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  • Oct. 4- Wind symphony and Concert band concert at 7:30 p.m.
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  • Soccer standings: Women's at 3-5-4, Men's at 1-4-1
  • Football standings: 1-4 after loss against Lindenwood
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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or lrtaylor@eiu.edu.

Luke Taylor, Senior Reporter

Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major. He previously served as summer Editor-in-Chief, associate news editor, news editor, multimedia news editor and Editor-in-Chief for the fall 2022 semester at The News.

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For the first 100 customers, store franchisee and owner Krishna Patel handed out free insulated tumblers. Krishna said they were looking at Charleston for a long time and were trying to find the right location. “We’re looking forward to working with the community, college, everyone,” Krishna said.

Charleston’s running on Dunkin’

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2022
Get to know local candidates

Get to know local candidates

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2022
Bradyn Wambach (right) and Gentry Cospy (left) hold the planchette while communicating with spirits through an ouija board at Airtight Bridge on Wednesday night, Oct. 12. The group performed a séance in the middle of Airtight Bridge in an attempt to communicate with spirits, with help from Tristen Marlow.  Some spirits include Diana Marie Riordan-Small, a resident of Bradley, Ill, who dissappeared from her home a short time before her remains were found in Airtight Bridge's river bed.

Investigating Airtight Bridge

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2022
Students walk outside the Human Services Building Monday afternoon.

Sarah Bush to operate on-campus pharmacy

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2022
Kymoni Dixon, a sophomore majoring in exercise science for physical therapy, works at Thomas Dining hall, swiping cards. Dixon said she likes the convenience of having an on-campus job although being a student worker can become hectic.

Taylor Dining to stop serving dinner

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
August 11, 2022
Gordon Baltazar, a freshman biology major, poses for a headshot in the South Quad on Monday.

What does Eastern want in a president?

Luke Taylor, Multimedia News Editor
February 23, 2022
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