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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

Eastern’s redshirt freshman forward Sydney-James Desroches shoots over University of Tennessee-Martin’s freshman forward Tori Rubel. The Panthers lost to the Skyhawks 80-65 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.

EIU not able to overcome first quarter deficit

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter February 1, 2024

Eastern women’s basketball loses 65-80 to UT Martin, which snaps its four-game win streak. 80 points is the most points that Eastern has allowed to any Ohio Valley Conference team this season.  “Yeah,...

RAs of Stevenson Hall host a trivia and game night Wednesday night, giving away prizes for students

In the mind of an RA at EIU 

Drew Coffey, Reporter February 1, 2024

College can be a challenging time, whether that would be getting used to the campus, trying to focus on classes or being involved with extracurricular activities.    However, there is an often-forgotten...

Ravioli is one of the many protein foods people can get at the campus food pantry.

Eastern’s food pantry use on the rise

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 31, 2024

Eastern’s food pantry saw usage more than double from 2022, the associate director for the office of leadership and engagement said.   Crystal Brown, the associate director for the office of...

Simone Cummings is one out of four candidates for the provost position, interview speech in Doudna Fine Arts center Recital Hall

Dean at Webster University interviews for provost position

Kimberly Carroll, Reporter January 30, 2024

The second open interview for the provost position was held in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. interviewing Simone Cummings.  Cummings is one of four candidates running for...

Aaron DeRousse working in Stevenson Tower Dining Center. He has worked in the dining hall for 14 years and tries to make everyones day better, even if it is just by giving a smile.

Serving up Eastern for more than 2 decades

Anna Hagan, Reporter January 30, 2024

The hustle and bustle of everyday life that many college students face can drastically dampen their moods.  However, in the Stevenson Tower Dining Hall, there is a man who tries to make everyone’s...

Ellie Buzzelle at the womens basketball. Eastern Illinois Pathers Vs Tennessee Tach Golden Eagles. During the final quater pathers pulled though to win 73-71 In Groniger Arena Thursday night.

Buzzelle’s confidence rises since transferring

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2024

Sophomore guard Ellie Buzzelle began her college career at Grand Canyon University before transferring to Eastern after one year. Now at Eastern, she leads the team in three-pointers made and three-point...

Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.

Eastern interviews interim provost for position

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 29, 2024

After Eastern President Jay Gatrell was elected, the provost position has technically been vacant, but Ryan Hendrickson has been holding the interim position for the last seven months.  Hendrickson...

Students walk across the Library Quad Monday afternoon on the first day of classes for the spring semester.

Eastern releases statement regarding AFSCME negotiations

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 29, 2024

Both Eastern and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) released statements regarding the status of the AFSCME negotiations. Eastern stated, “Constructive and...

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 50: Saltburn

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey January 28, 2024

Drew and Cam struggle to talk about the odd 2023 thriller/comedy, Saltburn. https://youtu.be/0pbbcLDxUx0?si=fSXGqlZ7MDAJO_8C https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UHEcaDnch4blxmyyA7awA?si=5xR38VEeTa66KdrpMrMf9Q  

Junior forward Macy McGlone dribbs and defends against Morehead Thursday 11/2024, In Groniger Arena. The pathers lost 67-69

McGlone scores 30 in OT win

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

Eastern won an overtime thriller against Tennessee State University 71-67.  With a career-high 19 rebounds and 30 points from junior forward Macy McGlone, the Panthers were able to come back from...

Jay Gatrell president of Eastern Illinois University talks about spring updates and goals for the semester at Doudna Fine Arts Center, Duorak Concert Hall.

New grants to help Eastern community

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 26, 2024

Editors Note: This article has been corrected for accuracy   Eastern has received new grants to improve academic life for students and faculty, said President Jay Gatrell at the 2024 spring update...

Womens basketball. Eastern Illinois Pathers Vs Tennessee Tach Golden Eagles. During the final quater pathers pulled though to win 73-71 In Groniger Arena Thursday night.

Eastern beats Tennesse Tech at the buzzer

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter January 25, 2024

Groniger Arena was unusually loud for the women's basketball game on Thursday. The reason? It was Greek Night.  Junior Grace Bonds of the sorority Alpha Gamma Delta said, “I got the email about it,...

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