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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

Booking mug of former Eastern Illinois University professor Craig Chesner. Chesner was initially charged on Feb. 18, 2026, with eight counts of indecent solicitation of a child. He now faces two new charges for possession of child pornography.
Former EIU professor charged with possession of child pornography
Luke Brewer, Editor-in-Chief • June 16, 2026

A former Eastern Illinois University professor charged with eight counts of child solicitation on Feb. 18 is now facing two new charges.  Craig...

The Board of Trustees discussed topics ranging from the preliminary fiscal year 2027 budget to enrollment during their meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center's Dvorak Concert Hall at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
Board of Trustees discusses budget, enrollment, structural developments
Luke Brewer, Editor-in-Chief • June 13, 2026

The preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027 discussed at the Board of Trustees meeting Thursday is projected to have a $4.8 million deficit.  By coincidence,...

Participants of the 2026 Races for All Paces 5K take off on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Eastern Illinois University.
Races for All Paces raises funds for dental care, connects families
Luke Brewer, Editor-in-Chief • June 8, 2026

Participants braved the heat Saturday morning for the annual Races for All Paces fundraising event at O’Brien Stadium.  The fundraiser hosted a 10K,...

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Charleston high school junior Treylin Couch looks towards a crowd before the class 2A triple jump at the IHSA Boys Track & Field State Meet at O’Brien Field on the EIU campus in Charleston, Ill. on Friday May 29, 2026.
CHS juniors represent Charleston in IHSA State Track & Field Championships
Jacksen Adkins, Sports Reporter • June 3, 2026

Treylin Couch singlehandedly represented the Charleston High School boys’ track team at the Illinois High School Association Boys...

Eastern Illinois University’s baseball team stands along the dugout fence during Little Rock’s eight run seventh inning in the Ohio Valley Conference baseball tournament championship game Sunday at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
EIU loses decisive OVC championship game to Little Rock
Gabe Newman, Sports Editor • May 24, 2026

Little Rock scored eight runs in the seventh inning to beat Eastern 9-6 in the championship game of the Ohio Valley Conference baseball...

Little Rock celebrates a run during their 4-3 victory against Eastern Illinois University in the first game of the Ohio Valley Conference championship game Saturday night.
EIU loses to Little Rock, plays winner-take-all OVC Championship game Sunday
Gabe Newman, Sports Editor • May 23, 2026

Ahead 3-1 in the eighth inning, and Eastern just a few outs away from a dogpile and an Ohio Valley Conference championship, Little Rock...

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Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: ‘The Backrooms’ misunderstands liminal horror
Emerson Reynolds , Opinions Editor • June 10, 2026

When people get turned around and find somewhere that they’re not supposed to be, somewhere empty with no one around you, they find a...

Griffin May
COLUMN: The artificial intelligence minor needs a major rework
Griffin May, Podcaster • June 6, 2026

The school of technology will offer a brand-new artificial intelligence minor in the fall semester after it was approved by the Council...

Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: This column will expire in 10 minutes
Emerson Reynolds , Opinions Editor • May 27, 2026

Four people are reading this column and there’s only one more copy available. Buy it now, or you’ll miss out on owning it forever. Artificial...

Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Until Then: emotional story, engaging gameplay
Emerson Reynolds , Opinions Editor • May 20, 2026

The world ended, but humanity survived and is left to pick up the pieces. That’s the premise of Until Then, an indie title from Polychroma...

Griffin May
COLUMN: “Hokum:” What do you believe?
Griffin May, Podcaster • May 18, 2026

Irish folklore plays a large role in the film “Hokum”, where Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) uncovers the haunting secret of the Bilberry Woods Hotel. Ohm...

COPY - Graduate students and twins Haley (right) and Ashley (left) Mlinar share their three-minute thesis with an audience on Tuesday for the three-minute thesis presentations at Tarble. They paint together on the same canvas, and their work was meant to express their experiences as twins through childhood memories. Both major in 2D studio art, and minor in art history and graphic design. After they graduate, Ashley and Haley want to work together.
Identical twins wrap up graduate school, face uncertain future
Adia Strunk, Reporter • April 25, 2026

Across campus, two students walk step-in-step wearing the same outfit, even down to the same pair of socks. The duo shares a room, teaches...

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