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Vice Chairperson for Easterns board of trustees Christopher Hicks, speaks during the board of trustees meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom.
Board of trustees removes out-of-state tuition for US residents
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
Jody Stone interacts with students after his student interview for Dean of Students Friday. April 13,2024 in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union,
Interim dean of students interviews to maintain position
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
EIU sweeps Tennessee Tech in double header
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Redshirt junior outfield Dylan Drumke gets a run to first after hitting outfield at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU baseball loses to non-D1 opponent for first time since 2019
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
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
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
Jennifer Buchter, a special education professor, gets out of the water during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Sunday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students, faculty get bold, cold
two dudes talk movies
The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
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Students gather in front of Old Main during Wednesday’s unity march. Instead of walking downtown, the group stayed on campus to promote their message to fellow students.

Students, community members march for unity against hate

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2020
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Wood

National holiday encourages people to make others’ days

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2020

EIU Pride members talk lobbying interests

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
Joshua Ware, an applied engineering and tech major, questions the BSU team during the Family Feud: Black and Blue edition, hosted by S.T.R.O.N.G mentoring, in Lumpkin Auditorium on Tuesday night. Full coverage on page three.

‘Family Feud: Black and Blue’ held in Lumpkin Hall

Austen Brown, Reporter
February 11, 2020

Students discuss update to Drug Free Act

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2020

Eastern students talk Groundhog Day

Austen Brown, Reporter
February 2, 2020

Eastern students talk Super Bowl, Jimmy G

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2020

ASL Club teaches students all things sign language

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2020

Fair showcases RSO involvement opportunities

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2020
Elizabeth Wood | The Daily Eastern News Nicolas Guagnini, a contemporary artist, writer and filmmaker, discusses the ideas that inspired his art pieces at his exhibit, “Twilight of the Idols,” at the Tarble Arts Center on Thursday night, which will be the closing exhibit from Tarble’s “Art Speaks!” series. Guagnini said his main inspiration behind his clay sculptures was to make them without the distraction of technology, and they consist of ears, noses, hands or penises.

Artist talks provocative, phallic artwork

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2019

Students talk stress with impending finals

Austen Brown, Reporter
December 5, 2019

Reporters reflect on Taylorville tornado

Austen Brown, Reporter
November 20, 2019

Students craft items at Tarble After Hours

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2019

National Guard students talk Veterans Day

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2019
Jennifer Escobedo, a junior majoring in nursing, and Isela Diaz, a senior English major: creative and professional writing, play soccer during the “Soccer On the Quad” event for Latino Heritage Month.

‘Soccer on the Quad’ held for Latino Heritage Month

Austen Brown, Reporter
September 24, 2019

Students share intentions for the upcoming spring break

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2019
Raine Zhu | The Daily Eastern News Laura Renken, an elementary education major, pulls herself out of the “Plunge Pool” Sunday night during Eastern’s Polar Plunge near the Campus Pond. Students and other participants were “freezing for a reason” as they jumped into the 3-foot deep pool filled with cold water.

$14,230 raised for Special Olympics

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2019

Documentary details Charleston’s account of historical moon landing

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2019
Team Watermelon talks with eachother during the Historical Twist NAACP Jeopardy game Monday night in the Coleman Auditorium.

Students play NAACP-themed Jeopardy game

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2019

HERC teaches healthy cooking in Klehm Hall Thursday

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2019

Singles speak out about Valentine’s Day

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2019

60th annual Jazz Festival hosts clinics for students, competitions

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2019

Students share pros, cons of working on, off campus

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019

Students offer feedback on lowest-scoring Super Bowl

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019

Seniors give advice for college life

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2019

Career Services offers tips, resources to international students

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

Spring Pantherpalooza set for Wednesday

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2019
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