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[email protected]. N “Tell the truth October 10, 2003 FRIDAY and don’t be afraid.” VOLUME 87, NUMBER 35 THEDAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM Time for wholesome fun Family Weekend is upon Eastern again, and with it, a host of activities. Page 1B VERGE Job pool for grads shrinks N Economy breeds fierce competition among alumni By Jeff Stauber STAFF WRITER The current job market for Eastern gradu- ates is smaller and more competitive than it has been in recent years, university officials said. Linda Moore, director of Career Services, said the job placement rate for Eastern gradu- ates had fallen to 88 percent last year, some- what lower than the university’s typical rate of 94 to 96 percent. She also said it took last year’s Eastern graduates an average of nine months to DAILY EASTERN NEWS PHOTO BY CARLY MULLADY find a job. Over the past 10 years, approximately 70 local homes like these on Jefferson Avenue have been revamped with money from Illinois Moore said the job market is still struggling Housing Development Authority grants.