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David Commanday directs a full orchestra for the Messiah performance, telling the story of Jesus life and death Friday night.
Messiah concludes performances for semester
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Holiday Fest’s Art Sale in the Concourse of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Doudna hosts ‘CLAS Holiday Fest’
Lotería night for LASOs last meeting
Lotería night for LASO’s last meeting
Jayci Stewart and Maggie Bullinger present their Snoozin’ Like a Panther” presentation to form an informational presentation about how to improve a student’s sleeping habits on Monday afternoon.
HERC holds ‘Snoozin Like A Panther’ presentation
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
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.
Panthers of the Semester: MJ Flowers, Giovana Larregui López, Sara Thomas
Senior libero/defensive specialist Christina Martinez Mundo smiles while Head Coach Sara Thomas speaks on each of the seniors skills and impact on the team during the press conference.
Panthers of the Week: Jordan Booker, Christina Martinez Mundo
Kooper Jacobi (40) led the Panthers with 14 points and went 6-9 in field goals helping to secure the Panthers triple-digit win over University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Saturday afternoon at Groniger Arena.
EIU scores triple digits in win
Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to jump up and shoot a layup while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.
McGlone off to a great start in junior season
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas speaks to each of her seniors impact on her and the team for this season during the after-game press conference for their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. Thomas said she will sad to see some players who have been with her since she started coaching at Eastern leave this year.
EIU eliminated from NCAA tournament
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE
COMIC BY JENNA MINOR | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Comic depicts lack of feminine hygiene products.
EDITORIAL: Pink tax is out of control, what is Eastern doing?
Jason Farias, a senior history education major, leads a group throughout campus during a student walkout demanding a free Palestine at the Mellin Steps in protest of the Israel genocide on Palestinian civilians Wednesday afternoon. Farias said there were around 100 other schools in the nation participating in the walk.
EDITORIAL: Local, student activism matters
EDITORIAL: Breast cancer awareness and education
EDITORIAL: Plan 2028 is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: “Plan 2028” is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE
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
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
David Commanday directs a full orchestra for the Messiah performance, telling the story of Jesus life and death Friday night.
Messiah concludes performances for semester
Lotería night for LASOs last meeting
Lotería night for LASO’s last meeting
Students apart of the Jazz Lab Band stand up to be applauded after their performance Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Jazz performance run-down
The African Students Association host the African Renaissance fashion show where models from Couture, The Kat Walk, Essence, and more show off their cultural looks which is a mix of afrofuturism and afrocentrism in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Saturday night.
African Student Association hosts stylish competition on campus  
Greek Court Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2023
Greek Life and leadership: developing skills for the future
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.
THROUGH THE LENS: Dia de Los Muertos Gala
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.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mariachi takes over campus
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 44: Why is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Talked About So Much?
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 43: Is Interstellar The Best Sci-Fi Movie Ever? ft. Special Guest
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 2: Pierce Holley
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 2: Pierce Holley
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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 11, 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 6, 2020

Eastern students talk Groundhog Day

Austen Brown, Reporter
February 2, 2020

Eastern students talk Super Bowl, Jimmy G

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
January 30, 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 22, 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 5, 2019

Students talk stress with impending finals

Austen Brown, Reporter
December 4, 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 10, 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 25, 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 3, 2019

Seniors give advice for college life

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
January 31, 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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