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Drew Cagle and The Reputation performed during their acoustic tour Haunted earlier this year.
Eastern student to open for multi-platinum record band Sunday
Charlestons Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the countys Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High Schools cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Charleston hosts 31st Annual RWB Days
Jeff Riggs, his wife Kristen Riggs and their son Caleb Riggs watch the fireworks display at the Coles County Airport Friday as part of Red, White and Blue Days. The two-day celebration ended with the fireworks.
Bruce Springsteen tribute band to perform Sunday during RWB Days
Members of the University Professionals of Illinois socialize before the negotiation team meets with Eastern’s negotiation team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.
Eastern’s faculty union hopes to hear financial package during next meeting
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Josh Oakley returns to coach men’s soccer
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
In the top of the eighth, left, Jason DeCicco, a senior left-handed pitcher, is relieved after Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. After stepping off the mound, DeCicco embraces most of the team exchanging sentiments with them.
Panthers snap losing streak on Senior Day
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.
Panthers lose weekend series against Belmont
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
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
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
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
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
COLUMN: Id appreciate if we didnt ruin the world
COLUMN: I’d appreciate if we didn’t ruin the world
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
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Siobhan Doherty speaks into a megaphone while protesting the overture of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade Friday evening at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Doherty said she came out because she is very mad about Roe v. Wade being overturned. Im mad for not only myself, but also for all the women and people with uteruses that this is going to affect, Doherty said.
THROUGH THE LENS: Community members protest Roe v. Wade being overturned
Six-year-old Dulce Stern swims towards her mom Chelsea Stern at the Rotary Community Aquatic Center pool in Charleston Ill. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Chelsea said the two come out here almost every day to swim and have fun, plus it helps burn off some energy. Dulce said she loves jumping off the diving board and going on the slide with her dad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston community beats the heat
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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Second EIU student says she was sexually assaulted by athlete

May 4, 2020

Eastern admits it was aware of sexual assault report in 2017, fails to answer key questions

May 1, 2020
Henderlong is seen here delivering her speech about surviving an alleged sexual assault at the hands of an Eastern baseball player in 2017.

Former EIU soccer player alleges sexual assault against former Eastern baseball player

April 30, 2020

IBHE, state implement Wi-Fi hotspot plan

April 21, 2020
DEN at Home: Letter from JJ Bullock

‘DEN at Home’: Letter from JJ Bullock

April 15, 2020
Introducing DEN at Home: A coronavirus column series open to Eastern students, staff, faculty

Introducing ‘DEN at Home’: A coronavirus column series open to Eastern students, staff, faculty

April 15, 2020
Eastern expects classes on campus in fall

Eastern expects classes on campus in fall

April 14, 2020
Anne Flaherty, a candidate for Easterns Vice President of student affairs position, answers a question during her live-video session with students Thursday. Flaherty is one of four candidates being considered for the position.

Live video sessions begin Thursday in search for new vice president

April 9, 2020

Letter from the editor: Our mission for Spring 2020

March 31, 2020
DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today: COVID-19 edition

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today: COVID-19 edition

March 13, 2020

CAA approves revisions to Faculty Laureate nominations

March 12, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

March 12, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

March 11, 2020

Faculty Senate voices opinion on coronavirus plans

March 10, 2020

Baseball scores 12 runs in road win

March 10, 2020

Panthers’ 2019-20 season viewed as success

March 9, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

March 9, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Easterns fan section at the OVC Tournament cheers on the womens basketball team as the Panthers leave the court. Eastern defeated Jacksonville State 49-46, its first tournament win since 2010.

Women’s basketball team defeats Gamecocks 49-46, first tournament win since 2010

March 5, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

March 4, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

March 3, 2020
Abby Wahl looks for a pass with a couple defenders around her. Eastern defeated Austin Peay 73-72 Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena.

Analysis: There are good matchups in the women’s OVC Tournament

March 2, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

March 2, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 27, 2020
Brian Barrett | The Daily Eastern News Jordyn Hughes (middle) tries to get around a defender to lead a fast break during Eastern’s 73-72 win over Austin Peay Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena. Eastern faces Southeast Missouri on the road Thursday.

Eastern faces tough SEMO team Thursday on road

February 26, 2020

Faculty Senate takes on white power propaganda

February 25, 2020
Eastern guard Karle Pace advances the ball against Austin Peay Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena. Pace had 19 points in a 73-72 win for the Panthers.

Eastern controls own destiny in final games

February 24, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 24, 2020

CAA reinstates bylaws Thursday

February 21, 2020
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles around a Murray State defender in the Panthers 66-46 win Feb. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had a season-high eight assists in the game.Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles around a Murray State defender in the Panthers 66-46 win Feb. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had a season-high eight assists in the game.

Eastern beats Murray State by 20

February 21, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace drives the basket in Easterns 63-60 comeback win over Murray State Thursday night. Wallace made a game-winning three-pointer with .4 seconds to play.

Eastern stuns Murray State 63-60

February 20, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 20, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Lariah Washington charges toward the basket during a fast break in Eastern’s 67-62 victory over Morehead State Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. Eastern faces Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena at 5:15 p.m.

Women’s basketball team hosts Murray State Thursday in revenge game

February 19, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 19, 2020

Notebook: 3 teams tied at top of OVC standings

February 18, 2020

Lawyer explains Butler lawsuit

February 18, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 17, 2020

Council on Academic Affairs suspends all bylaws

February 16, 2020

Butler files lawsuit against police, lawyer speaks

February 14, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 13, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 12, 2020

Faculty Senate discusses textbook rental future

February 11, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 11, 2020
Eastern freshman Lariah Washington drives into the lane against Morehead State on Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 11 points, three rebounds and three steals in the game, which Eastern won 67-62 in overtime.

Panthers climbing OVC standings

February 10, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 10, 2020
Eastern freshman guard Morgan Litwiller dribbles around a defender in the Panthers’ 85-38 win over Eastern Kentucky Thursday night in Lantz Arena. Litwiller scored 16 points in the win.

Panthers earn 47-point conference win

February 7, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 6, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Abby Wahl races up-court with the ball during Eastern’s 77-65 loss to Southeast Missouri Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena. Eastern hosts Eastern Kentucky Thursday in Lantz Arena.

Panthers start three-game homestand Thursday, host Eastern Kentucky

February 5, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 5, 2020
Forward Abby Wahl battles for possession against two Southeast Missouri defenders in Eastern’s 77-65 loss against Southeast Missouri on Jan. 25 at Lantz Arena.

Panthers playing well in Bollant’s 3rd season

February 5, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

February 3, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

January 31, 2020

DEN Staff Super Bowl predictions

January 31, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

January 30, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Grace McRae tries to get a layup attempt off as two defenders sandwich her in the post. Eastern lost to Southeast Missouri 77-65 Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball prepared for Murray State, Austin Peay in road conference games

January 29, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

January 29, 2020

Nursing program progressing quickly

January 28, 2020

Gatrell: Spring enrollment numbers ‘really good’

January 28, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

January 28, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

January 27, 2020

Eastern stumbles in loss to Redhawks

January 26, 2020
Eastern forward Abby Wahl fights for a ball in the Panthers 77-65 loss to Southeast Missouri Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Eastern stumbles in loss to Redhawks

January 25, 2020

CAA approves new early childhood minor

January 24, 2020
Eastern guard Karle Pace brings the ball up the court against Tennessee-Martin Jan. 23 in Lantz Arena. Pace had 12 points and nine assists in the game, which the Panthers won 74-70.

Eastern women’s basketball beats 1st-place Skyhawks 74-70

January 23, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Jordyn Hughes tries to drive past a defender as Jennifer Nehls sets a screen for her. Eastern lost 75-62 to Tennessee Tech Jan. 18 in Lantz Arena.

Eastern faces back-to-back tests this weekend

January 22, 2020
Junior guard Mack Smith drives past two defenders to the rim in Eastern’s 84-59 win against Tennesse Tech on Jan. 18 at Lantz Arena.

Smith 3-point streak now at 67 games, “it’s a blessing”

January 21, 2020

CAA OKs department adjustments

January 17, 2020
Eastern guard Karle Pace goes up for a layup in the Panthers 55-52 win over Jacksonville State Thursday night in Lantz Arena. Pace led Eastern with 14 points in the win.

Eastern wins defensive battle 55-52 over Gamecocks

January 16, 2020
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Karle Pace defends a ball handler on the wing of the three-point arc. Eastern defeated Omaha 65-52 Dec. 7 in Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball’s home games will test how good the Panthers are

January 15, 2020

New employee code of conduct proposed by Eastern

January 14, 2020

Column: Defense fueling Panthers’ success

January 13, 2020

No print edition of The Daily Eastern News Dec. 5

December 5, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Jaelin Benefield starts to make a cut in the backfield to avoid defensive pressure. Eastern lost to Southeast Missouri 26-12 Nov. 16 at O’Brien Field.

Column: Dytarious Johnson should have been named to first-team

December 4, 2019

Ersin updates Faculty Senate on new nursing major

December 4, 2019

Top-5 memorable moments of 2019 football season

December 1, 2019
Eastern freshman quarterback Jonah O’Brien rolls out to escape the Southeast Missouri pass rush during the Panthers’ 26-12 loss Nov. 16 at O’Brien Field. O’Brien was 12-21 passing for 84 yards and an interception in his first game at the collegiate level.

Eastern aiming to win for seniors in finale

November 21, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Dylan Hughes returns a kickoff for 20 yards in Eastern’s 26-12 loss against Southeast Missouri on Nov. 16th at O’Brien Field.

Austin Peay on the brink of winning OVC

November 20, 2019
Eastern guard Karle Pace handles the ball near the top of the key against Indiana State Nov. 10 in Lantz Arena. Pace had 20 points and five assists in the game, which the Panthers lost 59-57.

Panthers annihilate Aces 90-44 on road

November 19, 2019
Eastern receiver Isaiah Hill turns the corner as James Sheehan blocks on a 73-yard completion in the first quarter against Southeast Missouri on Nov. 16 at OBrien Field. Hill had 13 catches for 152 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers 26-12 loss to the Redhawks.

Eastern falls to Redhawks 26-12 in final home game

November 16, 2019
Eastern head coach Adam Cushing talks with the line judge during an official review in the Panthers’ game against Tennessee Tech last September.

Panthers to host 1st-place Redhawks

November 15, 2019
Eastern freshman Lariah Washington pulls up for a jump shot against Indiana State on Nov. 10 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost to the Sycamores 59-57.

Women’s basketball team to host Ramblers Wednesday

November 12, 2019
Eastern Provost Jay Gatrell speaks to Eastern’s Faculty Senate Nov. 12, 2019 in Booth Library. Gatrell updated the Senate on searches for two vice president positions and two dean positions.

Faculty Senate hears search committee updates

November 12, 2019
Eastern freshman defensive back JJ Ross (right) and teammate Trevon Brown celebrate following a play against Tennessee Tech on Sept. 28 at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost the game 40-29

Eastern football team picks up 1st win of season

November 11, 2019
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer drives around a defender against Indiana State Sunday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost to the Sycamores 59-57.

Women’s basketball loses 59-57 against Sycamores

November 11, 2019
Members of the Panther defense celebrate a big play against Tennessee Tech Sept. 28 at O’Brien Field. The defense forced two turnovers in the game, a 40-29 loss.

Last-place Panthers to play 8th-place Tigers

November 8, 2019

Eastern linebacker Caputo honored as OVC Scholar-Athlete

November 8, 2019

Notebook: Skyhawks proving they belong at No .1

November 6, 2019
Eastern forward Abby Wahl fights through contact under the basket against Lindenwood on Nov. 5 in Lantz Arena. Wahl had 17 points in a 88-66 win for the Panthers.

Women’s basketball wins season opener 88-66

November 5, 2019

Women’s basketball opens 2019-20 season at home

November 4, 2019

Eastern to play in 1st exhibition game of 2019

October 31, 2019

Faculty Senate hears IBHE fiscal year 2021 report

October 29, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Eastern head coach Adam Cushing looks out on the field after a play during Eastern’s 40-29 loss to Tennessee Tech Sept. 28. Cushing said his team’s performance starts with him as a coach after Eastern’s 33-6 loss to Eastern kentucky Saturday at O’Brien Field.

Eastern loses Homecoming game 33-6 to Eastern Kentucky

October 27, 2019
Sean Williams (middle) has teammates gather around him to celebrate after making a play. Eastern lost 40-29 against Tennessee Tech Sept. 28 at O’Brien Field.

Eastern to face Colonels for Homecoming

October 24, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Isaiah Hill catches a short pass and gets ready to try to avoid an oncoming tackler. Eastern lost 40-29 to Tennessee Tech Sept. 28 at O’Brien Field.

Notebook: Tennessee-Martin leads OVC football after weird first half of conference play

October 23, 2019
Eastern guard Karle Pace runs the offense in the Panthers game against Jacksonville State Feb. 28. Pace had 13 points in the game, which Eastern won 52-49.

Women’s basketball ready for bounce-back season

October 22, 2019
Eastern running back Jaelin Benefield attempts to escape the grasp of a Tennessee Tech defender on Sept. 28 at OBrien Field. Benefield had 69 receiving yards, 46 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the Panthers 40-29 loss to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern to play OVC-leading Skyhawks

October 17, 2019
A police car sits outside Douglas Hall Tuesday morning after law enforcement responded to a report of a gun in the building. No gun was found.

Emails show how administrators communicated during security threat

October 17, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern Runningback Jaelin Benefield avoids a tackle and breaks through the offensive line in Eastern’s 16-6 loss against Indiana State at Memorial Stadium.

Austin Peay is the team to beat in OVC

October 16, 2019

Faculty Senate hears student fee proposal

October 15, 2019
A police car sits outside Douglas Hall Tuesday morning after law enforcement responded to a report of a gun in the building. No gun was found.

Threat to campus found to be not credible

October 15, 2019
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