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

Blackwell’s history at Eastern

Eugenia Jefferson Staff Reporter September 12, 2006

When Anthony Blackwell came to Eastern, he had no idea that he would make history but he knew he wanted to be something great. In the summer of 1973, Blackwell made history by serving as the first African-American editor-in-chief of the Daily Eastern News, which was then called the Eastern News.

BSU basketball game attracts fans

Kevin Kenealy Online Reporter September 11, 2006

They did not play for glory. They did not play for money. They played on the Taylor Hall basketball courts with the love of the game as their motivation.

Alternative tailgate offered at O’Brien Stadium

Scott Richey September 11, 2006

The Health Education Research Center went against the tailgating norms Saturday when they sponsored an alcohol-free tailgate.

testing

Katey Mitchell September 11, 2006

In this podcast, Katey Mitchell associate pounce online editor talked to absolutely no one because this is just a test run.

Campus food garnishes opinion

Kevin Kenealy Online Reporter September 11, 2006

Do Eastern students like what they're eating? Different dining halls offer different options, but for the most part, students seem satisfied with the campus' meal plan.

What does Lou do?

Kevin Kenealy Online Reporter September 11, 2006

In a survey conducted to a random 100 students on campus, 82 percent of students agree that President Lou Hencken is doing a good job, and they believe Eastern is fine the way it is.

Power plant in need of $13 million worth of repairs

Kevin Kenealy Dennews.com reporter September 7, 2006

Although Eastern's power plant meets Illinois Environmental Protection

Blue and Gray or Blue and Orange?

Kevin Kenealy Dennews.com reporter September 1, 2006

Blue and Gray or Blue and Orange?

Illini run over the Panthers

Matt Stevens Sports reporter September 1, 2006

Illinois proved that bigger does mean better as the Illini used its size advantage at the line of scrimmage for a blowout victory.

Tick Tock, it’s time for new clocks

Kevin Kenealy Dennews.com Reporter September 1, 2006

What time is it? Time for Eastern to get some new clocks.

Cowboys resign Romo

Matt Stevens Sports Reporter September 1, 2006

Former Eastern quarterback Tony Romo is a multi-millionaire without ever throwing a pass in a NFL regular season.

Another type of Ruckus enters Eastern

As students gather back to school this fall, another type of ruckus is likely to enter Eastern's campus.

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