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

Center christening new home

Heather Robinson March 5, 2002

A local organization will hold an open house at its new location Tuesday.

Lecture to help students with credit card debt

Michael Dixon March 5, 2002

Students who are suffering from credit card debt are invited to attend the "Freedom from Debt" presentation Tuesday.

Fewer spots will be available for student teaching

Maura Possley March 5, 2002

As a result of possible layoffs in teaching positions at area elementary schools, Eastern education students will feel the effect of fewer job opportunities in the area.

Finding fun inside

March 5, 2002

My mind has had the number '1908' pounded into it more than my home phone number. Within the next three years, we will hall have a new number jack-hammered into our skulls.

Paul Simon to speak on campus

March 5, 2002

Former U.S. Senator Paul Simon will visit Eastern's campus Tuesday to provide his thoughts on the Americas' diplomatic challenges in fighting terrorism. "He will talk about U.S. efforts in Afghanistan, as well as diplomatic efforts to keep the coalition against terrorism together," Ryan Hendrickson, a political science professor, said.

Mayor toplay Sousa at CMS fund-raising event

Kenneth Bauer March 5, 2002

A fund-raiser concert will feature local children playing with adult musicians from the community, Tuesday. Among Charleston's finest that are expected to be rolling up their sleeves to perform in the festivities, is Charleston Mayor Dan Cougill.

Greek councils win top honors

Mike Myers March 5, 2002

Eastern's Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils acquired the highest awards in their division while attending the recent Mid-American Greek Council Association.

Guest speaker to explain business practices of Aldi

Anne Barrett March 5, 2002

Waden Weinzirl, the vice president in the Batavia Division of Aldi, Inc., will give a presentation titled "What's the Catch?" at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

UB, advisory board hope to overhaul Underground

Jessica Danielewicz March 5, 2002

Members of the Union Advisory Board Monday expressed a wish to help the University Board establish a sports bar and coffee shop in the 7th Street Underground, but were unable to officially vote because there was not a quorum at the meeting.

Senate to discuss IMAP resolution

Jamie Fetty March 5, 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.

Council to hear concerns on water treatment plant

Brandi Volk March 5, 2002

A public hearing will be held tonight at 7 p.m. in the Charleston City Council Chambers for the proposed bond issue for a new water treatment plant and Utility Department building.

City, university working to improve pedestrian safety

Jessica Danielewicz March 5, 2002

Plans are in the works to continue improvement to lighting and cross walks on campus to ensure student safety.

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