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

Photo: Ostermann wants to build legacy through fun

Photo: Ostermann wants to build legacy through fun

Brian Ostermann, the women's basketball associate head coach for Texas Christian, speaks about his potential plans for Eastern's women's basketball team during an open session Thursday in the club room of Lantz Arena. Ostermann is the third of four candidates for the women's basketball head coach position to visit Eastern. The final candidate, Keila Whittington, the assistant coach of women's basketball for Oregon, will visit Friday at 11:30 a.m. in the club room of Lantz Arena.

Skloot’s ‘Immortal’ strikes cord, gives science a new name

Most of you won’t know the name Henrietta Lacks, and a few weeks after reading this review most of you will have forgotten her name.

Photo: Sarah Bush opens renovation  to relieve patient, family stress

Photo: Sarah Bush opens renovation to relieve patient, family stress

Visitors at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System wait in the new surgery reception area. Carol Ray, director of surgical services at the hospital, said the room was designed to be more open and comforting to ease the anxiety of patients and their families.

McInelly hopes to bring more talent

Four candidates were chosen to interview this week for the position of women’s basketball head coach.

Cory, you’re not the only nauseous one

John Downen, Opinions Editor May 23, 2012

Cory Booker has been a vegetarian since his days at Stanford. He claims to have no real vices, save books. In 2009, Booker was the subject of some controversy when he jokingly fought with Conan O’Brien on "The Tonight Show."

Booth Library chandeliers get TLC

Booth Library chandeliers get TLC

Submitted Photo May 23, 2012

Derek Graham, a building service worker, cleans a light fixture Friday at Booth Library.

Photo: Marcus Smith | The Daily Eastern News 3

Photo: Marcus Smith | The Daily Eastern News 3

Chelsea Bingham, a senior pole vaulter, atempting a pole vault Friday at OBrien Stadium at the IHSA 2012 State Finals. Bingham finished in fifth place with a height of 11 feet.

Photo: Records shattered at IHSA girls track finals 1

Photo: Records shattered at IHSA girls track finals 1

May 22, 2012

Marcus Smith | The Daily Eastern News Peyton Bone, a senior jumper, after completing a jump Friday at OBrien Stadium at the IHSA 2012 State Finals. Bone finished the event in eighth place with a distance of 17 feet 6.5 inches.

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May 22, 2012

Facilities director to retire after 23 years at Eastern

In a silver Prius with about 97,000 miles on it, Gary Reed drove throughout Eastern on Wednesday to visit all of the transformations on campus he helped facilitate in the last 23 years.

OKC Thunder wins series, my heart

At 10:04 p.m. on May 10, 2012, I officially became an Oklahoma City Thunder fan.

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