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🌱 EIU students gain a new path into athletic training careers

Charleston, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Charleston! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • EIU students gain a new path into athletic training careers
  • A fresh stretch of trail opens at Fox Ridge

Also on today's calendar: Eastern Illinois University Wind Symphony & Concert Band Performance and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 50, low: 33.
  • Friday: Brisk and cool with some sun, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eastern Illinois, Millikin Establish MSAT Partnership (stauntonstartimes.com) — Eastern Illinois University students have a new route into Millikin University's athletic training master's program in Decatur starting in fall 2027. The partnership guarantees places for at least three qualified EIU students each academic cycle and waives application fees, with eligibility requirements including a 3.0 GPA and athletic trainer observation hours.
   

• New hiking, biking opportunities available at Fox Ridge State Park (newschannel20.com) — Hikers and bicyclists have a newly resurfaced, 0.6-mile trail to explore at Fox Ridge State Park south of Charleston. The $195,427 project connects South and North Canoe Access roads, improves drainage and adds directional signs while supporting a longer-term effort to link Charleston with the park.
   

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Ok Charleston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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