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Samira Dadson sews a zipper onto denim in preparation for the denim day fashion shoot in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Fashion Lab, Charleston Ill., April 18, 2024. Dadson has been sewing for the past 10 years.
Fighting inequality with fashion
From left, Theo Edwards, Ronnie Kosciuk and Emery Johnson walk with a crowd in the slut walk near Lawson Hall Thursday.
Slut walk combats sexual assault, harassment at EIU
Left, Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell holds petition for all-gender restrooms, hand delivered by graduate student Theo Edwards while petition signers stand in support in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.
Students hand deliver petition for all-gender restrooms to Gatrell
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.
Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault
Three different graduation ceremonies were held for the different colleges Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022, in Lantz Arena; Lumpkin College of Business and Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Education all held ceremonies for the students in the respective colleges.
Seniors prepare for graduation
Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.
Davis, Luers enter transfer portal
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
Staff Picks: Favorite EIU sports moment
Alli Hausman
COLUMN: Lance Stroll should take a walk
Redshirt junior infielder Dylan Drumke prepares to bat at the EIU baseball game in Coaches Stadium on Sunday.
EIU splits doubleheader with USI
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
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
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
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
Samira Dadson sews a zipper onto denim in preparation for the denim day fashion shoot in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Fashion Lab, Charleston Ill., April 18, 2024. Dadson has been sewing for the past 10 years.
Fighting inequality with fashion
From left, Theo Edwards, Ronnie Kosciuk and Emery Johnson walk with a crowd in the slut walk near Lawson Hall Thursday.
Slut walk combats sexual assault, harassment at EIU
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.
Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
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
Flamm Orchards hires around 130 to 150 workers per season to plant, tend to and process crops for thousands of families. Flamm Orchards is one of many farms in cooperation with Illinois’ statewide program to curb hunger and help stock food banks. Crops are sorted into categories where lesser-rated produce is donated to food banks.
THROUGH THE LENS: Small town standard
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 63: Drew’s Last Episode + How We Started The Podcast
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 62: Is The Bear That Good?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: 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?
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All content by Chris Essig
Heartbreak in Nashville

Heartbreak in Nashville

Chris Essig
March 6, 2009
Heartbreak in Nashville

Heartbreak in Nashville

Chris Essig
March 6, 2009
Column: Two more victories would make program history

Column: Two more victories would make program history

Chris Essig
March 5, 2009
Mantis brings Umphreys to the studio

‘Mantis’ brings Umphrey’s to the studio

Chris Essig
February 6, 2009
Mantis brings Umphreys to the studio

‘Mantis’ brings Umphrey’s to the studio

Chris Essig
February 6, 2009
Open windows in Carman caused pipes to freeze, burst

Open windows in Carman caused pipes to freeze, burst

Chris Essig
February 2, 2009
State Sen. Righter says Gov. Quinn will face challenges

State Sen. Righter says Gov. Quinn will face challenges

Chris Essig
January 30, 2009
Classes after 5 p.m. canceled Tuesday

Classes after 5 p.m. canceled Tuesday

Chris Essig
January 27, 2009
Musicians raised $770 for food pantry

Musicians raised $770 for food pantry

Chris Essig
January 23, 2009
All-woman play debuts at Tarble

All-woman play debuts at Tarble

Chris Essig
January 23, 2009
Feature Photo: Crocheting for charity

Feature Photo: Crocheting for charity

Chris Essig
December 5, 2008
Photo Page: Jim East opens up knowledge

Photo Page: Jim East opens up knowledge

Chris Essig
December 5, 2008
Photo Gallery: Diva Drag Show 2008

Photo Gallery: Diva Drag Show 2008

Chris Essig
November 21, 2008
The Verge/UB Battle of the Bands - The Staff Blues Band wins!

The Verge/UB Battle of the Bands – The Staff Blues Band wins!

Chris Essig
November 21, 2008
Two students recovering from injuries sustained in Doudna

Two students recovering from injuries sustained in Doudna

Chris Essig
November 20, 2008
Slideshow: Election 2008 in Charleston

Slideshow: Election 2008 in Charleston

Chris Essig
November 14, 2008
The fear behind the films

The fear behind the films

Chris Essig
October 31, 2008
A nightmarish production

A nightmarish production

Chris Essig
October 31, 2008
Review: Eli Jones sticks to roots on Make It Right

Review: Eli Jones sticks to roots on “Make It Right”

Chris Essig
October 31, 2008
Step dates back to slave days

Step dates back to slave days

Chris Essig
October 31, 2008
Our Take: Palin costumes hot seller this year

Our Take: Palin costumes hot seller this year

Chris Essig
October 31, 2008
Phi Beta Sigma hopes to continue dominance at step show

Phi Beta Sigma hopes to continue dominance at step show

Chris Essig
October 31, 2008
Review: Saw V all gore, no acting

Review: ‘Saw V’ all gore, no acting

Chris Essig
October 31, 2008
MTV show finalist changes Eli Jones

MTV show finalist changes Eli Jones

Chris Essig
October 31, 2008
Feature photo: Late morning shadows

Feature photo: Late morning shadows

Chris Essig
October 30, 2008
Talent showcased at Open Mic event

Talent showcased at Open Mic event

Chris Essig
October 30, 2008
EWP addressed at forum, Whats your Beef?

EWP addressed at forum, ‘What’s your Beef?’

Chris Essig
October 30, 2008
Coles Together, Charleston, Mattoon discuss municipal projects

Coles Together, Charleston, Mattoon discuss municipal projects

Chris Essig
October 30, 2008
Service hours proposal fails, absence change pulled

Service hours proposal fails, absence change pulled

Chris Essig
October 30, 2008
Talent showcased at Open Mic event

Talent showcased at Open Mic event

Chris Essig
October 30, 2008
Theater madness

Theater madness

Chris Essig
September 12, 2008
Eerie approach to music

Eerie approach to music

Chris Essig
September 12, 2008
Spears shouldnt have won awards

Spears shouldn’t have won awards

Chris Essig
September 12, 2008
Bangkok brings the yawns

‘Bangkok’ brings the yawns

Chris Essig
September 12, 2008
Professor points, shoots life

Professor points, shoots life

Chris Essig
September 12, 2008
Too much of the same thing

Too much of the same thing

Chris Essig
September 12, 2008
A hectic balancing act

A hectic balancing act

Chris Essig
September 12, 2008
Preteen popstars dominate media

Preteen popstars dominate media

Chris Essig
September 12, 2008
Need a music fix? Head out to the JAC

Need a music fix? Head out to the JAC

Chris Essig
August 29, 2008
Paige fills interim position

Paige fills interim position

Chris Essig
August 26, 2008
Column: Will Perrilloux make the difference?

Column: Will Perrilloux make the difference?

Chris Essig
August 25, 2008
Mens Soccer: Peters on watch list for Hermann Trophy

Men’s Soccer: Peters on watch list for Hermann Trophy

Chris Essig
August 25, 2008
Mens Soccer: Peters on watch list for Hermann Trophy

Men’s Soccer: Peters on watch list for Hermann Trophy

Chris Essig
August 25, 2008
Womens Soccer: Panthers lose season opener in overtime

Women’s Soccer: Panthers lose season opener in overtime

Chris Essig
August 25, 2008
Editorial Cartoon: Michael Phelps

Editorial Cartoon: Michael Phelps

Chris Essig
August 25, 2008
Eastern celebrates the arts

Eastern celebrates the arts

Chris Essig
April 28, 2008
CD Review: Get it on with Groovatron

CD Review: Get it on with Groovatron

Chris Essig
April 18, 2008
Get it write with Veale

Get it write with Veale

Chris Essig
April 18, 2008
Learn To Fly spreads its wings

Learn To Fly spreads its wings

Chris Essig
April 18, 2008
On Angel Wings

On Angel Wings

Chris Essig
April 11, 2008
On Angel Wings

On Angel Wings

Chris Essig
April 11, 2008
Students step up to the plate

Students step up to the plate

Chris Essig
April 11, 2008
Some colleges trying out coed dorms, bathrooms

Some colleges trying out coed dorms, bathrooms

Chris Essig
April 8, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
April 7, 2008
Photo page: Highlighting Greek Week

Photo page: Highlighting Greek Week

Chris Essig
April 4, 2008
Getting their philanthropy on

Getting their philanthropy on

Chris Essig
April 4, 2008
Photo page: Highlighting Greek Week

Photo page: Highlighting Greek Week

Chris Essig
April 4, 2008
Uniting through service

Uniting through service

Chris Essig
April 4, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
April 4, 2008
Photo page: Highlighting Greek Week

Photo page: Highlighting Greek Week

Chris Essig
April 4, 2008
Photo page: Highlighting Greek Week

Photo page: Highlighting Greek Week

Chris Essig
April 4, 2008
Ready to sing

Ready to sing

Chris Essig
April 4, 2008
Tradition stands strong and grows

Tradition stands strong and grows

Chris Essig
April 4, 2008
State money received on city population

State money received on city population

Chris Essig
April 2, 2008
Council looks at water rate increase in all areas

Council looks at water rate increase in all areas

Chris Essig
April 1, 2008
Council looks at water rate increase in all areas

Council looks at water rate increase in all areas

Chris Essig
April 1, 2008
Living with Epilepsy

Living with Epilepsy

Chris Essig
April 1, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
March 28, 2008
$9 BBQ chicken pizza

$9 BBQ chicken pizza

Chris Essig
March 28, 2008
City budget shows spike in energy costs

City budget shows spike in energy costs

Chris Essig
March 28, 2008
Residents welcome Fourth Street repairs

Residents welcome Fourth Street repairs

Chris Essig
March 25, 2008
Local churches ready for Easter

Local churches ready for Easter

Chris Essig
March 21, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
March 20, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
March 17, 2008
Cubs fan + White Sox fan = (Sometimes) love

Cubs fan + White Sox fan = (Sometimes) love

Chris Essig
March 17, 2008
Looking the part for life

Looking the part for life

Chris Essig
March 17, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
March 5, 2008
All Access with Brady Sallee

All Access with Brady Sallee

Chris Essig
March 4, 2008
Weekly News Roundup

Weekly News Roundup

Chris Essig
February 29, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 29, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 27, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 26, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 22, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 20, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 19, 2008
Piano soloist stars in Eastern symphony

Piano soloist stars in Eastern symphony

Chris Essig
February 18, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 18, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 13, 2008
Womens BBall: Once rivals, now friends

Women’s BBall: Once rivals, now friends

Chris Essig
February 13, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 12, 2008
Womens Tennis: Panthers to play Huskies, but not in DeKalb

Women’s Tennis: Panthers to play Huskies, but not in DeKalb

Chris Essig
February 8, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 8, 2008
Jazz celebration kicks off

Jazz celebration kicks off

Chris Essig
February 8, 2008
ROTC trains for the future

ROTC trains for the future

Chris Essig
February 8, 2008
Trying to make a difference

Trying to make a difference

Chris Essig
February 8, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 7, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 6, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 5, 2008
Communication breakdown

Communication breakdown

Chris Essig
February 5, 2008
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Chris Essig
February 4, 2008
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