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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

Kyrsten Holderby,a senior biological sciences major, works with the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism in one of their many volunteer opportunities throughout the year. The office will kick off its semester with Jumpstart 2 G.I.V.E, which allows new students to volunteer during PROWL weekend.

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...

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...

Fall sports getting underway

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor August 18, 2016

  The new school year brings the start of Eastern’s fall sport seasons. The Eastern football team, volleyball team, men’s soccer team, women’s soccer team and men’s and women’s cross...

Students can rent textbooks at Eastern

Molly Dotson, Photo Editor August 17, 2016

Fall semester is in the air which indicates new beginnings for all students, especially freshmen and transfer students. Two aspects that are not new, however, are Eastern’s textbooks and their...

Students welcomed to Eastern with weekend full of events

T'Nerra Butler, Verge Editor August 17, 2016

The University Board plans to bring in the school year with a bang through their UB Prowl weekend. “We’re Wild About EIU,” is this year’s jungle theme and the event has been in the making for...

Panther shuttle assists students without cars on campus

Justin Brown, Online Editor August 17, 2016

Eastern students may feel overwhelmed at the thought of getting around their new homes. This can especially worry students when they need to find a ride to Wal-Mart to grab those must-have items forgotten...

Booth Library offers global resources, gives students options

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter August 17, 2016

Sitting in the middle of campus, the Booth Library is hard to miss. The three-floor building is host to 1 million volumes of books, movies, recordings and periodicals, as well as an online database. One...

Photo Illistration by Olivia Swenson-Hultz

Safe sex, responsible drinking resources available

Abbey Whittington, Associate News Editor August 17, 2016

During the first week at Eastern, new and returning students will have several resources on campus to inform themselves on safe sex and alcohol consumption. The Health Education Resource Center provides...

Pantherpalooza provides opportunities for students

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Assistant Photo Editor August 17, 2016

Finding where you belong in a college setting can be unsettling to students, but Pantherpalooza helps bring the different Registered Student Organizations together. Pantherpalooza has been an annual...

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