The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
27 minutes ago by Sarah Jean Bresnahan/Verge Reporter
While Timothy Marsala's intentions for writing his book, "Fit, Drunk and Smarter," were genuine, he lacks in the one area that counts when putting out a book - being a decent writer.
Marsala attended Eastern from 1995 to 1997, and won the Mr. EIU Heavyweight division in 1995.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
1 hour ago by Rick Kambic/Editor-In-Chief
Tears fell down parents' faces as they watched their children walk across the stage and into post-college life.
A farewell tempo beat from drums in the stands where Eastern wind symphony members watched friends graduate from their own ranks. May 3's commencement ceremonies featured about 1,659 students who met or will meet graduation requirements during the spring and summer semesters.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
2 hours ago by Kathleen Foody
When James Rice, graduate of LAS, went out to rent "Grand Theft Auto IV" on Friday evening, he never expected to return to the "real deal" at his own apartment building.
The 160-unit Campus Property Management apartment building at 512 S. Third St., was surrounded by police officers with weapons drawn, cars with lights blazing and confused residents by the time Rice and his roommate returned from their errand.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
3 hours ago by Brenda Kay Zylstra
Trick or treat
Do I look sweet?
Dressed kinda like a lady of the street
Somewhere during the hazy high school years, Halloween ceases to be a celebration of candy exuberance and transforms into an excuse to dress outlandishly while imbibing generous amounts of a different sort of treat.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
3 hours ago by Rick Kambic/Editor-In-Chief
Three applicants visited Eastern and were interviewed for the vacant budget director's position, but the search committee is still formulating a final recommendation.
Paul McCann, director of Business Services, said five applications were received in mid-January.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
11 hours ago by
A deficit that's among the worst in nation. Declining state support for higher education. An economy that's been less than welcoming to new businesses. And a state house that resembles a sandbox, or perhaps more accurately, a litter box. Any one of those would probably be reason enough to lambast a lawmaker for accepting a pay raise this year.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
19 hours ago by Ashlei Maltman/City Reporter & Colleen Kitka/Staff Reporter
More than 60 Eastern faculty and staff members have retired or plan to retire during the 2007-08 academic year.
Eastern President Bill Perry came to congratulate and honor the staff for their many years of service at a formal dinner that annually recognizes those employees who are retiring from Eastern.
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