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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

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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 41: Matilda Fan Tells Us Why It’s Her Favorite Movie

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey November 10, 2023

https://youtu.be/F2xodTJ8ioo Cam and Drew cover the 1996 fantasy/family movie Matilda featuring special guest Sydney Thornton.

Greek Court Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2023

Greek Life and leadership: developing skills for the future

Payton Liggins, Reporter November 10, 2023

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and the Panhellenic Council (PHC) are two different organizations with distinct purposes. The NPHC is a collaborative organization consisting of nine historical...

Eastern Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson encourages Redshirt Sophomore Quarterback Jonah OBrien after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the season opener against Northern Illinois University at Huskies Stadium Thursday night. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Huskies.

Meet the Coaches: Chris Wilkerson

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter October 30, 2023

In the winter of 1990, defensive tackle from Lawerence North High School in Indianapolis, Chris Wilkerson, came on his visit to Eastern Illinois University. Falling in love with the school and the...

Antonioys Gibson, a junior psychology major, gets the Come Back award at the Dia de Los Muertos Gala Saturday night.

A come-back story from the come-back award recipient

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor October 30, 2023

Antonioys Gibson, a junior psychology major, fought through a lot his freshman year of college at Eastern. From his lack of discipline, which would later negatively affect his grades, to problems at home...

Guest speaker Bruce Reznick explains how his theory is supported during his lecture in Booth Library.

What “2023” Really Means: A Bruce Reznick Lecture

Jacob Adcock, Reporter October 27, 2023

Members of the math department and students studying mathematics gathered to listen to a guest speaker discuss the idea behind numbers as a whole. The guest speaker, Bruce Reznick, mostly focused on the...

Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.

Eastern able to get last minute victory against Southern Indiana

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor October 26, 2023

The Panthers pulled off another last-minute win to beat the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 1-0. Eastern's goal came going into the 87th minute when senior forward Sam Eccles took the ball to...

The RSO, Best Buddies learn how to play basketball every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the McAfee Gym at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.

Best Buddies RSO event uncovered

Mackenzie Harrell, Reporter October 23, 2023

Best Buddies: Basketball and Bags is an event held in McAfee gym on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Best Buddies is an event held weekly where adults around the community come to McAfee Gym and play...

Eastern middle blocker Emily Wilcox jumps to attempt a kill in a match against Indiana State on Sept. 19 in Lantz Arena. Wilcox had 10 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.

Emily Wilcox balances volleyball and electrical engineering

Kaitlyn Flynn, Reporter October 23, 2023

Emily Wilcox is a senior electrical engineering major at Eastern. She has been in the major for four years and she wanted chose this major because, “I have always known that I wanted to study...

Anthony Manaves, a junior tight end practices catching the football with a teammate at OBrien Field wednesday afternoon.

Panthers feel motivated ahead of third conference game

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter October 19, 2023

With a 35-28 lost against Southeast Missouri State, Eastern looks to avoid their third straight loss as they prepare to compete against Bryant University this Saturday at O’Brien Stadium. Panthers’...

For The Culture, a way to get out for students

‘For The Culture’, a way to get out for students

Nero Jones, Reporter October 16, 2023

On Friday, the Black Student Union (BSU) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) hosted “For The Culture” game night. The event took place at the student recreation center on Court 5. The event...

Panthers of the Week (10.15)
Autumn Grinter and Joe Stoddard

Panthers of the Week: Autumn Grinter, Joe Stoddard

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 15, 2023

The female Panther of the Week is going to Autumn Grinter from the swim team. The junior freestyle swimmer from Edwardsville won two events at the Davenport Invite on Friday and Saturday, and Grinter...

The Eastern men’s basketball head coach Marty Simmons (seated left) instructs players on what to do during a timeout during the Panthers’ game against Murray State on Jan. 17 at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 72-46 to the Racers.

Eastern men’s basketball continues to prepare for tip-off in less than one month

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 12, 2023

Eastern’s men’s basketball team have 25 days until their 2023-2024 season starts. Panthers’ Head Coach Marty Simmons will enter his third year as the head coach for Eastern men’s basketball. “I...

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