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

Grant system may be unfair to students in public universities

Jamie Fetty February 27, 2002

The Faculty Senate plans to join their colleagues at six other Illinois public universities in protesting the way some state grants are awarded.

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.

Diveristy takes stage at BSU event

Lisa Flam February 25, 2002

Entertainers gathered Friday night to share their talents with a packed audience in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Booth leftovers thrown away, recycled, donated

Maura Possley February 25, 2002

The new Booth Library, renovated, expanded and refurnished, is not without its casualties.

New delays accompany entrance

Maura Possley February 25, 2002

Further obstacles in the installation of Booth Library's south entrance will delay the completion date for its opening indefinitely.

Tripped wire cuts power in Charleston and Mattoon

Jamie Fetty February 25, 2002

More than 13,000 Charleston and Mattoon residents temporarily lost power Friday morning.

Gospel music fills the air

Jenny Johnson February 25, 2002

An evening of gospel music drew an audience of around 200 people Sunday to the "African American Heritage Gospel Explosion."

Taking care of business

February 25, 2002

Good morning, sports fans. All the hype and the hard work will finally payoff for the Baseball team Friday, or will it?

A crowning achievement

Jennifer Walton February 25, 2002

Kia Gowder was crowned Miss Black EIU 2002 Saturday night.

RSOs want a voice

Jessica Danielewicz February 25, 2002

The majority of Recognized Student Organizations contacted by Student Senate have requested representation.

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.

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