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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

A group of students sit in the lobby of Lawson Hall during the personal wellness day Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday was the first of five personal wellness days that are replacing Spring Break this semester.

FEATURE PHOTO: Lounging in the lobby

Femi Usikalu, Photographer February 3, 2021

A group of students sit in the lobby of Lawson Hall during the personal wellness day Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday was the first of five personal wellness days that are replacing Spring Break this semester.

Kymoni Dixon, a sophomore majoring in exercise science for physical therapy, works at Thomas Dining hall, swiping cards. Dixon said she likes the convenience of having an on-campus job although being a student worker can become hectic.

FEATURE PHOTO: Working the register

Femi Usikalu, Photographer February 3, 2021

Kymoni Dixon, a sophomore majoring in exercise science for physical therapy, works at Thomas Dining hall, swiping cards. Dixon said she likes the convenience of having an on-campus job although being a...

Justus Lopresto-Jackson, freshman majoring in computer and information technology, works on a writing prompt in Elizabeth Tacke’s Composition 2 class on Friday.

FEATURE PHOTO: Writing in class

Ashanti Thomas, Photographer February 1, 2021

Justus Lopresto-Jackson, freshman majoring in computer and information technology, works on a writing prompt in Elizabeth Tacke’s Composition 2 class on Friday. 

Troy Clark II, junior sports media relations major, works in the control room during Newswatch Thursday evening. Hopefully by the end of the semester I could do some more sportswriting... do some sports reporting as I get more comfortable with the program, Clark said, looking forward to advancing in Newswatch.

FEATURE PHOTO: Working with WEIU

Ryan Meyer, Photographer January 29, 2021

Troy Clark II, junior sports media relations major, works in the control room during Newswatch Thursday evening. "Hopefully by the end of the semester I could do some more sportswriting... do some sports...

Zoey Lowe (left) snowboards down a hill near Lakeside Field Wednesday afternoon. The Lowe family spent their afternoon sledding and snowboarding down the hill after the area had its first major snowfall of the year.

FEATURE PHOTO: Snow much fun

Corryn Brock, News Editor January 28, 2021

Zoey Lowe (left) snowboards down a hill near Lakeside Field Wednesday afternoon. The Lowe family spent their afternoon sledding and snowboarding down the hill after the area had its first major snowfall...

Jeffrey Ludwig, a senior military science instructor, plays with his dog Winston in the snow Wednesday afternoon outside Coleman Hall. Snow covered much of the area in what was the first major snowfall of the year. Reports say that Winston is a good dog.

FEATURE PHOTO: Man’s best friend

Corryn Brock, News Editor January 28, 2021

Jeffrey Ludwig, a senior military science instructor, plays with his dog Winston in the snow Wednesday afternoon outside Coleman Hall. Snow covered much of the area in what was the first major snowfall...

Hannah Allen, a freshman music education major, practices her clarinet in Doudna Hall Monday afternoon. Allen said she was practices for a concert band class she it taking this semester.

FEATURE PHOTO: Clarinet rehearsal

Ryan Meyer January 26, 2021

Hannah Allen, a freshman music education major, practices her clarinet in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon. Allen said she was practicing for a concert band class she is taking this semester.

Megan Miller, a junior art education major, works on her ceramic project for Ceramics II in Doudna Hall over the weekend. I’m trying to make a cup but I’ve never really done it before so I’m just experimenting, Miller said.

FEATURE PHOTO: Weekend ceramics

Ashanti Thomas, Photographer January 25, 2021

Megan Miller, a junior art education major, works on her ceramic project for Ceramics II in Doudna Hall over the weekend. "I’m trying to make a cup but I’ve never really done it before so I’m just...

Amanda DaSilva, an engineering cooperative junior, runs during a soccer drill Thursday evening. The women’s soccer team will start its season March 2 and the first home game will be on March 5 against Morehead State.

FEATURE PHOTO: Practice makes perfect

Karina Delgado, Photo Editor January 22, 2021

Amanda DaSilva, an engineering cooperative junior, runs during a soccer drill Thursday evening. The women’s soccer team will start its season March 2 and the first home game will be on March 5 against...

Bridgette Price stands on Lincoln Avenue on Wednesday afternoon in protest of Joe Bidens inauguration as president. We believe that, theres a a big part of us, that believed that Trump was going to enact martial law and stop the steal, Price said. She also said that she had taken a lot of abuse standing on Lincoln throughout her time protesting. Reporters witnessed some people offering support, as well as individuals driving by shouting insults from their vehicles.

FEATURE PHOTO: Inauguration Day display

Corryn Brock, News Editor January 21, 2021

Bridgette Price stands on Lincoln Avenue on Wednesday afternoon in protest of Joe Biden's inauguration as president. "We believe that, there's a a big part of us, that believed that Trump was going to...

Caeli Haab (left), a freshman psychology major, Logan Rasmus, a freshman psychology major, and Lilly Pampel, a freshman with an undecided major, all watch the presidential inauguration in Pampels dorm. Haab said she was interested in the election because she was able to vote in the election, and she felt that it was important to learn about the candidates and to be able to interact with people about the candidates.

FEATURE PHOTO: Inauguration watch party

Elizabeth Wood, Photographer January 21, 2021

Caeli Haab (left), a freshman psychology major, Logan Rasmus, a freshman psychology major, and Lilly Pampel, a freshman with an undecided major, all watch the presidential inauguration in Pampel's dorm....

Gracie Woods, a sophomore majoring in art education, works on her first monochromatic still life for her Painting 1 class Monday afternoon.

FEATURE PHOTO: Painting practice

Zach Berger, Assistant Photo Editor January 20, 2021

Gracie Woods, a sophomore majoring in art education, works on her first monochromatic still life for her Painting 1 class Monday afternoon.

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