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

Coles County Courthouse Wednesday morning on the east side.

Primary election date approaches

Staff Report February 6, 2024

As election season is right around the corner, Eastern students have several methods to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Students have several options on where and when they can vote. Early...

Jordan Gomez, senior psychology major, performs at Seventh Street Underground for stand up/talent open night hosted by lunchbox voodoo

Comedians, musicians perform at open mic night 

Drew Coffey, Reporter February 5, 2024

Eastern students took the stage Friday night at the Seventh Street Underground for lunchbox voodoo’s open mic night where many comedians and musicians performed.    Lunchbox voodoo is an on-campus...

Lizbet on her graduation part in 2023, died in 2024 a formal student at Eastern Illinois University Charleston IL.

Beloved sorority sister remembered for her kindness

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter February 4, 2024

Eastern mourns the loss of one of its beloved students, Lizbet Carbajal.  Carbajal died unexpectedly Jan. 6, 2024, at the age of 24.  According to Legacy, a visitation was held on Saturday, Jan....

Brian Thomas talking to Kelly Best before his interview as a candidate for the provost position. Doudna Fine Arts Center, Thursday Feb 1, 2024

Associate provost of Saginaw Valley State University interviews for provost position

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter February 3, 2024

The search for a new provost at Eastern continues as Associate Provost at Saginaw Valley State University Brian Thomas takes the stage for his open campus interview.  Thomas is the third of four...

Student Government Crest

Student senate to revise constitution bylaws

Veronica Gipson, Student Government Reporter February 1, 2024

Student body president, Nidhi Patel, a senior finance major, appointed a Student Government Constitution Revision Committee during Wednesday’s meeting in the Arcola/Tuscola room in the Martin Luther...

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...

Jersey Mikes Sub is official open, 200 W Lincoln Ave. Jersey Mikes Subs opening reception, Wed Jan 31 2024

Jersey Mike’s Subs officially opened in Charleston

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor February 1, 2024

The official opening of Jersey Mike's Subs was Wednesday at 200 W. Lincoln Ave. Nick Steeples, a Charleston resident, visited the restaurant on its opening day and said he thought that Jersey Mike's...

Composer Chin Ting Chan performing his piece titled 52 Blue

Bradley Decker hosts annual Napoleon Electric Music Festival

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter February 1, 2024

Driven by his passion for electronic music, eastern professor Bradley Decker orchestrated this year’s Napoleon Electronic Music Festival.  On Tuesday, Jan. 30, 25 selected composers from the U.S....

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...

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...

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