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

Nick Edges, a psychology major, helps carry a micro-fridge up the stairs at Lawson on Thursday.

Moving In

August 19, 2016

The campus was awash with activity as students began moving in on campus Thursday.

Willstock, featuring Eastern alumna Charlotte Martin, will use money raised to benefit the Will Rogers Theatre in Downtown Charleston.

Willstock music festival to raise money for theater’s restoration, rehabilitation efforts

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor August 18, 2016

In its heyday, the Will Roger’s Theater was a local hot spot for Big Bands and movies. Now, the theater, located in the heart of Charleston, awaits restoration. The “Willstock” music festival,...

What you need to know about your Panther Card

Thaija Evans, Verge Designer August 18, 2016

As students enter another school year, they are encouraged to learn more about Eastern’s campus, including all the uses of their Panther Cards. Susan Woodyard, a Panther Card office staff clerk,...

Kathleen Mackinnon, senior forward, advanvces the ball in an exhibition game against Evansville on Sunday. The Panthers tied Evansville, 0-0.

Women’s soccer begins season under new coach

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor August 18, 2016

The women’s soccer team is set to begin the 2016 season under the direction of Kiki Lara, the director of soccer for both the men and women programs. Lara is in his second year at Eastern, as he was...

Peter Buckley, a candidate for the University Police Departments chief position, has previous experience working with the FBI.

Police chief candidate interviews continue Tuesday

Cassie Buchman, News Editor August 16, 2016

For Peter Buckley, a moment that sticks out in his career is when a man was kidnapped while he was working at the FBI. When the man was found and brought back to his family, his children came up to...

Police chief candidate Kent Martin, who has been serving as interim chief of the University Police Department since June, speaks at an open interviewing session in the Martinsville Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Martin addressed how he would outreach to the campus and Charleston community during this session.

Candidate interviews for new police chief begin Monday

Cassie Buchman, News Editor August 15, 2016

The search for a new permanent police chief for the University Police Department has begun, with candidate Kent Martin being interviewed in an open session Monday. Heather Webb, director of student...

Eastern alumna Lauren Doyle is headed to Rio de Janeiro after being named to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Womens Rugby team.

Rugby alumna named to U.S. Olympic team

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor July 22, 2016

The USA named its 2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Rugby team Monday, and a former Eastern player earned a spot on the roster. Lauren Doyle will head to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 11 other women to compete...

Jeannie Ahasay, a volunteer at the Five Mile House, demonstrates how women in pioneer times would spin yarn out of sheeps fleece on Aug. 30. Ahasay said it would probably take about three to five hours to spin one spindle of yarn if she sat down and just did that.

Five Mile House hosting open house

Destiny Bell, Staff Reporter July 21, 2016

The Charleston Five Mile House will be hosting an open house on July 24 from 1-4 p.m. The open house will feature a presentation on the life of a Charleston native who worked as a lawyer for F.D.R....

Clay Harrington

Evangelist to bring message of love

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief July 15, 2016

Speaking on a message of love, evangelist Clay Harrington will be the speaker at Saturday’s Unity Rally at 5 p.m. at Kiwanis Park. Addressing the rally at 7 p.m., Harrington's message focuses on the...

A young Mellophone player performs Jungle Love during a Smith Walbridge Clinic marching band practice Thursday at Tarble Field. Throughout the week, about 150 high school students from across the country honed their technical and performance skill during various marching classes on Easterns campus.

Smith Walbridge Clinics return to Eastern

Sam Fishel, Staff Reporter July 14, 2016

The Smith Walbridge marching band clinics are taking place on Eastern’s campus this month, with various camps for drum majors, color guard, directors and more occurring from July 12-29. The Smith...

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