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Jayci Stewart and Maggie Bullinger present their Snoozin’ Like a Panther” presentation to form an informational presentation about how to improve a student’s sleeping habits on Monday afternoon.
HERC holds ‘Snoozin Like A Panther’ presentation
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
A sign of the Human Services Building on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 located on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.
Nurturing mental health without therapy
From left, Shayla Taylor, Madalyn Stead, and Hannah Hunt look at the Mediterranean diet recipes during the Healthy Cooking 101 session in Klehm Hall.
Students master the Mediterranean diet
Students apart of the Jazz Lab Band stand up to be applauded after their performance Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Jazz performance run-down
Kooper Jacobi (40) led the Panthers with 14 points and went 6-9 in field goals helping to secure the Panthers triple-digit win over University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Saturday afternoon at Groniger Arena.
EIU scores triple digits in win
Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to jump up and shoot a layup while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.
McGlone off to a great start in junior season
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas speaks to each of her seniors impact on her and the team for this season during the after-game press conference for their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. Thomas said she will sad to see some players who have been with her since she started coaching at Eastern leave this year.
EIU eliminated from NCAA tournament
Senior Christina Martinez Mundo (4) pets Bear the dog before starting their game vs. Valparaiso Friday night in Lantz Arena.
Martinez-Mundo’s impact on EIU Volleyball
The EIU volleyball team celebrate their 3-2 win at their home game against the Valparaiso Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.
NCAA Tournament preview: EIU versus Marquette
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘Critical Thinking’: combining street-life and chess in an awkward sense
COMIC BY JENNA MINOR | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Comic depicts lack of feminine hygiene products.
EDITORIAL: Pink tax is out of control, what is Eastern doing?
Jason Farias, a senior history education major, leads a group throughout campus during a student walkout demanding a free Palestine at the Mellin Steps in protest of the Israel genocide on Palestinian civilians Wednesday afternoon. Farias said there were around 100 other schools in the nation participating in the walk.
EDITORIAL: Local, student activism matters
EDITORIAL: Breast cancer awareness and education
EDITORIAL: Plan 2028 is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: “Plan 2028” is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘Critical Thinking’: combining street-life and chess in an awkward sense
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
Students apart of the Jazz Lab Band stand up to be applauded after their performance Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Jazz performance run-down
The African Students Association host the African Renaissance fashion show where models from Couture, The Kat Walk, Essence, and more show off their cultural looks which is a mix of afrofuturism and afrocentrism in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Saturday night.
African Student Association hosts stylish competition on campus  
Greek Court Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2023
Greek Life and leadership: developing skills for the future
The cast of Children of Eden hold out their arms mid performance at Doudna Fine Arts Center Sunday evening.
Doudna presents Children of Eden
Students attend the Sugar Skull Paint and Sip and paint their skull in recognition of Day of the Dead.
Remembering family during Día de los Muertos 
From left, Celeste Cambron, Jocelyn Cambron, and Kassandra Garcia look at the ofrenda exhibits being displayed at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala on Saturday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Dia de Los Muertos Gala
The Mariachi band, Los Amigos, walk around campus playing their instruments and singing multiple songs during Hispanic Heritage Month. Los Amigos have been playing for 13 years and have played in every state in the Southeast.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mariachi takes over campus
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
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
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 44: Why is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Talked About So Much?
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 43: Is Interstellar The Best Sci-Fi Movie Ever? ft. Special Guest
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 2: Pierce Holley
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 2: Pierce Holley
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Experience makes you who you are

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
April 25, 2019
Katie Conlin, a sophomore special education major, runs with a dog named Lucky Monday afternoon at Pets with the Prez in the Library Quad.

[Photo] Gallery: Pets with the Prez

April 22, 2019

Analyzing a part of Trump’s following

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
April 18, 2019
People set up the screen for the movie to be shown Wednesday afternoon in the South Quad. The University Board was showing the Disney movie “Inside Out.”

[Photo] Gallery: Frisbee before a movie

April 17, 2019
Roomates Elizabeth Houck, a freshman graphic design major, and Fatima Estrada, a freshman sociology major, hang out on the Doudna Steps with their dog Dash Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] Photo: It’s a puppy!

April 17, 2019
Eastern’ Michael YaSenka delivers a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on March 31. Eastern beat Chicago State 6-3 on Tuesday.

[Photo] Eastern beats Chicago State 6-3 at home

April 16, 2019

Treat animals with love and care

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
April 11, 2019
Lovelytheband performs for the crowd of guests Thursday night at McAfee Gym.

[Photo] Gallery: Lovelytheband

April 11, 2019
Eastern’s Michael YaSenka tosses a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on March 31. Eastern hosts Eastern Kentucky this weekend.

[Photo] Eastern hosting Colonels for 3 games

April 11, 2019
Kappa Delta competes in Tugs Wednesday afternoon at the Campus Pond. They lost to Delta Zeta.

[Photo] GALLERY: Tugs Day 2

April 10, 2019

E-cigs can help you quit tobacco

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
April 4, 2019
Alicia Matusiak (center), student VP of student affairs, addresses the senate Wednesday night at the Student Senate meeting in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Student Senate tables Apportionment Board budget allocation bills

April 3, 2019
Elizabeth Walters, a junior psychology major, fishes during a light drizzle Thursday afternoon at the Campus Pond near Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Photo: Fishing in a drizzle fo’ shizzle

April 4, 2019
Eastern junior Michael YaSenka fires a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri Sunday at Coaches Field.

[Photo] Eastern falls to Redbirds 3-0

April 2, 2019

‘On My Block’ season 2 better than season 1

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
April 1, 2019
Eastern’s Michael YaSenka fires a pitch in the Panthers’s 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on Sunday. Eastern beat the Redhawks 9-6 on Monday.

[Photo] Panthers top Redhawks 9-6 in series finale

April 1, 2019
Eastern’s Christian Pena celebrates after hitting a home run in Eastern’s 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri Sunday at Coaches Field. Eastern is now 5-5 in conference play.

[Photo] Eastern baseball loses in extra innings in OVC home opener

March 31, 2019

Consider the third parties in politics

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
March 28, 2019
Sophomores Brittni Lawson, a pre-nursing major, and Sarah Fors, an elementary education major, talk with each other while hanging out Wednesday afternoon in the South Quad outside of Taylor Hall. Lawson said it was nice to get out and enjoy the weather.

[Photo] Photo: Hanging in the hammock

March 28, 2019

What to expect in season 2 of ‘On My Block’

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
March 25, 2019

Database leak shows attack on journalists

Jordan Boyer , Photo Editor
March 21, 2019
If you leave for spring break and forget to lock up, robbers could come and steal your jewels. There are several precautions that should be followed before students pack up and leave for break such as locking your residence.

Feature Photos: Lego Safety

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
March 7, 2019

Be open to new learning methods, experiences

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
March 6, 2019
Photo Illustration by Jordan Boyer

[Photo] It’s official: Chucktown Unofficial 2019 kicks off Saturday morning

March 1, 2019

Looking back at ‘Mindhunter’

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 28, 2019

Political vandalism will create pointless protest

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 28, 2019

Season 2 of ‘The Dragon Prince’ does not disappoint

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 25, 2019
JaQualis Matlock attempts a shot attempt around the basket as Eastern Kentucky’s Nick Mayo tries to block it during Eastern’s 67-66 victory Jan. 31 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Notebook: Race at top of OVC tightening up for final games

February 25, 2019
A participant from the audience joins the Ndlamu dance during the Step Afrika! concert Saturday night in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] GALLERY: Step Afrika! wows audience at Doudna

February 24, 2019
Step Afrika! performs Ndlamu, a traditional dance of the Zulu people, Saturday night in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Step Afrika! showcases different dance styles

February 24, 2019

Change DARE curriculum to actually help students

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 21, 2019
Photo illustration by Jordan Boyer: The newly-formed Collegiate Recovery Student Association is a student-led group where students can share their experiences recovering from addiction. According to collegiate recovery coordinator Emily Won, it is helpful to have support because addiction is so powerful.

[Photo] Safety group supporting students in recovery

February 20, 2019
Beth Probst (left), principal at Jasper County Junior High and Newton Community High School, talks to students at Small & Rural Informal Night Wednesday at Buzzard Hall.

[Photo] Council to be utilized to decide on BLM flag alternatives

February 20, 2019
Cam Burrell works against two Eastern Kentucky defenders to fight for an offensive rebound during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Powerhouse Belmont hosts Eastern Thursday

February 20, 2019

Unidentified man who exposed self to 2 students still at large

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 19, 2019
Gaines M. Foster, a professor of history at Louisiana State University, gives a lecture on Civil War memory at the 13th annual Barry D. Riccio Lecture Monday night in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Lecturer discusses how Civil War issues live on

February 18, 2019

New hope for live action manga adaptations

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 18, 2019
Ben Harvey tries to block an Eastern Kentucky player’s shot attempt during Eastern’s 67-66 win over the Colonels in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Eastern suffers late loss to Redhawks in Lantz Arena

February 17, 2019
Esperanza members Yrely Robledo, an accounting major, and Gina Canchola a business management major, sell a man chocolate covered deserts Thursday afternoon outside of Coleman Hall.

[Photo] PHOTO: Valentine’s Day chocolate

February 14, 2019
Members of Phi Sigma Phi Carrie Benjamin, a freshman elementary education major, and Ashlyn Pinney, a senior psychology major, sell soda pop to raise money for SACIS Thursday afternoon outside of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] PHOTO: Crushing it

February 14, 2019
The crowd listens to the panel’s discussion during Black Queer Lives Matter Wednesday night in the 7th Street Underground.

[Photo] Students, employers network at Job, Internship Fair

February 13, 2019
Cam Burrell attempts a reverse layup as an Eastern Kentucky defender misses his block attempt during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Three teams tied at top of OVC standings

February 12, 2019
Kashawn Charles rises for a pull-up jump shot with two defenders on him during Eastern’s 67-66 victory over Eastern Kentucky in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Eastern’s depth proving it is important

February 11, 2019
Josiah Wallace attempts a floater in the lane as an Eastern Kentucky defender flies to try and block it during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Austin Peay beat Eastern 94-86, Panthers fall to 6-6

February 10, 2019

All we hear today are false facts, where is the truth?

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 7, 2019
Ixtaso Agüero Campanon, a exercise science major, and Daniela Vermeo, a freshman sports management major, play table tennis Thursday night in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] PHOTO: Table tennis

February 7, 2019
New members for Student Senate are sworn in Wednesday night at the meeting in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Student Senate votes to approve 7 out of 9 RSOs

February 6, 2019
Erin Helgeson Torres, flutist for Tower Duo, goes for a bow after performing one of their songs Wednesday night in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] GALLERY: Music in Motion

February 6, 2019

‘Alita: Battle Angel’ is Hollywood’s last chance

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 4, 2019
Eastern’s Rade Kukobat shoots a shot in a game for the Panthers this season. His tattoo on his left arm has biblical influences.

[Photo] Tattoos help men’s basketball players remember past

February 4, 2019
Nick Mayo shoots a free throw in Eastern Kentucky’s 67-66 loss to Eastern on Jan. 31. Mayo leads the Ohio Valley Conference with 141 made free throws.

[Photo] How Ja Morant, Dylan Windler and Nick Mayo aim to make the NBA and change the OVC forever

February 1, 2019

Think about taking CPR training

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
January 31, 2019
Eastern center Aboubacar Diallo grabs a rebound in Eastern’s 67-66 win over Eastern Kentucky Thursday night in Lantz Arena. Eastern is now 6-3 in conference play.

[Photo] Eastern wins 67-66 on Colonels missed last shot

January 31, 2019
Andrea Carey, a hiring associate, and Rachael Croy, a chief scribe at ScribeAmerica, talk to a student at a table they set up in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Thursday afternoon. They were offering employment opportunities as a medical scribe. According to their informational handout, a medical scribe is essentially a personal assistant for a physician; they document and gather information on patient visits.

[Photo] PHOTO: Employment opportunities in the union

January 31, 2019
Austin Cheney, the associate dean of the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology, was the third candidate to be interviewed for the dean of Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Thursday afternoon in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. He said in his past positions he focused heavily on student engagement. He also talked about values he would bring with the position: engagement, opening dialogue and collaboration, investing in others, planning and execution. “There are many learning experiences probably more enriching in the big picture for those students that happen outside the class room then happen in the classroom. In the classroom is really important, don’t get me wrong, outside the class room really sets the students apart and helps them be really successful in their careers, personal life’s and building relationships.” Cheney said during the interview

[Photo] PHOTO: Third candidate for dean of Lumpkin

January 31, 2019
Eastern freshman guard Kira Arthofer works on an Austin Peay defender in the Panthers’ 70-63 loss Jan. 19 in Lantz Arena.The Panthers have lost three games in a row and host Eastern Kentucky on Thursday.

[Photo] Eastern wants to get back on track against Colonels

January 30, 2019
Andrew Agoranos, a freshman criminology major, walks outside of Coleman Hall in the cold weather Monday afternoon.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: A cold Wednesday afternoon

January 30, 2019

AHS ‘Apocalypse’ one of the best

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
January 28, 2019
jillian Jeske, a freshman sociology major, reads to student at the Newman Center after school tutoring program Monday afternoon.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: After school tutoring

January 28, 2019
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