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Feature Photo: More than a building

Students walk through the main hallway in Doudna as early afternoon light pours in through the glass walls and bounces off mirrors. Apart from becoming a shortcut through campus the building has become popular with students that gather between classes to catch up on homework, chat with their friends or even squeeze in a quick nap on the couches in the red room downstairs. (0) comments

Eastern to host IBHE-SAC conference

Student Senate members will discuss tuition costs with board

Student Government will host the Illinois Board of Higher Education Student Advisory Committee this Saturday and Sunday on campus for the first time since 2005. The committee's main function is to lobby its concerns to the Illinois Board of Higher Education, said Eric Wilber, student executive vice president. (0) comments

Alternative spring break encouraged

Conference and Board of Trustees meeting discussions also presented

Alternative spring break encouraged

Residence Hall Association member, Jarrod Scherle, wants students to participate in an alternative spring break. Scherle encouraged students to participate in alternative spring break at the RHA meeting Thursday night. (0) comments

Learning a 128-year-old tradition

Waking up at 8 a.m. two or three times a week is a common occurrence for Eastern students, but waking up that early 7 days a week is a regularity for Cameron Douglas Craig and some of his students in documenting weather in Charleston. (0) comments

6 percent housing, dining rates up for vote

New fire system for Stevenson also up for BOT approval

By KRYSTAL MOYA Administration Editor The Board of Trustees will vote to raise housing and dining rates for the 2009-2010 school year at today's meeting. The board will also vote to approve bids for a fire safety system in Stevenson Hall. "The housing rates will be presented to the board for a proposed increase of about 6 percent," said Jill Nilsen, vice president for external relations. (0) comments

As the economic recession continues, both federal cutbacks and increased student reliance for aid threaten the status of financial aid for the 2009-2010 school year. Eastern students are being urged by the Office of Financial Aid to apply early to better their chances at receiving aid. (0) comments

Big Ass Fan installed in Rec Center

Fan expected to cut energy costs, cool building

A Big Ass Fan was installed in the Campus Recreation Center to help the circulation of the air. Big Ass Fan is not only an expression to describe the fan, but the name of the company that manufactures the fans. The new fan's blades measure 11. (0) comments

Apportionment Board cancels meeting The Apportionment Board's meeting scheduled for Thursday night was canceled. The University Board planned on asking AB for $31,000 for three different lectures at the meeting. Honors fraternity seeks student involvement Phi Sigma Pi is looking for Eastern students who want to be a part of social events, leadership roles and scholarship events. (0) comments

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