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Members of the Red Cross Julie Bly and Tara Fields presented information on Sickle Cell disease as part of African American Heritage Month Monday.
Sickle cell presentation informs students to donate blood
3 vs. 3 tournament to help fundraise for club volleyball
3 vs. 3 tournament to help fundraise for club volleyball
BSU hosts black history bingo to kick off black history month
BSU hosts black history bingo to kick off black history month
CAA votes on switching history class to journalism department
CAA votes on switching history class to journalism department
Jay Gatrell, after being announced the 13th president of Eastern Illinois University, gets interviewed by WEIU in the University Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Friday afternoon.
BREAKING: Jay Gatrell to be EIU’s 13th president
Outfielder, Morgan Lewis, attempts to bunt the ball at an exhibition game against Olney Community College at Williams Field.
EIU softball’s Morgan Lewis named player to watch by OVC
Eastern guard, Cameron Haffner (3), dribbles towards the basket, avoiding Tennesse State guard, Jr. Clay (4), before attempting to shoot the ball in Lantz Arena on Saturday afternoon.
EIU men’s basketball falls short to lose its sixth game in a row
Eastern forward, Taris Thornton (25), holds up a W with her hands, as the game ends, resulting in Easterns 12th win of the season, breaking their Best Start in the OVC record in Lantz Arena on Saturday afternoon.
Women’s basketball breaks EIU’s consecutive OVC win record
Guard Kinyon Hodges (10), gets in the defensive position in attempts to guard Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Guard Damarco Minor (0). The Panthers lost 80-62 Thursday night.
EIU basketball guard to be disciplined ‘internally’ for attempt to hit fan
Zaria Flippin, a sophomore sports media relations major, records her podcast called Sportz Shortz in the Booth Library study room. Flippins podcast is centered around news occuring in sports and gives her opinions and previews on the topic on Friday afternoon.
Flippin says her grandfather sparked her love for sports
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: “Single White Female,” not bad, but not a standout
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: White male privilege is alive and well: part I
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Is the school system fighting against us?
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: President, shmesident- who cares?
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Do we actually know where our information goes?
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: Believe scientists about science issues
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., write important messages on posters and encourage others to as well, to hold up while walking in the march for the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. program on Monday evening.
EDITORIAL: Commemorate buildings with meaning
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: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: “Single White Female,” not bad, but not a standout
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: White male privilege is alive and well: part I
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Is the school system fighting against us?
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: President, shmesident- who cares?
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Do we actually know where our information goes?
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
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
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
President Glassman and Jay Gatrell talk to each other at the Official Announcement and Celebration of Eastern Illinois Universitys 13th president Friday afternoon .
THROUGH THE LENS: Jay Gatrell, from provost to president
Abigail Riti, a freshman psychology major, Riley Bauer, a junior english major, and Silas Roemer, a freshman physics major, find sticks to use as the arms for the final touches of their snowman named Byobert in the Library Quad Wednesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students build Byobert the snowman
Olivia Enlow, a freshman theater major, rehearses lines as an understudy for Calliope, one of the nine muses, in Xanadu in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: “Xanadu” week four rehearsal
Kyle Thomas (24), a freshman center, puts the ball up into the basket with a layup, scoring a total of 8 points during the Eastern game vs. Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 in Lantz Arena Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Huskies
Conor Baltz, the director of operations at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, hangs glass bulb ornaments onto the seasonal Christmas tree in preparation of Doudnas Holiday Fest Tuesday afternoon. Students Zak Wagner, a senior music major, and Hannah Wellbaum, a graduate student studying clinical counseling, help put hooks on ornaments to hand to Baltz.
THROUGH THE LENS: Holiday Fest-ivity preparations
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 18: The Help feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 17: The Shining
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 15 : The Maze Runner
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 14: Batman Returns feat. Special Guest
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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

February 1, 2023
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues

EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues

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

January 11, 2023
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity

EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity

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

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

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?

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

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 11, 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 29, 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 9, 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 1, 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 22, 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 3, 2009

Editorial: Look for space in Eastern before building new center

April 30, 2009

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

April 29, 2009

Editorial: Tuition increases unpopular, but necessary for Eastern

April 28, 2009

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

April 27, 2009

Editorial: More reminders needed for graduation info

April 26, 2009

Editorial: University administrators right to listen to town residents

April 23, 2009

Editorial: Avoid binge drinking as a break from studying

April 21, 2009

Editorial: Street renovations needed, welcome addition

April 19, 2009

Editorial: Student Senate should keep diversity requirement

April 15, 2009

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

April 14, 2009

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

April 13, 2009

Editorial: Drop in voter turnout disappointing

April 12, 2009

Editorial: Lift on media ban lets public fully acknowledge heroes

April 9, 2009

Editorial: To the student body president – A congratulatory letter

April 8, 2009

Editorial: To avoid future debt, start creating budgets now

April 7, 2009

Editorial: Make a difference; get out there and vote

April 5, 2009

Editorial: Police initiative ambitious, could control drunkenness

April 2, 2009

Editorial: Students should continue to support newspapers

March 31, 2009

Editorial: Staff cuts could be problematic for university

March 30, 2009

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

March 29, 2009

Editorial: Students should start planning loan repayment

March 26, 2009

Editorial: Outrage over Facebook redesign poorly based

March 25, 2009

Editorial: Help Student Government help students

March 24, 2009

Editorial: AIG scandal should be approached rationally

March 23, 2009

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

March 22, 2009

Editorial: Herpes aside, safety issues remain in beer pong

March 12, 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
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