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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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Column: Getting involved makes all the difference

December 15, 2014

Pension reform opponents challenge speedy appeal

December 9, 2014

Perry responds to student demonstrations

December 9, 2014
Graduate returns to roots with mixed-media gallery

Graduate returns to roots with mixed-media gallery

December 9, 2014
DePue Brothers return with Grassical Christmas concert

DePue Brothers return with ‘Grassical’ Christmas concert

December 8, 2014

Visiting professor mixes math, issues

December 5, 2014

Honorary degrees give recognition to significant individuals

December 3, 2014

Want ads inspire Tarble abstract exhibit

December 3, 2014

Judge strikes down pension law

December 1, 2014

Column: #Shirtgate bigger than clothing choices

November 19, 2014
Funeral, visitation arrangements set for journalism major

Funeral, visitation arrangements set for journalism major

November 18, 2014
More than a reporter, you were my friend

More than a reporter, you were my friend

November 16, 2014
Fun-loving and hardworking: journalism major dies after car accident

‘Fun-loving’ and ‘hardworking’: journalism major dies after car accident

November 16, 2014

Review: ‘Birdman’ flies high as smart satire

November 14, 2014

1960s pop, jazz film scores put on display

November 13, 2014

Forum to examine campus diversity

November 13, 2014

Column: Community service not just a seasonal thing

November 12, 2014

Eastern ranks No. 13 for ‘Best College for Veterans’

November 10, 2014

Eastern reaches out to area high schools

November 10, 2014

Board approves change in retirement plan

November 10, 2014
Blue Madness sweeps Eastern

Blue Madness sweeps Eastern

October 30, 2014

Treasurer race brings candidate to Eastern

October 29, 2014
A new marquee sign has been installed a little more than a week ago near Old Main at the intersection of Fourth Street and Lincoln Avenue. The $35,000 cost for the sign and the installation was purchased in the last fiscal year with a gift fund.

New electronic marquee promotes Eastern

October 28, 2014
Tax policy for education evaluated

Tax policy for education evaluated

October 27, 2014

Column: With Homecoming comes optimism for the future

October 23, 2014
Nicci Colucy performs with the Panther Marching Band during the Panthers home game against Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 28 2013 at OBrien Field.

Give it a whirl: Alumni will join Eastern’s baton twirler

October 23, 2014

Column: Have imagination in future endeavors

September 30, 2014
Annette Hawkins talks about the process of taking a photo of Mary Hawkins grave Thursday in Pemberton Hall.

Relatives trace Mary Hawkins’ historical footsteps

September 26, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Sarah Adams, granddaughter of famous photographer Ansel Adams, gives a presentation on the life and selected works of her grandfather titled, Ansal Adams: The American Earth on Sunday at the Tarble Arts Center. Adams talked about her grandfathers life and committment to various things such as environmental concerns. At the age of 28, Ansel Adams made a committment to photography and eventually became the official portritist for President Jimmy Carter, as well as receiving the Presidental Medal of Freedom from President Carter in 1980.

Granddaughter delves into Ansel Adams’ life, photos

September 7, 2014
Perry announces new budget cut areas

Perry announces new budget cut areas

September 5, 2014

‘Captain America’: Marvel’s most complex film to date

September 5, 2014

Tree outside Old Main to be removed for safety reasons

August 8, 2014
Tom Michael was introduced as the new athletic director Tuesday in Lantz Arena.

Michael focuses on student-athlete experience

July 23, 2014

Faculty Senate meeting set to review constitution, bylaws

July 22, 2014
Michael selected as new athletic director

Michael selected as new athletic director

July 14, 2014

Sarra points to athletic facilities for success

July 10, 2014

Michael wants to build on athletic program base

July 8, 2014

Hartzell believes basketball success vital to raise athletic program

July 8, 2014
Country artist Tracy Lawrence performed at the Red, White and Blue Days Thursday.

Tracy Lawrence kicks off Independence Day with concert

July 4, 2014
Tracy Lawrence will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday at Morton Park as part of Charlestons Red, White and Blue Days. Admission is free, but attendees should bring a lawn chair.

Country musician Tracy Lawrence to headline Red, White and Blue Days concert

June 30, 2014
President Bill Perry sent out a list of items that will be evaluated for an $8 million budget cut Wednesday.

Perry releases list of budgetary action items

June 12, 2014

3 candidates to interview for admissions director position

June 10, 2014

Old Main ‘lawn party’ to thank Charleston community

June 10, 2014

Board of Trustees to vote on FY 2015 budget proposals

June 10, 2014

Board of Trustees approves $6 million personnel cut Friday

June 10, 2014
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