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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
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas huddles with the team during the third and last set of the Panthers first NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. The Panthers season score ends at 28-5.
EIU Volleyball’s memorable 2023 season
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
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: My top films of 2023
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
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?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: My top films of 2023
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
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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Kevin Greaves, a sophomore physics major, plays a game of bowling on Wednesday at EIU Lanes in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.

Feature Photo: Let ’em roll

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
December 2, 2015
Debra Reid, a professor in the history department, discusses her view on the number of minority men teaching on Eastern’s campus during the This is EIU: Layered Stories of Community, Its Challenges and Its Potential. “There needs to be a petition on President Glassman’s door saying ‘We need more faculty of color,’”Reid said, “we’re going backwards instead of forwards.”

[Photo] ‘This is EIU’ tries to push for understanding

December 2, 2015

Column: Find friends in familiar foxes

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
November 30, 2015
Cheyenne Flores, a freshman communication studies major and theatre arts major, performs a Prose Interpretation speech where the author describes the discrimination she felt being Latina in school during the EIU Speech Team Fall Showcase on Wednesday in the auditorium of Coleman Hall.

[Photo] Speech team brings topics to the table

November 18, 2015
Heather Gebke, a sophomore communication disorders and sciences major, makes beaded braclets and neckless with her Best Buddy, Bret Hackett, a Charleston resident, during the Best Buddies Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday in the basement of Lawson Hall.

Students eat Thanksgiving dinner with their ‘Best Buddy’

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
November 15, 2015
Isis Sims, a junior kinesiology and sports studies major, responds to watching the short film by Reggie Bullock, a motivation speaker, entitled ‘A War For Your Soul- Birmingham Version’. “It’s depressing to see how accurate this is,” Sims said, “we really are killing each other.”

[Photo] AAA to educate about African-American history

November 11, 2015
JaLisa Smith, a senior psychology major and Vice President of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., performs a dance during the NPHC Step Show on Nov. 8, 2014 in McAfee Gymnasium.

[Photo] Divine 9 prepare for annual step show

November 5, 2015
Red-shirt sophomore Addison Bounds has transitioned from quarterback to tight end in two years after gaining almost thirty pounds through lifting and dietary changes.

[Photo] Addison Bounds bulks up for position change

November 4, 2015
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[Photo] Former editor reflects on past News era

November 4, 2015

Local band performs at Fili’s Station after four-year hiatus

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
November 1, 2015
Lauren Eberle, a freshman undecided major, paints squashes during the Taylor Halloween event on Oct. 30, 2014 in Taylor Hall.

[Photo] Taylor Hall hosts 15th annual Halloween Dinner

October 28, 2015
Kelasia Karmikal, of Champaign, Ill., performs a routine in a self-made gown at the Diva Drag Show: Greek Gods and Goodesses on Monday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Drag show engages audience

October 26, 2015
Darien Ghostone, a junior kinesiology and sports studies major, and Kelsey Hosea, a senior communication studies major, were crowned Eastern’s Homecoming King and Queen on Monday in McAfee Gymnasium. Ghostone said that he remained humble through the process even when his friends would tell him he was going to win. “I heard my name, and I just smiled,” Ghostone said. “I feel blessed being the 100th king.”

[Photo] Royalty use platforms to help students

October 22, 2015

Let’s be proud to be at Eastern

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
October 22, 2015
Nick Evans, the first runner up for Homecoming King, escorts Homecoming Queen nominee, Olivia Garrett, up to the stage to wait for the results of the winners for the Homecoming Coronation on Monday in McAfee Gymnasium.

[Photo] Homecoming royalty crowned at Coronation

October 19, 2015
The runner up and the newly crowned homecoming court pose for photo after the Homecoming Coronation Cermony on Oct. 20, 2014 in McAfee Gymnasium. In order from left to right: Samantha DeYoung, James Smith, Catie Witt, Tylen Elliot, Alexis Lambert, Brandal Miles, Brittany Fisher and Stephen Simpson.

[Photo] 100th Homecoming events to start with coronation

October 18, 2015
Leiloni Stars a routine without any artifical hair during the 2014 Diva Drag Show: Dress To Kill on Oct. 27, 2014 in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr, University Union.

[Photo] Diva Drag Show to theme Greek Mythology

October 14, 2015
Alex Ward, a junior special education major, speaks to Officer Kent Jones, an officer in the University Police Department, about Reverend Mikhail Savenko and Ryan Simpkins presence on campus Monday near the steps of the Dounda Fine Arts Center. “The fact that they’re here on an Open House where there’s perspective students who want to come to Eastern actally frustrates me,” Ward said. Ward was encouraging students to file a formal complaint with the Charleston and University police departments. “The police are going to have to do something about it if they literally hear hundreds or thousands of students going ‘hey this is a problem I don’t feel comfortable with it’” Ward said “and if they are doing it through the legal system the way they’re supposed to then there’s no way they can ignore that.” Heather Webb, the Director of the Office of Student Standards, said there is nothing that the Unveristy can do about the evangelists. “Everyone has the right to free speech,” Webb said, “if students disagree to what they hear they are not obligated to listen to it.”

[Photo] Feature Photo: Students annoyed by Reverend Mikhail

October 12, 2015
Tori Coffman, a freshman philosophy major and a member of the Wesley Foundation, reads and discusses Bible verses to Reverend Ryan Simpkins, a reverend from The Christian Ministry USA, on Monday in the Library Quad. “When you talk to them on the side, they’re far less agressive,” Coffman said, “when they’re standing up on that block they like to yell and it’s mostly for show.”

[Photo] Feature Photo: Getting biblical on campus

October 12, 2015
Paige Roberts, the campus minister at the Wesley Foundation, watches on as Mikhail Savenko and Ryan Simpkins speak with students on Monday in the Library Quad. Roberts said the Grace Space allowed them to silently counter protest against radical evangelists.

[Photo] Local churches respond to Brother Jed

October 12, 2015

Life may be rough, but it gets better

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
October 11, 2015
Quincy Stutzman, a five year old from Arthur, Ill., dances during tailgating on Saturday at Lantz Arena. Stutzman was visiting his sister Ashley Stutzman for Family Weekend.

[Photo] Photo Gallery/Video: Family Weekend 2015

October 11, 2015
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[Photo] Sproles eager to finish season on high note

October 8, 2015
Melany Zwilling, a graduate student in the counseling department and the Sexual Health Promotion Coordinator at the HERC, explains to students the difference between baterial and parasitic STI’s during the Sex and Booze: Six Pack Series #3 on Wednesday at Phipps Auditorium in the Physical Science Building. The Six Pack Series is a program designed with six different topics all for educating students about alcohol. Brittany Floyd, a graduate student in the family and consumer sciences department and the Health Promotion Coordinator, said, “Tonight, we’re incorporating sexual health and alcohol safety. We want to help Eastern students make healthier and wiser decisions.”

[Photo] Feature photo: Making education sexy

October 7, 2015
Henry Schmidt, a senior biological sciences major, puts his handprint on the “These Hands Don’t Haze” Banner during the Unity Banner Anti Hazing Event on Thursday in Greek Court.

[Photo] Greeks create anti-hazing banner

October 1, 2015
Drew King, a sophomore kinesiology and sports studies major, rows the Stevenson Hall boat to victory during the final lap of the Boat Races Thursday at Campus Pond. The races are a part of RHA’s ROC Fest Week.

[Photo] Stevenson Hall wins ROCFest boat race

October 1, 2015
Abbey Dennis, a freshman psychology major, play an icebreaker game on Wednesday during Thomas Hall’s Hall Council. The icebreaker was a Minute to Win It game where participates try to blow all but one card off of the top of a cup.

[Photo] Feature photo: Minute to win it

September 30, 2015
President David Glassman addresses student, faculity, staff, and community members about budget, enrollment, and community during the State of the University Address Monday in the Dvorak Concert Hall of the Dounda Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Glassman gives State of the University address

September 28, 2015
Sophmores Tyler and Justin Oliver have combined for five points for the Eastern Men’s Soccer Team. Tyler has two goals and one assist and Justin has one goal and one assist.

[Photo] Twins carry special bond on and off the field

September 16, 2015
The Mens Cross Country team start off the race September 5, 2014 on the Panther Trail. The team took 2nd place at the EIU Walt Crawford race.

[Photo] McInerney finishes second at ISU Invite

September 14, 2015
Jeremy McConnaha, a Mattoon resident, performs with this acoustic guitar for the Open Mic Night on Friday at Bob’s Bookstore. It was McConnaha’s first time performing at the bookstore.

[Photo] Local musician rocks out open mic

September 7, 2015
Ashley Howard, a senior communication studies major, and Kathryn McIntosh a senior kinesiology and sports studies major, holds up the Delta Sigma Theta hand sign during their performance with their sorority at the Meet the Greeks yardshow Thursday near the steps of the Dounda Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] D9 yard show unifies, pays homage

September 3, 2015
Kendel Fields, a senior health studies major, leads a discussion on surviving college during the Alpha Phi Alpha Welcome Back Forum on Wednesday in the auditorium of Coleman Hall.

[Photo] Forum advises students on college issues

September 2, 2015
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[Photo] Pride president makes goals clear

August 27, 2015
Isabella Griffin, a freshman biological sciences major, and Stephanie Deem, a freshman english major, pets Koby, a puppy, at the Therapeutic Recreation Club table Wednesday during Pantherpalooza in the South Quad. Koby is 3 months old puppy according to owner Gabby Kline, a kinesiology and sports studies major, and a member of the club.

[Photo] Panthers fill the quad for annual Pantherpalooza

August 26, 2015
Riley Snyder, a junior art major and Panther Pal, loads incoming students’ belongings into a bin for Move-In Day outside of Ford Hall. Panther Pals awaited incoming students and their parents outside every residence hall to assist with moving in.

[Photo] New year signals mass migration to campus

August 23, 2015
Philip Blank, a junior kinesiology and sports studies major, fills out a form to purchase his parking permit Wednesday in the Eastern Illinois University Police Department.

[Photo] First week parking woes

August 19, 2015
The Pink Panthers perform a dance routine during last year’s First Night event in the South Quad on Aug. 24, 2014.

[Photo] ‘Under the Big Blue Top’ to kick off first weekend

August 19, 2015
President Bill Perry and his wife, Linda, talk with Eastern’s current student body President Reginald Thedford, Jr, a senior Political Science major, and next semester’s student body president, Shirmeen Ahmad, a junior journalism major, during Picnic with Prez Wednesday on the South Quad.

[Photo] Prowlin’ with Perry now a pastime

April 29, 2015
Shirmeen Ahmad, a junior journalism major and newly elected Student Body President, states that she is most excited about making connections with the student body and registered student organizations on campus. “I can’t wait to meet new people,” Ahmad said, “I love it.” Ahmad’s term will begin next Fall.

[Photo] Next student body president reflects on experience

April 28, 2015
Mac Miller encourages the audience to participate in a call and response song during Saturday’s Spring Concert in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Mac Miller plays encore at spring concert

April 26, 2015
Sophomore sprinter Jamal Robinson run after receiving the baton during the EIU Big Blue Classic track meet April 4 in O’Brein Stadium.

[Photo] Track, field teams head to Drake Relays

April 22, 2015
Freshman high jumper Haleigh Knapp attempts a high jump during the EIU Big Blue Classic meet on April 4.

[Photo] Wong jumps into Top 20 at OVC Championship

April 21, 2015
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow, passes the ball during the Eastern men’s football team’s game vs Tennessee Tech on Oct. 25, 2015.

[Photo] Spring football fever heats up at Eastern

April 14, 2015
Freshman infielder Katie Watson passes the ball to Sophomore pitcher Hannah Rachor during the Eastern women’s softball game on April 4, 2015.

[Photo] Panthers travel to Butler for mid-week contest

April 14, 2015
Junior Rui Silva prepares to serve the ball during the Eastern Men’s tennis match Saturday at Darling Courts.

[Photo] Eastern season ends with split at home

April 12, 2015
Members of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sell ribbons, bows, and cupcakes to help raise money during Relay for Life Sunday in McAfee Gymnasium.

[Photo] Greeks raise money for Relay for Life

April 12, 2015
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[Photo] Tuggers take titles in final round

April 12, 2015
Bethany Oxford, a senior psychology major, and Marques Brown, a junior communication studies major, perform a speech about the racism portrayed in Disney movies during the EIU Speech Team Spring Showcase Wednesday in the auditorium of Coleman Hall.

[Photo] Speech Team to compete in national tournament

April 8, 2015
Graduate history students set up the Lab School Museum for their opening reception Thursday in Buzzard Auditorium. The museum is based off of a lab school Eastern used to have from 1899-1974.

[Photo] Opening reception of new museum

April 7, 2015
Steve Kilty, an alumni of Eastern, skypes in from Japan to the Information Workshop: Studying and Working in Asia to shares his experiences of teaching in Tokyo Tuesday in the auditorium of Lumpkin Hall.

[Photo] Eastern alumni share experiences, personal stories working in Asia

April 7, 2015
Junior Outfielder Jennette Isaac, passes the ball during the Eastern softball game Saturday against Tennessee Tech.

[Photo] Panthers set to take on Ball State in nonconference doubleheader

April 6, 2015
John Hopkins, a senior English major and a coach for Phi Kappa Theta, jumps into the arms of another coach after the Phi Kaps win against Pi Kappa Alpha during the Tugs competition Monday at the Campus Pond.

[Photo] Injuries at Tugs met with no medical help

April 6, 2015
Members of Kappa Delta performs songs during Greek Sing on April 6, 2014 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Greek Week events to span two weeks

March 31, 2015
Morgan Blackmore, a sophomore communication studies major and a member of RHA in Andrews Hall, paints a brick for the RHA Wall of Hate event in the Library Quad.

[Photo] RHA starts Social Justice and Diversity Week

March 30, 2015
Prospective student Kearsten Switzer, of Wilmington, Ill., takes a tour of Eastern‚ campus Monday during Preview Day outside of Stevenson Hall. Switzer is a senior at Wilmington High School and attended the tour with her dad and step mom.

[Photo] Eastern focuses on high school students

March 30, 2015
Kathy Rhodes, a former family and consumer sciences major and orginator of Pantera, jokes around with Nicole Sadecki, a senior family and consumer sciences major, during the Flower Power Pantera Meal Tuesday in Klehm Hall. Rhodes started Pantera in 2006. “I’ve always taught the theory to put things to practice and get experience,” said Rhodes, “I miss the students but I enjoy being on the otherside of this.”

[Photo] Students run restaurant for a night

March 10, 2015
Detective Marlon Williams offers people to come pray at the alter at Mount Olive Baptist Church on Feb. 8. Williams serves as both a detective for the Charleston Police Department and as a Deacon at the church.

[Photo] CPD detective fights crime, spreads faith

March 5, 2015
Sophomore first baseman Amber Toenyes got two RBI’s for the softball team against Bulter University on Feb 21. Toenyes is tied for the team lead in RBI’s with eight.

[Photo] Toenyes looks to be run producer

March 5, 2015
David Glassman was approved as Easterns next president succeeding Bill Perry on Monday during the Board of Trustees meeting in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Glassman voted Eastern’s next president

March 2, 2015
Newly appointed president of Eastern, David Glassman, speaks with student body president Reginald Thedford, Jr., a senior political science major Monday after the Board of Trustees Meeting in the University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Ballroom.

[Photo] Eastern reacts to president announcement

March 2, 2015
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[Photo] Students ‘pop’ questions, discussion for Perry

February 26, 2015
Mariah Scott, a junior communication studies major, practices her dance for her creative expression piece during the rehearsal for Miss Black EIU 2015 on Feb. 18.

[Photo] Women to be refined diamonds

February 24, 2015
Coles County Sheriff Lieutenant and jail administrator Lisa Tills demonstrates how the virtual visitation room is used Friday in the Coles County Sheriffs Office.

[Photo] Virtual visitation for inmates in the works

February 22, 2015
Brittany Fisher, a senior political science, discusses her stance on the misrepresentation of her sorority on the VH1’s show ‘Sorority Sisters’ during the Real Sorority Sisters Discuss “Sorority Sister” Monday in the auditorium of Lumpkin Hall.

[Photo] Real sorority sisters hash out VH1’s ‘sorority sisters’

February 9, 2015

Lessons learned in college

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
February 5, 2015
Alante Johnson, a senior communications major, owns her own beauty salon in the basement of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Eastern student owns salon while going to classes

February 3, 2015
Shamerea Richards, a senior communication studies major, suggests that students learn their basic rights when dealing with law enforcement Monday during “Life of a Black Man” in the auditorium of Coleman Hall.

[Photo] Alphas simulate ‘life of a black man’ through testimonials, interactive game

February 2, 2015
President Bill Perry welcomes the new Faculity during the New Faculity tour on Aug. 20 in the lobby of the Mary J Booth Library.

[Photo] President Perry reflects on finalists, time at Eastern

January 25, 2015
Shadaje Johnson, a senior family and consumer sciences major, takes her first walk as the winner of the Miss Black and Gold pagent Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.

[Photo] Ms. Black and Gold pageant winners named

January 19, 2015
Robert Wells, a building service worker in Blair Hall, shovels ice off of the sidewalks Monday outside of Blair Hall. Wells started shoveling ice around 4 a.m. on Monday morning. Wells said that workers go and shovel ice around two or three times a day during this weather.

[Photo] Professor advises winter weather preparation

January 12, 2015
A worker puts down salt to ensures safety for walking students Monday near the Triad.

[Photo] Workers place salt strategically

January 12, 2015
Vijay Gatpa, a graduate student in the Department of Technology, speaks with President Bill Perry during the Peppermint with the Prez event Tuesday in Old Main.

Students enjoy a very ‘Perry’ Christmas

Chynna Miller, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2014
Lenzell Green, a junior sports management major, transferred to Eastern from the University of Iowa, where he was a walk-on on the wrestling team. Green is now a walk-on on Easterns football team as defensive lineman.

[Photo] Former Iowa wrestler finds home at Eastern

December 5, 2014
Members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., perform their step routine during the NPHC Step Show in McAfee Gymnasium on Nov. 8.

[Photo] Zetas to ‘dominate’ during operation

December 2, 2014
The Essence of a Man contestants pose for pictures after The Essence of a Man 2014 pagent in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union. In order from left to right: Brandon Hightower, Akeem Forbes, DeVonte Dixon, DAndre Day, and Daniel Wallace.

[Photo] New Mr. Essence crowned

November 21, 2014
The members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., perform during the 2014 Step show Nov. 8 in McAfee Gymnasium. Omega Psi Phi won their first step show after being off campus for nearly two decades.

[Photo] Fraternity returns after long absence

November 20, 2014
President Bill Perry talks about how he feels that executive board members of each student organization should come together to try and understand one another to bring the student community together Tuesday during the EIU Diversity Round Table in the Greenup Room of the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.

[Photo] RSOs explore diversity issues on campus

November 19, 2014
Red-shirt senior, Adam Drake runs with the ball, as Tennessee State defensive back Andrew Dale closes in on him at OBrien Field on Oct. 25. Drake is one 19 senior who will play their final game at noon Saturday at OBrien Field against Tennessee-Martin.

[Photo] Eastern playing for seniors in season finale

November 18, 2014
Lawrence McMillion, a junior kinesiology and sports studies major, demostrates the Snake move during 1906 & Park Live: Meet the Apes Thursday at Phipps Hall in the Physical Sciences Building.

[Photo] Alphas emulate ‘106 & Park’ with music, discussions

November 13, 2014
Aaron Moore, the president and owner of Precision Painting and Decorating and Eastern alumni, gives Eastern students advice on owning a business Thursday in Lumpkin Auditorium. The lecture was apart of Entrepreneur Week sponsered by the Sustainable Entrepreneurship through Education and Development.

[Photo] Eastern grad shares advice, experience on business

November 13, 2014
Chynna Miller| The Daily Eastern News Brendan Atwood, a prospective Eastern student, and his mom, Jamee Atwood, buy merchandise Monday during Open House at the Martin Luther King Jr. Union Bookstore. Jamee, a 91 Eastern alumna in the education department, talked about the differences on campus since her time at Eastern. Some of those changes included the Triad Dining Center being made into the Gregg Technology Center and the removal of the McDonalds in the Food Court in the Martin Luther King Jr. Univeristy Union.

[Photo] Open House yields greater attendance

November 11, 2014
Jeniece Mitchell, a graduate student in the Department of Technology, participates in the panel during the NAACP Forum Monday in Coleman Auditorium. Mitchell talked about the discomfort she feels when she goes to minority sanctioned events and police officers are scattered among the room.

[Photo] NAACP hosts panel to address concerns

November 11, 2014
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