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

Freshman wing Marshawn Blackmon scored four points during the Panthers 97-85 win over Eastern Kentucky on Thursday in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball team scores record high points in big win

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter January 15, 2016

The Eastern men’s basketball team scored its highest point total since 2008 in what was arguably the team’s biggest win of the season. The Panthers received a career night from Demetrius McReynolds...

Climatologist to speak on drought impacts

Climatologist to speak on drought impacts

Cheyenne Fitzgerald, Entertainment Editor January 14, 2016

Cameron Craig, a professor in the department of geology and geography, is scheduled to speak on the topic of droughts, and their impact on society in the Booth Library on January 21. Though droughts...

Eastern faculty and staff meet with the mayor for Coffee Hour, on Friday at Jackson Avenue Coffee.

Coffee hour on long hiatus

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor January 14, 2016

For about two years, the Interdisciplinary Center for Global Diversity has dedicated time to coordinating a community hour, but now have to find a new coordinator. With no coordinator, James Ochwa-Echel,...

Senior guard Alece Shumpert plays against Western Illinois on Dec. 2. She scored a total of 6 points during this game.

Panthers to open 3-game homestand at EKU

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter January 14, 2016

Eastern women’s basketball is set to open up a three game home stand against Eastern Kentucky still searching for its first win in the Ohio Valley Conference EKU currently has a record of 8-6 this...

Men’s basketball team prepares for conference matchup

Men’s basketball team prepares for conference matchup

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter January 14, 2016

The Eastern men’s basketball team is approaching one of the most important conference games of the season as it sits at 4-12 overall and 1-3 in Ohio Valley Conference play this season. The Panthers...

Bob Martin, Vice President of University Advancement, speaks during the dedication of the Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College on September 19, 2014, in Pemberton Hall. Martin is leaving for Central Michigan University where he will be the Vice President for Advancement.

Martin to leave Eastern, start adventure at CMU

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor January 13, 2016

Bob Martin, the vice president for university advancement, will be leaving Eastern on Feb. 23 to work at Central Michigan University to help lead the university’s first comprehensive campaign. “This...

Mackenzie Butler, member of the EIU Dancers and senior art major, prepares herself in McAfee studio to dance in her last showcase before graduating in spring 2016.

Senior dancer preparing for last showcase performance

Cheyenne Fitzgerald, Entertainment Editor January 13, 2016

The bittersweet feelings are settling in for graduating dancer Mackenzie Butler as she prepares for her last showcase here at Eastern. Butler said she has been dancing since she was 4-years-old, making...

Klarup steps up after Ornes steps down

Klarup steps up after Ornes steps down

Jeff Coy, Staff Reporter January 13, 2016

Douglas G. Klarup was named interim dean of the College of Sciences on Jan. 7 after the retirement of former dean Harold Ornes on Oct. 31, 2015. Klarup said he is excited and honored to be serving as...

Senior sprinter Christian Ilunga-Matthiesen is an international student from Germany. Ilunga-Matthiesen was a member of the 4x100 relay team that set the school record with a time of 39.79 seconds during the last outdoor track and field season.

Ilunga-Matthiesen winning on and off the track

January 13, 2016

Senior Christian Ilunga-Matthiesen has been excelling both on and off the track since he set foot on campus three and a half years ago. For track, he is a specialist in the 100-meter, 200-meter and...

Eastern football ranked 23rd and 25th in polls

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor January 13, 2016

Despite a first round loss to Northern Iowa in the Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs, the Eastern football team found itself ranked in the top 25 in the final FCS polls. North Dakota continued...

Senior wing Trae Anderson scored 14 points during the Panthers 79-73 win over Northern Kentucky on Dec. 5 in Lantz Arena.

Anderson uses Reach USA program to evolve his game

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter January 13, 2016

Just 12 college basketball players across the nation were selected to be a part of Reach USA, an organization that takes a trip to China during the summer to complete on an international level. Senior...

Charleston, Eastern residents try their luck in Powerball game

Charleston, Eastern residents try their luck in Powerball game

Lynnsey Veach, City Editor January 13, 2016

Students and residents were rushing into local gas stations on a cold and icy Tuesday to get their tickets for a chance to win the largest lottery jack-pot for one winner in history, a Powerball of $1.5...

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