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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

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Salacious sex and past relationships will be the focus of the first comedy show of the semester.

Council debates speed limit

By Kathryn Richter City Editor January 18, 2012

The Charleston City Council and city residents discussed the possible lowering of the speed limit to 20 mph on Fourth Street on Tuesday.

Photo: Panthers put away Tennessee-Martin

Photo: Panthers put away Tennessee-Martin

Junior forward Sydney Mitchell scores during the second half of play against UT Martin Monday in Lantz Arena. Eastern beat UT Martin 70-63.

Murray State stands atop conference

By Rob Mortell Staff Reporter January 10, 2012

The Ohio Valley Conference schedule is finally underway for the 11 members of the Division I basketball conference.

New County Market upgraded, with higher energy efficiency-photo

New County Market upgraded, with higher energy efficiency-photo

A construction worker on the new County Market prepares to make his way down from where he and other workers laid sheet metal on the roof Monday. The new location is expected to open by the end of the month.

City offers new mix of activities for students

By Kathryn Richter City Editor January 9, 2012

The Charleston Parks and Recreation Department is offering four new classes for residents of Charleston, starting this month.

Spirit on display for local contest

John Downen Staff Reporter December 9, 2011

If Charleston residents are enthusiastic about the holiday season, they can show off their spirit in the town's annual decorating contest.

Pantry seeking donations

Eastern students will be packing their bags, cleaning out their fridges and heading home for the holidays, but the local food pantry wants students to be aware of those in need.

Team just 2 free throws short of win

By Alex McNamee Editor-in-chief December 8, 2011

Trailing by two points with 10 seconds left, the Eastern women's basketball team ran a play where it'd have three good shooting options.

Panthers hope to keep perfect home record - photo

Panthers hope to keep perfect home record – photo

Joey Miller, freshman guard, goes up to the basket at Stony Brook University's Al Rapier, senior forward, attempts to steal the ball. Eastern beat Stony Brook, 72-69.

Choate could bring wins, ‘swag’

By Alex McNamee Editor-in-chief December 6, 2011

His resume may not be as long as the other Eastern football head coach candidates, but Jeff Choate could bring a lot of wins and "swag" to a downtrodden Eastern football program.

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