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

Katie Jenkins, a senior biology major paints Katie Saterfield’s face during Musefest at the Charleston High School art club booth.

Third annual Musefest benefits CTF Illinois, brings face painting, food trucks

Chaela Krueger, Entertainment Editor June 5, 2017

Featuring everything from dog treats to jewelry to artwork, local arts and crafts vendors came together Saturday to display their talents and businesses to the Charleston community at third annual Musefest. Musefest...

Neil Fortner, the winner of the 50-mile race, crosses the finish line Saturday at the inaugural Tour de Charleston. Fortner finished the race with a time of two hours and 15 minutes. A member of the Wild Card Cycling team, he said he enjoyed the race, but the last few miles were challenging.

Inaugural Tour de Charleston races to success

AJ Fournier, Campus Editor June 5, 2017

With the sun beating down on their helmets, cyclists lined up on Jackson Avenue for the inaugural Tour de Charleston on Saturday. The “tour” was a series of three races with a distance of 12.5 miles,...

Students from the Bloomington High School track team, file into Taylor Hall Thursday to unload and prepare themselves for the IHSA boys track meet this weekend. Eastern hosts numerous conferences and camps over the summer including the IHSA boys and girls track meets.

Summer camps keep Eastern busy

AJ Fournier, Reporter May 26, 2017

The housing and dining services and camps and conferences services at Eastern will endure busy summer months as a result of the many summer camps. From the first week of June through the first week...

Josh Wall, the assistant residence director of safety and special events, answers a question asked by Megan Corder, the assistant director for leardership development and marketing, Thursday during the IHSA boys track and field registration at Lawson Hall.

Conference assistants represent Eastern, help campers

Brandon Winner, Managing Editor May 26, 2017

Each semester at Eastern begins with students filing back into the residence halls. They embrace the college life and are first greeted by their resident assistant. Resident assistants are community...

Police cars and fire engines surround the scene of an accident Tuesday afternoon.

6-year-old girl injured in car accident on Lerna Road

Staff Report May 24, 2017

A 6-year-old Mattoon girl is being treated at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana Wednesday for injuries she received after a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon. Captain Brian Huston, from the Coles...

Girls’ track and field brings in new recruits

Camelia Nicholson, Sports Editor May 22, 2017

Eastern’s cross country and track and field coaches got a preview of their incoming runners at the girls’ state final this past weekend. Seniors Chelsea Paulek, Kate Bushue, Shelby Siltman and Margaret...

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