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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

Application numbers up, enrollment likely to increase next semester

Jessica Danielewicz January 17, 2002

The number of enrollment applications for next semester received so far are well ahead of the amount normally received at this time of year, and administrators say that makes it more likely that Eastern will see an enrollment increase for the next academic year, a contrast to the enrollment drops of the last couple years.

Student Senate wants commencement date changed

Jessica Danielewicz January 17, 2002

The Student Senate Wednesday passed a resolution recommending that the fall 2002 commencement be held on Dec. 14 rather than the scheduled Dec. 21 date.

UBneeds concert committee applicants

Jessica Danielewicz January 17, 2002

Anyone interested in helping to bring big concerts to campus is encouraged to join the now-forming University Board Concert Committee, concert coordinator Bud Wierenga said Wednesday.

Student chosen for ‘Letter to the Front’

Maura Possley January 17, 2002

Kathleen May, a freshman middle level education major, will be awarded tomorrow for her "Letter to the Front."

RHA tohear debate on extending Lawson visitation

Jessica Danielewicz January 17, 2002

The Residence Hall Association Thursday will discuss a proposal from Lawson Hall residents to change to a 24-hour visitation and smoke-free hall, RHA President Kevin Leverence said Wednesday.

CAA to review major changes

Scott Miller January 17, 2002

The Council on Academic Affairs Thursday will discuss proposed changes to family and consumer sciences major and psychology majors.

Shuttle Bus crash may have been caused by mechanical problem

Maura Possley January 17, 2002

A "possible malfunction" in mechanics on one of Eastern's shuttle buses may have caused Tuesday night's crash, which injured one student.

Eastern bowling alley openig postponed

Joseph Ryan January 17, 2002

The carpet delivered for the bowling alley of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union was the wrong kind, causing a delay in the ribbon cutting ceremony of more than a week.

One injured in Lincoln Avenue accident

Joseph Ryan January 17, 2002

A two-car accident between Eastern students on Lincoln Avenue Wednesday night required the "jaws of life" to remove one of the drivers so he could be treated at Sarah Bush Health Center in Mattoon.

Deputy Governor for education to visit EIU

Jamie Fetty January 17, 2002

Eastern will receive a visit Thursday from Hazel Loucks, Illinois' deputy governor for education and workforce.

Henken still debating commencement date, set to announce next week

Jamie Fetty January 17, 2002

Interim President Lou Hencken contacted four campus groups for input on the date of next fall's commencement, and hopes to announce his decision by Tuesday.

Article about student’s death not written in a tasteful, accurate way

January 17, 2002

This letter is in response to Ms. Possley's article regarding my father, John W. Henry, the man who died on campus during Thanksgiving. While I do understand a student's death is worthy of being published on the front page of the student newspaper, I do not agree with the method used to portray my father. Only good things should be said about the deceased, and anything negative that was involved in his death should be dealt with in good taste, not to mention with complete accuracy.

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