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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
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
President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”  
Jay Gatrell: The first year
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
Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Easterns game against Bradley University on Tuesday,
EIU beats Bradley in shortened game
Sophomore forward Sincere Malone (5) attempts a contested layup by freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) during the Panthers first mens basketball game of the season. The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini Monday night.
Malone, Gibson enter transfer portal
Assistant coach Carlif Taylor runs drills with players during football practice at OBrien Field April 4.
Former NFL player takes new coaching role at Eastern
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
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
Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturge and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.
A glimpse into Christiana Harkulich’s theatrical world
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
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
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
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Randall and Brenda Wright talk with Eastern President David Glassman follwing the presentation of the 2107 Burnham and Nancy Neal Outstanding Philanthropost Awards at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Friday. Randall Wright, a Charleston native, said in addition to all of his relatives who attended Eastern, about half of them had also worked at the university. His mother worked in the former housekeeping department and his father oversaw the university post office, he said. “Eastern means a lot to our family overall… in terms of providing education to move us forward and as way to provide for families on a daily basis,” Wright said.

EIU Foundation honors three alumni

Jason Hardimon, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2017

CAA tables gateway admission revisions

Jason Hardimon, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2017
Jason Hardimon | The Daily Eastern News Marcus Wilder-Carrington, dressed as Ceduxion, works the crowd at the 2017 EIU Pride Diva Drag Show. Wilder has participated for 11 years and has hosted for 10 years. “I think this year was the best ever,” Wilder said. “The energy coming off og the crowd is great. I’m not sure if people understand that the louder they yell the harder we work.”

[Photo] Dollars fly at Diva Drag Show

Austin VanPelt, Contributing Writer
March 24, 2017

CAA approves recommendations, neurobiology major

Jason Hardimon, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2017
Tom Morrow and Cathy Jordan of Dervish, a traditional / folk group from Ireland, perform a ballad at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday. Dervish successfully engaged its audience — a majority were clapping along with the traditional Irish music just before the intermission.

[Photo] Review: Irish folk group Dervish delights

March 9, 2017

Committee report opposes philosophy elimination

Jason Hardimon, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2017

Academic Program Elimination Reorganization Committee meets to plan report

Jason Hardimon, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2017

Committee report, receive philosophy information

Jason Hardimon, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2017
Master of Ceremonies Matt Piescinski asks a trvia question Saturday at a trvia contest hosted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The contest was held at St. Charles Borromeo Church. “What was the make of Dr. Emett Brown’s car in ‘Back to the Future?’” Piescinsk said.

[Photo] Charity holds trivia night to aid those in need

Mallory Kutnick, Campus Reporter
February 6, 2017

Academic Program Elimination/Reorganization review committee moves forward

Jason Hardimon, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2017

Committee turns full attention to philosophy

Jason Hardimon, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2017
Missy Stone, junior public relations major and Sam Gilbert, sophomore political science major partner up to create a fabric pizza with toppings both agree on. The activity was part of the Heatlh Education Resource Center’s lecture, “Sex is Like Pizza.” “It’s going splendedly,” Gilbert said. “We spoke about everything… did a little experimentation. Our pizza is the best — its colorful and beautiful.” The HERC leture took place Tuesday in the Casey Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] HERC compares sex to ordering pizza

Mallory Kutnick, Campus Reporter
January 25, 2017

Committee to start reviewing philosophy

Jason Hardimon, Staff reporter
January 23, 2017
“I’ve been stressed, confused and shocked. We need to work together to make sure [Donald Trump] doesnt take away our rights” - Maya Lee, sophomore psychology major, as she holds a sign that reads, “Build bonds, Not Walls.” Lee picked up her sign after speaking at unity rally protesting the president elect, Donald Trump Friday.

[Photo] Unity Rally held to protest Trump

November 11, 2016
Luiza Sobell, freshman psychology and marketing major, explains her team’s pumkin design to Eastern president David Galssman and members of the crowd who helped Glassman pick her team’s pumkin as the winner of ‘Pumkin with the Pres,” hosted by the Eastern student senate. Sobell said she is from Brazil, so she had never carved a pumkin before Monday. “I’ve always liked the designs I’ve seen in movies and I wanted to do one,” Sobell said.

[Photo] “Pumpkin’ with the Prez” a success

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor
October 24, 2016
Dennis Malak, Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 110th represenative district, sits next to an empty chair and answers questions from community members during a forum Wednesday at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Reggie Phillips, the incumbent representative, was not in attendance.

[Photo] Malak discusses platform, Phillips absent at forum

Angelica Cataldo, Entertainment Reporter
October 12, 2016
Alex Wooley, Sophomore 2D art and Spanish major; Siobhan Doherty, freshman sociology major, and Sue Dhermy, a self-employed activist, march and hold signs Thursday during the Slut Walk, hosted by EIU Fem. “I came to the S.L.U.T. walk last year. It’s a really important event,” Wooley Said. “I thought it was important to show my support as a trans-person.”

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Eastern students and community members participate in the annual S.L.U.T. Walk hosted by EIU FEM Tuesday in front of Old Main as traffic passes on Lincoln Avenue.

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Jason Hardimon | The Daily Eastern News Kristi Zoubka, a sophomore athletic training major, and Rachel Washburn, a sophomore elementary education major work together on an alfombra for Eastern’s Spanish club. “The freehanding is going a lot better than I thought it would,” Zoubka said. “We’re kind of rainbow hombreing it.”

[Photo] Spanish Club makes ‘alfombras’ for Latino Heritage Month

Angelica Cataldo, Entertainment Reporter
September 14, 2016
Co-founders of “Black Lunch Table” Jina Valentine and Heather Hart decide where to seat guests Thursday at the Tarble Arts Tables. “Our goal is to encourage a space of discussion across demographics,” Hart said.

[Photo] Artist collaboration discusses Black Lives Matter

Zaria Greene, Contributing Writer
September 14, 2016

Rep. Phillips: In Illinois it’s sink or swim

Jason Hardimon, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2015
Submitted Photo

Rural studies gives sense of place

Jason Hardimon, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2015

Cucuzzi an odd market veggie

Jason Hardimon
September 10, 2010
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