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Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Vice Chairperson for Easterns board of trustees Christopher Hicks, speaks during the board of trustees meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom.
Board of trustees removes out-of-state tuition for US residents
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox throws the ball at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
Nine-run first inning too much for EIU to overcome
Senior guard Jordan Tiger Booker during the mens basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
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
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
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
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
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
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Flamm Orchards hires around 130 to 150 workers per season to plant, tend to and process crops for thousands of families. Flamm Orchards is one of many farms in cooperation with Illinois’ statewide program to curb hunger and help stock food banks. Crops are sorted into categories where lesser-rated produce is donated to food banks.
THROUGH THE LENS: Small town standard
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
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
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All content by Kaitlyn Battey
The Daily Eastern News Person of the Year

The Daily Eastern News’ Person of the Year

Kaitlyn Battey
April 28, 2011
20 faculty elected for tenure

20 faculty elected for tenure

Kaitlyn Battey
April 26, 2011
Sexual assault, not uncommon among students

Sexual assault, not uncommon among students

Kaitlyn Battey
April 26, 2011
One more show for Noises Off

One more show for ‘Noises Off’

Kaitlyn Battey
April 19, 2011
EIU Ink showcases tattoos

EIU Ink showcases tattoos

Kaitlyn Battey
April 19, 2011
LGBT community shares stories

LGBT community shares stories

Kaitlyn Battey
April 14, 2011
Were Stuffing the bus for Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

‘We’re Stuffing the bus’ for Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

Kaitlyn Battey
April 14, 2011
Topless speaker awes audience

Topless speaker awes audience

Kaitlyn Battey
April 12, 2011
Professors return from Iraq

Professors return from Iraq

Kaitlyn Battey
April 12, 2011
Obia named iterim dean

Obia named iterim dean

Kaitlyn Battey
April 12, 2011
Alarm malfunctions at library

Alarm malfunctions at library

Kaitlyn Battey
April 7, 2011
Candidates value academics

Candidates value academics

Kaitlyn Battey
April 7, 2011
Candidates value academics

Candidates value academics

Kaitlyn Battey
April 7, 2011
Revived RSO sparks interest in study abroad

Revived RSO sparks interest in study abroad

Kaitlyn Battey
April 7, 2011
Preparing for a time-honored tradition

Preparing for a time-honored tradition

Kaitlyn Battey
April 1, 2011
The Science of Tugs

The Science of Tugs

Kaitlyn Battey
April 1, 2011
Variety of talented students perform at Open Mic Night

Variety of talented students perform at Open Mic Night

Kaitlyn Battey
March 31, 2011
Alumnus interprets old songs

Alumnus interprets old songs

Kaitlyn Battey
March 31, 2011
Boyz of Poison come to Eastern

Boyz of Poison come to Eastern

Kaitlyn Battey
March 29, 2011
Flexing for a Cause

‘Flexing for a Cause’

Kaitlyn Battey
March 29, 2011
RHA puts on bingo night

RHA puts on bingo night

Kaitlyn Battey
March 23, 2011
Twister gets big twist

Twister gets big twist

Kaitlyn Battey
March 22, 2011
Fatal crash sentencing today

Fatal crash sentencing today

Kaitlyn Battey
March 10, 2011
Flip-Flops found on ground throughout south quad

Flip-Flops found on ground throughout south quad

Kaitlyn Battey
March 8, 2011
Rhythm and X-Tacy take home win

‘Rhythm and X-Tacy’ take home win

Kaitlyn Battey
March 8, 2011
Reality television lacks authenticity

Reality television lacks authenticity

Kaitlyn Battey
March 8, 2011
Tartuffe brings cheers despite minor mistakes

‘Tartuffe’ brings cheers despite minor mistakes

Kaitlyn Battey
March 8, 2011
Facilities prepares for summer projects

Facilities prepares for summer projects

Kaitlyn Battey
March 3, 2011
Walking against Walker

‘Walking against Walker’

Kaitlyn Battey
March 3, 2011
Speech team prepares for state tournament this weekend at NIU

Speech team prepares for state tournament this weekend at NIU

Kaitlyn Battey
March 3, 2011
Nationally recognized comedian returns to Eastern once again

Nationally recognized comedian returns to Eastern once again

Kaitlyn Battey
March 3, 2011
Motown moves past mistakes

Motown moves past mistakes

Kaitlyn Battey
March 1, 2011
Faculty present concerns at session

Faculty present concerns at session

Kaitlyn Battey
March 1, 2011
Bus to Mattoon en route

Bus to Mattoon en route

Kaitlyn Battey
February 25, 2011
RHA begins preparations to elect six new executives

RHA begins preparations to elect six new executives

Kaitlyn Battey
February 25, 2011
New bar, restaurant opens near campus

New bar, restaurant opens near campus

Kaitlyn Battey
February 24, 2011
Board finally approves new UPI contract

Board finally approves new UPI contract

Kaitlyn Battey
February 24, 2011
Anderson accepting applications for action team

Anderson accepting applications for action team

Kaitlyn Battey
February 15, 2011
Singles celebrate anti-Valentines Day

Singles celebrate anti-Valentine’s Day

Kaitlyn Battey
February 15, 2011
Student trades cornfields for mountains

Student trades cornfields for mountains

Kaitlyn Battey
February 10, 2011
Internet, social media not as safe as people think

Internet, social media not as safe as people think

Kaitlyn Battey
February 10, 2011
Franklin part of Freemasons secret fraternity

Franklin part of Freemasons secret fraternity

Kaitlyn Battey
February 10, 2011
Professor launches 18th century African American database

Professor launches 18th century African American database

Kaitlyn Battey
February 8, 2011
Less snow fell than expected

Less snow fell than expected

Kaitlyn Battey
February 3, 2011
Pizza with the Pres, first of the spring semester

‘Pizza with the Pres’, first of the spring semester

Kaitlyn Battey
February 1, 2011
Ice cancels classes Tuesday

Ice cancels classes Tuesday

Kaitlyn Battey
February 1, 2011
Ten senate members sworn in

Ten senate members sworn in

Kaitlyn Battey
January 27, 2011
Midas makes its mark in the community

Midas makes its mark in the community

Kaitlyn Battey
January 25, 2011
5 percent gap fixed for students

5 percent gap fixed for students

Kaitlyn Battey
January 25, 2011
Pantherpalooza set for Wednesday

Pantherpalooza set for Wednesday

Kaitlyn Battey
January 20, 2011
Study Abroad Fair shares information

Study Abroad Fair shares information

Kaitlyn Battey
January 20, 2011
Candlelight Vigil brings awareness and unity

Candlelight Vigil brings awareness and unity

Kaitlyn Battey
January 18, 2011
Tax increase may or may not affect Illinois

Tax increase may or may not affect Illinois

Kaitlyn Battey
January 18, 2011
Master plan updates, housing rate increase approved by board

Master plan updates, housing rate increase approved by board

Kaitlyn Battey
January 18, 2011
Reductions in pensions will impact city

Reductions in pensions will impact city

Kaitlyn Battey
January 13, 2011
Photographer captures difference makers

Photographer captures difference makers

Kaitlyn Battey
January 13, 2011
Feature Photo: Students check out textbooks for new semester

Feature Photo: Students check out textbooks for new semester

Kaitlyn Battey
January 11, 2011
Eastern earns spot on 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools in the U.S.

Eastern earns spot on 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools in the U.S.

Kaitlyn Battey
December 8, 2010
Carols on the Concourse boost holiday spirits

Carols on the Concourse boost holiday spirits

Kaitlyn Battey
December 8, 2010
Team leads for entire game

Team leads for entire game

Kaitlyn Battey
December 3, 2010
Feature Photo: I whip my hair back and forth

Feature Photo: I whip my hair back and forth

Kaitlyn Battey
December 3, 2010
Eastern brings light to darker subjects

Eastern brings light to darker subjects

Kaitlyn Battey
December 3, 2010
Senate gets help with budget

Senate gets help with budget

Kaitlyn Battey
December 3, 2010
Students experience oppression

Students experience oppression

Kaitlyn Battey
December 3, 2010
Hitting it head on

Hitting it head on

Kaitlyn Battey
December 3, 2010
Hitting it head on

Hitting it head on

Kaitlyn Battey
December 3, 2010
Diva Drag Show makes a bang

Diva Drag Show makes a bang

Kaitlyn Battey
December 1, 2010
Banquet offers food for thought

Banquet offers food for thought

Kaitlyn Battey
November 19, 2010
Sigma Kappa remembers former sister

Sigma Kappa remembers former sister

Kaitlyn Battey
November 17, 2010
Indoor track season begins very soon for most runners

Indoor track season begins very soon for most runners

Kaitlyn Battey
November 17, 2010
Sigma Kappa remembers former sister

Sigma Kappa remembers former sister

Kaitlyn Battey
November 17, 2010
Season had many ups and downs

Season had many ups and downs

Kaitlyn Battey
November 17, 2010
Sitting, giving back to community

Sitting, giving back to community

Kaitlyn Battey
November 17, 2010
Patriotic concert honors veterans

Patriotic concert honors veterans

Kaitlyn Battey
November 12, 2010
Attempting to end season on a high note

Attempting to end season on a high note

Kaitlyn Battey
November 12, 2010
Panthers are set to play game today

Panthers are set to play game today

Kaitlyn Battey
November 12, 2010
Inyart eats with students

Inyart eats with students

Kaitlyn Battey
November 10, 2010
Panthers prepare for NCAA regionals

Panthers prepare for NCAA regionals

Kaitlyn Battey
November 10, 2010
Faculty rallies, federal mediator arrives

Faculty rallies, federal mediator arrives

Kaitlyn Battey
November 5, 2010
Students tested with Elementary Knowledge

Students tested with Elementary Knowledge

Kaitlyn Battey
November 5, 2010
Hearsay comes out on top

Hearsay comes out on top

Kaitlyn Battey
November 5, 2010
Burst pipe could have been fixed

Burst pipe could have been fixed

Kaitlyn Battey
November 5, 2010
Panthers to play final non-conference game

Panthers to play final non-conference game

Kaitlyn Battey
November 3, 2010
Big win achieved

Big win achieved

Kaitlyn Battey
November 3, 2010
Alpha Sigma Omega is back

Alpha Sigma Omega is back

Kaitlyn Battey
October 29, 2010
College Republicans and Democrats voice opinions on issues

College Republicans and Democrats voice opinions on issues

Kaitlyn Battey
October 29, 2010
Staff prepares for Homecoming

Staff prepares for Homecoming

Kaitlyn Battey
October 22, 2010
Basketball on Grass

‘Basketball on Grass’

Kaitlyn Battey
October 22, 2010
Taylor Wagner to perform at Tailgating

Taylor Wagner to perform at Tailgating

Kaitlyn Battey
October 22, 2010
Winning streak cut short, team looks to rebound

Winning streak cut short, team looks to rebound

Kaitlyn Battey
October 20, 2010
Little Caesars Pizza robbery under investigation

Little Caesar’s Pizza robbery under investigation

Kaitlyn Battey
October 20, 2010
Panthers continue MVC play

Panthers continue MVC play

Kaitlyn Battey
October 20, 2010
Homecoming events support local charities

Homecoming events support local charities

Kaitlyn Battey
October 20, 2010
Take Back the Night provides empowerment

“Take Back the Night” provides empowerment

Kaitlyn Battey
October 15, 2010
Panthers focus on aggressive approach

Panthers focus on aggressive approach

Kaitlyn Battey
October 15, 2010
Benford presents tough test

Benford presents tough test

Kaitlyn Battey
October 15, 2010
LGBT awareness comes to the Union

LGBT awareness comes to the Union

Kaitlyn Battey
October 13, 2010
School attire is lacking blue

School attire is lacking blue

Kaitlyn Battey
October 6, 2010
Energy Center progress leads to fewer trees

Energy Center progress leads to fewer trees

Kaitlyn Battey
October 6, 2010
Panthers struggle on the road

Panthers struggle on the road

Kaitlyn Battey
October 5, 2010
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