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More than 40 students, faculty members and Union members attended the Teach Out protest, held by Easterns chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, Thursday afternoon at the Mellin Steps in the Library Quad. The protest was held in response to the current status of the contract negotiation where the administration and Union have yet to reach an agreement on 21 proposals.
BREAKING: EIU-UPI announces rally to file intent to strike Monday
EIU University Board hosts 2000s Game Night
EIU University Board hosts 2000’s Game Night
In the Spotlight performance to come Friday
‘In the Spotlight’ performance to come Friday
Warning signs that you’re in a toxic relationship
Warning signs that you’re in a toxic relationship
Student Body President Lucy Ade, a senior interpersonal communications major, introduces herself during Student Senates orientation Wednesday night at the Arcola Room in the Union.
Student senate fails to meet quorum again
Kinyon Hodges, a junior guard, scrambles after a loose ball during the mens basketball game against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2022, at Lantz Arena. Hodges scored 10 points and had three assists. The Panthers won 91-80 against the Eagles.
4 EIU men’s basketball players enter the transfer portal
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: I want to go to more EIU sporting events before I graduate
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Other football alumni should take after Jimmy G’s example
Eastern pitched Alexa Rehmeier prepares to face a batter in game one of a doubleheader against Morehead State on March 20 at Williams Field. Rehmeier threw a complete game shutout, striking out 10 batters as Eastern won 4-0.
Athletics department announces schedule changes
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Reflecting back on my time
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Listening to music offline while on spring break
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Members of Eastern Illinois Universitys of University of Professionals Illinois attend the Board of Trustees meeting in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
EDITORIAL: Union members need to vote to strike
Comic
EDITORIAL: Do not hold grudges against The News for the past
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Reflecting back on my time
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Listening to music offline while on spring break
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘The Prestige,’ a film focused on detail
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
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
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
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match
Victor Cayres, a piano instructor for Eastern Illinois University, plays Folk Songs by Paul Basler with Francis Morales, a senior music major, during the Horn and Trumpet Studios Recital on Monday afternoon in the Recital Hall.
THROUGH THE LENS: Horn and Trumpet Recital
President Glassman and Jay Gatrell talk to each other at the Official Announcement and Celebration of Eastern Illinois Universitys 13th president Friday afternoon .
THROUGH THE LENS: Jay Gatrell, from provost to president
Abigail Riti, a freshman psychology major, Riley Bauer, a junior english major, and Silas Roemer, a freshman physics major, find sticks to use as the arms for the final touches of their snowman named Byobert in the Library Quad Wednesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students build Byobert the snowman
Olivia Enlow, a freshman theater major, rehearses lines as an understudy for Calliope, one of the nine muses, in Xanadu in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: “Xanadu” week four rehearsal
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 24: Mean Girls Feat. Special Guest
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 23: Donnie Darko
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 22: Shutter Island
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Get to know your partner more

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Coming down to the last month

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Column: 1 year sober: Life changes, progress

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Do not conceal your inner self

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October 13, 2019

Troublemakers seem to enjoy being awful

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Take an interest in family history

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Value yourself in sexual situations

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Halie Michalski, senior elementary education major, checks out the books at the Scholastic Book Fair held in Buzzard Hall on Monday. Michalski is the Vice President of Eastern’s chapter of the Illinois Reading Council, which hosts the book fair.

FEATURE PHOTO: Book browsing

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor
September 16, 2019

Seek counseling for sexual trauma

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September 8, 2019

Sober clubs are a benefit to many people

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August 26, 2019

Try using your phone as a planner

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August 25, 2019

Anticipating one last ride at Eastern

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August 18, 2019

Shopping trips planned for international students this semester

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April 30, 2019

Fashion, expression should be gender neutral

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April 14, 2019

Coping with addiction on a daily basis

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April 10, 2019

You will find love; be patient

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April 7, 2019

Carry out your responsibilities on time

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April 2, 2019

Get rid of unnecessary ‘clutter’

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March 31, 2019

Take a break, enjoy the spring

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March 24, 2019

Family isn’t always supportive

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor
March 17, 2019

Addiction can’t be dealt with alone; try to seek help

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor
March 7, 2019

Stop searching for love; let it come to you

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March 6, 2019

Don’t conform to others’ versions of ‘fun’

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March 3, 2019

Mistakes happen; just move on and learn

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor
February 24, 2019

Every decision you make impacts your life

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February 19, 2019

Surround yourself with only positivity

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor
February 10, 2019

Changing your life is a big adjustment

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February 4, 2019

Recovery is possible for anyone

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January 16, 2019

Seasonal depression is not made up at all

Andrew Paisley, Opinion Editor
October 9, 2018

New year means new perspective, horizons

Andrew Paisley , Opinions Editor
August 15, 2018

School of Business RSO games set for Friday

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 26, 2018
Madeleine Gillman, a senior English major with minors in women’s, gender and sexuality studies and sociology, presented her honors thesis “Everything Stays the Same: Women’s Autonomy in America” at two conferences this year.

Student Spotlight: Madeleine Gillman presents honors thesis at two different conferences

Andrew Paisley , Campus Reporter
April 25, 2018

Students prepare their own pieces for Composers’ Forum Concert

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April 24, 2018

True love will come in time

Andrew Paisley, Contributing Writer
April 23, 2018

Fetty Wap to come Eastern’s way for spring concert

Andrew Paisley , Campus Reporter
April 20, 2018
Kyrsten Holderby, a senior biological sciences major, will present her research at a national conference this weekend.

Student Spotlight: Kyrsten Holderby will present research at national conference

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 19, 2018

DNA: Ties that Bind Set for Wednesday

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 17, 2018

Time flies, so appreciate it and grow

Andrew Paisley, Columnist
April 16, 2018

Professors to discuss Trump’s policies in Middle East, East Asia

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 12, 2018

Local children to perform with Missoula Children’s Theatre

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 12, 2018
Frank Monier, a senior theater arts and business management major, is the only student in his department this year to direct a production for his honor’s thesis.

Student Spotlight: Frank Monier directs a play as honor’s thesis

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 12, 2018

Life decisions can be important, don’t rush them

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 9, 2018

Students can learn calligraphy at Asian Heritage event

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 5, 2018

Integrated Conference to be held this weekend

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 5, 2018
Edwyn Mitchell, a junior political science major, is the first person in U.S. history to win 1st place National Champion in persuasive speaking at the National Speech Championship Tournament for two years in a row.

Student Spotlight: Edwyn Mitchell finds speech success

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 5, 2018

Setbacks are not the end of the world

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April 2, 2018

Interview tips to be given by Career Services

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March 30, 2018

“Avoiding Plagiarism” workshop set for Apr. 4

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March 28, 2018

Spring forward, take advantage of weather

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March 26, 2018
Barry Yard, a junior music education major, is this week’s Student Spotlight. He said he hopes to create a Dungeons and Dragons RSO once he works out the details.

Student Spotlight: Barry Yard hopes to create Dungeons and Dragons RSO

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
March 26, 2018

Television, Radio and Video Job Fair set for Thursday

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
March 21, 2018

Date set for Communication Day

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March 21, 2018

Don’t let people who judge get you down

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March 19, 2018

Jazz Lab Band Concert set for Thursday

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March 8, 2018

Jazz Lab Band Concert set for Thursday

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March 7, 2018

Students look forward to Spring Break

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
March 7, 2018

Don’t be ashamed to love

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
March 5, 2018

Irish ensemble Danú to perform at Doudna

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
March 5, 2018

EIU Dancers 2018 show set for this weekend

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
March 1, 2018

Students share bad experiences with roommates

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
February 28, 2018

Don’t judge a book by its cover

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
February 26, 2018

‘My Black is Beautiful’ Poetry Slam to be held

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
February 13, 2018

Students share Valentine’s Day plans

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February 13, 2018
Local pantries are a source of food, other necessities

Local pantries are a source of food, other necessities

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
February 11, 2018

V-Day, it’s not just for couples

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February 11, 2018

“The Wiz” to be shown Friday night

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
February 9, 2018

City Council approves tax increment financing for building on Monroe Avenue

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
February 6, 2018

Black Jeopardy to be held Tuesday

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February 5, 2018

College is where we become the best versions of ourselves

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February 4, 2018
Alleluia Musabyimana, a senior sociology major, Marciall Anthony, an Eastern visitor and Maya Lee, a junior psychology major, laugh with each other at ‘Take A Knee’ Thursday night in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Students discuss Black Lives Matter, Take-A-Knee movements, police brutality

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February 2, 2018

‘Take-A-Knee’ movement, cultural diversity to be topic of UB discussion

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February 1, 2018

Stuff-A-Bear to be held Thursday

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January 31, 2018

You can overcome your depression

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January 29, 2018

Seniors reflect on time at Eastern

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January 25, 2018
Guests at the Women’s March discussion participate in table talk discussions that address their personal experiences regarding feminism and equality in the Martin Luther King Jr. Ball Room on wednesday evening.

Professor talks Women’s marches, history

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January 24, 2018

Befriending is not the same as flirting

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January 24, 2018

Ludlow to speak on 2017 and 2018 women’s marches

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January 23, 2018

Living in the spotlight is not easy

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January 19, 2018

Iron Panther information meeting set for Tuesday

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January 19, 2018
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Local health centers, clinics, dealing with influenza strain

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January 17, 2018
Jordan Boyer | The Daily Eastern News Members of the EIU Aesthetics Fitness Club serve protein shakes in the Recreational Center at Lantz Arena Tuesday night.

Aesthetic Fitness Club hosting pop-up smoothie bar

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January 16, 2018

9th annual MLK Jr. Day of Service to be held Monday

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January 12, 2018

Damages from recent Marty’s Bar crash exceed damages from 2016 crash

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January 12, 2018

Alternative Spring Break allows students to give back over break

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January 12, 2018
A truck crashes into Marty’s Wednesday afternoon. A similar incident in approximately the same location happened March 24,2016.

Truck crashes into Marty’s, similar to previous crash in same spot

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January 10, 2018

Gender does not define rules of fashion

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January 9, 2018

Students start out the new semester with resolutions for 2018

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January 8, 2018

Being single is OK

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November 29, 2017

College: you either sink or swim

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October 26, 2017
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