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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

Caitlyn Atwood, a sophomore marketing major and first-year desk assistant at Thomas Hall, watches as members of hall council play pool and hang up decorations Tuesday afternoon. Atwood was sitting among keys used by students moving into Thomas Hall early. As students start moving in throughout the week, returning students and staff took some time to give them advice on the new school year.

Students, staff offer advice on upcoming school year

AJ Fournier , Campus Reporter August 17, 2017

With Move-In Weekend underway and classes beginning on Monday, new students and returning students alike will have the chance to excel both in and out of the classroom. Returning students and staff...

Josh Bost, a social studies education major, said his favorite study spaces include the Red Room in Doudna because of its openness and unique color.

Students reveal favorite study spots

Chrissy Miller , News Editor August 17, 2017

With classes right around the corner, finding the perfect study spot can play an important part in jumping into the academic year. Morgan Colvin, a sophomore political science and English major, said...

Kyrsten Holderby,a senior biological sciences major, works with the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism in one of their many volunteer opportunities throughout the year. The office will kick off its semester with Jumpstart 2 G.I.V.E, which allows new students to volunteer during PROWL weekend.

New students to volunteer Saturday

Cassie Buchman, Editor-in-Chief August 16, 2017

More than 1,200 students are set to start off their time at Eastern with community service during Jumpstart 2 G.I.V.E. Saturday, as a part of PROWL weekend. Beth Gillespie, director of the Office of...

Lydia Pond takes a picture on Mt. Quandary in Colorado on one of her June training trips. Pond has been training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in August, which she is doing to raise money for Parkinsons disease research.

Alumna to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, raise money for Parkinson’s research

Cassie Buchman, Staff Reporter August 4, 2017

Eastern alumna Lydia Pond (‘09,’10) is no stranger to new experiences. According to former rugby teammate Katie Anderson, Lydia Pond joined Eastern’s team during her freshman year even though...

Grace McRae, a freshman undecided major and forward on the womens basketball team, works the cotton candy machine and prepares a stick of the purple treat Sunday during the Arbor Rose Adult Day Care and Memory Care Home of Charleston carnival. McRae said she liked working the cotton candy machine even though her fingers got a little sticky.

Arbor Rose carnival raises money for Alzheimer’s Association

Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief July 17, 2017

For Tonya Green, director of the Arbor Rose Adult Day Care and Memory Care Home of Charleston, raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association comes naturally. The staff of Arbor Rose is now one step...

Eastern hosts Smith Walbridge Marching Band camp

AJ Fournier, Campus Editor July 17, 2017

900 students representing 25 states will be at Eastern as the university hosts the Smith Walbridge Marching Band Clinics for the next two weeks. The Smith Walbridge Clinics are the first marching leadership...

Eastern will receive an expedited payment of $5.7 million as the Illinois Comptroller’s office begins the first release of funds to state colleges and universities in more than seven months.

Comptroller’s office expedites payment to Eastern

Cassie Buchman July 13, 2017

Eastern will receive an expedited payment of $5.7 million as the Illinois Comptroller’s office begins the first release of funds to state colleges and universities in more than seven months. According...

Maxine, a resident at the Arbor Rose Adult Day Care and Memory Care Home of Charleston, tells Erin Byrne, an intern, about her ring as she holds her baby dolls Wednesday afternoon.

Arbor Rose to host first ‘carnival’ Sunday

Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief July 13, 2017

With the help of three interns from Eastern, Arbor Rose Adult Day Care and Memory Care Home of Charleston will be host its first “carnival” from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at 1911 18th St. There will...

VIDEO: Just another day at Arbor Rose

Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief July 13, 2017

In this video two interns from Eastern share their experience about working with Alzheimer patients at Arbor Rose Adult Day Care and Memory Care Home of Charleston.

Sandi Vanatta, a certified technician at WellCreek Pharmacy, listens to her boss, Tal Rozene, July 3 at the pharmacy. She said she enjoys the customers and the interaction she encounters with them. “This is definitely what I enjoy,” she said. “You get to know people, you get to know the families and when you leave or they leave, it’s personal.”

New pharmacy creates opportunities to learn in Charleston

Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief July 12, 2017

Having the opportunity to walk into a place "where everybody knows your name" does not always mean walking into the corner bar down the street. Instead, it could mean walking into the hometown pharmacy. In...

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