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

Redshirt-Freshman defender Ellie Corrigan attempts a shot in an exhibition game against Evansville on Aug. 14 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer aims for first win

Tyler McCluskey, Women's Soccer Reporter August 25, 2016

The women’s soccer team will face in-state opponent Illinois State University this weekend. The Panthers are coming off two matches in which they fell 1-0 to Bowling Green and 2-0 to Indiana-Purdue...

Cheryl Pope (American, b. 1980) Too Young to Die, 2014 White carnations and roses and thirteen floral foam letters

Unrest in America on display in Tarble

Angelica Cataldo, Entertainment Reporter August 25, 2016

Director and Chief Curator Rehema Barber was eager to explore the current unrest in America regarding the relationship between people of color, the justice system, policing and violence and to bring her...

Midfielder Miguel Carillo battles for the ball against a UI-Springfield defender in Eastern’s final exhibition match on Saturday Aug. 20 at O’Brien field.

Men’s soccer picked last in Summit League

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor August 24, 2016

The Denver Pioneers were selected as the preseason favorite for the Summit League as they have won three consecutive league tournament titles for men’s soccer. The league’s seven head coaches construct...

Tarble Art Center Assistant Director Mike Schuetz secures a support beam on a sculpture outside Tarble Art Center Wednesday. When the piece is complete, people will be able to sit at the picnic tables located on each of the four platforms.

New sculpture to serve as hang out

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2016

  The “Tarble Arts Tables” sculpture next to the Tarble Arts Center will be finished by Sept. 11. The interactive sculpture will feature five staggered porches. Assistant Director...

Members of Alpha Gamma Delta talk to students about their sorority during Pantherpalooza in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Wednesday.

Pantherpalooza sparks student’s interests in RSOs, Greek life

Cassie Buchman, News Editor August 24, 2016

  Groups from many areas of Eastern’s campus came together for one day during Pantherpalooza. This year, because of weather concerns, the event was moved to the Martin Luther King Jr. University...

Former Eastern pitcher Matt Wivinis has had a successful season so far playing in the Frontier League

Former pitcher-catcher find success after Eastern

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter August 24, 2016

Former Panther battery mates have made their way into the professional baseball world as members of the Independent Frontier League. Matt Wivinis, an ex-Eastern starting pitcher has pushed his way onto...

A paraglider flys around the crowd before the start of fireworks at the Coles County Memorial Airport July 4, 2016.

Air show makes return to Coles County Memorial Airport Saturday

Cassie Buchman, News Editor August 23, 2016

After not being put on since 2014, the air show performance at Coles County Memorial Airport is coming back this year with new acts. Though the airport was supposed to have a show last year, they did...

Freshman goalkeeper Sara Teteak has earned the starting job in the net for the Eastern women’s soccer team.

Young talent brings intensity, motivation to field

Maria Baldwin, Contributor August 23, 2016

Sara Teteak may be a freshman on Eastern’s soccer team, but she is already making goals for herself to succeed along with her teammates. The Naperville native brings 13 years of soccer experience...

Charleston resident Lauren Schuberth auditions for the part of Babe in the play The Queen of Bingo Monday night in the Charleston Carnegie Public Library.

Charleston Community Theater holds auditions for “The Queen of Bingo”

Angelica Cataldo, Entertainment Reporter August 22, 2016

From the stage to the director’s chair, DQ Grill and Chill owner, Scott Brooks, 62, has taken on yet another production for the Charleston Community Theater. Brooks will direct this season’s production...

Molly Dotson | The Daily Eastern News Students cheer for their favorite contestant during the dance off at “First Night” in O’Brien Field Sunday.

Students feel at home after ‘First Night’

Angelica Cataldo, Entertainment Reporter August 21, 2016

Katelyn Nichols was worried about missing her home back in Huntley, but after a weekend of Prowl events, she is finally starting to feel at home at Eastern. “I was scared to come [to Eastern] because...

Tiffany Ponce | The Daily Eastern News Tiffany Ponce | The Daily Eastern News Kasey Burton, a 17-year-old from Carpentersville Indiana, sings and plays guitar at Kiwanis Park during Willstock Festival Saturday.

Will Rogers Theatre gains support, Willstock shows promise

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor August 21, 2016

Despite some rain, Charleston residents came out to Kiwanis Park Saturday for the Willstock Music Festival to show support for the Will Rogers Theatre and listen to a variety of musicians. Hosted by...

Carol Wong, a graduate student in dietetics, loads a move-in cart at Pemberton Hall Thursday. Wong, as well as several others, volunteered to help students move.

Panthers move into their new homes

Abbey Whittington, Associate News Editor August 21, 2016

Students around Eastern had a busy day Thursday as they moved into their new homes for the year. Panther Pals and resident assistants were on hand to help students and their families move in on their...

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