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

Lil Wayne victim of racist attack

John Downen, Opinions Editor June 5, 2012

Last week, the Oklahoma City Thunder found themselves in hot water after denying internationally-adored rapper/Mountain Dew drinker Lil Wayne a front-row seat for the team’s playoff game.

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June 5, 2012

Photo: Textbook Rental changes responsibilities for summer

Photo: Textbook Rental changes responsibilities for summer

Matt Ryan, a junior health administration major, and Noe Lara, a senior management information systems major, inventory books Monday at Textbook Rental. The facility must inventory its entire collection of books before the fall semester.

Textbook Rental changes responsibilities for summer

Though the four-week session of summer classes is coming to an end this week, those students will have until August 6 to return their books to Textbook Rental.

Photo: Council to discuss closing, widening streets

Photo: Council to discuss closing, widening streets

Dan Nadler, vice president for student affairs, takes the floor on behalf of Eastern at the city council meeting February 7. City Council will discuss closing and widening several Charleston streets during their meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

Trainers aid athletes, share stories

A high risk of injury goes hand-in-hand with playing Division I sports. Collisions, awkward landings and freak accidents can happen at any moment, and standing by are athletic trainers who put in the time and energy to heal.

Zye Boey’s last stand at NCAA  tourney

All-American sprinter and three-time Ohio Valley Conference Male Track Athlete of the Year.

Players react to coach’s appointment

Having a familiar face coming back to the sidelines for the Women’s Basketball team is a comfort for players and administrators alike, backed by votes of from both sides as well.

SCORE aims to help veterans

The Southeastern Illinois chapter of the Service Core of Retired Executives will be hosting a workshop geared toward veterans trying to start up business from 6 to 9 p.m. June 14 at the Days Inn in Mattoon on 300 Broadway Ave. 

Employees to receive ethics refresher course

In the 21st century, compliance touches all parts of human nature, creating the need for ethics training in order to maintain the social stability of Eastern and the surrounding community.

Bulls smart to keep Boozer

If you’re as big a Chicago Bulls fan as I am, you’ve heard a fair share of fans demanding the Bulls amnesty Carlos Boozer.

Brandon Generator asks for your help

Seth Schroeder Photo Editor May 30, 2012

Caught somewhere between a graphic novel, animated short and a choose-your-own-adventure novel, “The Random Adventures of Brandon Generator” offers it’s audience something they probably haven’t seen before.

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