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

All talk, no action

April 10, 2001

Prominent members of Eastern's administration met last week to discuss reasons why students leave the university.

Spring concert has died a quiet death

Amy Thon April 10, 2001

The city has just finished up its election and now it's Eastern's turn. Next week, Eastern students will elect a student body president and four other executive board members, as well as senate members. So the campaign season has been a long one in Charleston this year.

Empty seats

April 9, 2001

The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern News.

Army school changes names, not purpose

Roy Lanham April 6, 2001

I'd like to expand on The Daily Eastern News' article about the Days of Resistance in Washington, D.C., to close the School of the Americas, now known as the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHISC).

Bear market

April 6, 2001

The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern News.

Hail to the victor

April 5, 2001

The good news for Mayor Dan Cougill was that he was successful in his bid for a third term at the helm of City Hall Tuesday night.

Construction on campus no laughing matter

Kyle Bauer April 5, 2001

There is something to be said for having good timing. Even the funniest jokes can be rendered useless if the punchline is not delivered at the right moment.

Taking a hard line on soft money

Shauna Gustafson April 4, 2001

John McCain has the right idea. So does Russ Feingold. What am I talking about, you ask? Campaign finance reform, that's what.

Head of the class

April 4, 2001

The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern News.

Courage can be found on an ordinary day

Sara Figiel April 3, 2001

I left the University Union after sitting in the Alumni Lounge early Monday afternoon, feeling at ease. I drove away in my car with my window down, singing out loud, without worrying about whether someone was laughing at me or making some arrogant remark.

Immediate results

April 3, 2001

The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern News.

Finding purpose in a terrible accident

Matt Neistein April 2, 2001

Do me a favor, and reach up and touch your right ear. I'm serious. Just touch it for a second.

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