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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

Sophomore Darshon McCullough runs the ball for Eastern during the Homecoming game against Jacksonville State. He had 13 yards rushing on five attempts in the Panther’s 30-14 loss.

Panthers lose Homecoming game

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor October 22, 2017

Eastern being up 14-9 at halftime against Jacksonville State, the No. 3 team in the FCS and the best team in the OVC year after year was not a fluke. The Panthers were 4-0 in OVC games, undefeated just...

Over 100 entries in this year’s Homecoming parade

October 20, 2017

Organizers of this year's Homecoming parade hope to bring the city of Charleston, Eastern students and alumni together on Saturday. Julia Dubnick,co-chair of the parade for the Homecoming committee, said...

Yell like Hell to encourage school spirit

Cassie Buchman, Editor in Chief October 20, 2017

To help get everyone ready for Saturday’s football game, the 'Yell Like Hell'  pep rally is planned for 7 p.m. Friday in McAfee Gym. Yell like Hell will consist of a cheer competition between different...

Community can give back during Sock-tober

Hannah Myers, Contributing Writer October 20, 2017

In connection with “Sock-tober,” volunteers from the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism will be collecting socks for One Stop Community Christmas in Mattoon during Saturday’s Homecoming...

Trash bash gives students chance to clean after Homecoming parade

Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter October 20, 2017

  A community-wide “Trash Bash” cleanup will be 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, following the Homecoming parade. This Eastern tradition allows students and community members to help clean...

Still be aware of pressing issues this Homecoming week

Staff Report October 17, 2017

When hard times come upon us, people are often asked to step up and do more than they usually do to continue to make sure everything functions smoothly. It can be easy to ignore things that are not...

Rumble in the Jungle to kick off Homecoming Week

Chrissy Miller, News Editor October 15, 2017

With food, prizes and games Rumble in the Jungle will start Homecoming Week activities off from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in the Library Quad. Caroline Chrzanowska, co-coordinator of Rumble in the Jungle,...

Homecoming is here with weeklong activities

Chrissy Miller, News Editor October 15, 2017

A variety of activities are set for this year's Homecoming Week. Eliza Daugherty, the student steering committee marketing chair for University Board Homecoming, said the Health Education Resource Center...

Homecoming Court to be announced at coronation

Brooke Schwartz, Administration Reporter October 15, 2017

The ROARlty coronation ceremony will kick off homecoming week at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 in the McAfee Gym. The coronation will involve the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen, Prince and Princess, as well...

Homecoming nominations now being accepted

Staff Report September 26, 2017

Nominations for Homecoming Faculty King and Queen and applications for Little Prince and Little Princess are now being accepted. Submissions for both must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6...

20 years later, Eastern friendship still going strong

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor October 23, 2016

  As the minutes tick away and tomorrow becomes yesterday, all the jokes adults make about “the glory days,” or times spent partying with friends and being young slowly become reality during...

Members of Sigma Kappa sorority and Delta Tau Delta fraternity perform their cheer for the crowd at the OZ-SOME Yell Like Hell pep rally in McAfee gym Friday night.

Pep rally encourages students to “yell like hell”

Cassie Buchman, News Editor October 23, 2016

Both Greek and registered student organizations showed that there is “No Place Like EIU” at this year’s Yell Like Hell pep rally. Teams cheered and danced using their own routines with their groups...

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