by Heather Holm/Student Government Editor

Student Government wants to join with other student organizations for their leadership orientation conference. Student Government, University Board, Black Student Union and Latin American Student Organization will all come together for an orientation in the future, instead of four separate ones. (0) comments

Blood drive Thursday Eastern will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the Andrews Hall basement. Free T-shirts will be given to all donors. Food and refreshments will be available. For more information, call 581-6435. Secretary of State services come to campus Friday The Illinois Secretary of State mobile services will visit campus from 9:30 a. (0) comments

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by Brittni Garcia/Campus Editor

Rachel Fisher is excited to be a part of President Bill Perry's goals for the university. After Perry announced his priorities for Eastern in January, the student affairs department started the student community service office to address one of Perry's priorities - enhancing service and leadership opportunities. (6) comments

by Jessica Leggin/Activities Editor

Alex Todd said a student can walk into a party and not know anyone and can still end up with a drink in their hand. "They ask you, 'You want a drink?' and you're like, 'Sure why not,'" said the freshman undecided major. At 7 tonight, University Board and the athletic department will sponsor the lecture. (0) comments

by John Twork/Staff Reporter

Most organizations do not use a sword wielding man wearing 35 pounds of medieval chain mail to recruit new members. Then again, most organizations are not like Belegarth. "If chain mail isn't an ice breaker, then I don't know what is," said Brant Rutishauser, a junior finance major and Belegarth member. (0) comments

by Cari Wafford/Staff Reporter

Farhan Aziz said students could expect to learn about the opportunities studying abroad provides today. "Students are encouraged to participate for a full semester so that they get the full cultural experience," said Aziz, coordinator for the Office of Study Abroad. (0) comments

by Bridget Pearson/Staff Reporter

Panhellenic recruitment numbers are slightly lower compared to previous years. Robyn Paige, interim director of Greek Life, said the lower numbers could be because of a shorter application process. The process was shorter because school started later, she added. (0) comments

by Joe Astrouski/Staff Reporter

Brenda Major thinks the state of the economy is hurting Eastern. She and two deans spoke at length about efforts to make Eastern better able to compete for new students at Faculty Senate's meeting Tuesday. "The economy is killing us," said Major, director of admissions. (0) comments