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

Winter finally arrives

Brandi Volk February 27, 2002

The winter storm that dumped five inches of snow on Charleston Monday night and Tuesday is not expected to stick around today.

Couple bringing coffee to the Square

Brandi Volk February 27, 2002

Hoping to provide Eastern students and Charleston residents with a bar alternative, Jackson Avenue Coffee is slated to open on April 1.

Actor, playwright to make tribute to Ali

Heather Robinson February 27, 2002

A portrayal of the boxing legend Muhammad Ali will be presented on campus Wednesday.

Taylor to welcome Sunset Strips

Melissa Nielsen February 27, 2002

Don't call them chicken; the staff at the Taylor Hall was willing to try something new.

Taylor to welcome Sunset Strips

Melissa Nielsen February 27, 2002

Faculty Senate will again review discussions held at the Spring 2002 Faculty Forum to formulate recommendations about faculty development.

Only three landlords taking part in city rental inspections

Jessica Danielewicz February 27, 2002

A total of 14 properties representing three area landlords have been inspected under the new voluntary rental inspection program since the new initiative was

Number of core course sections will drop

Jamie Fetty February 27, 2002

Despite a projected increase in enrollment for next fall, Eastern is offering fewer sections of required general education courses like U.S. Constitution and Composition and Language.

UB loan to be revisited

Jessica Danielewicz February 27, 2002

The issue of forgiving University Board debt will be revisited at Wednesday's Student Senate

A labor of love

February 25, 2002

The Student Senate's Tuition and Fee Review Committee wants to bring a policy to Eastern that would make tuition for students stay the same throughout their university career.

RIbbon cut for food court

Allegra Hoopingarner February 25, 2002

The ribbon was cut and words of thanks were bestowed at the official opening of Eastern's new food court Friday.

Outdated software leaves computers susceptible to destructive viruses

Ken Bauer February 25, 2002

Most computer owners feel a very false sense of security when they see virus-check icons pop onto their screen, a computer security specialist told Charleston residents Friday.

Few Democrats making run in local elections

Jeremy Pelzer February 25, 2002

The Coles County Democratic Party is struggling to fill out its ticket for this year's elections, allowing several Republican candidates to run unopposed.

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