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asterns Council of Academic Affairs Chair Marita Gronnvoll speaks during the Thursday afternoon in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.
CAA approves new Medical Spanish course
The Jazz Showcase performs in the Theatre Thursday night.
Jazz Showcase shows off Eastern’s jazz department
Students walk outside the Human Services Building Monday afternoon.
Sarah Bush to operate on-campus pharmacy
Brianna Hull-Dennis, a senior political science major, introduces herself to new senators at Student Governments orientation Wednesday night in the Arcola Room in the Union.
Senate fills empty vice president seats
Mi Casa Tu Casa is a Mexican restaurant that prepares your food in front of customers.
Culturally diverse restaurants around Charleston
Freshman outside and opposite hitter, Lilli Amettis (left), and Junior Libero and Defensive Specialist Christina Martinez Mundo (right) celebrate with their team after scoring a point in the third set against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.
Amettis, Flynn lead volleyball team to first OVC win
Number 33, Nile Hill, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver catches the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.
Football team to open OVC play on the road
Kaitlyn Flynn (right), sophomore outside hitter, sets the ball during volleyball practice Thursday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers will start OVC play against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars.
Volleyball team to play SIUE at home in first OVC matches
Eastern goalkeeper Mac Van Oudt reaches to deflect a shot in the Panthers 2-0 loss to Belmont Tuesday at Lakeside Field.
Men’s soccer team sits at fifth place ahead of conference play
Number 15 Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, spikes the ball during the volleyball game against the Illinois State University Redbirds at Lantz Arena Wednesday evening. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Redbirds.
Multiple Panther volleyball players ranked in the OVC
Ian Palacios is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Latinx or Latino, what to use
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: My parents should be banned from using emojis
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The dangers of stereotypes
COLUMN: Arcade Fire, “WE” is a lightning-in-a-bottle album
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: No whey! Milk ingredients have no business in a potato chip
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
Ian Palacios is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Latinx or Latino, what to use
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: My parents should be banned from using emojis
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The dangers of stereotypes
COLUMN: Arcade Fire, “WE” is a lightning-in-a-bottle album
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: No whey! Milk ingredients have no business in a potato chip
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
Grant open for local art projects
Grant open for local art projects
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Jobs, insightful with a few flaws
Members of the Hello Dali improv comedy show end the Up All Night performance with a piece where the contestant has to guess what person or object the other three members are by asking them a series of questions.
Songs, skits, plays made within 24 hours at Doudna Saturday
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
Bri Olshawsky, a freshman theatre major, and Rylee Beckel, a freshman vocal music education major, perform a parody of Hamilton as apart of the student-created performances of the Up All Night Festival in the Globe Theatre Saturday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Up All Night Performance Festival
Jeannie Ludlow, professor of English and director of womens gender, and sexuality studies, and Jennifer Stevens, the associate professor of sociology and criminology, listen to faculty speak to their audience as the Teach Out ends on the Library Quad Thursday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Teach Out
A group of students play Jenga together and try not to knock the blocks down on the fourth floor of Booth Library during Resident Hall Night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Resident hall night
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
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
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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

September 16, 2022
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president

EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president

September 14, 2022
A sign in support of the University Professionals of Illinois wage negotiation on March 21.

EDITORIAL: Eastern admin not ‘All In’ for professors

August 31, 2022
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president

EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president

February 24, 2022
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency

EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency

January 12, 2022
EDITORIAL: Last daily print edition a sign of the times

EDITORIAL: Last daily print edition a sign of the times

December 10, 2021
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE

EDITORIAL: Reform ICE

December 8, 2021
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester

EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester

December 7, 2021
EDITORIAL: Grades arent everything

EDITORIAL: Grades aren’t everything

December 6, 2021
Find the day and time of the final of that class. Look under the day of the week the class first meets each week, then listed below find the time the class starts and there is the day and time for the final.

EDITORIAL: Start studying for finals now

December 5, 2021
corryn brock | The Daily Eastern News State Rep. Darren Bailey speaks to a man at State Rep. Chris Miller’s fundraising event Monday afternoon. Bailey is running for the 55th State Senate District seat in the 2020 election.

EDITORIAL: State Sen. Bailey must denounce insurrectionist

December 2, 2021
EDITORIAL: Respect other winter holidays

EDITORIAL: Respect other winter holidays

December 1, 2021
EDITORIAL: End the stigma around HIV, AIDS

EDITORIAL: End the stigma around HIV, AIDS

November 30, 2021
The contents of The Daily Eastern News’ file on the Sept. 19 wreck that left one person dead and multiple people injured. The Illinois State Police turned over its case file on the incident to The News.

EDITORIAL: Public information is the best information

November 30, 2021
(From left to right) Johnetta Jones, Kevin Duckworth, Ona Norton, Charles Hall and Zella Powell

EDITORIAL: Choose morals over money

November 17, 2021
EDITORIAL: Ade truly represents the interests of students

EDITORIAL: Ade truly represents the interests of students

November 14, 2021
Students play the flute on Nov. 11 in the Wind Symphony Band performance at Doudna Fine Arts Center in Dvorak Concert Hall.

EDITORIAL: We cannot grow without grace

November 12, 2021
Blake Leitch, a veterans service officer, gives a speech during the 9/11 memorial on Tuesday. His speech encouraged connecting with others after times of tragedy.

EDITORIAL: Support our veterans

November 10, 2021
EDITORIAL: We need to use more clean energy

EDITORIAL: We need to use more clean energy

November 10, 2021
EDITORIAL: You are not alone

EDITORIAL: You are not alone

November 8, 2021

EDITORIAL: Time to get rid of Daylight Saving Time

November 7, 2021
The door leading to the presentation from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

EDITORIAL: Keeping us out halts the conversation

November 4, 2021
EDITORIAL: Bringing awareness to suicide during recent challenges

EDITORIAL: Bringing awareness to suicide during recent challenges

November 3, 2021

EDITORIAL: Recognize Native American Heritage

November 2, 2021
EDITORIAL: Respect the grieving process

EDITORIAL: Respect the grieving process

November 1, 2021
EDITORIAL: Our condolences to the friends, family of Jason Aguilar

EDITORIAL: Our condolences to the friends, family of Jason Aguilar

October 31, 2021
EDITORIAL: Support criminal justice reform

EDITORIAL: Support criminal justice reform

October 28, 2021
EDITORIAL: Easterns racial demographic increases

EDITORIAL: Eastern’s racial demographic increases

October 27, 2021
A body found in the Illinois River near Peru has been identified as Jelani Day, an Illinois State University graduate student who was reported missing on Aug. 25. The cause of death was determined to be drowning.

EDITORIAL: Continue the fight for Jelani

October 26, 2021
Homecoming Queen Jacqueline Williams, a senior kinesiology major, is honored by the crowd at Homecoming Coronation. Coronation was held Monday night in the MLK Union Grand Ballroom. Williams said when it was announced that she won, she couldn’t believe she had won and that she stood there shocked for a moment.

EDITORIAL: Racism toward Homecoming Court not OK

October 24, 2021
EDITORIAL: Welcome back Alumni

EDITORIAL: Welcome back Alumni

October 21, 2021
EDITORIAL: Check out our new podcast section online

EDITORIAL: Check out our new podcast section online

October 20, 2021
EDITORIAL: Student Senate: Do better

EDITORIAL: Student Senate: Do better

October 19, 2021
EDITORIAL: Make Homecoming events more appealing

EDITORIAL: Make Homecoming events more appealing

October 18, 2021
The Daily Eastern News News Editor Luke Taylor, The News Editor-in-Chief Corryn Brock, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 981 Recording Secretary Kim Turner, AFSCME Local 981 Vice President Derek Light, AFSCME representative Natalie Nagel and AFSCME Local 981 President Renee Kerz pose for a photo out of AFSCME Council 31s 2021 Convention.

EDITORIAL: Thank you, AFSCME

October 17, 2021
EDITORIAL: Attend chief search open sessions

EDITORIAL: Attend chief search open sessions

October 12, 2021
President Glassman delivers his State of the University address in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Oct. 6, 2021.

EDITORIAL: Glassman’s retirement

October 6, 2021
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve

EDITORIAL: The names students deserve

September 22, 2021
EDITORIAL: Have a fun and safe Family Weekend

EDITORIAL: Have a fun and safe Family Weekend

September 16, 2021
EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture

EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture

September 15, 2021
Brother Jed takes his turn to preach after his wife, Sister Cindy, on Sept. 13. He explains stories about his life and answers questions from students.

EDITORIAL: Slut shame elsewhere

September 13, 2021
EDITORIAL: What more do you need

EDITORIAL: What more do you need

September 12, 2021
EDITORIAL: 9/11 affects Gen Z differently

EDITORIAL: 9/11 affects Gen Z differently

September 9, 2021
STAFF EDITORIAL: Board of Trustees: you need to take action

STAFF EDITORIAL: Board of Trustees: you need to take action

September 8, 2021
EDITORIAL: Congrats to AFSCME on new contract

EDITORIAL: Congrats to AFSCME on new contract

September 7, 2021
EDITORIAL: Respect families of active cases

EDITORIAL: Respect families of active cases

September 6, 2021
EDITORIAL: We Are EIU flagpole back in use

EDITORIAL: We Are EIU flagpole back in use

September 2, 2021
EDITORIAL: Be careful when drinking

EDITORIAL: Be careful when drinking

September 2, 2021
EDITORIAL: Mary Miller should look for a better pasttime

EDITORIAL: Mary Miller should look for a better pasttime

August 30, 2021
Eastern needs building maps

Eastern needs building maps

August 30, 2021
Dont care about others? Care about yourself

Don’t care about others? Care about yourself

August 27, 2021
Take the COVID-19 case spike seriously

Take the COVID-19 case spike seriously

August 25, 2021
We will continue to support AFSCME

We will continue to support AFSCME

August 24, 2021
Welcome to The News

Welcome to The News

August 23, 2021

EDITORIAL: Care for yourself, others this month

November 5, 2020

EDITORIAL: Be patient for election results

November 4, 2020

Editorial: Prowl should be less of a requirement

August 19, 2019

Charleston should rescue Will Rogers Theater

January 25, 2011

Plan for spring break now, reap the benefits later

January 24, 2011

Master Plan optimistic for funding

January 19, 2011

Douglas to remain, thanks for listening Perry

January 18, 2011

Snow days not option in college

January 13, 2011

What will it take for us to care one year after Haiti earthquake?

January 12, 2011

Play nice, now sign here please

January 11, 2011

Editorial: Make the most of your summer

May 4, 2009

Editorial: Look for space in Eastern before building new center

May 1, 2009

Editorial: Don’t abandon your pets when moving out next week

April 30, 2009

Editorial: Tuition increases unpopular, but necessary for Eastern

April 29, 2009

Editorial: Torture is no surprise, but the public deserves details

April 28, 2009

Editorial: More reminders needed for graduation info

April 27, 2009

Editorial: University administrators right to listen to town residents

April 24, 2009

Editorial: Avoid binge drinking as a break from studying

April 22, 2009

Editorial: Street renovations needed, welcome addition

April 20, 2009

Editorial: Student Senate should keep diversity requirement

April 16, 2009

Editorial: Proposed clinic a positive step for Coles County health care

April 15, 2009

Editorial: Gay rights are a matter of equality, civil rights

April 14, 2009

Editorial: Drop in voter turnout disappointing

April 13, 2009

Editorial: Lift on media ban lets public fully acknowledge heroes

April 10, 2009

Editorial: To the student body president – A congratulatory letter

April 9, 2009

Editorial: To avoid future debt, start creating budgets now

April 8, 2009

Editorial: Make a difference; get out there and vote

April 6, 2009

Editorial: Police initiative ambitious, could control drunkenness

April 3, 2009

Editorial: Students should continue to support newspapers

April 1, 2009

Editorial: Staff cuts could be problematic for university

March 31, 2009

Editorial: Media campaign well-intended, but ‘Idol’ would be ridiculous

March 30, 2009

Editorial: Students should start planning loan repayment

March 27, 2009

Editorial: Outrage over Facebook redesign poorly based

March 26, 2009

Editorial: Help Student Government help students

March 25, 2009

Editorial: AIG scandal should be approached rationally

March 24, 2009

Editorial: Once again, time for students to register for fall

March 23, 2009

Editorial: Herpes aside, safety issues remain in beer pong

March 13, 2009

Editorial: Steele’s apology is evidence of cowardice, bipartisanship

March 4, 2009

Editorial: Support Panther women at home and on the road

March 2, 2009

Editorial: Graduate student fee increase makes sense

February 25, 2009

Editorial: Friday’s shooter drill overlooked Buzzard Hall elevator

February 23, 2009

Editorial: Stop the spread of HIV/AIDS by getting tested

February 16, 2009

Editorial: Almost one year later, we still remember the NIU shootings

February 12, 2009

Editorial: Keep Plan B for emergencies, not for routine use

February 11, 2009

Editorial: Wait until the season ends before making commitments

February 10, 2009

Editorial: Questionable appointments won’t slow Obama down

February 9, 2009
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