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Drew Cagle and The Reputation performed during their acoustic tour Haunted earlier this year.
Eastern student to open for multi-platinum record band Sunday
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
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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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 30, 2017

Spring Concert survey released, tabling starts

November 13, 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 31, 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 31, 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 17, 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 20, 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 13, 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 7, 2017

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

April 6, 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 31, 2017

Second provost candidate aims for transparency and collaboration

March 29, 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 23, 2017

Student Senate hears about allocation cuts

March 9, 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 7, 2017

CAA debates posting midterm grades

March 3, 2017
Senior Fudia Jalloh, a family and consumer sciences major was crowned Miss Black EIU Saturday evening.

Miss Black EIU crowned

February 27, 2017

CAA drafts vitalization recommendations, approves 2 new majors

February 24, 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 13, 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 3, 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 26, 2017

New BOT member has relationship with Eastern

January 26, 2017

CAA discusses vitalization role

January 20, 2017

Learning Goal Committee focuses on critical thinking

January 20, 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 12, 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 9, 2016

Students to de-stress with Zumba, yoga

December 7, 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 16, 2016

Students laugh it up at Comedy after Dark

November 13, 2016

‘Comedy after Dark’ to offer food, laughs

November 11, 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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