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

Sorority to bring new ways for networking, fun

T'Nerra Butler, Verge Editor August 26, 2016

Both new and returning students can bond and meet new faces at Taylor Hall Courts, Friday. Once again, the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated are bringing a block party centered on the...

Weekly Trends Section: Reviving popular styles

Thaija Evans, Verge Designer August 26, 2016

As the summer months come to an end, so are the popular summer trends we have either rolled our eyes at or personally strutted. All things hair, fashion and makeup were on the forefront this summer...

Students find different ways to make time fly

Datasia Lenton, Verge Reporter August 25, 2016

Students around campus have no problem with finding ways to keep busy and most importantly, have fun. With the various Registered Student Organizations on campus and finding personal hobbies, there...

Review: “War Dogs” spurs different genres

Abbey Whittington, Associate News Editor August 25, 2016

While watching the trailer for the new movie “War Dogs,” anticipation was high for the story of two international arms dealers during the Iraq war. However, after seeing the film, it could be rated...

Edward David Anderson to take the stage at Mac’s Uptowner

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter August 25, 2016

Uptowner is kicking off the first Friday of the semester with a live performance by Edward David Anderson. Anderson is no stranger to the venue. His old band “Backyard Tire Fire” played at Macs’...

“GORE” not what to expect 

Abbey Whittington, Entertainment Editor April 28, 2016

When I first heard my favorite band would be coming out with their new album, “GORE,” I was enthralled. I was so excited and ready for a new melodic collection of alternative metal, however,...

Mobile food pantry rolling in for final service day

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter April 28, 2016

The final Service Day hosted by the Volunteer Office will be with the Mobile Food Pantry this Saturday. Beth Gillespie, interim director of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism, said the food insecurity...

ACTS praise dancers, Anointed Worshipers, perform choreographed dances twice a month. There are six members on the team and they use different formations when together.

ACTs celebration to bring peace to campus

Zaria Greene, Verge Reporter April 28, 2016

ACTS Campus Ministries transforms last service of the semester into a celebration called “Pack the House.” The service will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday in Buzzard Hall Auditorium. Bishop Andrew Robinson...

Cochren & Company to perform ‘backwoods Motown’

Mercury Bowen, Verge Reporter April 21, 2016

Cochren & Company, a Christian band capturing a mix of genres, is set to perform 7 p.m. Saturday at Jackson Avenue Coffee. The band performs what Michael Cochren, the lead singer, jokingly refers...

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...

New ‘Jungle Book’ roars of fun

Luis Martinez, News Editor April 21, 2016

It’s the story of a boy, found alone in the jungle by a panther, raised by a pack of wolves, who becomes best friends with a bear, and all the while, he is being hunted down by a tiger. “The Jungle...

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...

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