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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

Rush hour at the Rec Center

Julie Ferguson January 25, 2002

It's that time of year again when college students decide to make their New Year's resolutions to get in shape. Then there are others who want to work out, so they can look good in a swimsuit over spring break.

Judicial Affairs changes policy for notifying parents

Jessica Danielewicz January 25, 2002

Despite Student Senate opposition, a recent policy change relaxes regulations on the circumstances in which Eastern can send letters to students' parents about drug and alcohol violations.

AB bails UB out of Cirque Eos debt

Melissa Bagwell January 25, 2002

The Apportionment Board Thursday allocated $17,586.64 to the University Board to cover the debt from Cirque Eos at last semester's Family Weekend.

Faculty unions endorse Blagojevich

Scott Miller January 25, 2002

The University Professionals of Illinois, Eastern's faculty union, is endorsing Rep. Rod Blagojevich, D-Ill., for the next governor. UPI endorsed Blagojevich for his commitment to giving more money to higher education and faculty compensation, Mitch Vogel, UPI Local 4100 president, said.

Students pleased with education but not entertainment

Melissa Nielsen January 25, 2002

A diverse panel of 17 students reiterated disappointment in social aspects of Charleston but expressed overall satisfaction with their education at Eastern at a forum Thursday night.

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.

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.

Retired professor helping create memorial park, nature preserve

Jeremy Pelzer January 25, 2002

After years of work by a retired Eastern professor and the City of Charleston, a 206-acre tract of land along Lake Charleston will soon be set aside as a park and nature preserve, Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Smith said.

Dance history class starts next month

Lindsey Recupito January 25, 2002

As part of the African American Heritage Celebration throughout the month of February, an African American dance class will be offered detailing the history of the dance to students.

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