Move-In Day 2018: Learning to say goodbye
Hannah Shillo, Staff Reporter
August 16, 2018
A box slid off her precarious structure as Rachel Mette dove to make sure nothing got broken in the fall. Rachel Mette, accompanied by her mother, father and brother, walked into her new home for the first time and prepared to say goodbye. She, along with many other freshmen and transfer stu...
New year means new perspective, horizons
Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor
August 15, 2018
It really feels good to be back at Eastern. I am excited to start out the year in a new position as Opinions Editor, and I am anxious to see how the year goes. Last year was my first year here as a junior transfer student, and to say I was petrified is an understatement. I really did not have any i...
Stay hopeful, confident this year
Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
August 15, 2018
As you say goodbye to your parents, and maybe even siblings or significant others, and move in to a new life at Eastern, remember one thing: stay strong. I am sure a lot of you were ready to leave the nest and be on your own, but shortly you will realize that you will miss home and the comfort of the peo...
Welcome to the next 4 years, freshmen
Staff Editorial
August 15, 2018
The Staff at The Daily Eastern News would like to welcome all first year students to Eastern. We recognize that right now is a scary, yet exciting, stage of your young life. College is such a unique experience, and everything from move in until graduation will contribute to the rest of your adult exi...
First Night to happen last night before classes
Hannah Shillo, Staff Reporter
August 15, 2018
Every student is welcome to attend First Night, an Eastern tradition which will be held in McAfee gym on Sunday, starting at 8 p.m. and lasting about an hour. According to student body president Rebecca Cash, First Night at Eastern is a big pep rally the Sunday before classes start. During this...
New students get a ‘Jumpstart’ on volunteering
Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter
August 15, 2018
Incoming freshmen and new transfer students will participate in Jumpstart on Saturday as part of the Prowl activities to acclimate new students to Eastern’s campus and the community. The program offers incoming students the opportunity not only to get involved with the community, but to discover...
EIU students to ‘Take the Lake’
Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter
August 15, 2018
Eastern students of all ages can relax and have some fun at Take the Lake on Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. Students can enjoy free pretzel bites, minute to win it and lawn games, hiking, music from WEIU, and even free canoe rides. A school bus will also be on hand to shuttle students from the MLK Jr. Union...
Resources available for students to stay healthy
Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter
August 17, 2017
Although students might find it difficult to stay healthy away from home, on-campus resources can help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. Students can still enjoy what they are currently eating and the activities they are already participating in while at Eastern, nutrition coordinator Ally Kuehn...
University Board to take Panthers “Back in Time”
Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor
August 17, 2017
Three months worth of planning and hours of preparation will fall into place this weekend as the University Board unveils the annual welcome back weekend festivities. This year’s theme is called “Panthers Back In Time” and focuses on a throwback to the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Though the...
Students, staff offer advice on upcoming school year
AJ Fournier , Campus Reporter
August 17, 2017
With Move-In Weekend underway and classes beginning on Monday, new students and returning students alike will have the chance to excel both in and out of the classroom. Returning students and staff offered their advice on what students should do to make the most of their time at Eastern. Sarah...
Students reveal favorite study spots
Chrissy Miller , News Editor
August 17, 2017
With classes right around the corner, finding the perfect study spot can play an important part in jumping into the academic year. Morgan Colvin, a sophomore political science and English major, said a bench across from the Napoleon plaque, dedicated to a dog who used to roam around Eastern, is...
New students to volunteer Saturday
Cassie Buchman, Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2017
More than 1,200 students are set to start off their time at Eastern with community service during Jumpstart 2 G.I.V.E. Saturday, as a part of PROWL weekend. Beth Gillespie, director of the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism, said Jumpstart 2 G.I.V.E. is the office’s biggest event of the...
