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With the end of the spring semester rapidly approaching, many students are anxiously awaiting their departure from Eastern Illinois University, while other students are welcoming their summer session. So, what is there to do in Charleston when the move-out dust settles? Parks and Recreation Summer Classes The Charleston Park and Recreation Department offers classes that range from learning the basic fundamentals of tennis, to dealing with stress while working up a sweat in cardio kickboxing.
Band- Elsinore A country/Americana folk rock band named Elsinore took the title of No. 1 band in Coles County this year. Three of the band members: Ryan Groff, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Woolwine, piano and vocals and Dave Pride, percussion and vocals are all Eastern students.
Burlesque. When most people hear that word they think of strippers or pole-dancers. In actuality, there is much more to burlesque than just naked women. In fact, in a burlesque show, the audience will never see any of the dancers completely nude. Burlesque, which is a genre rooted in the early 1840's Victorian Era, was originally a form of art that was fashioned to mock the upper class.
Students who want to save money, stay in shape and have fun in the summer can discover Frisbee golf. Frisbee golf, also known as disc golf, is played much like regular golf. The object of the game is to complete nine or 18 holes in the fewest number of strokes (throws).
As summer approaches, the weather is getting warmer. As the weather heats up, there are more people outside doing outdoor activities, including tanning on the Quad. However, being over-exposed to the sun without proper protection can cause skin damage. Sunscreen can block harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun.
"What is this? You're going to wear the shirt of the band you're going to see? Don't be that guy." Droz, "PCU" (1994) With summer on everyone's mind, you are all hopefully aware that the concert season approaches. What some may not be aware of are the concert fashion rules that should be strictly enforced.
Supagroup is back again to rock your face off with "Rules," whether you like it or not. Supagroup has a sound that has been borrowed from bands like AC/DC and Aerosmith, (definitely not the current sober Aerosmith), and the big theme of this record is excess to the 11th degree.
Every summer, a fountain of blockbusters raid the movie theaters and make loads and loads of money. This summer is no different. With big names like Vader, Batman, Spielberg and Wonka returning, this summer will be one of fun and excitement. This summer's theme seems to be remakes.
For the past two years or so, rain has threatened to put a damper on Celebration, an outdoor festival of music and the arts on the Library Quad. But inclement weather won't stop food vendors, art vendors and performers from making it to the 28th Annual Celebration this year, said Dan Crews, director of publicity for the College of Arts and Humanities.
Romeo and Juliet went to eternity for each other, so how far will Eastern students go for their star-crossed lovers? Mindy Brown, a freshman journalism major, will be riding the long distance relationship roller coaster this summer with her boyfriend Matt Born, a University of Illinois computer science and Spanish major.
Nowadays, people can do anything on the Web. Everything from Internet research to downloading music to playing games online is available at our fingertips. Not just any games, but a variety to entertain all types of people from gossip lovers, to word nerds and those that are just a little morbid for most.
