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Shelby Swinford is handed a tray of food during the CCAR Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday afternoon.
Eastern faculty share Thanksgiving traditions
Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senates first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Student Senate reaches quorum, approves Prestigious Pantherettes
Kyle Carlesimo, a freshman guard, struggles to gain possession of a loose ball but a St. Mary of the Woods College player holds his firm grip on the ball during the mens basketball game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Carlesimo led the Panthers with 19 points and seven rebounds. The team had an average of 4 rebounds per player, with a total of 50. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.
Carlesimo leads men’s basketball to first home win of the season
Maya Chandler (10), a junior guard, is defended by Miah Monohan (3), a sophomore guard as she approaches the Panthers hoop during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena Sunday afternoon. Monahan scored five points with six assists and four rebounds. The Panthers won 83-73 against the Ramblers.
Women’s basketball rallies in second half to beat Loyola Chicago
Linebacker Colin Bohanek (45), and defensive back Mark Aitken (2), tackles a Southeast Missouri player during their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the OBrien Field.
Eastern football set to face off against No. 25 UT Martin
Summerlyn Smith (8), a senior setter, puts up the ball during volleyball practice in Lantz Arena Thursday afternoon.
Smith sisters “set” up for success
Forward Sincere Malone (5), splits the double team by Illinois States defense on the right wing as Malone attempts to drive to the basket at Easterns first mens basketball home game of the season against Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
EIU athletics to hit the road for games over Thanksgiving break
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Finding yourself in times of change
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
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: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
A tribute at the front enterance of the memorial service that people could view. As part of the tribute, pictures of Jason Aguilar and teammates and other mementos were placed.
EDITORIAL: You aren’t alone
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: If its not a crime, why are they doing time?
EDITORIAL: If it’s not a crime, why are they doing time?
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Finding yourself in times of change
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
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: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
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
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Candy Fordjour Frimpong, a graduate student studying art, details her ceramics project in the Ceramics Studio Sunday afternoon. Fordjour Frimpong said with her artwork she hopes to promote a message of diversity. I want to use my indigenous background to relate well with the contemporaries around [Charleston], Fordjour Frimpong said.
Students tell stories through their art
Teachers Assistant Samuel Wilson, a graduate student studying art, assists Jennifer Teibowei, a freshman biological sciences major, learn how to chain stitch during an Introduction to Art class in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Out of time, out of money: Reality of art students
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
Sajani Reddy Singapuram, a computer technology graduate student, dressed in her saree, along with other traditional Indian attire and jewelry, walks up the stairs and into the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for her singing performance at the Global Culture Night
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for a night full of culture
The Coles County Board retained its two Democratic seats during the general elections on Election Day. Michael Watts and Gail Mason, who represent District 3 and 12 respectively, will continue to serve on the Board into the next term which ends in 2024. District 11 Candidate Matt Titus ran and lost 669-563.
THROUGH THE LENS: Coles County Democrats Election Day watch party
THROUGH THE LENS: Art on a different canvas
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard sticks with a Millikin Big Blue player attempting to drive the ball towards the goal in Lantz Arena Thursday evening. Washington led the Panthers with 29 points. The Panthers won 82-78 against the Big Blues.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball team kicks off season against Big Blue
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 11: Sausage Party
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 10: The Nice Guys
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 9: Jeepers Creepers
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 8: Saw
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Steve Bennett (left), chief of the Charleston Fire Department, discusses the situation with a firefighter in the parking lot of Douglas Hall Wednesday night after the buildings attic caught on fire.

Sparking motor to blame for Douglas Hall fire

November 29, 2017

Spring Concert survey released, tabling starts

November 12, 2017

Campfire comedy to warm up audience

November 9, 2017

Finding comfort as the cold comes

November 8, 2017

Students can reflect on election at UB panel, discuss past election and analyze Trump’s presidential timeline

October 31, 2017

Lessons from my brother

October 31, 2017
After performing, Drag Queen Ceduxion Carrington thanks everybody for coming out to the Halloqueen Drag Show event Monday evening held in the Grand Ballroom in the MLK Junior University Union. “Drag is about entertainment, not orientation.” Ceduxion Carrington said.

Divas dominate Grand Ballroom Monday night

October 30, 2017

Do not let stress destroy your willpower

October 23, 2017

Homecoming Committee to GLO wild about bowling

October 19, 2017
Emonie Jordan (left), a senior kinesiology and sports studies major and the Homecoming Kickoff Activities co- chair, and Caroline Chrzanowska (right), a senior early childhood education major and the other Homecoming Kickoff Activities co-chair, call out raffle numbers at “Rumble in the Jungle” Monday afternoon in the Library Quad. “I think this was a great idea, I think the execution of it was perfect,” Jordan said. “I think what we have right now is really great, a lot of people are having fun. They’re staying to play the games, and they’re staying to win prizes.”

Students ‘rumble’ into Homecoming

October 16, 2017

Faculty Senate to populate Review Committee

October 16, 2017

Rumble in the Jungle to kick off Homecoming Week

October 15, 2017

Homecoming is here with weeklong activities

October 15, 2017
Shirley Bell participates at a Trivia Night sponsored by the EIU Democrats, Coles County Democrats and Coles County Progressives. Earlier in the night, Bell her announced her intent to seek the nomination for the 110th district state representative seat.

Retired Eastern professor announces plans to run for 110th district representative

October 13, 2017
State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon), answers student questions.

Righter warns Student Senate of future budget issues

October 11, 2017

Tea around the World to be hosted by UB

October 9, 2017
Senior sociology major Lauren Eberle watches as her roomate and Art Association member Clair Gentry creates a button for the first time. “It’s a really personalized conceot to where you can just walk up and pick a very personalized image,” Gentry said.

[Photo] Student print sale showcases student creativity

October 8, 2017

Abnormal is not absurd

October 3, 2017
University Police Department Chief Kent Martin hopes to begin training of ALICE, an active shooter response program on the campus of Eastern. The program, according to its website is the No. 1 active shooter civilian response training for organizations. Martin said you does not have to look far to see the benefits of the program.

UPD to expand use of ALICE

October 3, 2017

Historian to explore populism

October 2, 2017
Peter Andrews, a mathmatics and computer sciences professor, and his wife, Holly Andrews, look at items in the Night of Hope’s the silent auction. Peter Andrews said they have been to almost every Night of Hope and enjoy seeing the creativity of the artwork and gift baskets the community puts together for the auction. “It’s a great cause and you get something for your money too,” he said.

[Photo] Night of Hope funds fight against domestic violence

October 1, 2017

CAA approves English course revisions

September 28, 2017
Jordan Boyer | The Daily Eastern News Melissa Martinez, (left), a junior chemistry major and Blanca Aragon, (middle) a senior community health major, serve paletas, or popsicles, to Pamela Padilla, a sophomore Spanish education major, outside Coleman Hal Wednesday afternoon. Martinez and Aragon are both part of the women’s empowerment registered student organization Esperanza. Esperanza raised just under $100 at the end of the sale. The money is going to help them run events in the future.

Esperanza shares culture through paletas

September 27, 2017

Jaenike Grant funds community creativity 

September 26, 2017

Good writing means expressing yourself

September 26, 2017

Creativity shown at 24-Hour Play Festival

September 24, 2017

RSO to ring in Jewish New Year with pastries

September 20, 2017

Faculty Senate continues Douglas Hall discussion

September 19, 2017

Campus Ministry USA returns

September 18, 2017
Ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger performs with her puppet Samuel in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Friday night. Samuel is the first puppet she ever used.

Ventriloquist brings Audience to Life

September 17, 2017

‘Quidditch’ comes to life at Eastern

September 15, 2017
Remembering 9/11’s impact today

Remembering 9/11’s impact today

September 11, 2017
Band members of Mucca Pazza perform Thursday night in the Dvorak Concert Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Mucca Pazza spreads infectious enthusiasm

September 7, 2017

Tenth day enrollment numbers delayed

September 7, 2017

Marketing shows progress after town halls

September 7, 2017

Faculty Senate debates renaming Douglas Hall

September 6, 2017

Enrollment numbers to be released

September 5, 2017

CAA shows support for proposal on general education committee

August 31, 2017

Brand ideas revealed to campus

August 30, 2017

Town Hall meetings set to reveal marketing plan

August 29, 2017

Apathy is the enemy of accomplishment 

August 24, 2017

CAA holds first meeting of school year 

August 24, 2017

Access to a 24-hour library should be a norm for the college experience

August 23, 2017

University Board to host luau comedy night

August 23, 2017

PantherLife app made available for students and public

August 22, 2017

Progress and setbacks on campus renovations  

August 22, 2017
Josh Bost, a social studies education major, said his favorite study spaces include the Red Room in Doudna because of its openness and unique color.

Students reveal favorite study spots

August 16, 2017

After 16 Years as Provost, Blair Lord Plans Retirement

April 27, 2017

Gatrell announced as new provost

April 24, 2017

Learning Goals Committee tweaks proposals

April 20, 2017

Student Senate elects new speaker

April 19, 2017

Safety Walk proves useful, reveals needed improvement

April 17, 2017

University Enhancement committee of the Student Senate to host Safety Walk

April 16, 2017

Student Senate disapproves of lack of cultural involvement

April 12, 2017

Students are encouraged to Strike Out Against Sexual Assault Wednesday

April 10, 2017
President Glassman and diversity committee member, Samara Abdoulaye Pedila discussed issues affecting minority groups on campus of Eastern Saturday in the Charleston/Mattoon room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

President Glassman listens to students’ concerns about discrimination

April 10, 2017

CAA approves proposed changes to Admissions

April 6, 2017

Student Senate discusses lobby, student fee allocations, and finals week preparation

April 5, 2017
Justin Brown | The Daily Eastern News Dr. Sibdas Ghosh met with students and Eastern faculty and staff Tuesday in the Tuscola/Arcola Room. Ghosh, currenlty Dean of the school of arts and biology professor at Iona college in New York, is the final candidate to visit Eastern.

Last provost candidate proposes connectivity

April 4, 2017
“All we have is right now” Kesha said as she amps up the concert goers.

Kesha shows love for fans at Spring Concert

April 3, 2017
Jay Gatrell, provost candidate No. 3 met with students and faculty Thursday in the Tuscola/Arcola Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union to provide information about his past and answer questions from those in attendence. Gatrell is currently the Vice Provost at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky.

Third provost candidate shares vision for Eastern

March 30, 2017

Second provost candidate aims for transparency and collaboration

March 28, 2017

Bakken announced as second provost candidate

March 26, 2017

Student Government vice president candidates discuss plans

March 26, 2017
Dr. Timothy Crowley, candidate for the Eastern provost position met with faculty and staff in the Tuscola Arcola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union Thursday afternoon. Students had the opportunity to introduce themselves and ask questions about Crowley’s plans for the university.

Students, Faculty meet the First Provost Candidate

March 23, 2017
Ft. Hays State University Timothy Crowley

Crowley’s visit to Eastern kicks off Provost interviews

March 23, 2017

Student Senate to have executive elections

March 22, 2017

Student Senate hears about allocation cuts

March 8, 2017
Hashni Vidana, a biological sciences graduate student asked asks a question of President Glassman during Monday night’s “Dr. G. You and Me” student forum in Buzzard Auditorium. Vidana suggested a mentoring program for all new students. She said while obtaining her Bachelor’s in England her mentor was very beneficial with basic things such as finding a grocery store and said all new students could benefit from a similar program.

Students voice ideas at forum

March 6, 2017

CAA debates posting midterm grades

March 2, 2017
Senior Fudia Jalloh, a family and consumer sciences major was crowned Miss Black EIU Saturday evening.

Miss Black EIU crowned

February 26, 2017

CAA drafts vitalization recommendations, approves 2 new majors

February 23, 2017

Student Senate focuses on elections, Rec center

February 23, 2017

Academic programs present case to CAA

February 19, 2017

Roommates from Hell and the RAs who save us

February 12, 2017
Julianne Adegoriolu, 2016 Miss Black EIU, center, chats with President Glassman and contestant Milove Streeter during a meet and greet for the 2017 Miss Black EIU contestants in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union. Adegoriolu, the “pageant mom,” is in charge of prepping and shaping the new contestants to ensure they are prepared for the pageant along with being great leaders on campus.

Meet the 2017 Miss Black EIU Contestants

February 7, 2017

CAA prepares for vitalization issues

February 2, 2017

Learning Goal Committee revises course descriptions

February 2, 2017
Felicia Wagner, junior marketing major, champaigns in front of the student senate Wednesday evening in Arcola/Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union. Wagner was ‘Senator of the Semester’ in the fall semester as well as a member of the Bond Revenue Committee. The senate will vote on the position during next Wednesday’s meeting.

Student Senate welcomes new senators and nominates speakers

January 25, 2017

New BOT member has relationship with Eastern

January 25, 2017

CAA discusses vitalization role

January 19, 2017

Learning Goal Committee focuses on critical thinking

January 19, 2017
Eastern President David Glassman attended the weekly Faculty Senate meeting to discuss the vitalization recommendations that were posted online last week.

President Glassman Meets with Faculty Senate for vitalization discussion

January 18, 2017

CAA bylaw poses vitalization question

January 12, 2017

New Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management chosen

January 12, 2017

Student Senate to hold special elections

January 11, 2017
Music professor, Stefan Eckert (left) and Economics professor Teshome Abebe (right) discuss the recommendations made by Workgroups in the vitalization project that were posted on the project’s webpage Monday.

Faculty Senate raises concerns about vitalization report

January 11, 2017

Eastern students preparing for holidays

December 8, 2016

Students to de-stress with Zumba, yoga

December 6, 2016

Students anxiously wait, prepare for Thanksgiving Break

November 17, 2016
Sage Spencer and Alysia Klein hang art in preparation for the No Pretense art show, which is to be held Wednesday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Anonymous art show to make “no pretense”

November 15, 2016

Students laugh it up at Comedy after Dark

November 13, 2016

‘Comedy after Dark’ to offer food, laughs

November 10, 2016

Students react to the election

November 7, 2016

‘Walk for a Cause’ to raise money for cancer research

November 3, 2016

Date auction raises money for St. Jude’s

October 31, 2016
Sammi Curtiss, a freshman family and consumer sciences major, poses as a corpse at the Pemberton Halloween Haunts haunted house Saturday night.

Students seek spooks at haunted house

October 30, 2016

Pemberton Hall to host haunted ship attraction

October 27, 2016
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