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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
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
EIU softball players tags out a Tennessee State University player during their doubleheader game at home Saturday.
EIU baseball, softball take home wins
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
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
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
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘It Comes at Night:’ many questions, few answers
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
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
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Waves’ floods audience with emotions
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
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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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The Daily Eastern News
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
Jehad Abbed

Jehad Abbed, Associate News Editor (Fall 2015)

Hi, I am Jehad! I am a senior journalism major. I love basketball more than I love things that possess the ability to love me back. Working for the Daily Eastern News has been one of the most positive and rewarding experiences of my educational career. “Ridiculous” is my go-to word when I don’t really have a reaction to something. I like to fumble around the words “yeah” and “no” when trying to make a statement.

All content by Jehad Abbed

Column: Trump is the reason

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2016

Column: Dear Donald: I have a request for you

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2016
Freshman forward Patrick Muldoon goes up for a shot surrounded by Hoosiers during the Panthers 88-49 loss to Indiana on Friday in Bloomington, Ind.

Men’s basketball team drops first game to Hoosiers

Jehad Abbed, Associate News Editor
November 15, 2015
Students chanted and raised hand-written signs during the SLUT Walk while marching past the Biological Sciences building on Sept. 23, 2014.

[Photo] S.L.U.T. walk making way to campus

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
October 14, 2015
President David Glassman, (center) along with Blair Lord (right) and Paul McCann (left) speaks with the State Senate Higher Education Committee on Monday about the university budget in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King, Jr University Union.

Budget hearing exposes stark reality

Jehad Abbed, Associate News Editor
October 5, 2015
Freshman hitter Taylor Smith and sophomore hitter Allie Hueston attempt to block the hit from sophomore hitter Kellie Williams of Tennesee Tech in the third set of the Panthers first conference game of the season Friday inside Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball team heads to SIUE

Sean Hastings, Assistant Sports Editor
September 29, 2015

Student Senate welcomes members for first meeting

Jehad Abbed, Associate News Editor
September 2, 2015

City Council extends Sunset Date for bar closing hours

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
July 22, 2015

6 Eastern baseball players make summer league all-star teams

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
July 21, 2015

Bagelfest highlights weekend events in Coles County

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
July 16, 2015

Eastern’s inaugural English Studies Summer Camp under way

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
July 13, 2015

Children get creative in Lego Club

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
July 8, 2015

Red, White and Blue Days see cloudy overcast, slow start

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
July 5, 2015

Campus-wide smoking ban now in full effect

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
July 1, 2015
Two players fight for possession after a long rebound during a pick-up basketball game Monday outside Lantz Arena.

Photo Gallery: Summer Sports

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
June 29, 2015

New NCAA changes not beneficial to defensive Panthers

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
June 15, 2015
Senior finance major Clayton Cooper and Michael Van Popering try out the massage chairs in the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Cooper and Van Popering are from Charleston.

[Photo] Feature Photo: Recline and Relax

June 11, 2015

Developmental dog classes begin for summer

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
May 28, 2015

CHS athlete enjoys hometown state finals

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
May 25, 2015
High School track coaches stood in line Thursday inside the Lawson Hall lobby to register their teams after arriving at Eastern for the 2014-15 IHSA track & field State Finals. Teams were assigned weekend rooms inside the residence halls to which they were given keys for upon registration.

[Photo] Feature Photo: IHSA Track checking in

May 22, 2015
Charleston fire fighters inspect a workspace and storage shed after it was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening at the intersection of 15th Street and Adams Street.

Shed fire smokes out north side of Charleston

Jehad Abbed, News Editor
May 19, 2015
Head coach, Jay Spoonhour, goes over a game plan with his team in one of the regular season games in Lantz Arena. Spoonhour and the Panthers ended the season with a 18-15 record.

Coach of the Year: Jay Spoonhour

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2015

“I CAN’T EVEN”

Jehad Abbed, Rose Sacco, Victoria Adams, and Katie Smith
May 1, 2015
Freshman swimmer Amy Smith is transferring to the University of Iowa after having a memorable year during her first year at Eastern. Smith set two new school records for the Panthers this year.

[Photo] Rookie of the Year: Amy Smith

Sean Hastings
April 30, 2015
Freshman utility player Tori Johnson is batting .261 in her first season with the Panthers. She is 3-for-3 on stolen-base attempts.

[Photo] Johnson makes most of opportunities

Sean Hastings, Staff reporter
April 30, 2015
President Bill Perry and his wife, Linda, talk with Eastern’s current student body President Reginald Thedford, Jr, a senior Political Science major, and next semester’s student body president, Shirmeen Ahmad, a junior journalism major, during Picnic with Prez Wednesday on the South Quad.

Prowlin’ with Perry now a pastime

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
April 29, 2015

Advocate brings sexual assault awareness to Eastern

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
April 16, 2015

Rogers unfazed by long weekend

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
April 9, 2015

Viser, Verhagen leaving Eastern

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
April 7, 2015

Panthers stay proud as season ends

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2015

Aces end Panthers’ postseason run

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
March 23, 2015
Junior outfielder April Markowski has a .318 batting average through 16 games for the Eastern softball team. Markowski has the third highest batting average on the team, with over a third of her hits being doubles.

[Photo] Markowski continues to improve offensively

Sean Hastings, Staff reporter
March 11, 2015

Panthers head to the CIT

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 2015

Rematch awaits Panthers in Nashville

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2015
Junior guard LeTrell Viser eyes the basket during the Panthers 73-62 win over Southeast Missouri on Feb. 22 at Lantz Arena. Viser scored five points during the game. The Panthers will face Southern Illinois-Edwardsville in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

Road games not a concern for Panthers

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2015
Olivier battles back after sickness

Olivier battles back after sickness

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2015
Junior Trae Anderson is fouled by Southeast Missouris Isiah Jones during the Panthers 73-65 win over the Redhawks on Sunday at Lantz Arena. Anderson scored 17 points during the game. This is the Panthers second winning season, with the first in 2001.

Panthers run down Redhawks

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2015

Panthers lose second game to Skyhawks

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2015

Anderson wins OVC Newcomer of the Week

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2015

Panthers let lead slip for 4th OVC loss

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2015

Murray State remains undefeated in OVC

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2015

Panthers host Baker University in non-conference game

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2015

Skyhawks handle Panthers

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2015

Anderson evaluates mid-season performance

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2015
Junior forward Trae Anderson leads the Eastern men’s basketball team in scoring with 12.1 points per game. This is Anderson’s first season with the Panthers since transferring from Southwestern Illinois College.

[Photo] Colonel’s Hunter wins Player of the Week

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
January 28, 2015
Junior forward Chris Olivier attempts to go around a Murray State player during the Panthers 77-62 loss to the Racers on Thursday at Lantz Arena. Olivier scored 17 points during the game.

Racers streak past Panthers

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2015

Intramural officials prepare for upcoming season

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2015
Panthers set school record

Panthers set school record

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2015

Panthers look for ninth straight win

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2015

Panthers go for 5th straight OVC win

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2015

Olivier looking to keep streak alive.

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
January 14, 2015

Plenty of Parity in OVC as Panthers stay undefeated

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
January 11, 2015

Panthers defeat Gamecocks for fifth straight win

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
January 3, 2015
Andrew Teske, senior goalie for the Eastern hockey club, finished his five-year career for the Panthers last weekend. Teske, of Lemont, is an kinesiology and sports studies major with a concentration in exercise science.

[Photo] Longtime hockey goalie prepares for future off ice

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2014

Panthers to host Huskies

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2014
LeTrell Viser, a guard, looks for an assist in the game against Ball State Wednesday in Lantz Arena. Viser was third in leading the team in scoring.

Panthers seek revenge in California

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
December 8, 2014

Belmont begins season with strong start

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2014

Eastern’s offensive off to a slow start

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2014
Panthers stifle Southern

Panthers stifle Southern

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2014
Senior Day soured by Skyhawks

Senior Day soured by Skyhawks

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2014
Andrew Manley, a red shirt-senior quarterback, passes the ball during the third quarter Saturday during the game against the University of Tennessee-Martin at OBrien Field. The Panthers ended the year with a 37-16 loss against the Skyhawks.

Senior Day soured by Skyhawks

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter | @jehada
November 22, 2014
Kevin Hall | The Daily Easern News Luke Piotrowski,a junior foward, gts a block in the first half during the exhibition game against St. Francis Monday in Lantz Arena.

Panthers host UC Davis at 7 p.m. Thursday

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern NewsJunior forward Chris Olivier drives to the basket during the Panthers 81-51 win against the Eureka College Red Devils on Monday at Lantz Arena.

First-half run leads to Eastern win

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2014
Leah Holstein, a junior Family and Consumer Sciences major, notices the accumulation of snow on her car Thursday outside PP&W Properties. The temperature dropped to 21 degrees and snow began to stick as the sun went down.

[Photo] Weekend weather likely to be like Thursday’s

Jarad Jarmon, Associate News Editor
November 14, 2014
Trae Andreson, a junior guard/forward for the Eastern men’s basketball team, is a transfer from Southwestern Illinois College. Anderson said he’s looking to take on a scoring role for the Panthers this season. The Eastern men’s basketball team’s first exhibition game against University of Saint Francis will be Monday, Nov. 10.

Trae in Transition: Transfer tries to find new role at Eastern

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2014
Snoop there it is

“Snoop” there it is

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2014
Red-shirt Junior runningback Shepard Little fights off the defense during practice Tuesday at OBrien Field.

[Photo] Injuries lead to depleted Tennessee Tech roster

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 28, 2014

Alumnus recounts history of football team

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2014
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[Photo] Eastern beats SEMO 52-13

October 18, 2014
Mike Amos, a junior music education major, practices the xylophone Tuesday inside The Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Feature Photo: Famous Amos

October 14, 2014
Author Alice Bag performs Angelitos Negros, a song that she used to put her childhood in perspective after reading an excerpt from her book Violence Girl: East L.A. Rage to Hollywood Stage, a Chicana Punk Story.

[Photo] Alice Bag brings punk attitude to Doudna

Cassie Buchman, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2014
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[Photo] NBA Champion invigorates student athletes

Jarad Jarmon, Associate News Editor
October 7, 2014
Outside hitter Abby Saalfrank prepares to hit the ball against Belmont on Sunday at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost in give sets to the Bruins.

[Photo] Saalfrank picks up ninth double-double of season

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2014
Michael Pond-Jones, a guest conductor and graduate student, leads the EIU Concert Band Thursday in the Dvorak Concert Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Hit it maestro!

October 2, 2014
Members of Irish Music Circle perform for free Tuesday at the Daum Ampitheater in Kiwanis Park

[Photo] Irish Music Circle brings folk tunes to park

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2014
Vincent Cleveland looks to fellow members of the jazz ensemble Thursday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Jazzin’ it up!

September 26, 2014
Students chanted and raised hand-written signs during the SLUT Walk on Tuesday while marching past the Biological Sciences building.

[Photo] S.L.U.T. Walk promotes awareness for sexual assault

Clarissa J. Wilson, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2014
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