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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

African American Heritage Month filled with events

Heather Robinson February 4, 2002

Friday marked the beginning of African American Heritage Month, more commonly referred to as Black History Month, a period to celebrate and become knowledgeable about the impact of African Americans in society.

Universites’ reasctions to budget cuts similar

Jamie Fetty February 4, 2002

Several other public universities are approaching the state's callback in funds much the way Eastern is, by cutting spending in equipment and leaving vacant positions unfilled.

Let’s Bowl

February 4, 2002

New computer software is in the midst of installation and there are still conflicting views on whether or not it will clear up campus network traffic.

Tuscola Factory Outlet offers Eastern students discount plan

Brandi Volk February 4, 2002

Starting this month, the Factory Stores at Tuscola, which says it has been experiencing good sales during the national recession, will be offering Eastern students a chance to save 15 to 20 percent off purchases by shopping on a Saturday or a Sunday at participating stores.

Bowling alley receives official opening

Paul Conner February 4, 2002

Students and faculty celebrated a successful ribbon cutting for the newly renovated campus bowling alley Friday.

Temporary locations for fine arts to be in Lawson, IGA, McAfee

Maura Possley February 4, 2002

Fine arts offices will be kicking out Lawson Hall residents on the first two floors this summer for temporary space during the three-year construction of the new Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Construction and rain equals puddles and mud

Maura Possley February 1, 2002

Students will have to bear dodging puddles and muddy jeans until warmer and drier weather arrives.

Shuttle bus beseiged by vandalism

Jessica Danielewicz February 1, 2002

Continuing instances of vandalism on the late night bar route of the Panther Express have prompted the Shuttle Bus Committee to begin looking into ways to curb vandalism and violence.

Grand opening made official with ribbon cutting ceremony

Nikki Nolan-Theodour February 1, 2002

After pushing back the ceremony and the correct carpet in place, the campus bowling alley ribbon cutting will take place Thursday.

Scholastic bowl set for this weekend

Tiffany Greenly February 1, 2002

Numerous high school students will descend upon Eastern's campus this weekend to compete against each other using only their minds.

Student recital tofeature Beethoven

Kimberlee Boise February 1, 2002

Erica Graceffa, a senior music major and piano minor, will give her senior recital this Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

Four new polling places added

Jessica Danielewicz February 1, 2002

Students will have six different locations to vote on the proposed University Board concert fee and amendment to the Student Body Constitution Tuesday and Wednesday, triple the amount of polling stations available for Student Senate elections last semester.

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