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Family Weekend 2021 brings Eastern
Family Weekend 2021 brings Eastern
High-speed chase leads to 5-vehicle wreck
High-speed chase leads to 5-vehicle wreck
Up All Night Performance Festival showcases poetry, improv
Up All Night Performance Festival showcases poetry, improv
Tarble to host crystal bowl sound bath sessions
Tarble to host crystal bowl sound bath sessions
Coles County announces six more COVID-related deaths
Coles County announces six more COVID-related deaths
Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns runs between a pair of defenders and gets a block from Ivan Gleyzer in a game against Illinois State on Sept. 18 at O'Brien Field. Kuhns threw for 204 yards and ran for 43 in the game, which Eastern lost 31-24.
Panthers drop thriller to Redbirds 31-24
Eastern middle blocker Emily Wilcox jumps to attempt a kill in a match against Indiana State on Sept. 19 in Lantz Arena. Wilcox had 10 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.
Panthers end nonconference play with 3-1 loss
The Eastern men's cross country team races from the starting line to begin the EIU Walt Crawford Open at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail on Sept. 3. Both the men's and women's team placed first in the open.
Cross country teams finish 2nd, 4th at Indiana State
Panthers fall 31-24 to Redbirds in Mid-America Classic
Panthers fall 31-24 to Redbirds in Mid-America Classic
Eastern setter Summer Smith (8) sets the ball up for middle blocker Emily WIlcox in a match against Northern Illinois Sept. 2 in Lantz Arena. Smith had 30 assists and Wilcox had 8 kills in the match, which Eastern won 3-1.
Panthers to play series against Sycamores
The names students deserve
The names students deserve
Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous
Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous
Boardwalk Empire a visual masterpiece
Boardwalk Empire a visual masterpiece
Have a fun and safe Family Weekend
Have a fun and safe Family Weekend
Destiny Blanchard
Check out Kasabi Hibachi and Sushi on Wheels
The names students deserve
The names students deserve
Have a fun and safe Family Weekend
Have a fun and safe Family Weekend
EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture
EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture
EDITORIAL: Slut shame elsewhere
EDITORIAL: Slut shame elsewhere
EDITORIAL: What more do you need
EDITORIAL: What more do you need
Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous
Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous
Boardwalk Empire a visual masterpiece
Boardwalk Empire a visual masterpiece
Destiny Blanchard
Check out Kasabi Hibachi and Sushi on Wheels
John Mulaney's real life 'could be a nursery'
John Mulaney’s real life ‘could be a nursery’
COLUMN: Tips for staying sane in sickness alone
COLUMN: Tips for staying sane in sickness alone
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
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
Letter to the Editor: Douglas Hall needs to be renamed
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’
Greeks from different chapters get pied in front of Doudna steps for NPHC’s pie a greek event for the fourth day of NPHC Week.
PHOTO GALLERY: GREEK LIFE PIE IN THE FACE
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet the Greeks
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet the Greeks
Payton Ade, a sophomore history and political science major and the Student Body Executive Vice President, asks trivia questions about EIU history to students who come up to the Student Government informational table.
EIU Trivia
ASHANTI THOMAS | THE DIALY EASTERN NEWS University President David Glassman speaks to students and faculty at the beginning of First Night. First Night is an annual tradition welcoming students onto campus the night before classes begin.
Convocation
Valen Fulton, a conference assistant for housing and dining and an art major, sits outside at the Library Quad to get some homework done before she goes to work. She said that she had been inside for most of the day and decided to come outside to enjoy the nice weather while she could.
FEATURE PHOTO: Enjoying summer weather
Creative Outlet Ep. 2: My 4 Favorite Albums Go Head to Head
Creative Outlet Ep. 2: My 4 Favorite Albums Go Head to Head
Creative Outlet Ep. 1: Billy Yost of The Kickback
Creative Outlet Ep. 1: Billy Yost of The Kickback
The Movie DEN Ep. 2: Les Miserables & Singin' in the Rain
The Movie DEN Ep. 2: Les Miserables & Singin’ in the Rain
The Movie DEN Ep. 1: Palm Springs & Boogie Nights
The Movie DEN Ep. 1: Palm Springs & Boogie Nights
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers' first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers' won the first game 13-11.
Popcorn Talk: ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ (2006)
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Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous

Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous

September 20, 2021
Tarble to host crystal bowl sound bath sessions

Tarble to host crystal bowl sound bath sessions

September 20, 2021
COLUMN: Hold the food industry accountable

COLUMN: Hold the food industry accountable

September 12, 2021
Eastern Illinois University’s Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated perform at the Meet the Greeks event held on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021.

Meet the Greeks showcases Black Greek life

September 12, 2021
Meet the Greeks will take place Friday night at 7 p.m.

Get ready to meet the Greeks

September 10, 2021
Eastern President David Glassman talks during an emergency Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The meeting was live streamed to the public amid COVID-19 concerns and the photo is a screenshot of that livestream.

Board of Trustees to meet Friday

September 8, 2021
Anna Brown, a junior art major, and Kyle English, a junior accounting major, look at art focused on endangered animals. The art represented the animals as the size they would typically be. Brown said the lighting made the art look fantastic.

Tarble to reopen in late September

September 6, 2021
Audrey Buss, a freshman science education major, fills out a job application while her husband, Luke Mason, is there to support her.

On-campus job fair held Wednesday

September 2, 2021
Glassman announces updated COVID-19 policy

Glassman announces updated COVID-19 policy

August 31, 2021
You aren’t safe from COVID-19, act like it

You aren’t safe from COVID-19, act like it

August 30, 2021
FILE PHOTO Gladys Valentin, a senior elementary education major and the President of LASO, reads a book with Aubrey Malak, a three year old Charleston resident, during Latino Hertiage Story Time on Sept. 26 in Booth Library.

Alums offer advice for current students

August 25, 2021
Looking forward to a new school year, experiences

Looking forward to a new school year, experiences

August 24, 2021
Eastern Treasurer Paul McCann walks down Lincoln Avenue, crossing the paths of protesters seeking a contract for members of The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 981.

AFSCME continue protests for contract

August 23, 2021

Column: The body positivity movement is focused on the wrong things

July 21, 2021

Column: Lane from “Gilmore Girls” deserved a different ending

July 16, 2021

Column: “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” still needs some improvements

July 12, 2021

Column: “Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From” is a disappointing read

July 1, 2021

Column: Embracing being “girly”

June 24, 2021

Column: “In The Heights” fell short in diversity goal

June 17, 2021

Column: “Sour” is the album of the summer

June 10, 2021

Column: Americans shouldn’t idolize politicians

June 3, 2021

Column: “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is a great game

May 26, 2021

Vendor applications available for 18th Street Farmer’s Market

May 21, 2021

Column: My grades don’t represent my potential

May 19, 2021

MTEA promotes minorities in education

April 30, 2021

Column: We got though a stressful semester

April 28, 2021

RHA members share experiences

April 25, 2021

Newman Center Food Pantry providing for those in need

April 15, 2021

Column: One Direction deserved more respect

April 14, 2021

RSO allowing students to express their creativity

April 8, 2021

ASL Club celebrates sign language, inclusivity

April 7, 2021

Column: Reading has lost its appeal

April 7, 2021

Column: Spanish album a good idea for Uchis

March 31, 2021

Eastern RSO tackling issues Black women face

March 25, 2021

Column: Doja Cat snubbed at the Grammys

March 25, 2021

EIU Pride to protest name of floor for LGBTQ students

March 22, 2021

RSO provides entrepreneurship skills

March 14, 2021

Column: It is easy to get stressed this semester

March 11, 2021

Hello Dali gives students the chance to try improv comedy

March 10, 2021

Column: There’s no rush to figure things out

March 4, 2021

Naming Committee to meet Wed.

March 3, 2021

EIU Best Buddies builds friendships

February 26, 2021

Column: Filters can distort our self image

February 25, 2021

Students share tips on how to make your dorm rooms feel more like home

February 19, 2021

Faculty percussion recital set for Saturday

February 19, 2021

Column: Winter storm makes me miss summer

February 17, 2021

Students share plans for spending Valentine’s with significant others

February 11, 2021

CAA to vote on 10 items in meeting Thursday afternoon

February 11, 2021

RSO brings community to Eastern’s Korean students

February 10, 2021

CAA set to meet Thursday afternoon

February 4, 2021

Column: Bullying on TikTok a real problem

February 4, 2021

Pantherpalooza to be held virtually next week

January 29, 2021

NAACP informing people on minority issues

January 28, 2021

Column: Halsey’s pregnancy is meaningful

January 28, 2021

CAA to hold 1st meeting of semester Thursday

January 21, 2021

Conversation to be held about peace

January 21, 2021

Column: Chloe x Halle have grown as artists

January 21, 2021

‘Transversing Spaces’ event to be held Tuesday

January 19, 2021

Eastern students share hobbies

January 13, 2021

Column: Selfishness is upsetting to see during a pandemic

January 13, 2021

CAA to vote on 11 action items

December 10, 2020

Cause for Paws shows love for animals

December 10, 2020

Students prepare to binge shows over break

December 8, 2020

Drive-through parade to be held Saturday

December 4, 2020

Students connecting through French Club

December 3, 2020

Drunk, drugged driving awareness highlighted

December 2, 2020

COVID tests available on campus Wednesday

December 1, 2020

Column: I’m glad to have friends’ support during pandemic

December 1, 2020

Students share plans for Thanksgiving Break

November 19, 2020

Students react to shift to online classes

November 17, 2020

COVID-19 testing scheduled for Tuesday

November 17, 2020

Column: Americans can’t afford to get complacent under Biden-Harris

November 17, 2020

Column: We cannot ‘still be friends’ if you supported Trump

November 9, 2020

EIU Dancers ready to put their dance shoes on again

November 5, 2020

Continue follow COVID-19 guidelines, protect yourself, others

November 4, 2020

Muslim students come together through RSO

October 29, 2020

Column: Machine Gun Kelly keeps evolving

October 28, 2020

Eastern cancels fall graduation ceremony

October 25, 2020

Eastern alum, psychologist talks new book

October 25, 2020

Earth Wise aiming for environmental friendliness

October 21, 2020

Tarble to host more virtual events

October 20, 2020

Free Speech Week to be observed this week

October 20, 2020

Column: Concept of Halloween parties ruined by COVID

October 20, 2020

Eastern’s BSU going strong after 53 years

October 13, 2020

Eastern community reacts to “We are EIU” flagpole

October 13, 2020

COVID-19 tests, flu shots to be provided

October 13, 2020

Column: TikTok has grown on me

October 13, 2020

Mindfulness Club remaining leveled

October 8, 2020

Column: Over 10 years later, ‘Scott Pilgrim’ still great movie

October 5, 2020

O’Brien Field’s namesake has long history at Eastern

October 1, 2020

2 movies to be shown Saturday for Homecoming

October 1, 2020

Column: Fall is finally here

September 29, 2020

Virtual Pantherpalooza held Monday night

September 22, 2020

Column: It is important to be environmentally friendly

September 21, 2020

Newman Catholic Center holds mass in Spanish

September 21, 2020

Column: Do not let the things you love become your hustle

September 15, 2020

Alpha Psi Lambda makes impact on campus

September 9, 2020

Column: ‘Gilmore Girls’ good show for binging

September 8, 2020

Students celebrate National Read a Book Day Sunday

September 7, 2020

Freshmen ready to start college careers

August 24, 2020
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