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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

Untapped resources in Rec Center

Laura Griffith April 28, 2006

Physical education majors know something the rest of the campus does not.

Student bagpipe player slideshow

Marcy Workman April 28, 2006

This is a slideshow with Trent Steckel, a sophomore sociology major and member of the EIU Football team. Steckel, who has a Scottish heritage, was encouraged by his grandparents to start playing the bagpipes. Since learning the bagpipes as a young boy, Steckel has played many songs for church and community events. He is very proud of his heritage and happy to represent it by playing his bagpipes.

Special Olympics Slideshow

Nora Maberry April 28, 2006

Last Friday 720 volunteers and almost 500 athletes participated in the Special Olympics Area 9 Spring Games. All the participants made it a day to remember.

Panther Angels: Students who make a difference

A.J. Watson April 28, 2006

In today's society it is important to have citizens that go beyond what is asked of them by performing selfless good deeds, and they should be recognized.

The influential women of Coles County

Heather Randolph April 28, 2006

It did not take long to hear and see why

Panther Angels: Students who make a difference

Meghan Bradley Staff reporter April 27, 2006

Karen McTeague helped clothe over 1,500 people.

The influential women of Coles County

Brandon Campbell April 27, 2006

Dr. Gail Richard is quite an accomplished woman. In addition to being a part of Eastern's faculty as a professor for the past 25 years, she has held the position of Chairperson in the Department of Communication Disorders & Sciences since 2000. Richard is also a nationally recognized authority and popular speaker on language disorders who has given seminars around the country.

The influential women of Coles County

The influential women of Coles County

Jay Grabiec April 27, 2006

Dr. Gail Richards is a nationally recognized speaker on language disorders. Richards has published seven clinical resource guides on the subject.

The influential women of Coles County

Brittany Morgan April 25, 2006

Len Kirkpatrick describes the way his wife does her job as going "above and beyond the call of duty."

The influential women of Coles County

The influential women of Coles County

Jay Grabiec April 25, 2006

Vicki Kirkpatrick is the Circuit Clerk for Coles County, maintaining all the court files in the system. She has been the Circuit Clerk since 1992.

The influential women of Coles County

Kristy Mellendorf April 24, 2006

Walking into her house, light music plays in the background. A puppy barks upon noticing a stranger's entry. This may sound like a typical household; however, someone special resides here.

The influential women of Coles County

The influential women of Coles County

Jay Grabiec April 24, 2006

Coles County Clerk Betty Coffrin has served Coles County for 35 years. Coffrin oversees elections, is the recorder of deeds, and clerk to the Coles County Board.

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