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Charlestons Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the countys Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High Schools cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Charleston hosts 31st Annual RWB Days
Jeff Riggs, his wife Kristen Riggs and their son Caleb Riggs watch the fireworks display at the Coles County Airport Friday as part of Red, White and Blue Days. The two-day celebration ended with the fireworks.
Bruce Springsteen tribute band to perform Sunday during RWB Days
Members of the University Professionals of Illinois socialize before the negotiation team meets with Eastern’s negotiation team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.
Eastern’s faculty union hopes to hear financial package during next meeting
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
Brother Jed takes his turn to preach after his wife, Sister Cindy, on Sept. 13. He explains stories about his life and answers questions from students.
Brother Jed’s history with Eastern
Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Josh Oakley returns to coach men’s soccer
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
In the top of the eighth, left, Jason DeCicco, a senior left-handed pitcher, is relieved after Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. After stepping off the mound, DeCicco embraces most of the team exchanging sentiments with them.
Panthers snap losing streak on Senior Day
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.
Panthers lose weekend series against Belmont
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
COLUMN: Id appreciate if we didnt ruin the world
COLUMN: I’d appreciate if we didn’t ruin the world
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Siobhan Doherty speaks into a megaphone while protesting the overture of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade Friday evening at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Doherty said she came out because she is very mad about Roe v. Wade being overturned. Im mad for not only myself, but also for all the women and people with uteruses that this is going to affect, Doherty said.
THROUGH THE LENS: Community members protest Roe v. Wade being overturned
Six-year-old Dulce Stern swims towards her mom Chelsea Stern at the Rotary Community Aquatic Center pool in Charleston Ill. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Chelsea said the two come out here almost every day to swim and have fun, plus it helps burn off some energy. Dulce said she loves jumping off the diving board and going on the slide with her dad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston community beats the heat
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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Francis bringing positive energy to marching band

Francis bringing positive energy to marching band

December 14, 2014

Wide receivers biggest need for Eastern in offseason

December 10, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs with the ball down field against Austin Peay on Sept. 21 at OBrien Field. Whitlow set an Eastern record, with 137 rushing yards by a quarterback, as the Panthers won 63-7.

Panthers were what their record said they were

December 10, 2014

Baseball adds 9 to 2016 recruiting class

December 10, 2014

OVC’s final team bounced out of playoffs

December 8, 2014

Softball team faces ‘toughest schedule ever’ in 2015

December 8, 2014

Softball adds 4 players to 2016 recruiting class

December 5, 2014
Junior forward Luke Piotrowski maneuvers towards the basket during the Panthers 81-51 win against the Eureka College Red Devils on Nov. 17 in Lantz Arena.

High-scoring Cardinals fly into Lantz Arena

December 3, 2014
Eastern left fielder Demetre Taylor takes a swing against Jacksonville State at Coaches Stadium on March 30. Taylor led the Panthers with seven home runs and 53 RBIs in the 2014 season.

Baseball player battles through injuries

December 3, 2014

Dameron already planning for more victories for next season

December 2, 2014
Red-shirt senior defensive back AJ Woodson is grabbed from behind and thrown down to the ground during the Panthers 48-26 win over Murray State on Nov. 8 at OBrien Field.

Eastern ends season hosting Tennessee-Martin

November 20, 2014
Red-shirt senior, Adam Drake runs with the ball, as Tennessee State defensive back Andrew Dale closes in on him at OBrien Field on Oct. 25. Drake is one 19 senior who will play their final game at noon Saturday at OBrien Field against Tennessee-Martin.

Eastern playing for seniors in season finale

November 18, 2014
Panthers lose to Jacksonville State

Panthers lose to Jacksonville State

November 17, 2014
Junior quarterback Jaylen Whitlow looks for an open man during the Panthers 48-26 win over Murray State on Saturday at OBrien Field. Whitlow ran in a touchdown in the first half against Jacksonville State on Saturday in Jacksonville, Ala. He threw two interceptions and was injured in the fourth quarter and missed the rest of the game as Eastern lost 27-20 to the Gamecocks.

Eastern replaced by Jacksonville State as OVC champs

November 16, 2014

Panthers lose season opener at Missouri State

November 16, 2014
Photo illustration by Bob Galuski. Photos by Jason Howell.

Eastern loses 27-20, Jacksonville State wins OVC title

November 15, 2014
Eastern quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs against Murray State Saturday at OBrien Field. Whitlow has a 19-yard rushing touchdown in the first half against Jacksonville State, as the Panthers trail 20-7 at halftime in Jacksonville, Ala.

Eastern trails 20-7 at Jacksonville State

November 15, 2014
Photo illustration by Bob Galuski. Photos by Jason Howell.

OVC up for grabs in Saturday showdown

November 14, 2014

Receiver flourishes in running offense

November 13, 2014

Jacksonville defense powered by defensive linemen

November 13, 2014
Red-shirt senior running back Taylor Duncan runs the ball during the Panthers 48-26 win over Murray State on Saturday at OBrien Field. Duncan scored two touchdowns and ran for 171 yards during the game.

Panthers hungry for OVC title

November 11, 2014
Red-shirt senior running back Taylor Duncan runs the ball during the Panthers 48-26 win over Murray State on Saturday at OBrien Field. Duncan scored two touchdowns and ran for 171 yards during the game.

Panthers exploit defenses looking to slow down Whitlow

November 10, 2014
Panthers battle injuries in Saturday’s win

Panthers battle injuries in Saturday’s win

November 10, 2014
Eastern quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs against Murray State Saturday at OBrien Field. Whitlow has a 19-yard rushing touchdown in the first half against Jacksonville State, as the Panthers trail 20-7 at halftime in Jacksonville, Ala.

Eastern wins 48-26, sets up vital matchup at Jacksonville State

November 8, 2014
Taylor Duncan runs against the Murray State defense Saturday at OBrien Field. Duncan scored two touchdowns in the first half, leading to a 35-20 lead for the Panthers.

Eastern leads 35-20 at halftime

November 8, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs the ball down the field during the Panthers homecoming game against Tennessee State on Oct. 25 at OBrien Field. The Panthers beat the Tigers 28-3.

Hometown rivals reunite at O’Brien Field

November 6, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Red-shirt senior defensive back DJ Bland defends Tennessee State wide receiver Weldon Garlington during the Panthers homecoming game on Oct. 25 at OBrien Field. Eastern has the no. 2 passing defense in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Panthers host Murray State at noon Saturday at OBrien Field.

Eastern not looking ahead to Jacksonville State

November 5, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs the ball down the field during the Panthers homecoming game against Tennessee State on Oct. 25 at OBrien Field. The Panthers beat the Tigers 28-3.

Murray State brings conference’s top passing offense

November 4, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Tennessee State running back Tom Smith is brought down by the Eastern defense during the Panthers homecoming game on Oct. 25 at OBrien Field. The Panthers beat the Tigers 28-3.

Eastern defense being held to higher standard

November 3, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs the ball down the field during the Panthers homecoming game against Tennessee State on Oct. 25 at OBrien Field. The Panthers beat the Tigers 28-3.

Balanced attack leads to 41-10 win

November 2, 2014
Eastern beats Tennessee Tech 41-10

Eastern beats Tennessee Tech 41-10

November 1, 2014

Eastern leads Tech 24-3 at halftime

November 1, 2014
Eastern football takes off for Tennesee Tech

Eastern football takes off for Tennesee Tech

October 30, 2014

Injuries lead to Tennessee Tech offense

October 30, 2014
Panther defense gains confidence

Panther defense gains confidence

October 29, 2014
Red-shirt Junior runningback Shepard Little fights off the defense during practice Tuesday at OBrien Field.

Injuries lead to depleted Tennessee Tech roster

October 28, 2014
Red-shirt junior running back Shepard Little runs in for a 50 yard touchdown securing the Panthers 28-3 homecoming win over Tennessee State Saturday at OBrien Field. The Panthers improved to 3-1 in the OVC as Little led Eastern with 130 rushing yard against the Tigers.

Little, Goodman nab weekly honors

October 28, 2014
Panthers defense outplays the Tigers at Homecoming

Panthers’ defense outplays the Tigers at Homecoming

October 26, 2014
Redshirt junior wide receiver Jeff LePak breaks into the end zone ahead of defenders during the Panthers’ game against Tennessee State University at O’Brien Field on Dec. 7, 2013. LePak’s touchdown added to the Panthers’ victory with a score of 51-10.

OVC’s top offense, defense meet at Homecoming

October 23, 2014

Tigers enter Homecoming with daunting defense

October 22, 2014
Turnovers vital to Easterns success

Turnovers vital to Eastern’s success

October 22, 2014
Whitlow rushes toward weekly award

Whitlow rushes toward weekly award

October 20, 2014
Eastern back in title picture after 52-13 win

Eastern back in title picture after 52-13 win

October 19, 2014
Eastern beats SEMO 52-13

Eastern beats SEMO 52-13

October 18, 2014

Eastern leads 24-13 over SEMO at halftime

October 18, 2014

Eastern tries to keep title hopes alive at SEMO

October 16, 2014

Panthers facing elite OVC quarterback

October 14, 2014
Junior defensive back Anthony Goodman tackles Austin Peay running back Justin Roberson on Sept. 20 at OBrien Field. The Panthers beat the Governors 63-7.

Eastern, SEMO regrouping after overtime losses

October 14, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow throws the ball down the field in the Eastern football teams home opener on Sept. 7 at OBrien Field.

Whitlow wins weekly award, Drake leads WRs in OVC

October 13, 2014
Panthers lose 36-33 in OT

Panthers lose 36-33 in OT

October 11, 2014
Eastern leads 23-5 over EKU at halftime

Eastern leads 23-5 over EKU at halftime

October 11, 2014

Panthers, Colonels set for OVC showdown

October 9, 2014

Tackling key to stopping Mobley

October 8, 2014

Whitlow proud of Kentucky, loyal to Eastern

October 8, 2014
Eastern quarterback Jalen Whitlow looks for a reciever in the Panthers’ season opener against Minnesota on Aug. 28 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Panthers lost 42-20 to the Golden Gophers. The Panthers are 1-4 so far this season.

Transfers affect Eastern Kentucky’s success

October 7, 2014

Colonels remain unbeaten heading into Panthers’ game

October 6, 2014

Cross country finishes 20th, 21st in Louisville

October 5, 2014

Cross country team faces nationally ranked teams in Louisville

October 2, 2014
Easterns focus set on OVC

Eastern’s focus set on OVC

October 1, 2014

Eastern Kentucky not looking past Governors

October 1, 2014

OVC coaches praise Garoppolo

October 1, 2014
Redshirt junior Devin Bass defends against Jalen Whitlow of Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, September 27, 2014.

Whitlow wins 2nd weekly award

September 30, 2014

Eastern loses 34-19, heads into bye week

September 27, 2014

Eastern trails Ohio 24-10 at halftime

September 27, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs with the ball down field against Austin Peay on Sept. 20 at OBrien Field. Whitlow set an Eastern record, with 137 rushing yards by a quarterback, as the Panthers won 63-7.

Eastern takes new identity into Athens

September 26, 2014

Dameron names Whitlow outright starter

September 24, 2014

Ohio paying up to play Eastern

September 24, 2014

Ohio sets new starting backfield against Eastern

September 24, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs with the ball down field against Austin Peay Saturday at OBrien Field. Whitlow set an Eastern record, with 137 rushing yards by a quarterback, as the Panthers won 63-7.

Whitlow, Johnson receive weekly awards

September 22, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs with the ball down field against Austin Peay Saturday at OBrien Field. Whitlow set an Eastern record, with 137 rushing yards by a quarterback, as the Panthers won 63-7.

Whitlow sets record in Eastern’s 63-7 win

September 20, 2014
Red-shirt senior Joe Powell runs with the ball in the first half against Austin Peay at OBrien Field. The Panthers lead 35-7 at halftime behind 266 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.

Eastern leads 35-7 at halftime

September 20, 2014
The Eastern football offensive lines up against University of Minnesota on Aug. 28 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. with Jalen Whitlow at quarterback.

Eastern begins OVC title defense against Austin Peay

September 19, 2014

Dameron scouts Governors’ defense, offense

September 18, 2014

Baseball tryouts begin Sept. 26

September 16, 2014

Eastern drops out of top-25

September 16, 2014
Redshirt senior running back Jimmy Lera carries the ball at practice Tuesday on OBrien Field. The Panthers take on Austin Peay at 1:30 p.m. at OBrien Field.

Austin Peay brings young team to O’Brien Field

September 16, 2014
Red-shirt junior running back Shepard Little runs the ball up the field during the Panthers home opener on Sept. 6 at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost to the Salukis 38-21. After playing Illinois State on Saturday, the Panthers lost to the Redbirds 34-15 at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Ill.

Eastern rushes for a season-high despite Little’s absence

September 15, 2014
MacKenzie Freund | The Daily Eastern News Red-shirt senior quarterback Andrew Manley surveys the field, as senior left tackle Adolphus Barnes tries to block an Illinois State defensive end. Manley made his first start of the year Saturday and finished 9-of-15 for 55 yards, while throwing an interception in the first half.

Turnovers, penalties continue to hurt Eastern football

September 14, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Red-shirt senior quarterback Andrew Manley throws the ball away before being sacked n Eastern footballs home opener on Sept. 6, at OBrien Field. Manley threw for 55 yards and an interception in Easterns 34-15 loss at Illinois State Saturday.

Eastern loses 34-15, drops to 0-3

September 13, 2014

Eastern trails 21-6 at halftime

September 13, 2014
Red-shirt junior running back Shepard Little is tackled by freshman outside linebacker Conner Mayweather in Eastern footballs home opener on Saturday at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost to the Salukis 38-21.

Dameron pursues a balanced offense heading into ISU

September 11, 2014

[Video] Coordinator brings defensive roots

September 10, 2014

Schmitz remembers Coaches Stadium

September 10, 2014

Eastern falls in FCS polls

September 9, 2014
Red-shirt junior running back Shepard Little is forced out of bounce by two Southern Illinois-Carbondale players during the Panthers home opener on Saturday at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost to the Salukis 38-21.

Dameron seeks consistency

September 9, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News
Red-shirt senior wide receiver Adam Drake finds an open route during the Panthers home opener against Southern Illinois-Carbondale on Saturday at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost to the Salukis 38-21.

Dameron searching for more playmakers this season

September 8, 2014
Dominic Baima | The Daily Eastern News Junior Victoria Quarton runs in the Walt Crawlford Open on Friday. Quarton placed third in the meet. The woman’s team won the open and the men’s team placed second.

Weekend sports briefs

September 7, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News President Bill Perry introduces the universitys 2014 inductees for the Hall of Fame

6 inducted into Eastern’s Hall of Fame

September 7, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Senior runningback Malcolm Agnew avoids the tackle by Easterns defense in Eastern footballs home opener on Saturday at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost to the Salukis 38-21.

Dameron underwhelmed by tackling performance

September 7, 2014
Senior running back Malcolm Agnew runs in untouched for Southern Illinois-Carbondale, giving the Salukis a 28-21 lead in the third quarter over Eastern at OBrien Field Saturday night. Agnew rushed for three touchdowns, as the Panthers lost 38-21 in their home opener.

Eastern loses home opener 38-21

September 6, 2014
Taylor Duncan runs in for a touchdown for Eastern Saturday against Southern Illinois-Carbondale. The Panthers lead 21-14 at halftime at OBrien Field.

Eastern leads 21-14 at halftime

September 6, 2014
Red-shirt junior running back Shepard LIttle avoids the Minnesota defense and runs the ball up the field in a game on Aug. 28 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The Panthers lost to the Minnesota Gophers 42-20.

Eastern ready to pressure Southern in home opener

September 4, 2014
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Senior defensive back Anthony Goodman celebrates with the rest of the 2013-2014 football team after their win against Tennesse Tech on Nov. 2.

2 Eastern players suspended

September 3, 2014
Former Eastern defensive lineman Pat Wertz (left), red-shirt junior defensive tackle Dino Fanti (middle) and senior linebacker Robert Haynes sack former Southern Illinois-Carbondale quarterback Kory Faulkner in last years 40-37 double overtime win at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale. Eastern Michigan transfer Mark Iannotti is the Salukis quarterback and is one of four new offensive starters.

Eastern hosts Southern in home opener

September 2, 2014

OVC struggles against FBS, beats up on NAIA

September 2, 2014
Junior Anthony Goodman (left) and sophomore Seth McDonald (right) converge on Minnesota punt returner Marcus Jones Thursday at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The Panthers lost 42-20 and will host Southern Illinois-Carbondale starting at 6 p.m. Saturday at O’Brien Field.

Dameron finds positives following loss

September 1, 2014
Golden Gophers Kill Panthers in opener

Golden Gophers ‘Kill’ Panthers in opener

August 28, 2014
Eastern trails 14-0 at halftime

Eastern trails 14-0 at halftime

August 28, 2014

Quarterbacks not worried about shared responsibility

August 27, 2014

Panthers focus on Golden Gophers defense

August 27, 2014
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