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Vice Chairperson for Easterns board of trustees Christopher Hicks, speaks during the board of trustees meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom.
Board of trustees removes out-of-state tuition for US residents
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
Jody Stone interacts with students after his student interview for Dean of Students Friday. April 13,2024 in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union,
Interim dean of students interviews to maintain position
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
EIU sweeps Tennessee Tech in double header
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Redshirt junior outfield Dylan Drumke gets a run to first after hitting outfield at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU baseball loses to non-D1 opponent for first time since 2019
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
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
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
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
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
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
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
Jennifer Buchter, a special education professor, gets out of the water during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Sunday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students, faculty get bold, cold
two dudes talk movies
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?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
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The Daily Eastern News
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Destiny Blanchard, Columnist

Destiny Blanchard is a senior management major. She previously served as a columnist for The News.

All content by Destiny Blanchard
COLUMN: Significance of Barbados breaking colonial connection

COLUMN: Significance of Barbados breaking colonial connection

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
December 5, 2021
COLUMN: Vaccination rates show disparities with developing countries

COLUMN: Vaccination rates show disparities with developing countries

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
November 28, 2021
COLUMN: Is the MCU expanding too far?

COLUMN: Is the MCU expanding too far?

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
November 14, 2021
COLUMN: The problems with over-commercializing Christmas

COLUMN: The problems with over-commercializing Christmas

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
November 7, 2021
COLUMN: Inclusivity in Eternals much needed in Marvel Cinematic Universe

COLUMN: Inclusivity in ‘Eternals’ much needed in Marvel Cinematic Universe

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
October 31, 2021
Destiny Blanchard

COLUMN: NFTs are really confusing

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
October 24, 2021
Destiny Blanchard

COLUMN: The Great Resignation could be the best thing for the economy

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
October 17, 2021
Destiny Blanchard

COLUMN: Influential American women to be featured on US coins

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
October 10, 2021
Destiny Blanchard

COLUMN: Embrace being introverted

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
October 7, 2021
Destiny Blanchard

COLUMN: Inaccessibility when applying to schools

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
September 30, 2021
Destiny Blanchard

COLUMN: Haitian refugees are in danger at our border

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
September 23, 2021
Destiny Blanchard

COLUMN: Check out Kasabi Hibachi and Sushi on Wheels

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
September 16, 2021
Time to embrace the spooky season

Time to embrace the spooky season

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
September 9, 2021
COLUMN: Musk promise pose ethical questions

COLUMN: Musk promise pose ethical questions

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist
September 2, 2021

Column: Trying to enjoy the present

Destiny Blanchard, Opinions Writer
July 19, 2021

Column: Homeless people need more support

Destiny Blanchard, Opinions Writer
July 14, 2021

Column: Olympics committees are treating Black women unfairly

Destiny Blanchard, Opinions Writer
July 7, 2021

Column: “In the Heights” controversy points out colorism in Hollywood

Destiny Blanchard, Opinions Writer
June 29, 2021

Column: Juneteenth’s legal recognition is performative activism

Destiny Blanchard, Opinions Writer
June 22, 2021

Column: Marvel: Universe of Superheroes is worth visiting

Destiny Blanchard, Opinions Writer
June 15, 2021

Column: Working around the 9-to-5 schedule

Destiny Blanchard, Opinions Writer
June 7, 2021

Column: Men need to speak up against catcalling

Destiny Blanchard, Opinions Writer
May 24, 2021

Column: CDC announcement was hasty, dangerous

Destiny Blanchard, Opinions Writer
May 18, 2021

Column: Oscars exploited Chadwick Boseman

Destiny Blanchard
April 27, 2021

Column: Chauvin verdict a landmark moment

Destiny Blanchard
April 20, 2021

Column: Return to normal comes with shootings

Destiny Blanchard
April 13, 2021

Column: Getting the COVID vaccine is selfless

Destiny Blanchard
April 7, 2021

Column: A good outlook for this summer

Destiny Blanchard
March 30, 2021

Column: Be aware of microaggressions

Destiny Blanchard
March 23, 2021

Column: Spring Break is a double-edged sword

Destiny Blanchard
March 16, 2021

Column: Spend your stimulus check how you want

Destiny Blanchard
March 10, 2021

Column: Criticism of Dr. Seuss is warranted

Destiny Blanchard
March 3, 2021

Column: Hate crimes against Asian Americans rising

Destiny Blanchard
February 25, 2021

Column: Find time to relax and do nothing

Destiny Blanchard
February 17, 2021

Column: Top Black movies everyone can enjoy

Destiny Blanchard
February 10, 2021

Column: Some dos and don’ts of being an ally

Destiny Blanchard
February 3, 2021

Column: Inaugural poet Gorman an inspiration

Destiny Blanchard
January 27, 2021

Column: Marvel fans should see ‘WandaVision’

Destiny Blanchard
January 20, 2021

Column: Capitol riots show double standard

Destiny Blanchard
January 13, 2021

Column: Centibillionaires highlight wealth gap in America

Destiny Blanchard
December 11, 2020

Column: Small businesses may keep struggling during holidays

Destiny Blanchard
December 4, 2020

Column: Bezos, Amazon climate change funds a good start

Destiny Blanchard
November 20, 2020

Column: Other companies should follow UPS, lift hairstyle bans

Destiny Blanchard
November 13, 2020

Column: Trump’s background in business is self-centered

Destiny Blanchard
October 29, 2020

Column: COVID-19 is changing our holiday shopping

Destiny Blanchard
October 22, 2020

Column: Trump’s COVID diagnosis scares the stock market

Destiny Blanchard
October 8, 2020

Column: Disney’s recent layoffs are hurting thousands

Destiny Blanchard
October 1, 2020

Column: COVID-19 could bring end to theater industry

Destiny Blanchard
September 24, 2020

Column: We should be concerned about USPS right now

Destiny Blanchard
September 17, 2020

Column: TikTok’s Creator Fund has been insufficient

Destiny Blanchard
September 10, 2020

Column: Big corporations don’t care about BLM at all

Destiny Blanchard
September 3, 2020

Column: Billionaire wealth is getting ridiculous

Destiny Blanchard
August 27, 2020
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