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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 performance 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
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
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas speaks to each of her seniors impact on her and the team for this season during the after-game press conference for their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. Thomas said she will sad to see some players who have been with her since she started coaching at Eastern leave this year.
EIU eliminated from NCAA tournament
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
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: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘Critical Thinking’: combining street-life and chess in an awkward sense
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?
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
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: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘Critical Thinking’: combining street-life and chess in an awkward sense
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 performance 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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Eastern alumna Lauren Doyle is headed to Rio de Janeiro after being named to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Womens Rugby team.

[Photo] Rugby alumna named to U.S. Olympic team

July 22, 2016
Jessica Wireman, a sophomore pitcher, pitches during the first game on Saturday against the UT Martin at Williams Field.

[Photo] Eastern set for double header against Butler

March 21, 2016
Jessica Wireman, a sophomore pitcher, pitches during the first game on Saturday against the UT Martin at Williams Field. The Panthers defeated UT Martin in all three weekend games to start 3-0 in conference play.

[Photo] Eastern softball sweeps Tennessee-Martin to open OVC play

March 20, 2016
People stand on Old Main’s lawn during the “Surround the Castlel” gathering Sunday.

[Photo] Residents surround the castle with love

February 28, 2016
Members of the Charleston Fire Department vent the roof while responding to a fire at 1015 4th Street on Friday.

[Photo] Fire leaves house uninhabitable

February 5, 2016
Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) responds to a reporter during a television interview Friday following the Fund EIU rally. Phillips stayed after the rally and took questions from several media outlets and rally attendees.

[Photo] FundEIU rally draws crowd of hundreds to Library Quad

February 7, 2016
Illinois Rep. Reggie Phillips (left) discusses the budget crisis with Kimberlee Feltt (right), a Charleston resident, Tuesday during his traveling office hours at the Lerna Village Hall in Lerna, Ill. Phillips heard from several members of the Eastern staff and several Charleston residents. Phillips said that being allowed to borrow against future appropriations would be the best solution for Eastern right now.

[Photo] Phillips talks Eastern funding during traveling office hours

February 3, 2016
Sophomore Renae Johnson swims the 200-yard individual medley against Western and Butler at Padovan Pool on Jan. 16.

[Photo] Eastern swim teams end regular season at SLU

January 31, 2016
Sophomore Matt Jacobs competes in the mens 100-yard breaststroke on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Padovan Pool during the meet against Western Illinois.

[Photo] Eastern women’s swim team wins at Valpo, men come close

January 24, 2016
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[Photo] Swim teams finish final home meet strong on senior night

January 18, 2016
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[Photo] Men’s basketball team prepares for conference matchup

January 13, 2016
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[Photo] Eastern women’s basketball sits in last in OVC

January 11, 2016
Red-shirt senior guard Shakita Cox scored three points during the Panthers 62-53 loss to Tennessee State on Wednesday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Women’s basketball loses six over break

January 10, 2016
Junior Guard Demetrius McReynolds scored seven points during the panthers 66-61 loss to Tennessee State on Wednesday in Lantz Arena

[Photo] Mens basketball team falls to Belmont

January 10, 2016

[Video] Public forum gives community opportunity for commentary

Molly Dotson, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2016
A.J. Riley, a junior guard, attempts a layup Saturday during the game against Green Bay. The Panthers lost 81-72 and will face Indiana State on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team fails to overcome Green Bay

November 29, 2015
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[Photo] Wolinski settling in nicely with Panthers

August 23, 2015
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[Photo] Lambda Chi Alpha, Delta Zeta win pyramids competition

April 12, 2015
Sabina Oroszova, who had never been to the United States before coming to Eastern, finishes her collegiate basketball career.

[Photo] Oroszova era comes to an end

March 9, 2015
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[Photo] Glassman to be Eastern’s next president

March 2, 2015
Alece Shumpert, a junior guard, looks to pass Saturday during the game against Southeast Missouri State in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 49-48.

[Photo] Shumpert makes most of opportunity

February 24, 2015
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[Photo] Murray State remains undefeated in OVC

February 5, 2015
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[Photo] Panthers win big against Baker

February 4, 2015
Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the Eastern football team celebrate, winning the Ohio Valley Conference title for the second straight year with a 52-14 win over Jacksonville State at OBrien Field on Sept. 16, 2013.

[Photo] Garoppolo takes on new role in Patriots’ preparation for Super Bowl

January 29, 2015
Participants in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day vigil march past the Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday. The vigil started at the Thomas Hall lobby and went to the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.

[Photo] Martin Luther King Jr. vigil brings forth unity, community

January 19, 2015
Senior thrower Condia Smith throws the hammer on Jan. 25 in the Lantz Field House during the John Craft Invite.

[Photo] Track and Field opens up with EIU Early Bird

December 4, 2014
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[Photo] Senior Day soured by Skyhawks

November 30, 2014
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[Photo] Graduation numbers expected to be lower this year

November 30, 2014

Survey sparks spring concert preparation

Dominic Baima, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2014
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[Photo] Morgan injured in Panthers’ loss

September 19, 2014
Red-shirt junior outside hitter Kelsey Brooke serves the ball against Jacksonville State on Nov. 11 at Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Price leads Eastern to reunion at Penn State

September 19, 2014
Dominic Baima | The Daily Eastern News Kathleen MacKinnon, a sophomore forward, attempts to shoot a goal Friday during the game against the University of Missouri – Kansas City. The Panthers lost the game 4-1.

[Photo] Panthers’ comeback falls short against IUPUI

September 7, 2014
Dominic Baima | The Daily Eastern News Junior Victoria Quarton runs in the Walt Crawlford Open on Friday. Quarton placed third in the meet. The woman’s team won the open and the men’s team placed second.

[Photo] Weekend sports briefs

September 7, 2014
Photo: Eastern loses to Colonels

Photo: Eastern loses to Colonels

Dominic Baima
March 5, 2014
PhotoM: Weather delays buses for Charleston schools

PhotoM: Weather delays buses for Charleston schools

Dominic Baima
February 4, 2014
PhotoM: Eastern closes university due to high winds, frigid temperatures

PhotoM: Eastern closes university due to high winds, frigid temperatures

Dominic Baima
February 4, 2014
Photo: Dino is done: Babers hired by Bowling Green

Photo: Dino is done: Babers hired by Bowling Green

Dominic Baima
December 18, 2013
Photo: Eastern celebrates home playoff win

Photo: Eastern celebrates home playoff win

Dominic Baima
December 7, 2013
Arnold, Bradbury earn conference honors

Arnold, Bradbury earn conference honors

Dominic Baima
October 28, 2013
Panthers’ low hit percentage leads to weekend losses

Panthers’ low hit percentage leads to weekend losses

Dominic Baima
October 14, 2013
Gallery: 2013 OVC Championships

Gallery: 2013 OVC Championships

Dominic Baima
February 25, 2013
EIU v. SEMO

EIU v. SEMO

Dominic Baima
November 11, 2012

Special Olympics Family Festival

Dominic Baima
September 16, 2012
Gallery: Student Recreation Center

Gallery: Student Recreation Center

Dominic Baima
September 6, 2012
Feature Photo: Eastern ‘wobbles’ into new year

Feature Photo: Eastern ‘wobbles’ into new year

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
Feature Photo: President Perry at First Night

Feature Photo: President Perry at First Night

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
Feature Photo: Pulling for a win

Feature Photo: Pulling for a win

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
Feature Photo: Photo booth fun

Feature Photo: Photo booth fun

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
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