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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

Student Senate request substantial budget increase

Jessica Danielewicz February 22, 2002

The Student Senate has requested a $4,035 increase in their budget from last year, to account for additional expenses for supplies, printing, compensation and funding for senate events.

EIU Dancers to perform this weekend

February 22, 2002

The EIU Dancers will hold its annual spring concert, titled "Music in Motion," this Saturday and Sunday.

Pay phones make way for change

Melissa Neilsen February 22, 2002

Dwindling usage has led to the disappearance of many of the campus' pay phones, which were removed after being deemed unprofitable.

Ceremony to christen food court occurs three weeks after opening

Stratia Stein February 22, 2002

After almost a year of construction and three weeks of serving a hungry campus, the food court will receive an official opening Friday.

A man of greatness

Patrick Guinane February 21, 2002

One week ago today, my tie with greatness was severed. John J. Fitzgerald, a member of the greatest generation in this country's history and my grandfather, died Thursday after 82 years of life.

Five viy for Miss Black EIU

kristen Woodruff February 21, 2002

Five Eastern students will compete for the Miss Black EIU crown Saturday.

Sidewalk repairs planned by city

Drew Koleno February 21, 2002

The budget was the main focus at Wednesday's annual Charleston Tax Increment Financing District Joint Review Board meeting.

Black student Union sponsors ‘Old School Skating Party’ in Mattoon

Edie Campe February 21, 2002

The Black Student Union will host an "Old School Skating Party" on Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m.

Professor gives demonstration on African-American history

Eric DePyssler February 21, 2002

Oniawu Wilson Ogbomo, director of the African-American Studies program, gave a presentation Wednesday showcasing photographs he had compiled on blacks in Coles County.

Ryan’s address casts shadow on state funding

Jamie Fetty February 21, 2002

Eastern's financial future may have taken another turn for the worse, some say, with the release of Governor George Ryan's state budget recommendations for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

Candidate wants faculty assessments

Lisa Flam February 21, 2002

A candidate for the dean position at the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences told campus constituents Wednesday that her strengths included good communication with faculty and an ability to develop curriculum.

A masterful performance

Heather Robinson February 21, 2002

About 200 students and residents of the Charleston community gathered to witness the opening night of Eastern's production of "Master Harold and the Boys."

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