The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Choate could bring wins, ‘swag’

By Alex McNamee Editor-in-chief December 6, 2011

His resume may not be as long as the other Eastern football head coach candidates, but Jeff Choate could bring a lot of wins and "swag" to a downtrodden Eastern football program.

Feature photo: Carols at the coffee house

Feature photo: Carols at the coffee house

Althea Pendergast, bassist and lead singer of Motherlode, performs "White Christmas" on Saturday at Jackson Avenue Coffee during Christmas in the Heart of Charleston.

Downtown decked with boughs of holly

By Kathryn Richter Staff Reporter December 4, 2011

The Charleston Square was alive with Christmas spirit Saturday during the annual "Christmas in the Heart of Charleston" event.

4 residents robbed in just 3 days

Staff Report December 4, 2011

Police arrested a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred Saturday and are still investigating other robberies that occurred Thursday and Friday.

City Council to have special meeting today

By Sara Hall City Editor November 28, 2011

The Charleston city council will have a special meeting to vote on insurance issues at 5 p.m. on today at City Hall.

Commission ponders use of old post office

By Brittany Floyd Staff Reporter November 17, 2011

By consolidating Charleston's two post offices into one location, the question of what to do with the left behind post office building at 320 Sixth St., near the square still

Perfect season continues

By Jordan Pottorff Staff Reporter October 31, 2011

The women's rugby team improved its record to 8-0 with an impressive road win over the weekend.

Panthers stun OVC in match upset

By Lenny Arquilla Staff Reporter October 30, 2011

The Panthers swept the undefeated-in-conference Morehead State Friday in a shocking Ohio Valley Conference match-up.

Team falls in 2nd shutout-photo

Team falls in 2nd shutout-photo

Danny Damiani | The Daily Eastern October 25, 2011

 News Senior setter Chrissie Albers bumps the ball during Eastern's game against Austin Peay Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Student found dead inside apartment

An Eastern student was found dead in his apartment over the weekend.

Search for new head coach begins

By Dominic Renzetti Sports Editor October 24, 2011

Eastern head football coach Bob Spoo announced last year that he would retire after his 25th season, and now athletic director Barbra Burke has announced that the position is open.

Occupy EIU slowly gains supporters-photo

Occupy EIU slowly gains supporters-photo

Kimberly Foster | Daily Eastern News October 24, 2011

Communication studies graduate student Brendan Hughes answers audience questions about the Occupy EIU movement Monday while visiting a Black Student Union meeting as a guest speaker with fellow protestor Chris Wagner, also a communication studies graduate student.

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