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The Student Senate held its final meeting Wednesday night, concluding fall semester business for Student Government, including the senate seat elections. Senate swore in 21 new members following the elections, seven from the newly formed United Party of Students. (16) comments
Randy Stuff, owner of Wea Ink, is hoping that by opening a tattoo parlor, he will be able to serve Eastern students - and help spread awareness of the Wea Indian tribe, which the business is named after. The parlor opened Nov. 26, Stuff said the Wea Tribe has about 200 living members but only has three who can actually speak their native language. (5) comments
Beth Puricelli inspired a student activist group. The Family and Consumer Sciences instructor did so by showing one of her classes a 2001 film of the devastation children are experiencing in Uganda. Thousands of Ugandan children "night commute," making the arduous journey across the perilous countryside every night to escape an even greater danger. (0) comments
The Residence Hall Association budget for the 2008-2009 will be discussed during the groups' final meeting of the semester at 5 p.m. tonight in Lawson Hall. RHA Treasurer Justin Myers will propose the budget he and members of the RHA Financial Advisory Board created this semester to voting members for their approval. (0) comments
An ongoing debate has been questioning the affordability and rising cost of higher education, and Eastern is not exempt from this debate. "Unabated rises in tuition rates will make higher education less affordable for many people," said President Bill Perry. (0) comments
Brian Aycock, senior theater arts major, is glad Eastern has an improv group on campus. They helped him win a competition, in a way. Aycock, used Hello Dali in his paper titled "From Capitano to Fraternity 'Bro': The Evolution and Influence of Commedia Dell'Arte on Modern Day Improv" at the Third Annual Theater Arts Undergraduate Research Symposium at the Village Theater Wednesday night. (0) comments
Students looking to bring home last-minute gifts for friends and family, or even for themselves, now have a chance. The Art Department will hold its 21st Annual Holiday Art Sale in the Tarble Arts Center today through Saturday. All of the items on sale are original works of art handmade by students, faculty and ex-faculty. (1) comment
On Page 12 of the Daily Eastern News, the article, "Triple Threat" is inaccurate. Dave Rayner is no longer with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was cut. The DEN regrets the error. (0) comments
Making a list, checking it twice and visiting EIU Santa and Ms. Claus have left Rudolph and the elves to themselves this week in order to make a special visit to Eastern! From 5-7 p.m. today in the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, the jolly couple will share cookies, hot chocolate and holiday cheer with all who attend. (0) comments
Joe Mabus, senior communications studies major, initiated a group to address issues involving victims of trauma and mental illnesses in the Eastern community and terms surrounding them such as "disciplinary action," "behavioral contracts" and "liability." The group currently has no formal title, officers or regular meeting time, but circulates flyers and has met twice and inviting any campus or community members to "Join the Discussion. (3) comments
