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

Angels Ultimate Frisbee caps off inaugural season 

Derrin Coad, Verge Reporter April 21, 2016

The Angels might have been a brand new team, but the student athletes on the team claim they certainly did not play like one.  The Angels Ultimate Frisbee club ended its first season last weekend,...

Panic! still excites pop-rock fans

Luis Martinez, News Editor April 14, 2016

Panic! At The Disco’s latest album, “Death Of A Bachelor” was a good blend of lyrics and music. The 11 song album included songs such as “Victorious”, “Hallelujah”, “Emperor’s New Clothes”...

Students use Pemberton Prom to dress up and have a good time with their friends.

Pemberton Prom hopes to be swimming success  

Raquael Logan, Verge Reporter April 14, 2016

I hope you can swim this year, Pemberton Hall will host its very own “Under the Sea” Prom. Each year Pemberton Hall’s executive board generates numerous ideas in the hopes of providing an intriguing...

Jacqueline D. Wright, graduate studio art graduate student, places her largest artistic work in the center of her display in hopes of catching the viewers attention.

Tarble to unveil graduate thesis show

Mercury Bowen, Verge Reporter April 14, 2016

Nine Studio Art graduate students devoted countless hours preparing their artwork to be displayed at the annual Graduate Thesis Show this weekend at Tarble Arts Center.  The show is an opportunity...

Campus greenhouse serves as learning tool for students

Raquael Logan, Staff Reporter April 8, 2016

A variety of plants and bugs call the H.F. Thut Greenhouse, the large clear structure beside the Life Sciences building, their home on campus. Built in 1962, the Greenhouse serves as the biology department’s...

Alpha Phi sorority member Talia Perscio gets crowned by Mackenzie Boub, last years Greek Week Queen. Perscio and  Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity member Daniel Guerrero were crowned the 2016 Greek Week royalty at the Airband competition Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Greek Royalty represents Greek community

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor April 8, 2016

Daniel Guerrero, Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity member, and Talia Persico, Alpha Phi sorority member, both were shocked when inducted into Greek royalty last Saturday as 2016 Endless Summer Greek Week King...

Babymetal mixes genres, defies expectations

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2016

At first, the mix of the two opposing genres takes a minute to process, but give Babymetal a chance to settle into your ears and you might be pleasantly surprised at just how powerful the mashing is. Babymetal...

Multiple students volunteer to be apart of the exhibition team. They are responsible for building the parts for all of the artwork displayed in the Making Illinois exhibit.

Tarble to exhibit ‘Making Illinois’

Mercury Bowen, Staff Reporter April 8, 2016

The Tarble Arts Center is set to unveil the Historical Administration graduate class of Spring 2016’s exhibition “Making Illinois” this weekend. The themes of the exhibition include land, people,...

Pokken, enjoyable video game

Andrew McCue, Copy Editor April 8, 2016

There’s been a shortage of quality fighting game titles on the current generation of consoles. Even recent releases like Street Fighter V have been short on content, at least at launch. Nintendo,...

Students use alternative spring break to give back

Mercury Bowen, Verge Reporter April 1, 2016

Several Eastern students chose to spend spring break giving back through the Alternative Spring Break program sponsored by the Newman Catholic Center. Groups of Eastern students went to Alabama, Kentucky,...

Easter Holiday rooted in Paganism

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor April 1, 2016

Children taking pictures with a fluffy bunny, hunting for painted eggs and going to church in Sunday’s best attire sums up Easter holiday traditions. Baskets overflowing with chocolate candies, beautiful...

Panthers personal spring fashion tips and trends

Camelia Nicholson, Verge Reporter April 1, 2016

The sunshine has broken through the clouds and the season has turned over new a leaf, which means it is time to pack up the sweaters and bring out the graphic tees. Spring fashion is difficult for those...

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