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People walking around Charleston Square near Castle and Cottage.
IHSA track meet helps local businesses
Human Services Building
Sarah Bush Lincoln assumes EIU student medical clinic
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
Jo Rich-Valdez, the founder and curator of Gaslight Art Colony and Gallery, points out artwork in Marshall.
Rural art beautifies, enhances communities
New restaurant to come to MLK Union food court
New restaurant to come to MLK Union food court
EIU Panthers preparing to hit softball against the RedHawks at NCAA Tournament
EIU Softball season ends at NCAA Tournament
Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball programs first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field on the Northwestern University campus on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.
EIU softball loses first-ever NCAA Regional game
Eastern’s softball team holds up the championship bracket in celebration after winning the OVC Softball championship against SIUE 2-0 Saturday in Oxford, Ala.
Eastern to play Northwestern in regional NCAA tournament
The Panthers celebrate after winning their first Ohio Valley Conference Championship title Saturday afternoon against the SIUE cougars 2-0.
Eastern softball captures first OVC Championship title
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: I am proud to lead the sports section
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society
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
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
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
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 29: Top Gun: Maverick
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 28: Game of Thrones feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 27: Back to the Future Trilogy
Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat
Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat
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EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault

EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault

Editorial Board
April 19, 2023
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike

EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike

Editorial Board
April 12, 2023
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers

EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers

Editorial Board
April 5, 2023
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations

EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations

Editorial Board
March 22, 2023
Members of Eastern Illinois Universitys of University of Professionals Illinois attend the Board of Trustees meeting in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

EDITORIAL: Union members need to vote to strike

Editorial Board
March 8, 2023
Comic

EDITORIAL: Do not hold grudges against The News for the past

Editorial Board
March 8, 2023
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not

EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not

Editorial Board
March 1, 2023
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons

EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons

Editorial Board
February 5, 2023
Students walk from Andrews Hall to Old Main Saturday afternoon. The students walked in protest of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who was killed by five members of the Memphis, Tenn. at a traffic stop.

EDITORIAL: There needs to be a change

Editorial Board
February 1, 2023
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues

EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues

Editorial Board
January 25, 2023
This is the conveyor belt from the folding unit which conveys the cut and folds into the newspaper that comes off the printing press line.

EDITORIAL: One year later of weekly content

Editorial Board
January 11, 2023
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity

EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity

Editorial Board
December 12, 2022
A wheelchair in front of a flight of stairs outside of Lantz Arena on Nov. 18 at Eastern.

EDITORIAL: Students with disabilities should not have to fend for themselves

Editorial Board
November 30, 2022
A tribute at the front enterance of the memorial service that people could view. As part of the tribute, pictures of Jason Aguilar and teammates and other mementos were placed.

EDITORIAL: You aren’t alone

Editorial Board
November 9, 2022
EDITORIAL: If its not a crime, why are they doing time?

EDITORIAL: If it’s not a crime, why are they doing time?

Editorial Board
October 12, 2022
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 Board
September 16, 2022
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president

EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president

Editorial Board
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

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

EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president

Editorial Board
February 24, 2022
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency

EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency

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

EDITORIAL: Last daily print edition a sign of the times

Editorial Board
December 10, 2021
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE

EDITORIAL: Reform ICE

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

EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester

Editorial Board
December 7, 2021
EDITORIAL: Grades arent everything

EDITORIAL: Grades aren’t everything

Editorial Board
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

Editorial Board
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

Editorial Board
December 2, 2021
EDITORIAL: Respect other winter holidays

EDITORIAL: Respect other winter holidays

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

EDITORIAL: End the stigma around HIV, AIDS

Editorial Board
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

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

EDITORIAL: Choose morals over money

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

EDITORIAL: Ade truly represents the interests of students

Editorial Board
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

Editorial Board
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

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

EDITORIAL: We need to use more clean energy

Editorial Board
November 10, 2021
EDITORIAL: You are not alone

EDITORIAL: You are not alone

Editorial Board
November 8, 2021

EDITORIAL: Time to get rid of Daylight Saving Time

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

EDITORIAL: Keeping us out halts the conversation

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

EDITORIAL: Bringing awareness to suicide during recent challenges

Editorial Board
November 3, 2021

EDITORIAL: Recognize Native American Heritage

Editorial Board
November 2, 2021
EDITORIAL: Respect the grieving process

EDITORIAL: Respect the grieving process

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

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

Editorial Board
October 31, 2021
EDITORIAL: Support criminal justice reform

EDITORIAL: Support criminal justice reform

Editorial Board
October 28, 2021
EDITORIAL: Easterns racial demographic increases

EDITORIAL: Eastern’s racial demographic increases

Editorial Board
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

Editorial Board
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

Editorial Board
October 24, 2021
EDITORIAL: Welcome back Alumni

EDITORIAL: Welcome back Alumni

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

EDITORIAL: Check out our new podcast section online

Editorial Board
October 20, 2021
EDITORIAL: Student Senate: Do better

EDITORIAL: Student Senate: Do better

Editorial Board
October 19, 2021
EDITORIAL: Make Homecoming events more appealing

EDITORIAL: Make Homecoming events more appealing

Editorial Board
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

Editorial Board
October 17, 2021
EDITORIAL: Attend chief search open sessions

EDITORIAL: Attend chief search open sessions

Editorial Board
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

Editorial Board
October 6, 2021
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve

EDITORIAL: The names students deserve

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

EDITORIAL: Have a fun and safe Family Weekend

Editorial Board
September 16, 2021
EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture

EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture

Editorial Board
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

Editorial Board
September 13, 2021
EDITORIAL: What more do you need

EDITORIAL: What more do you need

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

EDITORIAL: 9/11 affects Gen Z differently

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

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

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

EDITORIAL: Congrats to AFSCME on new contract

Editorial Board
September 7, 2021
EDITORIAL: Respect families of active cases

EDITORIAL: Respect families of active cases

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

EDITORIAL: We Are EIU flagpole back in use

Editorial Board
September 2, 2021
EDITORIAL: Be careful when drinking

EDITORIAL: Be careful when drinking

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

EDITORIAL: Mary Miller should look for a better pasttime

Editorial Board
August 30, 2021
Eastern needs building maps

Eastern needs building maps

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

Don’t care about others? Care about yourself

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

Take the COVID-19 case spike seriously

Editorial Board
August 25, 2021
We will continue to support AFSCME

We will continue to support AFSCME

Editorial Board
August 24, 2021
Welcome to The News

Welcome to The News

Editorial Board
August 23, 2021

EDITORIAL: Care for yourself, others this month

Editorial Board
November 5, 2020

EDITORIAL: Be patient for election results

Editorial Board
November 4, 2020

Editorial: Prowl should be less of a requirement

Editorial Board
August 19, 2019

Charleston should rescue Will Rogers Theater

Editorial Board
January 25, 2011

Plan for spring break now, reap the benefits later

Editorial Board
January 24, 2011

Master Plan optimistic for funding

Editorial Board
January 19, 2011

Douglas to remain, thanks for listening Perry

Editorial Board
January 18, 2011

Snow days not option in college

Editorial Board
January 13, 2011

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

Editorial Board
January 12, 2011

Play nice, now sign here please

Editorial Board
January 11, 2011

Editorial: Make the most of your summer

Editorial Board
May 4, 2009

Editorial: Look for space in Eastern before building new center

Editorial Board
May 1, 2009

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

Editorial Board
April 30, 2009

Editorial: Tuition increases unpopular, but necessary for Eastern

Editorial board
April 29, 2009

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

Editorial Board
April 28, 2009

Editorial: More reminders needed for graduation info

Editorial Board
April 27, 2009

Editorial: University administrators right to listen to town residents

Editorial board
April 24, 2009

Editorial: Avoid binge drinking as a break from studying

Editorial Board
April 22, 2009

Editorial: Street renovations needed, welcome addition

Editorial Board
April 20, 2009

Editorial: Student Senate should keep diversity requirement

Editorial Board
April 16, 2009

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

Editorial Board
April 15, 2009

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

Editorial Board
April 14, 2009

Editorial: Drop in voter turnout disappointing

Editorial Board
April 13, 2009

Editorial: Lift on media ban lets public fully acknowledge heroes

Editorial Board
April 10, 2009

Editorial: To the student body president – A congratulatory letter

Editorial Board
April 9, 2009

Editorial: To avoid future debt, start creating budgets now

Editorial Board
April 8, 2009

Editorial: Make a difference; get out there and vote

Editorial Board
April 6, 2009

Editorial: Police initiative ambitious, could control drunkenness

Editorial Board
April 3, 2009

Editorial: Students should continue to support newspapers

Editorial Board
April 1, 2009

Editorial: Staff cuts could be problematic for university

Editorial Board
March 31, 2009

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

Editorial Board
March 30, 2009
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