenent unions for off-campus students

Jessica Danielewicz March 21, 2002

The Student Senate Housing Committee is working on establishing a support network for off-campus students that may help them deal with landlord issues and find housing.

Secrets of African conflicts revealed

Heather Robinson March 21, 2002

A Kent State University professor will visit Eastern's campus Thursday to speak about ongoing controversial issues erupting in Africa.

Sowing of movie ‘Vagabond’ to honor women’s history

Christina Rodriguez March 21, 2002

In honor of Women's History Month, the Women's Resource Center will show the award winning film,"Vagabond," and lead a discussion following the movie.

Conn concerned about cuts

Scott Miller March 21, 2002

Eastern presidential candidate Phillip Conn told members of the campus community Wednesday that he intends to spend much time "strengthening Eastern's statewide political base and building community ties," in part to alleviate funding problems from a suffering state economy.

Library atrium completed, south entrance still closed

Maura Possley March 21, 2002

Even though Booth Library's atrium was planned to be the last project completed in the now open facility, the final obstacle to overcome is the south entrance, an undertaking that reportedly delayed Booth's original opening this semester.

Seminar focused on how to turn negative thoughts into positive ones

Shannon Partian March 21, 2002

Tina Leonard of the Counseling Center told students they had control over their own fates at a seminar called "Feeling Good is a Gift to Yourself" last night at the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union.

Begert discusses military options for women

Valerie Millman March 21, 2002

The military science department is bringing in a graduate to speak about roles for women in the military Thursday.

Requirements for minors could change

Scott Miller March 21, 2002

Credit requirements may increase for students hoping to graduate with a foreign language minor if the Council on Academic Affairs approves the request Thursday.

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