Today is March 9, 2020. Here are the five things you need to know today.

1. Students take to Charleston for Unofficial celebration

Eastern students, alumni and visitors, celebrated the annual Unofficial St. Patrick’s day party Saturday in Charleston. Full story: https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2020/03/08/students-take-to-charleston-for-annual-unofficial-celebration/

2. NACWC working on projects at Eastern

The National Association Colored Women’s Club and its Eastern chapter, Women Improving Lives, are currently working on projects at Eastern to advocate for the rights of African American women and children. Full story: https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2020/03/08/nacwc-working-on-projects-at-eastern/

3. ‘These Shining Lives’ performed at Eastern

The play “These Shining Lives” was performed in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Eastern. Full story: https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2020/03/08/these-shining-lives-performed-at-eastern/

4. Softball team goes 2-2 in Ohio

The Eastern softball team improved to 11-10 this season, going 2-2 in the Miami University Tournament. Full story: https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2020/03/08/softball-team-splits-weekend-games-in-ohio/

5. Close bonds led De Wilder to Eastern

Senior Gertjan De Wilder of the Eastern men’s tennis team is originally from Belgium. But close ties to people at Eastern has made his time in the United States much better. Full story: https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2020/03/08/close-bonds-led-de-wilder-to-eastern/