The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
1 hour ago by Matt Hopf/City Editor
A group of 17 women celebrating a friend's 21st birthday Saturday at AJ's Restaurant & Bar were not expecting what happened.
Eastern student Elyse Wilson said while sitting in a private room of the restaurant, located at 1405 Fourth St., a man entered the room and exposed himself.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
1 hour ago by Dylan Polk/Cartoonist
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
17 hours ago by Dylan Polk/Columnist
It's hard out there for a Christian.
Whether or not people admit it, it's hard to remain steadfast in any given faith when you're met by opposition, or even if you're brought down by the faith itself.
Not long ago, I read a message my younger sister had posted on Facebook.
The Daily Vidette, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
14 hours ago by Daily Vidette Editorial Staff
We live in a world that is sign happy. We cannot do anything without someone graciously warning us about why our behavior, or the instruments we use to carry out this behavior, are potentially dangerous.
There are the obvious disclaimers like on a bottle of Jack Daniels or carton of Marlboros but then there are the little ones, like proclamations on a cup of coffee that declare it to be hot.
The Daily Vidette, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
18 hours ago by Sura Roten
About once a week, I'll spend hours talking to someone about my research interests. Whether my unwitting victim is my mother, my boyfriend or an unlucky friend, they all smile and nod patiently until I'm finished using words like "participant observation" and "ethnography.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
1 day ago by Scott Richey/Sports Editor
UPDATED: 9/6 - 3:10 P.M.
CHAMPAIGN - Eastern had a chance to take the lead against No. 24 Illinois about six minutes before halftime. The Panthers had the ball at the Illinois seven-yard line, but could not pick up that crucial yard with consecutive rushing plays.
Illinois then scored twice before the second quarter came to a close to increase their lead to 19-7 en route to a 47-21 victory.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
5 hours ago by Amy Westfedlt and Sara Kugler, The Associated Press
NEW YORK - The official ceremony for the sixth anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks was at a plaza a couple of blocks away, but for many families of the victims the most important memorials - quiet, personal and quick - were at ground zero.
Howard Gabler descended a ramp into the seven-story pit that used to be the trade center's basement.
The Daily Vidette, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
18 hours ago by Brennan McDowell
In an era when McDonald's has so saturated the nation, it is almost impossible to find any new eateries where employees refer to customers as " regulars."
But Great Harvest Bread Company of Bloomington has carved out a unique niche in the food industry with its interesting method of franchising.
The Daily Vidette, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
18 hours ago by Kate Stickelmaier, Daily Vidette Senior Staff
The climate change awareness program entitled "Focus the Nation" included insight from Normal Mayor Chris Koos on how the town plans to combat the climate crisis on a local level.
The event was held Thursday evening as part of a nationwide effort to educate the public about the issues surrounding climate change.
The Daily Vidette, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
18 hours ago by Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Cell phones aren't just getting smart. They're turning into bookworms.
From their humble start as a simple phone that you could carry in your pocket, mobile phones have added a raft of features, such as the ability to take photos, shoot video, receive and send e-mail, and search the Internet.
The Daily Vidette, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
18 hours ago by Kate Stickelmaier
Joan Jach of the Illinois State Geological Survey and lecturer in the department of geography-geology presented her findings regarding how students' attitudes towards general education science courses influence their grades.
The public lecture entitled "Science Literacy, Student Attitudes and Effective Teaching in Large Introductory Earth Science Courses" was held Friday in the Felmley Hall of Science.
The Daily Vidette, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
18 hours ago by Kate Stickelmaier
On campus and across the community, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day, as part of an international initiative, will be celebrated today, Wednesday the 14th, during National Geography Awareness Week.
GIS Day on campus will consist of a number of fun and interesting activities and will be held in Felmley Hall from 9 a.
The Daily Vidette, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
1 day ago by Eric Mills, Daily Vidette Columnist
What will they get into next? Professional athletes have a way of breaking every rule that is set forth for them it seems.
The most recent example of this is Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur, two former Kansas Jayhawks, who were recently thrown out of the NBA's rookie transition program after they were caught with marijuana and women in their room.
The Daily Vidette, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
1 day ago by Vince Tassi, Daily Vidette Sports Columnist
Illinois State's Campus Dining Services is changing its selections to accommodate more health-conscious students.
Three years ago, Jacquleen Ludwig, now a senior nutrition and dietetics major, conducted a study with other students comparing the food served in Watterson Food Court to fast food restaurants.
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