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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

Sophomore Haleigh Knapp finished second in the high jump clearing 57.25 during the EIU Big Blue Classic on Saturday, April 2.

Knapp breaks own record at Illini Twilight

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2016

The Eastern track and field teams recorded three first-place finishes at the Illini Twilight on Saturday, most notably sophomore Haleigh Knapp who improved her school record in the high jump. Knapp...

D. Craig Banyai, playing Leonato, hits the head of Marie Jozwiak, playing Hero, during the Charleston Alley Theatres rehearsal of Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing on Monday. Duke Bagger, the president and executive director of the theatre, describes the play as, two people in love with one another, constantly fighting, with another couple betrayed by a villian, all ending well.

Charleston Alley Theatre to perform Shakespeare’s comedy

Abby Whittington, Entertainment Editor April 25, 2016

The Charleston Alley Theatre will be performing William Shakespeare's comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing,” 7:30 p.m. from May 5-8 at the Mattoon Train Station and from May 12-15 at The Charleston Alley...

Participants of the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event march down Lincoln Avenue to raise awareness of sexual assualt and sexual violence Sunday afternoon.

Community demonstrates support for SACIS in annual walk

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor April 24, 2016

Pavement with chalked arrows marked the path for members of the community in the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” awareness demonstration. During the third annual walk-a-thon, participants were seen holding...

Students show environmental appreciation on Earth Day

Students show environmental appreciation on Earth Day

Jeff Coy, Staff Reporter April 24, 2016

Students, professors and community members enjoyed the spring weather Friday in the Library Quad as they explored the several booths set up there in celebration of Earth Day 2016. An assortment of student...

Junior running back Korliss Marshall had 125 yards between receptions and carries during the Panther football teams scrimmage game on Saturday at OBrien Field. The defense defeated the offense 26-20.

Defense wins football spring game

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter April 24, 2016

The Eastern football team held its final spring practice Saturday afternoon, and the defense came away victorious 26-20 in the annual spring game. The offense and defense faced off with a modified scoring...

Softball dominates on Nashville road trip

Softball dominates on Nashville road trip

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor April 24, 2016

Three weeks ago the Eastern softball team was 3-6 in Ohio Valley Conference games but has since gone on a 10-game OVC win streak and are now 13-6. The Panthers added to their win streak with a pair...

Sophomore Andy Fisher pitches during the Panthers’ game against the Belmont Bruins Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won 9-8 in 10 innings and Fisher improved to 1-3.

Baseball team falls in another rollercoaster series

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter April 24, 2016

The Eastern baseball team continues to suffer from its lack of pitching depth in another conference series loss to the Belmont Bruins over the weekend at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers came into the...

ROTC to celebrate 100 years of Cadet Command

ROTC to celebrate 100 years of Cadet Command

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor April 21, 2016

Eastern’s ROTC has dedicated this weekend to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cadet Command. ROTC Fair will give students hands-on activities to participate in on the Tarble Arts Field and the...

The Ashmore Fire Department offered Eastern students opportunities for service work last year.

Panther Service Day to bring students together 

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor April 21, 2016

Crystal Brown, civic engagement and volunteerism assistant director, and Interim Director Beth Gillespie both cheered as a group of 19 students registered to volunteer for the 14th annual Panther Service...

Sophomore Ben Hughes fires a pitch Wednesday afternoon against Illinois College. Hughes pitched four innings and allowed one run in the Panthers 7-6 win.

Baseball team set to host Belmont

Jonathon Montgomery, Staff Reporter April 21, 2016

An extra-inning win Wednesday against Illinois College snapped the Eastern baseball team’s losing streak and the Panthers resume conference play this weekend at home. The now 6-31 Panthers will take...

Freshman Abby Carpenter defeated Belmonts Mical Johnson 2-6, 6-2, 10-4 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Carpenter accrued a 7-2 overall record during the regular season.

Tennis freshman ready for OVC Championship weekend

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter April 21, 2016

Freshman Abby Carpenter said she wants an Ohio Valley Conference championship for her team more than anything. “Conference is this weekend, and it decides it all,” Carpenter said. “We’re looking...

Supporters for higher education gathered in Springfield Wednesday to push toward a solution for the budget impasse.

Coalition rallies in Springfield, lobbies for budget 

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor April 20, 2016

Students, educators, community members and other supporters of higher education poured into the State Capitol Wednesday and pushed for another chance at funding. The Illinois Coalition to Invest in Higher...

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