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

You are what you eat

March 4, 2002

Those interested in the past, present and future of women's relationships are invited to attend "Celebrating the History of Women's Friendships: Present Possibilities, Future Potential" a lecture to be held Monday evening.

Cancer drug, speech treatment win tip honors at Sciencefest

Maura Possley March 4, 2002

While one Eastern student is trying to develop an anti-tumor drug, another is researching treatment for children with speech impediments, but both students were awarded for their work at Friday's Sciencefest.

Five Mile House still in need of a hand in the kitchen

Brandi Volk March 4, 2002

The Five Mile House, a historic landmark built in 1837, is trying to raise $50,000 to reconstruct the kitchen, also called the 'ell.'

Senate toguage interest in shuttle

Jessica Danielewicz March 4, 2002

Members of the Student Senate are set to distribute surveys this week to gauge student interest in the Panther Express.

Prized Possession

March 4, 2002

Eastern's jazz combo program will be back in full swing this Thursday with a performance on campus.

The life of an au pair

Brandi Volk March 4, 2002

For many people, the term 'nanny' conjures up images of older, European women caring for children of wealthy parents who have no time for their children. Despite the stereotype, the average nanny, also referred to as an au pair, is between 19 to 28 years old.

Technology funding pracitce not seen at other universities

Maura Possley March 4, 2002

Since Eastern can no longer depend on funds from campus long-distance calls, its funding methods for technology will begin to resemble those of other universities in the state.

Toilet, sink ripped out at Jerry’s Pub

Jamie Fetty March 4, 2002

Participants in a bar crawl suspected to have ripped out a toilet and sink from the men's restroom at Jerry's Pub Saturday night could be banned from the bar.

Council weighs in on seniors’ course overloads

Scott Miller March 1, 2002

Students with a grade point average lower than 2.5 can no longer load up on classes because of a policy change intended to cut down on paper work in deans' offices.

Sciencefest toaward exceptional projects

Heather Robinson March 1, 2002

Research projects completed by students in Eastern's College of Sciences will be on display and later awarded Friday.

Let it snow!

March 1, 2002

Here in America, consumerism and trend-chasing seem to rank pretty high on our cultural values scale, a phenomenon that played itself out perfectly in this country's malls following Sept. 11.

Food bank to honor program’s deceased founder

Maura Possley March 1, 2002

A food bank will be held Saturday in honor of a former Eastern professor and union leader who died two months ago.

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