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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

Pink Panthers pump up the pride

Abbey Whittington, Associate News Editor October 20, 2016

Captains for the Pink Panthers Dance Team Alyssa Wurtzinger and Sarah Cowger have scheduled emergency dance practices and coached their teammates during their busy week to prepare for their performances...

Weekly Trend Section: The ugly shoe epidemic

Thaija Evans, Verge Designer October 6, 2016

Nurses are not the only one’s sporting soft-soled, round-topped orthopedic shoes. People are wearing comfortable yet typically unappealing walking shoes to their office jobs, students strut them...

Makeup industry inclusiveness benefits companies, consumers

Abbey Whittington, Associate News Editor October 6, 2016

As the popularity of makeup increases, so does the controversy of what makeup brands to use. With more individuals purchasing makeup, the industry needs to make sure they are reaching the widest audience...

Review: Movie breaks traditional worldview

Kayln Hayslett, Editor-in-chief October 6, 2016

The traditional American dream entails a wealthy married couple with two children living in a large house gated by the iconic white picket fence. In the movie, “When the Bough Breaks,” couple...

Making crowd laugh on cue, relieving stress

T'Nerra Butler, Verge Editor October 6, 2016

Imagine being an actor and not knowing what lines may come next. Come to terms with the fact that lines come as they please in any given order. The registered student organization Hello Dali!...

Band to rock out Mac’s Uptowner over weekend

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter October 6, 2016

Returning for the second time, "Chromophonic” is ready to capture the ears of listeners at Macs’ Uptowner this Friday at 9:30 p.m. Five men are responsible for the “bodacious high energy,...

Family Weekend can still be fun without family

Cassie Buchman, News Editor September 22, 2016

The campus has been abuzz lately. Like the coming of any big weekend, organizations and individuals are getting ready for the fanfare of Family Weekend. The Verge is chock-full of activities and articles...

Review: ‘Finding Dory,’ Family Weekend screening

Angelica Cataldo, Entertainment Reporter September 22, 2016

After 13 years, Pixar animation studios and Disney released the sequel to the 2003 universally acclaimed film “Finding Nemo,” titled “Finding Dory,” in June. Since 1995, Disney-Pixar has...

Weekly Trend Section: Musicians take over fashion

Thaija Evans, Verge Designer September 22, 2016

Musicians are taking on new roles as fashion icons by linking up with major brands to create innovative and daring new styles. Rihanna initiated the trend when she joined Puma as their new creative...

Families to frolic at Lincoln Log Cabin this weekend

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor September 22, 2016

When looking for activities to do over the course of Family Weekend, students and their families can make their way to the Lincoln Log Cabin for this year’s Harvest Frolic. The Frolic will kick off...

Musician to sing historic Civil Rights Movement songs

T'Nerra Butler, Verge Editor September 22, 2016

Chris Vallillo fell for music in the sixth grade, and as the years carried on, his fervent passion for the art formed into a profession, which he will share with Eastern. Vallillo is a folk musician...

‘Brainchild’ to rock stage

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter September 22, 2016

Brainchild plans to rock the minds of Charleston 9:30 p.m. this Saturday  for Family Weekend at Macs’ Uptowner at Guitarist Jake Shultz, other guitarist and vocalist Ray Ponce, and drummer Pony...

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