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Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
Jody Stone interacts with students after his student interview for Dean of Students Friday. April 13,2024 in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union,
Interim dean of students interviews to maintain position
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”  
Jay Gatrell: The first year
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Redshirt junior outfield Dylan Drumke gets a run to first after hitting outfield at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU baseball loses to non-D1 opponent for first time since 2019
Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Easterns game against Bradley University on Tuesday,
EIU beats Bradley in shortened game
Sophomore forward Sincere Malone (5) attempts a contested layup by freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) during the Panthers first mens basketball game of the season. The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini Monday night.
Malone, Gibson enter transfer portal
Assistant coach Carlif Taylor runs drills with players during football practice at OBrien Field April 4.
Former NFL player takes new coaching role at Eastern
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturge and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.
A glimpse into Christiana Harkulich’s theatrical world
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
Jennifer Buchter, a special education professor, gets out of the water during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Sunday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students, faculty get bold, cold
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
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Mikayla Kuznicki, a senior at Charleston High School, and Hali Cordes, a Lake Land College student studying aesthetics, talk to a customer while Kuznicki gives back her change Monday afternoon at SweeTea’z on Lincoln Ave.

FEATURE PHOTO: Working at the tea shop

January 14, 2019

Mark Smith (center), the associate dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences at University of Northern Colorado, was the first to be interviewed for the position for dean of the College of Health and Human Services here on campus Monday morning in Booth Library. During the interview, Smith explained that since he does not know the community on and off campus, he was determined to meet as many people as possible and figure out the campus culture, so he can figure out the logistics of the faculty members on campus. He also spoke about what his plans were for student and faculty retention in order to grow the college over time. “We talk about faculty a lot in institutions, we do a really nice job of talking about faculty, but it’s not faculty it’s the staff too. The faculty may be here but if it wasn’t for the staff and if it wasn’t for everybody else, there isn’t a university.” Smith said during the interview.

FEATURE PHOTO: First interview for dean of CHHS

January 14, 2019

Chermaine King, a sophomore construction management major, and Sarah Gonpers, a sophomore pre-physical therapy major, add pieces to a puzzle Thursday night in Booth Library. It was a puzzle of a dock with boats and fishing nets.

FEATURE PHOTO: A puzzle for all

January 11, 2019

Emma Dambek, a history major, gives blood in University Ballroom at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Wednesday afternoon. Dambek said she donates blood when she can.

FEATURE PHOTO: Giving blood

January 9, 2019

Saad Elkhelfi, a freshman marketing major, enjoys a close game of pool with his friends Tuesday afternoon in the Taylor Hall lobby.

FEATURE PHOTO: Close game

January 9, 2019

George Gao, a junior biological science major, takes a walk around campus Tuesday afternoon. He said he was enjoying the nice weather as he says, “It isn’t bad for January. It was really nice today.”

FEATURE PHOTO: Jackets in January

January 9, 2019

Biuu Chen, a graduate student studying computer technology, looks at his phone Monday afternoon on the balcony in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. He said he liked being back on campus to start the new semester.

FEATURE PHOTO: Phone fun

January 8, 2019

Several kids lead the way after given the signal to start running Saturday during the Holiday Hustle 5K run/walk in front of Old Main.

GALLERY: Holiday Hustle 2018

Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief • December 2, 2018

On Saturday, Dec. 1 the Holiday Hustle 5K run/walk raised $2,800 for One Stop Community Christmas. People of all ages participated and helped support the cause, which helps over 900 families during the...

Cadet Colt Bible (center), an engineering major, during the Army ROTC training exercise Thursday afternoon in the forest near O’Brien Stadium.

PHOTO GALLERY: ROTC training exercise

November 29, 2018

Zac Cohen, the executive vice president of Student Senate, and Rebecca Cash, the student body president, decorate cookies Tuesday afternoon at the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

FEATURE PHOTO: ‘Tis the season for cookie decorating

November 27, 2018

Clayton Redden, a Charleston resident, protests the Julian Assange case Saturday afternoon on Lincoln Ave. outside of Old Main. “I’m trying to bring Republicans and Democrats together, to spread awareness about the persecution and death of independent journalism.” Redden said. “Spread awareness about the slow crucifixion of Julian Assange who has been exposing war crimes.”

FEATURE PHOTO: Protesting for Assange

November 25, 2018

The EIU Percussion Ensemble performs for the crowd Tuesday night in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

FEATURE PHOTO: Percussion in Doudna

November 13, 2018

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