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

The gates of the castle outside of Old Main could be seen Wednesday afternoon where the Lantanas are in bloom. Part of Levi Lee’s job as Grounds Gardener is selecting the annual flower beds. He is in charge of selecting the plants for different areas across campus from Old Main to Greek Court.

EIU searching for director of accessibility and accommodations

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 17, 2024

Eastern is on the search for a new director of accessibility and accommodations.  The first candidate for the job was James Cox.  Cox received his Master of Science in education leadership...

A lone student practices in the abnormally empty Dvorak Concert Hall at the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, performances like Composerss Forum, Missoula Childrens Theatre, Spring Bloom by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra, and a combination concert of Easterns jazz, orchestra, concert band, and symophnic band were canceled.

What’s hitting the Doudna stages this semester

Gunnar Olson, Reporter January 16, 2024

A 15-time Grammy nominee and a world traveling Celtic rock group are just the tip of the iceberg for the upcoming performances coming to the Doudna Fine Arts Center at Eastern this semester. There...

Matthew Hutti, Posing in front of lake Charleston in Charleston IL.

Honoring the memory of Charleston council member Matthew Hutti  

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feauture Reporter January 16, 2024

Whether he was known as a council member, an Eastern Illinois University alum, a Charleston native or the world's biggest Cubs fan, Matthew Hutti will be remembered for his love for others and a smile...

Students gather outside of Thomas Hall preparing to march to the MLK Union.

Students come together to honor MLK’s legacy

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 15, 2024

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy and his work to improve civil rights, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. hosted the 37th annual Martin Luther King Jr. vigil and program. Members of the fraternity...

Insomnia Cookies on the corner of 4th street and Lincoln in Charleston Ill, Wednesday, 11, 2024.

Insomnia Cookies coming to Charleston

Jacob Hamm, Reporter January 15, 2024

Charleston residents will soon have a new place go to to satisfy their late-night sweet tooth. Construction is underway on a new Insomnia Cookies on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Fourth Street. The...

Ben Whitneys seven day forcast predicts temperatures will drop to single digits into the start of next week.

Dangerous temperatures early next week

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2024

Dangerous wind chills, freezing rain and blistering temperatures as low as negative 15 degrees Fahrenheit are likely over the weekend and into early next week, said EIU climatologist Cameron Craig. Starting...

From right, Jyla Brown, a criminolgy major, Kaustuv Rayamajhi, a business analytics and information systems major, Chandana Pamba, a computer technology major, (left,) working the South Quad dining rush Monday night.

Illinois sees more than 300 new laws in 2024

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 10, 2024

Since New Year's Day, more than 300 laws have taken effect in Illinois. To read a list of all the laws click here. Below are some of the highlights.   The minimum wage was increased from $13 per...

Anna Sipes, a junior biological sciences major, walks through the snow storm in the midst of a snowball fight happening in the library quad.

EIU winter break recap

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor January 9, 2024

During the winter break, an Eastern student and Charleston city councilperson died and a new vice president for university advancement was elected. James Robert “JR” Desco, a graduate student...

Photo Illustration: The power was out 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on campus and in Charleston.

Charleston residents left without electricity after tree falls on power line

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2024

Hundreds of Charleston residents lost power due to a tree damaging a power line Tuesday afternoon. The Ameren media contact said the tree had fallen due to wind, and no injuries had been reported. Initially,...

Starting the new year, Eastern students make plans to improve their lives this year.

Students set New Years resolutions to better themselves

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 8, 2024

With any new year comes people making resolutions.  Eastern’s community shared what they intend on accomplishing in 2024.  Stephen Torres, junior, music major said he wanted to be more patient...

Members of the Hello Dali improv comedy show end the Up All Night performance with a piece where the contestant has to guess what person or object the other three members are by asking them a series of questions.

“Hello Dali” shows off comedic chops in final show

Drew Coffey, Reporter December 11, 2023

Plenty of laughs were had in the Grand Ballroom at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Thursday from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. as “Hello Dali” performed their last show of the semester. Starting...

Eastern students practice line dancing routines every Wednesday at 7:00pm held in McAfee Gym underground Friday evening.

EIU Line dance club has a boot scootin’ end to a great semester 

Lindsay Weiss, Reporter December 11, 2023

The EIU line dancing club left the semester by learning two new country dances and one Christmas dance Dec. 1 at their last meeting of the year. Eight members attended the meeting including four...

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