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Rick Shook, who represents District Eight on the Coles County Board, asks attorney Andrew Keyt a question before the board voted Tuesday on whether to approve the Coles Wind project.
Coles County Board approves Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine wind farm
Charleston's Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the county's Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High School's cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Events in Charleston this week
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
The Charleston Community Band plays “Dancing Queen” by Abba Thursday in Kiwanis Park. This group consisted of 71 local instrumentalists with ages ranging from 13 to 90.
Events in Charleston this week
Protestors line the sidewalk next to Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests in Morton Park on Saturday, June 14.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘No Kings’ protest in Charleston
Tom Michael was introduced as the new athletic director Tuesday in Lantz Arena.
Eastern Illinois weighs NCAA House Settlement before June 30 deadline
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE ATHLETICS DEPRTMENT Eastern Illinois Men's Track and Field freshman jumper Abraham Johnson qualified for the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in triple jump.
EIU freshman Johnson headed to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Eastern Illinois baseball looks on as Little Rock celebrates a 2-1 win and Ohio Valley Conference championship game at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern’s offense struggles in OVC championship loss to Little Rock
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs (4) walks towards the Ohio Valley Conference tournament board to put EIU's logo onto the championship spot after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the OVC tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Eastern Illinois baseball faces Little Rock in the OVC championship
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teammates after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Running back, redshirt Freshman Jacarre Fleming takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.
Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
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‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ review: new dinosaurs, same old problems
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
Luke Brewer
‘28 Years Later’ review: a worthy sequel that lives up to the legacy
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is Wes Anderson to perfection
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 92: Cam’s Final Episode + The Future of the Podcast
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 91: Eyes Wide Shut: More Romantic Than Meets the Eye
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 90: Kept Woman: Can I Have My Time Back?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
Protestors line the sidewalk next to Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests in Morton Park on Saturday, June 14.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘No Kings’ protest in Charleston
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School runner leads the pack in heat 3 of the 100m of the IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Thursday, May 29.
THROUGH THE LENS: IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
Vendors line the sidewalks in front of the Dounda Fine Arts Center selling goods like plush animals, lithography prints, clothing and more during Spring Fest which ran from Thursday to Saturday.
Spring Fest brings vendors, live music
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Ashanti Thomas is a senior digital media major. She previously served as photo editor and assistant photo editor at The News.

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Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) scores a touchdown vs. the Tennessee State Tigers Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 30-17.

[Photo] All-American running back announces departure from football program

December 6, 2024
The owner of Revival City Doughnuts, Marschelle McCoy, takes out a tray of doughnuts from the cart and gives advice on what went wrong and what could have been better with the doughnuts to her employee Bronica Bazzano at Revival City Doughnuts on Feb. 8.

THROUGH THE LENS: The Lord will provide

Ashanti Thomas
April 29, 2024
Marschelle McCoy puts her groceries away in the passenger seat of her car after shopping at Walmart and getting off of work on Wednesday afternoon, March 6.

Marschelle McCoy searches for mint chocolate cookies in order to test out a new recipe she has been working on at her doughnut shop, Revival City Doughnuts, at Walmart March 6.

Marschelle McCoy runs into Krishna Darvath, a computer technology graduate student at Walmart Wednesday afternoon. They greet each other and talk a little about classes on March 6.

Marschelle McCoy helps Devika Jaiswal, a biological sciences graduate student, put on her handkerchief for the United Pentecostal Tabernacle church's western themed lunch event on April 6.

Marschelle McCoy, the office manager in the biology department, talks with professor Robert Colombo at her desk on Thursday afternoon in the Biological Sciences Building on Feb. 22.

Marschelle McCoy raises her arms in praise during Wisdom Wednesday service at United Pentecostal Tabernacle Feb. 28.

James Nicolas greets Marschelle McCoy at the United Pentecostal Tabernacle church on March 31.

A pin on the side of Marschelle McCoy's desk in the Biological Sciences Building on Feb. 22.

Forward Macy McGlone (33), goes for a rebound at the basketball game against Lindenwood at Groniger Arena Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 68-62 against the Lions on Eastern Illinois University's campus on Feb. 17, 2024,

[Photo] McGlone, Booker, Monahan named All-OVC players

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
At Eastern Illinois University's basketball game against Lindenwood, guard Ellie Buzzelle goes up for a layup over forward Alyssa Nielsen at Groniger Arena Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 68-62 against the Lions on Eastern Illinois University's campus

Kayla Tomaszkiewicz teaches participants line dancing moves at the Panther Ho-Down event which was hosted by her and the rest of her Underground Line Dancing club members on Saturday night.

After a long night of line dancing at the Panther Ho-Down event, the treasurer of the Underground Line Dancing club, Faith Hartke, puts away her cowboy boots on Saturday night.

Sam Stowell wins the competition for the longest "yee-haw" with a total time of 22 seconds long, at the Panther Ho-Down event hosted by Underground Line Dancing club on Saturday nigh at the University Ballroom.

Gabriel McElroy swing dances with Kayla Tomaszkiewicz, the president of the Underground Line Dancing club at their Panther Hoedown event on Saturday evening.

[Photo] Students line dance at the hoedown

Chandler Smith, Reporter
January 20, 2024
Members of Eastern's Underground Line Dancing club take pictures using the photo booth at their own Panther Hoedown event on Saturday night.

From left, sophomore Dylan Meek, and sophomore Rachel Wisner get ready to join the fun by putting on cowboy hats at the Panther Ho-Down event hosted by The Underground Line Dancing club on Saturday evening.

From left, Faith Hartke and Gabriel McElroy practice dancing together to music before the Panther Ho-Down event hosted by the Underground Line Dancing club starts on Saturday afternoon in the University Ballroom.

EIU's softball team cheer on the Panther Marching Band during its performance at the Ohio Valley Conference. Friday, March 5, 2023.

[Photo] STAFF PICKS: What sport should EIU add?

Sports Staff
January 24, 2024
Quarterbacks freshman Blainey Dowling (14), redshirt freshman Kevin Conway (16), and redshirt junior Jonah O'Brien (6) signal to quarterback Pierce Holley during the Tennessee State game.

Offensive lineman Drew Wilder (55) picks up redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) after he scores a third touchdown for the Panthers against the Tennessee State Tigers.

Safety redshirt sophomore Kaelin Drakeford (22) tackles wide receiver redshirt sophomore Karate Brenson (0) at the Panthers vs. Tennessee State Tigers game.

[Photo] EIU Football ends regular season with best record since 2013

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 18, 2023
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) tries to break a tackle at the Panthers vs. Tennessee State game. The Panthers won 30-17 against the Tigers.

Senior outside hitter Giovana Larregui Lopez hits the ball over the net for the Panthers against their game vs. Valparaiso. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Panthers of the Semester: MJ Flowers, Giovana Larregui López, Sara Thomas

Zaria Flippin and Luther Yoder
December 4, 2023
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers rushes down the field for a first down. Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.

[Photo] Flowers scores more points than Tennessee State offense in Panther win

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 11, 2023
Guard Naykel Shelton (3) tries to dribble past the defender. The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini Monday night.

Fifth-year Jermaine Hamlin (34) blocks the ball from Illini player Ty Rodgers (20). The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini.

Tahani Bilkhair writes "Stop the genocide" on the Mellin steps during a vigil for Gaza's children.

[Photo] Students mourn Palestinian deaths

Cam’ron Hardy, News Editor
November 10, 2023
Around 20 people joined the vigil for the 4100 plus children who have been killed in Gaza in front of the Mellin Steps on Wednesday night.

Esraa Jarrar's child picks up a sign saying, "Save the kids in Gaza" at the vigil for the children in Gaza who have been killed.

9-year-old Mohammad Mohd and his 7-year-old sister Mariam Mohd raise up a Palestinian flag at the vigil for Gaza's children Wednesday night.

7-year-old Mariam Mohd draws a portrait of herself in chalk in front of the Mellin steps.

Esraa Jarrar writes, "Save the kids in Gaza" on the Mellin Steps at the vigil for the 4100 plus children that have died in Gaza. Jarrar said, "I have four kids and that's what makes it harder on me to see children each day dying under their own homes."

Tahani Bilkhair writes "Stop the genocide" on the Mellin steps during a vigil for Gaza's children.

[Photo] Remembering family during Día de los Muertos 

Chandler Smith, Reporter
November 6, 2023
Redshirt sophomore forward Kooper Jacobi puts the ball up in the paint during the Panther's first men's basketball game of the season against the Fighting Illini in the State Farm Center Monday night. Jacobi led the Panthers by scoring 10 points and rebounding 11 shots.

[Photo] Jacobi records double-double in loss against Fighting Illini

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
An ofrenda for migrants who have lost their lives.

An ofrenda display made by students in Dr. Kristin Routt's Spanish class for the Dia De los Muertos Gala Saturday night in the University Ballroom. Ofrendas are usually seen decorated with food, flowers, pictures, candles, and more.

From left, Celeste Cambron, Jocelyn Cambron, and Kassandra Garcia look at the ofrenda exhibits being displayed at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala on Saturday night.

[Photo] THROUGH THE LENS: Dia de Los Muertos Gala

November 3, 2023
At the Dia De los Muertos Gala, people in attendance were able to vote for their favorite ofrenda display by buying votes to which all of the proceeds go to HOPE ECI, a non-profit organization for domestic violence victims.

Alexandra Martinez, a communication disorders and sciences major, performs a Mexican folkloric ballet along with other students for the Dia de Los Muertos Gala on Saturday night

The second annual Dia De los Muertos Gala presents a Mexican folkloric ballet performance.

News Editor for the Daily Eastern News, Cam'ron Hardy, a junior journalism major, works on editing his "Two Dudes Talk Movies" podcast in the newsroom of Buzzard Hall.

[Photo] Student selected for New York Times mentorship program

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2023
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[Photo] COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
December 6, 2023
Michael Roman's mom and step-dad Maribel Aguilar and Vincent Aguilar watch the Greek Kart race "Race for Roman," which is to help fundraise for their son's battle with brain cancer.

Jordan Pratt, an elementary education major, gets ready to race as she puts on her helmet to compete in the Greek Kart "Race for Roman" event.

Miguel Hernandez, a finance major takes off his helmet after finishing the race for the "Race for Roman" Greek Kart race.

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Michael Barth, a senior physical education major, waves the race flag as the last team passes the finish line at the Greek Kart "Race for Roman" event.

Sigma Pi Fraternity, Sigma Nu Fraternity, and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity race to see who's going to be the final champion for the Greek Kart "Race for Roman" race.

Michael Roman, a sophomore corporate communication major, does an interview reflecting on the "Race for Roman" Greek Kart race that was done in support for him and his fight with brain cancer.

[Photo] Race for Roman, more than just a race

October 23, 2023
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority win the "Race for Roman" Greek Kart race with a final time of 3 minutes and 19 seconds.

Sigma Pi Fraternity win the "Race for Roman" Greek Kart race with a finishing time of 2 minutes and 41 seconds.

Weller Hall sign.

[Photo] Weller, Thomas Halls to pause use for fall 2024

Alli Hausman, Copy Chief
March 5, 2024
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Ashton Fineout, Gaylyn Foto, and Nikki Eoute, take a picture with the pianist of Abilene, Joshua Spacht's daughter after their show.

Abilene, a neoclassical quintet featuring piano, vocals, cello, violin, and synth, perform 14 songs in two different sets over the course of the night and end with a "Winged Dreams Suite" where they play 6 songs with only a brief resting moment in between each piece.

[Photo] Cello performer, Gaylyn Foto, creates backbone for Abilene performance

Cam’ron Hardy, News Editor
October 16, 2023
Fans in attendance give a standing ovation for Abilene after their last song of the night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.

The hairs of Gaylyn Foto's cello bow break off while she's playing.

Chloë Agnew, a singer from Dublin, Ireland joins the neoclassical quintent group Abilene, in performing a cover of the song "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay in Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Cheeto the cat lays on the floor next to one of his toys.

Emily Wilcox, a senior middle blocker for Eastern Volleyball team cat, Cheeto poses for the camera Tuesday afternoon.

Cheeto the cat, who has over 5 thousand followers on Instagram, lays on his owner's, Emily Wilcox's floor, and stretches on Tuesday afternoon.

[Photo] Cheeto the Cat: EIU Volleyball’s pillow

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
October 29, 2023
Elvis Vasquez, apart of Los Amigos band, plays guitar at different locations on campus Monday afternoon.

Luis Trevino, the band leader of Los Amigos, plays trumpet and sings in South Quad Dining where students and faculty applaud for them. Trevino said it has been an adventure being able to travel with the band.

Kassandra Garcia, a human services graduate student, dances along to the music of Los Amigos band in the food court of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Kenia Gonzalez records the Los Amigos band as they play a song she requested in Stevenson Dining Hall. Gonzalez said, "It was amazing to see the university celebrate and acknowledge Latino Heritage Month with a mariachi band on campus. I hope we continue to see more culturally enriching activities like this."

Los Amigos band walk across the street to continue playing at Stevenson Dining Hall.

From left, Luis Trevino, the band leader of Los Amigos, plays the trumpet, while Elvis Vasquez and Mike McAllister play their guitars while walking past Booth Library.

Los Amigos band walk across the South Quad playing Mariachi music.

The Mariachi band, Los Amigos, walk around campus playing their instruments and singing multiple songs during Hispanic Heritage Month. Los Amigos have been playing for 13 years and have played in every state in the Southeast.

[Photo] THROUGH THE LENS: Mariachi takes over campus

October 9, 2023
Running back MJ Flowers, runs down the field after catching the ball during practice on Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] 25th ranked Panthers continue to prepare for first conference game against UT Martin

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter
October 5, 2023
The 2023 EIU Homecoming Royalty Court winners, Rochelle Carter as Princess, Sheldon Turner as Prince, Hannah Lawrence as Queen, and Nick Trimble as King, take the stage at the homecoming royalty coronation Monday night.

[Photo] Lawrence, Trimble crowned as head homecoming royalty

Cam’ron Hardy, News Editor
October 3, 2023
The Little Princess of the 2023 EIU Homecoming Royalty Court gets crowned by Dr. Anne Flaherty, Vice President for Student Affairs Monday night.

Director of the Tarble Arts Center Jennifer Seas walks students through the new "Who Speaks for the Oceans?" exhibition on Monday evening.

[Photo] The collaborative creation of Tarble’s Fall Exhibition

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2023
Career Services hosts a networking night at Tarble Art Center to help people network with employers and build relationships on Monday evening.

[Photo] Networking Night creates important connections

September 26, 2023
EIU's Jazz Ensemble finishes their performance at the Jazz Showcase with the final song of On Green Dolphin in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.

[Photo] Jazz ensemble brings families together

Cam’ron Hardy, News Editor
September 22, 2023
Kehinde Omosor performs a solo in the song Port o' Call by Michael Sweeney at the Jazz Showcase in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.

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