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

Hencken vague about applying for president

Jamie Fetty January 28, 2002

Guests at an annuitant's luncheon left the Cross County Mall in Mattoon last Monday with the impression that interim President Lou Hencken was readying his application for president of the university.

Small crowd for comedian

Teri Webster January 28, 2002

Comedian Ramont Harris filled the University Ballroom with laughter Saturday evening.

Quilt artist shares her talent

Mike Myers January 28, 2002

Avid listeners came to the Tarble Arts Center Friday night to hear Caryl Bryer Fallert, a world-renowned quilt artist, lecture about her featured works.

Handicap rider service avaiable through H & H Transportation

Jessica Danielewicz January 28, 2002

The Shuttle Bus Committee is spreading the word about service for handicap patrons because the normal Panther Express buses have been taken out of service, resulting in replacement buses that are not accessible.

Tarble Arts Center offers tours of exhibits

Jennifer Knepler January 28, 2002

Eastern's Tarble Arts Center will host a docent meeting highlighting new exhibits Monday.

Administration making efforts to get funding

Jamie Fetty January 28, 2002

Eastern took its first steps toward federal funding last week when Jill Nilsen, vice president for external affairs, and interim President Lou Hencken met with both Illinois senators and several other congressmen.

Senate hurting for off-campus students to fill vacancies

Jessica Danielewicz January 28, 2002

The Student Senate has planned additional advertising and a word-of-mouth campaign to try and fill five off-campus senate seats that remain vacant two months after elections last semester.

Clearance barrier installed on Union walkway roof

Maura Possley January 28, 2002

The University was forced to install a clearance barrier on the outside of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union walkway because trucks have repeatedly rammed it, gouging holes in the bottom of the walkway.

Charleston gains sports chain

Brandi Volk January 25, 2002

For the first time in recent years, Charleston has its own sporting goods store.

SOMA provides spiritual sactuary

Jamie Fetty January 25, 2002

No, they don't worship Satan. No, they don't fly around on brooms. Some of them are actually Jewish, Muslim or Hindu.

Quilter presenting lecture, workshop

Heather Robinson January 25, 2002

An artist currently featured at the Tarble Arts Center is traveling back to Eastern to give a lecture and workshops.

SOMA provides spiritual sactuary

Jamie Fetty January 25, 2002

No, they don't worship Satan. No, they don't fly around on brooms. Some of them are actually Jewish, Muslim or Hindu.

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