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Skylar Oliver, a junior elementary education major, helps Crevaughn Borders, a sophomore philosophy major, bag her food that she picked out from the food pantry inside McAfee Gym Friday afternoon.
In first year, Eastern’s food pantry helps over 950 students
Eastern University President David Glassman stands and waves to the crowd after finishing his last State of the University Address of his presidency term Thursday afternoon in the Dvorak Concert Hall. Towards the end of his speech, he started to get emotional reminiscing his time at Eastern.
‘It feels very sad’: Glassman gives his last State of the University Address
Marty, played by Jessica Nantes, a TV video and production maor, directs Theresa, played by Brea Howard, a theatre major, to act as Martys mother to create a picture of her childhood family dynamic in the Circle Mirror Transformation play.
Circle Mirror Transformation actors stay in character through it all
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 holds first unofficial meeting with unmet quorum
Students help teach English to fellow students who dont speak it, Wednesday night at the Newman Catholic Center.
Students learn English with Amigos and Friends
Number 20 Emily Wilcox, a junior middle blocker, hits the ball over the net during the volleyball game against the University of Arkansas- Little Rock Trojans Friday evening at Lantz Arena. Wilcox had 3 spikes and 4 kills, scoring 7.5 points. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Trojans.
EIU volleyball team sweeps Little Rock in first OVC meeting
Isabel Spanburg, a junior majoring in Biological Sciences, watches her shot during the Indiana State Invite at the Country Club of Terre Haute in Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 3, 2022. Spanburg finished the invite in 50th place, shooting a 36-hole total of 183.
EIU’s fall golf season in full swing
The Eastern mens cross country team starts the race in the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3 at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail. The team placed first overall in the event.
Cross country teams head to Louisville Classic
Eastern midfielder Chad Hamler tries to beat two opponents to the ball in Easterns match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Men’s soccer team to have its first home game Saturday
Number 1, Ireland Hieb, a senior middle backer, runs then a student hype tunnel before the start of the volleyball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening, Sept. 23, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.
OVC volleyball teams open conference play
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The DEN is not real, I just made it up
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The rise of LGBTQIA+ representation in media
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Gargoyles’ and the gun debate
COLUMN: The importance of finding a work-life balance
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
A sign in support of the University Professionals of Illinois wage negotiation on March 21.
EDITORIAL: Eastern admin not ‘All In’ for professors
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
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The DEN is not real, I just made it up
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The rise of LGBTQIA+ representation in media
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Gargoyles’ and the gun debate
COLUMN: The importance of finding a work-life balance
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
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Marty, played by Jessica Nantes, a TV video and production maor, directs Theresa, played by Brea Howard, a theatre major, to act as Martys mother to create a picture of her childhood family dynamic in the Circle Mirror Transformation play.
Circle Mirror Transformation actors stay in character through it all
Lily Ames, a masters art student, looks around the photo gallery which features black and white pictures by Gene Wingler from when the Tarble Arts Center was in the process of construction on Friday night.
Tarble opens first art exhibit of the year, celebrates anniversary
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
Grant open for local art projects
Grant open for local art projects
Katie Gillespie, a freshman secondary English education major chucks a ball while playing giant yard pong in the Library Quad for part of a Mental Health Pop Up Day event Tuesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mental health pop up days
Taylor Brakenhoff, a freshman education major, feeds the goats at the petting zoo hosted by Willow City during the Charleston Round Up event Friday afternoon in South Quad
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston Round Up brings petting zoo, food, games
Bikers raced throughout rural and residential Charleston Saturday morning during the Tour De Charleston, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The race started at 7:55 in the morning with two different start times, ten minutes apart; racers were able to choose between three different races a 12.5 mile, 25-mile or 100 km race.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
Vighnewsara Manda, a graduate student studying computer information and technology, dishes some tomato masala curry out onto a plate Saturday afternoon at the Parkplace Apartments. Manda said being able to cook Indian food in Charleston, is difficult because the closest Indian market is an hour away in Champaign.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students share stories through cultural food
Justin Thomas, a senior wide receiver, leaps over Franky West, a sophomore defensive back, to avoid the tackle. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 7-35 Saturday night at Illinois State University.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 4: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 1: Catch Me If You Can
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
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Esteban Gast and Iggy Mwela, Cometry artists, perform a stand-up routine Friday in the 7th Street Underground of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The group performed a mixture of comedy and spoken word routines as part of their unique performance.

[Photo] Intimate crowd becomes part of comical act

February 8, 2016

Campus struggles with handicapped accessibility

April 29, 2015

Jazz combos bring classic melodies

February 20, 2015

Biological Sciences presents new faculty candidate

February 2, 2015

Campaign brings new scholarship opportunities

January 30, 2015

Faculty Senate receives learning goals update

January 27, 2015

Spring enrollment numbers to be determined

January 27, 2015
Eastern presidential finalist Sam Minner talks with students during the open student forum on Friday in the Arcola/Tuscola Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Minner held an informal discussion with students, talking about aspects of his personal life and qualities that he would bring to Eastern, should he be selected president.

Third presidential finalist shares experience, goals

January 25, 2015
David Glassman, incoming Eastern president, speaks about budget and staffing during a faculty and staff interview session on Jan. 23 in the Arcola-Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Presidential forums continue with second finalist

January 23, 2015
Margaret Madden answers questions posed by faculty members during one of the open forum sessions in the Arcola/Tuscola Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Wednesday.

Presidential candidate addresses campus issues, priorities

January 22, 2015

Presidential Candidates to visit Eastern

January 20, 2015
RSOs to offer student involvement opportunities

RSOs to offer student involvement opportunities

January 20, 2015

Student Senate to elect new executive member

January 12, 2015

Council reviews 2015 budget, scholarship initiative

December 14, 2014

CAA approves new courses and revisions

December 11, 2014

Housing and Dining rates to be determined, renovations continue

December 10, 2014

Graduate School accepting scholarship applications

December 9, 2014

University state funding remains unclear

December 7, 2014

LASO differentiates Hispanic/Latino terms

December 5, 2014

Eastern’s graduation rate above national average

December 3, 2014

Executive order leads to immigration debate

December 1, 2014
Robert Hillman, reference librarian and the university archivist for the past 25 years, shows off some of the artifacts stored deep in the lower levels of Booth Library. Hillman retired Sunday. Hillman looks at a guitar once in possession of musician Burl Ives, who dropped out of Eastern in 1929.

University’s first archivist set to retire

December 1, 2014

Faculty apply for next Eastern president

December 1, 2014
Author Joseph Carroll gives a presentation on literary Darwinism on Thursday in the Lecture Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Author defines relationship between humanities, science

November 21, 2014

Faculty Senate voted to allow Unit B faculty

November 18, 2014

Geography week to explore ‘Future of Food’

November 17, 2014

One Stop to help families stay warm

November 16, 2014

SURS presentation canceled

November 10, 2014

Board of Trustees to vote on retirement plan changes

November 6, 2014

CAA approves new English, journalism courses

November 6, 2014

Perry’s trip to China

November 5, 2014

CAA discusses review of new language, fine arts courses

November 3, 2014

Student Advisory Board recruits members

November 3, 2014

CAA reviews chemistry, foreign language programs

October 30, 2014

US Senate candidates prepare for elections

October 29, 2014

CAA to review changes to English, FCS programs

October 28, 2014

Attrition used in place of faculty losses

October 28, 2014

Senate to host deans dinner

October 27, 2014
Best Buddies fosters friendships with Halloween party

Best Buddies fosters friendships with Halloween party

October 26, 2014

CAA reduces transfer hour requirements

October 23, 2014
Hassimi Traore, a Higher Learning Commission member and a faculty member of the University of Wisconsin, addresses concerns with Eastern students about the staus of the university Tuesday in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr, University Union.

Commission evaluates Eastern for accreditation

October 21, 2014

Faculty Senate reviews new Open Access Policy

October 21, 2014
Chynna Miller| The Daily Eastern News The runner up and the newly crowned homecoming court pose for photo after the Homecoming Coronation Cermony Monday 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.

Homecoming Court winners announced

October 20, 2014

NCA commission to visit campus

October 19, 2014

Speaker to give insight on bullying

October 16, 2014

Faculty Senate reviews new Open Access Policy

October 14, 2014

Community to be included in decorating contest

October 13, 2014

Student Senate to review budget cuts

October 13, 2014

CUPB reviews enrollment initiatives

October 12, 2014

Students to putt with Perry

October 12, 2014

Chiropractor speaks on stress effects

October 9, 2014

CAA approves theater course

October 9, 2014

Workshop to focus on stress effects

October 7, 2014

Faculty Senate reviews enrollment initiatives

October 7, 2014

Faculty Senate to review enrollment initiatives

October 6, 2014

CAA reviews accounting and finance programs

October 2, 2014

Survey reveals students’ smoking habits

October 1, 2014

Student Senate encourages students to speak up

September 30, 2014

Honors College offers undergraduate opportunities

September 30, 2014

Student Senate offers voter registration

September 29, 2014

Early Bird Dining offers benefits

September 29, 2014
Dick Durbin speaks on lowering student loan debt

Dick Durbin speaks on lowering student loan debt

September 26, 2014

U.S. Senator speaks on lowering student loan debt

September 26, 2014

CAA reviews changes to business programs

September 26, 2014
Debby Hernandez| The Daily Eastern News Charles Foy, a history professor, shares his story on his two day voyage Wednesday in Coleman Hall.

Professor sails oldest commercial whaling ship

September 25, 2014

Faculty Senate debates budget cuts, Chicago State senate

September 24, 2014

Committee to set specifics for current presidential search

September 22, 2014

Faculty Senate to address budget cuts, council concerns

September 22, 2014

Board of Trustees approves athletic budget increase

September 22, 2014

CAA drafts purpose for general education

September 19, 2014

Board of Trustees to review new program, contract

September 18, 2014

CAA to vote on new theater course

September 16, 2014

Administration to implement enrollment strategies

September 15, 2014
Graphic by Anthony Catezone

Enrollment decreases as competitors gain students

September 15, 2014
File Photo by Chynna Miller | The Daily Eastern News President Bill Perry talks with students during Pizza With the Prez Nov. 11 in Taylor Dining Hall. The event is being renamed Prowlin with the Prez starting this school year.

Student Senate to host Prowlin’ with the Prez

September 14, 2014

CUPB reviews purchasing process, committee positions

September 14, 2014

CAA receives input on mathematics programs

September 11, 2014

RHA reviews leadership and ROCFest

September 11, 2014
Enrollment down 9 percent from last fall

Enrollment down 9 percent from last fall

September 11, 2014

Faculty Senate discusses general education goals

September 9, 2014

New senators to be announced Wednesday

September 8, 2014

CAA to review mathematics program Thursday

September 8, 2014

Faculty Senate to address vacancy

September 7, 2014

CAA reviews physics program

September 4, 2014

College of Sciences offers grants for projects

September 3, 2014
Carman Hall to remain closed

Carman Hall to remain closed

September 2, 2014

CAA to discuss officer positions

September 2, 2014

Student senate to recruit new members

September 1, 2014

Presidential search consultant reaches out to campus community

September 1, 2014

Admistrators share hobbies, histories

August 28, 2014

CAA to create new general education committee

August 28, 2014
Grant Sterling, a philosophy professor, addresses faculty and new students after receiving this years faculty laureate during Convocation on Friday in Lantz Arena. The faculty laureate is an annual award that recognizes a faculty member for excellence in teaching general education classes.

Philosophy professor awarded as faculty laureate

August 27, 2014

Faculty senate addresses budget cuts, enrollment

August 26, 2014

President Perry to report budget cut specifics

August 26, 2014
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Brian Wood, a senior music major, talks to students during the fall 2013 PantherPalooza on the South Quad. This semesters PantherPalooza will be Wednesday on the South Quad from 10-2 p.m.

Panther Palooza to showcase campus’ RSOs to students

August 25, 2014
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