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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

Spring break promotions get thumbs down

Melissa Nielsen March 8, 2002

All-you-can-drink beer and all-night parties may sound like fun to students on spring break, but the American Medical Association is encouraging spring break alternatives that may save lives.

Adult transition course approved

Scott Miller March 8, 2002

A new course approved by the Council on Academic Affairs Thursday will give returning adult students the opportunity to boost their confidence and refresh their writing skills.

Making a difference

March 8, 2002

Last week a group of ambitious students brought an idea to campus that would make life more bearable for the less fortunate.

Ecstasy use on the rise

Melissa Nielsen March 8, 2002

As ecstasy use increases throughout the nation, college-age residents of Charleston may be following the trend.

Campus group keeps past alive

Maura Possley March 8, 2002

A student organization has helped Eastern's campus celebrate the culture of medieval times since 1980.

Chicago fund-raiser tohonor McNamara

Allegra Hoopingarner March 8, 2002

Girls Fight Back, a motivational women's self-defense program, will hold a fund-raiser in Chicago dedicated to the memory of murdered Eastern student Shannon McNamara.

Online course approval policy in the works

Scott Miller March 8, 2002

Eastern organizations will take a look at the delivery methods of online courses in order to ensure consistency in content taught between the online and classroom versions of the courses.

Local station raising funds for St. Jude’s

Brandi Volk March 8, 2002

The second annual "Country Cares For Kids Radio-Thon," sponsored by 101.3 WMCI, will be held all day Friday at Rural King in Mattoon.

Living a life-long dream in 16 days

Kristin Rojek March 7, 2002

A n Olympic medal was finally a dream come true for Dan Steele, but it certainly wasn't the way he envisioned it as a child. The former Eastern track and field athlete earned a bronze medal at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games - in the four-man bobsled.

AB to decide on five board’s budgets

Jessica Danielewicz March 7, 2002

Budgets for the five boards funded by the Student Activity Fee will be discussed and decided at Thursday's meeting of the Apportionment Board.

Student Senate wants student on cabinet

Jessica Danielewicz March 7, 2002

A recommendation will be made to the university president by the Student Senate, that a student be added to the proposed President's Cabinet.

Baseball games finally get regularity

Anthony Braviere March 7, 2002

Good morning, sports fans. Spring break is supposed to be for fun, sun and baseball.

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