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  • Oct. 17- Jazz Combos in the Black Box at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 18- Eastern Symphony Orchestra in the Dvorak Concert Hall at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 19- Volleyball vs Tennessee Tech in Groniger Arena at 4 pm
  • Oct. 20- Women's Soccer vs UT Martin at Lakeside field starts at 1 pm
  • Oct. 20- Flute Studio Recital in the Doudna recital hall at 4 pm
  • Oct. 21- Faculty Chamber Recital in the Doudna recital hall at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 22- Trans*formation Station Ribbon Cutting and Fashion Show at 7 pm
  • Volleyball standings: 4-11 on the season (0-5 in conference)
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  • Football standings: 1-6 on the season (0-4 in conference)
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Alex Sausman, a senior in marketing, and the owner of Artic Ice making a snow cone for Elian Encarnacion, a junior in business analytics, at the Small Business Fair in the Library Quad Saturday.
Small Business Fest brings plushies, cosmetics, more
The map of Coles County Board District 6. 
Who’s running for Coles County Board in District 6?
Executive Director and Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer John Blue talking to the students in the Union Loft on Oct. 17, 2024, for a lead lunch.
Executive director and senior diversity and inclusion officer gives advice at lunch
Katie Gillespie, a junior English education major and the president of EIU Pride on Saturday, Oct., 19, 2024,  selling pre-sale tickets for the EIU Drag Show at the overhang of Coleman Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Charleston, Ill., at Eastern Illinois University. 
Professional, student participation to come at EIU drag show
A major point in discussion from the weekly Student Senate meeting on Wednesday was the transparence of fees in the billing of students. Speaker of the senate Madison Veatch (left) senate parliamentarian Megan Fox (middle) and VPSA Mason Tegeler (right) discuss with fellow senate members at the senate weekly meeting on Wednesday
Student government discusses fees, approves RSO
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the University of Tennessee Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
EIU women’s soccer loses last home game of season
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Why your OVC mascot may or may not suck
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville
EIU volleyball wins during Greek night
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Matt Bollant yelling at the referee during the women basketball game against UT Martin thursday night in Groniger Arena
Bollant leaves EIU basketball program
Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.
Davis, Luers enter transfer portal
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
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's 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
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Charleston head coach Brian Halsey talks to his team following the Trojan's 35-23 loss to Taylorville on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Trojan Hill.
Charleston Trojans lose 35-23 to Taylorville Tornadoes
Charleston sophomore running back Treylin Couch bobble the ball before securing it and running for his fourth touchdown during the third quarter of Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on Sept 13, 2024, in Charleston Illinois.
Charleston prepares for must-win game against Taylorville
Panther football's Pierce Holley (3) prepares to throw the ball at the EIU v. UofI game Thursday.
Panthers hope for first conference win against Tigers
Charleston high senior defensive back Jayden Sikorski and senior defensive end Mason Redfern drag down Mattoon junior quarterback Shayden Neff during the second half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4th. Charleston lost 20-17.
Charleston loses 42-10 at homecoming
Charleston High Trojan fans getting ready with body paint and posters for the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien Field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-10.
Charleston looks to break losing streak against Mount Zion
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the University of Tennessee Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
EIU women’s soccer loses last home game of season
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Forward sophomore Abby Reinl scores the second point, making the game 2-1 during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU won 2-1
EIU women’s soccer wins two in a row
Incarnate Word head coach Kiki Lara greeting alumni and others after Incarnate Word beat Eastern 4-1 Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field.
Former EIU soccer coach returns for first game since departure
Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore about to throw the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field
EIU men’s soccer loses 3-0 to Houston Christian University
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's 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
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville
EIU volleyball wins during Greek night
Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström, supports the volleyball team from the sideline during the matchup between Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Junior outside hitter talks about support system in Sweden in Q&A
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball
Graduate studio art major Tristen Hahn paints a piece of fabric using a screen printer during the Scream Print event in the Tarble Arts Center on Oct. 18, 2024.
‘Art is screaming’ at the Tarble Arts Center
Chris Vallillo performing " This Little Light of Mine" along with songs of the Civil Right Movement" to show how music played an important role in historical struggles as a way to spread the message of equality and justice, in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, on Thursday night
Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement brings music and history together
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Piece by Piece:’ building a new entry into the documentary/drama genre
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Lars and the Real Girl:’ a very, very different type of rom-com
Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does lateral pull downs in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.
Fitness, followers, family: Monica Alifantis
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Why your OVC mascot may or may not suck
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Piece by Piece:’ building a new entry into the documentary/drama genre
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
COLUMN: Future educators: get organized
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Boo! Get off the stage!
EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 70: Joker: Folie à Deux and the Horrible, No Good, One Bad Day
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 69: Rebel Ridge: Every Ridge Has A Plateau
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 68: Whiplash: Aggression vs. Passion
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Panther Playbook Ep.5: Football in a hurricane, The Coles County Clash, EIU teams begin OVC play
The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races
The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
Students were given glow sticks at the Glow Foam Party in South Quad on Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Glow Foam Party lights up South Quad
Wednesday mornings, Bob Bennett and Mike Clayton pick the tomatoes they want to take home on at the Charleston farmer's market Wednesday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fresh produce at the Charleston Farmer’s Market
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Liz Dowell

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor

I am a senior with a Major in Journalism, concentration in photojournalism with a minor in creative writing.

Hogwarts wouldn't accept me so I became a copy editor for the Daily Eastern News.

All content by Liz Dowell

Column: Count your blessings, opportunities

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
April 21, 2016

Column: Don’t be afraid to try new adventures

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
March 23, 2016

Column: Be safe during spring break

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
March 11, 2016
Sophomore communication studies major Annie Pettit gives Akeem Forbes, junior English major, a high-five before getting off the bus at the Capitol. Eastern students rally at the Capitol protest lack of budget.

Column: Find more about yourself in alone time

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
February 17, 2016
Debra Reid, history professor and panelist for the Booth Library event, talks about Illinois agriculture and how the plow broke the plains on Feb. 4.

[Photo] Speaker lectures on women in the Dust Bowl

Abigail Taylor, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2016

Professor speaks about agriculture, Dust Bowl

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
February 3, 2016

Library to host panel on agricultural technology

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
February 3, 2016

Column: You don’t need a date on Valentine’s Day

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
February 2, 2016
People look at and sell books during a book fair at the Lions in Winter Literary Festival Saturday afternoon in Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Lions in Winter celebrates writers

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
January 31, 2016
Dick Hummel, Vice President of the Five Mile House Foundation and his wife Kathy Hummel portray Nathan Ellington and Frannie Yokum Ellington in the murder reenactment at Bob’s Book Store, Wednesday. Nathan Ellington died in a store where Bob’s Book Store stands today.

[Photo] Ellington-Monroe murders portrayed in the square

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
January 27, 2016

Doudna Art fund to help school art programs

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
January 26, 2016

Column: Always put effort into what you write

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
January 25, 2016

Column: This is why you need to be informed

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
January 21, 2016

Column: Stand up for yourself, know your worth

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
December 2, 2015

Column: Age does not matter

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
November 9, 2015

Students take trip across world to document, excavate

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
November 8, 2015

Five-mile house president considers himself a ‘Bio-Historian’

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
November 2, 2015

Taking guns away is unconstitutional

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
October 29, 2015
Michael Salem, the actor playing Count Dracula, gets into character in the green room.

[Photo] Charleston Alley Theater puts on timely Dracula play

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
October 27, 2015
The 1953 homecoming court rides through the streets of Charleston during the Homecoming Parade.

Homecoming celebrates its centennial year

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
October 22, 2015

Academy of Lifelong Learning has luncheon at Five Mile House

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
October 14, 2015
Rose Sliwa, jounior CMN: Public Relations major, gets her flu shot done for free in the MLK Jr University Union. I'm forced to get my flue shot," Sliwa said. "My mom makes me."

Feature Photo: Free shots on campus

Liz Dowell
October 14, 2015

Join a community

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
October 12, 2015

Five Mile House hosts annual Fall Festival

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
October 11, 2015
Melissa Meiselman, journior CMN: Mass Communication minor, plays bags on saturday during tailgating. "It's super fun," Meiselman said.

[Photo] Photo Gallery/Video: Family Weekend 2015

October 11, 2015
Mary Beth Xenakis, graduate assistant in the communication disorders and sciences department, and Meghan Levey, a graduate assistant in autisim center, disscuss tacktics to help their clients on Wednesday in the Autism Center in the Human Services Building.

[Photo] Autism Center implements new program for second year

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
October 7, 2015

Booth to have Lincoln, slavery panel discussion

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
October 5, 2015
Holly Allen, junior Theater Arts major, plays Corryn and Imani McDaniel, senior Theater Arts major and an English minor, plays Heather. Corryn meets Heather for a parent teacher confrence concerning Heather's son, Gidion.

[Photo] Gidion’s Knot talks realities of suicide and bullying

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor
October 1, 2015
Lexie Minott, a Lake Land College student Mattoon resident, and Baileigh Butler, junior major in psychology, work at Silver Star Skating Center in Mattoon, Ill. They worked on the night that ROCFest held their Radical Roller Skating event.

Students experience the rollin’ nightlife of the 90s

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
September 29, 2015

Fundraiser to support the Five Mile House

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
September 17, 2015

Having emotions is just being human

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
September 10, 2015
LaKia Conner junior FCS major, model for Tiyaji Williams junior CMN: public Relations major, Andrianna Fullerton junior CMN: public relations major, Jaz'Mine Turner junior psychology major, Breana Calhoun junior FCS: Apparel/Fin/Hosp/Mer major, Shadezja Garrett junior Journalism major, all judge contestents for their fashion show. Couture Models is a RSO that helps women and men express themselves and become better models.

[Photo] Couture models to express themselves at auditions

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
September 9, 2015
Chinese Diplomat Weiping Zhao speaks to students in the Buzzard Auditorium about China’s economy and the way China is being protrayed in the media, 7:30 pm, Wednesday. He also speaks about China and the United States’ relatioship

[Photo] Chinese Consul General speaks about US, China relations

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor
September 2, 2015

Be yourself, forget what others think

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
September 2, 2015

Editorial: Cyber bullying, sexism dilutes social media

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor
August 24, 2015
Patrons of Charleston and Mattoon area enjoy the annual Central Illinois Paracon or Cil-Con at the Cross County Mall Saturday Augus 23. Events being held range from Psychic Mediums, Healing Gypsies, and even the original Mystery Machine from Scooby Do. Merchandise being sold there extent from paranormal to TV favorites and even anime. Pictured: Christopher Saint Booth, a paranormal expert, talk to Garrett Pearce, 40, the father of Gentry Pearce, 13, both Mattoon residents. Gentry Pearce appeared in one of Booth's films.

[Photo] Paranormal Convention takes over Cross County Mall

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
August 24, 2015
Breanne Pedigo (Far left) undeclared sophomore, Jessica Knell (Middle) undeclaired freshman, and Drew Jonston biological science major junior, play symbols.

[Photo] New year signals mass migration to campus

Robert Hodge, News Editor
August 23, 2015
Junior pre-engineering major Tom Sticha and sophomore pre-engineering major Paul Blackmore race their race their hovercrafts on Saturday in the McAfee Gym.

[Photo] Students get creative in Hover Cup competition

Meka Al Taqi-Brown, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2015
Tim Mason, an economics professor, Leah Davis, a senior communications major, and Rico Torres, junior theatre major, acts as Major Mercalf, Mrs. Boyle, and Paravicini in the performance, Mousetrap, at Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday in the Theater.

[Photo] ‘Mousetrap’ mixes humor, suspense

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
March 6, 2015
Kaycie Brauer, a senior english and costume crew runner, helps Leah Davis, a junior communications major, get into costume Wednesday during the tech rehearsal for The Mousetrap in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Longest –running play to be performed at Doudna

Jalyn Westcott, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2015
Musicians in the woodwinds section play during "A Call to Duty: A Veterans's Day Tribute" on Thursday in the Dvorak Concert Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Wind Symphony, Concert Band honors veterans

Cassie Buchman, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2014
Dr. Felix Kumah-Abiwu answers students questions about the Civil Rights Movement Tuesday during the Revisiting the Civil Rights Moment of the 1960's event at Mary J. Booth Library.

[Photo] Students question new civil rights movement

Coraima Vazquez, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2014
Family fun night

[Photo] Family fun for Homecoming

October 21, 2014
President Bill Perry poses for photos with a group of friends during Putt Putt with the Prez Tuesday in McAfee Gymnasium.

[Photo] Students play mini-golf with President Perry

Luis Martinez, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2014
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[Photo] Eastern to Host Marching Band Festival

Cassie Buchman, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2014
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