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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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‘Using dreams’ are the worst nightmares

February 20, 2020

Don’t take advantage of your secret

February 6, 2020

Opinion: Learn to love yourself first, not others

January 20, 2020

I’m working toward being a better student

January 12, 2020

Finals have got me stressing out

December 2, 2019

Opinion: Why thanksgiving is important

November 17, 2019

Get to know your partner more

November 11, 2019

Good things come to those who wait

November 6, 2019

Coming down to the last month

November 4, 2019

Column: 1 year sober: Life changes, progress

October 27, 2019

OPINION: Do not be afraid to defend yourself

October 20, 2019

Do not conceal your inner self

October 13, 2019

Troublemakers seem to enjoy being awful

October 6, 2019

Take an interest in family history

September 29, 2019

Value yourself in sexual situations

September 22, 2019
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

September 16, 2019

Seek counseling for sexual trauma

September 8, 2019

Sober clubs are a benefit to many people

August 26, 2019

Try using your phone as a planner

August 25, 2019

Anticipating one last ride at Eastern

August 18, 2019

Shopping trips planned for international students this semester

April 30, 2019

Fashion, expression should be gender neutral

April 14, 2019

Coping with addiction on a daily basis

April 10, 2019

You will find love; be patient

April 7, 2019

Carry out your responsibilities on time

April 2, 2019

Get rid of unnecessary ‘clutter’

March 31, 2019

Take a break, enjoy the spring

March 24, 2019

Family isn’t always supportive

March 17, 2019

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

March 7, 2019

Stop searching for love; let it come to you

March 6, 2019

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

March 3, 2019

Mistakes happen; just move on and learn

February 24, 2019

Every decision you make impacts your life

February 19, 2019

Surround yourself with only positivity

February 10, 2019

Changing your life is a big adjustment

February 4, 2019

Recovery is possible for anyone

January 16, 2019

Seasonal depression is not made up at all

October 9, 2018

New year means new perspective, horizons

August 15, 2018

School of Business RSO games set for Friday

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

April 25, 2018

Students prepare their own pieces for Composers’ Forum Concert

April 24, 2018

True love will come in time

April 23, 2018

Fetty Wap to come Eastern’s way for spring concert

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

April 19, 2018

DNA: Ties that Bind Set for Wednesday

April 17, 2018

Time flies, so appreciate it and grow

April 16, 2018

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

April 12, 2018

Local children to perform with Missoula Children’s Theatre

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

April 12, 2018

Life decisions can be important, don’t rush them

April 9, 2018

Students can learn calligraphy at Asian Heritage event

April 5, 2018

Integrated Conference to be held this weekend

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

April 5, 2018

Setbacks are not the end of the world

April 2, 2018

Interview tips to be given by Career Services

March 30, 2018

“Avoiding Plagiarism” workshop set for Apr. 4

March 28, 2018

Spring forward, take advantage of weather

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

March 26, 2018

Television, Radio and Video Job Fair set for Thursday

March 21, 2018

Date set for Communication Day

March 21, 2018

Don’t let people who judge get you down

March 19, 2018

Jazz Lab Band Concert set for Thursday

March 8, 2018

Jazz Lab Band Concert set for Thursday

March 7, 2018

Students look forward to Spring Break

March 7, 2018

Don’t be ashamed to love

March 5, 2018

Irish ensemble Danú to perform at Doudna

March 5, 2018

EIU Dancers 2018 show set for this weekend

March 1, 2018

Students share bad experiences with roommates

February 28, 2018

Don’t judge a book by its cover

February 26, 2018

‘My Black is Beautiful’ Poetry Slam to be held

February 13, 2018

Students share Valentine’s Day plans

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

Local pantries are a source of food, other necessities

February 11, 2018

V-Day, it’s not just for couples

February 11, 2018

“The Wiz” to be shown Friday night

February 9, 2018

City Council approves tax increment financing for building on Monroe Avenue

February 6, 2018

Black Jeopardy to be held Tuesday

February 5, 2018

College is where we become the best versions of ourselves

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

February 2, 2018

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

February 1, 2018

Stuff-A-Bear to be held Thursday

January 31, 2018

You can overcome your depression

January 29, 2018

Seniors reflect on time at Eastern

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

January 24, 2018

Befriending is not the same as flirting

January 24, 2018

Ludlow to speak on 2017 and 2018 women’s marches

January 23, 2018

Living in the spotlight is not easy

January 19, 2018

Iron Panther information meeting set for Tuesday

January 19, 2018
Photo Illustration By Analicia Haynes | The Daily Eastern News

Local health centers, clinics, dealing with influenza strain

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

January 16, 2018

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

January 12, 2018

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

January 12, 2018

Alternative Spring Break allows students to give back over break

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

January 10, 2018

Gender does not define rules of fashion

January 9, 2018

Students start out the new semester with resolutions for 2018

January 8, 2018

Being single is OK

November 29, 2017

College: you either sink or swim

October 26, 2017
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