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

The Daily Eastern News
Mackenzie Freund

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer (Spring 2016)

Hey y’all! I’m Mackenzie Freund! I am a junior journalism major with a concentration in photojournalism! I love listening to music and watching Netflix whenever I am not in the newsroom! I am the current City Editor along with being a photographer!

All content by Mackenzie Freund

Column: Do not let gender roles determine your life

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
April 14, 2016

County board approves bridge projects, hears committee reports

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
April 12, 2016
Sarah Banister, a senior chemistry major, glides across McAfee Gym on a hoverboard Saturday afternoon.

Students create hover crafts, race in competition

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
April 10, 2016
Alpha Phi sorority member Talia Perscio gets crowned by Mackenzie Boub, last years Greek Week Queen. Perscio and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity member Daniel Guerrero were crowned the 2016 Greek Week royalty at the Airband competition Saturday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Greek Royalty represents Greek community

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 8, 2016
Greeks goin’ up on a Thursday while dancing during the Greek Week Unity Stroll event in front of Doudna Steps.

[Photo] Unity Stroll brings Greeks together

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
April 7, 2016
Talia Persico from Alpha Phi and Daniel Guerrero from Sigma Phi Epsilon were crowned King and Queen of the 2016 Greek Week Saturday during Airband in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Airband amazes crowd, Greek Week royalty announced

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
April 3, 2016
Redshirt senior outfielder Demetre Taylor stands up after sliding into second base during the game against Jacksonville State Thursday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball team takes down in-state rival

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2016
Junior pitcher Michael McCormick looks to the catcher for the pitch before throwing it to teh batter in the game against Jacksonvile State Thursday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Topcat: Junior pitcher honored for stellar performance

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2016
Junior pitcher Michael McCormick goes through his windup during the Panthers 6-4 loss against Jacksonville State Thursday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball team falls to Jacksonville State in first game of series

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 24, 2016
Freshman Dane Toppel has 13 runs and 16 hits on the season for the Panthers.

[Photo] Panthers take on OVC opponent in three-game series

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2016

Student government elections to be this week

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
March 22, 2016
Kenia Gonzalez, candidate for Vice President for Student Affairs.

[Photo] Speaker talks about “death spiral” in public higher education

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
March 22, 2016

Column: Do not procrastinate these final weeks

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
March 22, 2016
A sample piñata, along with the supplies needed to decorate, will be available at the Piñata with the Prez event on Tuesday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Organizations to decorate piñatas with the president

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
March 21, 2016
Freshman Dane Toppel

[Photo] Topcat: Freshman Steps Up To the Plate

March 9, 2016

House passes bills for potential state funding

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
March 4, 2016
Junior guard A.J. Riley looks to pass the ball to a teammate during the game against Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team set to begin OVC tournament

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
February 29, 2016
Senior wing Trae Anderson looks around a Murray State player to try and pass the ball. Anderson led the team with 22 points in the Panther’s 85-74 win Wednesday in Murray State.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team ends regular season with a win

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2016
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[Photo] Men’s basketball team finishes regular season at home

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2016
Freshman freestyle swimmer Jason Manning swims the 1000-yard freestyle against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Oct.17 at the Padovan Pool.

[Photo] Swimmers break records at Summit League Championships

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 21, 2016

Column: Sleep is the essence of life

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
February 18, 2016
After a speech at the Illinois State Capitol,President Barack Obama stops at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield, Wednesday, February 10, 2016. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune/Pool Photo)

Obama delivers speech to General Assembly

Analicia Haynes, Mackenzie Freund, and Jason Howell
February 11, 2016
Junior guard Phylicia Johnson looks at the basket to see if she can shoot the ball. Johnson led the Panthers with 19 points in the 64-59 win against Southeast Missouri Saturday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern women’s basketball team upsets SEMO

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 8, 2016
Jose Durbin

[Photo] Eastern student attends Iowa Caucus

Luis Martinez, News Editor
February 4, 2016
Junior guard Demetrius McReynolds was the leading scorer with 22 points in the Panthers’ 101-59 win against Saint Ambrose Monday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team wins fourth straight

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2016
Sophomore guard Cornell Johnston dribbles the ball up the court during the game against Tennessee-Martin Thursday in Lantz Arena. Johnston scored 14 points during the game at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville where the Panthers won 60-46.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team wins 3rd straight game

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2016
Three firefighters hook up a fan to the power source coming from the fire engine to ventilate one of the apartments in the Cooper Building at University Court Sunday.

[Photo] Charleston Fire Department respond to weekend fires

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
January 31, 2016
Junior guard Demetrius McReynolds led the Panthers with 27 points in the game against Tennessee-Martin Thursday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers beat Tenneseee-Martin 82-74.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team gets third straight home win

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
January 29, 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.

Ellington-Monroe murders portrayed in the square

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
January 27, 2016
Senior Amina Jackson broke the record for the 400-meter hurdle with a time of 1:02.32 during the John Craft Invitational Saturday in Lantz Fieldhouse.

[Photo] TOP CAT: Jackson finds success at Eastern

Mark Shanahan, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2016

Man overdoses in Booth Library

Cassie Buchman and Mackenzie Freund
January 21, 2016
John Dallas, owner of L D Mechanical, hands apples out to the Charleston City Council members at the City Council meeting Tuesday in City Hall. Dallas said he was apreciative of the ordinance that the council placed on file for public inspection.

[Photo] City council plans for Charleston’s growth

Lynnsey Veach, City Editor
January 20, 2016
Kyle Ruckers swims the 1000 yard freestyle during the meet against Indiana University-Purdue university Indianapolis on oct. 17. Ruckert is preparing himself for the mile event at conference.

[Photo] Ruckert and Wakefield make different impacts on Eastern swim team

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
January 19, 2016

Column: Be smarter about dressing for winter

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
January 19, 2016
Tyshawn Love, a sophomore majoring in communication studies, sings during the march from Thomas Hall Monday. The Alpha Phi Apha Fraternity held this march and vigil that followed to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

[Video] Alphas keep on marching after 29 years

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
January 19, 2016

Relay for Life committee to meet Monday

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
January 14, 2016
Senior sprinter Christian Ilunga-Matthiesen is an international student from Germany. Ilunga-Matthiesen was a member of the 4x100 relay team that set the school record with a time of 39.79 seconds during the last outdoor track and field season.

[Photo] Ilunga-Matthiesen winning on and off the track

January 13, 2016

College democrats RSO re-activates

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
January 13, 2016

Name changes coming to two offices

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 13, 2015

City council to vote on tax levy

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 13, 2015
The Charleston Fire Department responds to a false alarm Thursday in Blair Hall. According to Charleston Fire Captain Blake Graven there was no fire. I guess they thought it would be cool, Graven said.

[Photo] CFD, UPD responds to false alarm

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor
December 11, 2015

Students read non-fiction to their audiences

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 10, 2015

Students tell how they tackle finals

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 10, 2015
The current progression of the courtyard, as seen from the top of Lawson Hall. The courtyard is expected to be completed by May 2015.

New completion goal for new south quad courtyard

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 9, 2015

Column: Therapy dogs help with stress

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 8, 2015

House decoration entries to be judged Wednesday

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 7, 2015
An ornament made by a student from Jefferson Elementary School hanging in Old Main.

Annual gatherings set to begin this week

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 7, 2015

Christmas beats in the heart of Charleston

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 6, 2015
Breanna Hale, a freshman kinesiology and sports studies major, and Sam Kruckeberg, a Mattoon resident, share a kiss on stage as their characters Karen and Sam during the dress rehearsal Thursday for the Charleston Alley Theatres last play of the season, Christmas Shorts.

Theatre company members reflect on 25th year

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 4, 2015
Valerie Ponce, a freshman communication studies major and recognition chair for Andrews Hall Council, makes a stress ball after the meeting in Andrews Hall Lobby Wednesday. Ponce said making the stress balls made her feel less stressed.

Feature Photo: Relieving stress

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 3, 2015

Charleston theatre’s final play set for the weekend

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 2, 2015

Column: Enjoy the weather, stay healthy

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 2, 2015

Possible raise in city property taxes for next fiscal year

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 2, 2015
Rachel Fisher

Community service director talks about resignation

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 2, 2015

Community service office has more end-year events planned

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 30, 2015

City council to vote on energy resolutions

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 29, 2015

Housing over break an option

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 19, 2015

Community members ‘Band Together’ to raise money for Christmas

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 18, 2015
Red-shirt senior defensive back Jourdan Wickliffe leads Eastern with three interceptions. Wickliffe also had 53 tackles this season.

[Photo] Wickliffe a leader in last season at Eastern

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2015
Katie Mueller, a senior at Charleston High School and captain of the speech and drama team, gave a presentation about what the speech and drama team means to her at the Charleston City Council meeting Tuesday in City Hall. Being captain for the last two years had been more important that any award I ever received at state, Mueller said.

CHS senior presents to city council, council voted on resolutions

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 17, 2015

Column: Avoid stress, do work over break

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 17, 2015

Community ‘bands together’ to raise money for Christmas gifts

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 16, 2015

Raffle licenses to be voted on by City Council

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 15, 2015
Second Lieutenant and recruiter for the ROTC Panther Battalion Cody Gallagher guards Cpt. Daniel Alix, assistant professor of millitary science, on Saturday during a game of wheelchair basketball in the Student Recreation Center. This activity was created to show students and community members the hardships faced by disabled veterans.

Students, faculty wheel their way around court

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 15, 2015

Student tour guides talk about their favorite part of their jobs

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 12, 2015

Student involvement goes beyond the major

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 12, 2015
Contsruction laborers and carpenters fold up the U.S. Flag after taking it down Wednesday after the Veterans Day Ceremony in Old Main.

Veterans Day ceremony honors with a bang

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 11, 2015

Endowment Fund helps jazz department

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 11, 2015
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