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

Second College of Sciences dean candidate on campus Tuesday

Jamie Fetty February 19, 2002

The second of four finalists in Eastern's search for a new College of Sciences dean will be on campus Tuesday for an open session interview.

RHA creates new committee for publicity

Drew Koleno February 18, 2002

A new committee was created by the Residence Hall Association Thursday to help get the word out about RHA events.

Playing for bitterness

February 18, 2002

Freezing tuition sounds wonderful on the surface, and in fact, it could be a great idea for Eastern students and could aid in the recruitment of new students.

Posting error reveals candidate information

Jamie Fetty February 18, 2002

A mistake in the way resumes were posted on the Internet for candidates applying for the College of Sciences allowed personal information to be viewed by anyone, a situation the committee attempted to prevent.

Traditional rhythms

February 18, 2002

A university vehicle caught fire near campus Monday morning, sending flames nearly 12 feet in the air and a trail of black smoke billowing from the scene.

CUPB continues debate over amendments to bylaws, decide changes will stand

Scott Miller February 18, 2002

Newly revised amendments to the Council on University Planning and Budget's bylaws will stand, despite a lengthy debate at the council's meeting Friday.

Out-of-state may not be an issue for world wide web

Jamie Fetty February 18, 2002

Eastern may be changing its tuition rate for online courses so that out-of-state students would be charged in-state prices, a move in line with a university similar in size and budget.

CAA changes FCS admission standards

Scott Miller February 18, 2002

The Council on Academic Affairs Thursday accepted the request from the family and consumer science department to change its admission standards and degree requirements.

Concert brings students, professionals together

Jessica Jarrett February 18, 2002

The Eastern Symphony Orchestra performed "Stagestruck" Sunday in the Dvorak Concert Hall along with eight soloists, some of which were members of conductor Richard Rossi's family.

‘The Vagina Monologues’ teach lessons, bring humor

Jennifer Walton February 18, 2002

Cries of laughter filled the air Friday in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom as local women performed "The Vagina Monologues."

New policy cuts out interest on housing bills

Maura Possley February 18, 2002

In an effort to be more accommodating to student needs, the Housing Office will be implementing a new billing schedule for room and board charges that will save some student's money.

Question of whether Eastern can book big acts is debated

Jessica Danielewicz February 18, 2002

Editor's note: This is the second of a two-part series looking in depth at the proposed concert fee.

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