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EIU D&D club president Nate Turner presents his case for approval of the club to the EIU Student Senate Wednesday.
Student government approves D&D RSO
FILE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Old Daily Eastern News paper from 9/11 covering the aftermath effects on students in 2001.
A look back on how Charleston responded to 9/11
Director of Career Services Bobbi Kingery (left) and Human Resources Advisor John Marr (right) answer questions during the International Students: Realistic Expectations session Wednesday.
Career services holds seminar for international students
The re-opening of Chick-fil-a in the food court of the Martin Luther King Jr. Student union on Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024. Charleston Ill.
Chick-fil-A returns to University Union Food Court
President Jay Gatrell (middle right), joined with Amy Odwarka (middle), and Michele McDaniel (middle left) cut the ribbon to open the new family hub in on the fourth floor of the Booth Library on the Eastern Illinois University campus Wednesday.
Family hub opens for student parents in Booth Library
Graduate quarterback Pierce Holley gets tackled by two Northwestern defenders. The Panthers lost to the Wildcats 31-7 Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.
EIU football faces second loss after shaky second half
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Charleston defeats Jersey after four-touchdown performance
Charleston defeats Jersey after four-touchdown performance
Wilkerson hopes for growth against Northwestern
Wilkerson hopes for growth against Northwestern
Paris high quarterback drew rogers gets sacked in the backfield after trying to scramble away from the Charleston defender at Trojan Hill Charleston
Charleston football prepares for Jersey
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
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
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
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
COLUMN: My journey from shot put to sports media
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
Graduate quarterback Pierce Holley gets tackled by two Northwestern defenders. The Panthers lost to the Wildcats 31-7 Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.
EIU football faces second loss after shaky second half
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Charleston defeats Jersey after four-touchdown performance
Charleston defeats Jersey after four-touchdown performance
Wilkerson hopes for growth against Northwestern
Wilkerson hopes for growth against Northwestern
Paris high quarterback drew rogers gets sacked in the backfield after trying to scramble away from the Charleston defender at Trojan Hill Charleston
Charleston football prepares for Jersey
filler photo, to be deleted
From Isle of Wight to Lakeside Field: Jackson Liley
Senior defender Morgan Rinker.
EIU soccer loses to in-state opponent NIU
Kate Germano, a sophomore midfielder (11), dribbles the ball up field towards Little Rock Trojan territory at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon.
EIU looks to beat NIU for first time in 28 years
Goalkeeper Kyce Toutanji, kicks a long ball to start the game against the IUPUI Jaguars Tuesday evening. The Panthers and Jaguars tied 1-1 with Eastern scoring with 5 minutes left on the clock.
EIU goalie records 10 saves in season debut
Head coach Dirk Bennett said he wants the team to maintain solid defense as the 2023 season continues. (File)
Charleston native to EIU soccer head coach: Dirk Bennett
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
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
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
Junior pitcher Olivia Price (6), starts her pitch to St. Louis University junior infielder Jocelyn Abbott (20) on Wednesday evening.
Athletes to watch in the winter
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
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
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
Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bite her lip while hitting the ball over to the other team during the doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks She also played singles
EIU women’s tennis prepares for OVC tournament
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman
Junior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn, attempts to spike the ball over the net but is blocked by the Marquette University Golden Eagles. The Panthers were swept 3-0 for the first time this season. Flynn had seven kills and points.
Outside hitter speaks on EIU volleyball program in Q&A
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball team huddle in a circle after losing to the Marquette Golden Eagles 3-0 in Groniger Arena Friday evening on August 30, 2024.
Marquette volleyball sweeps Eastern in NCAA rematch
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
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
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice:’ the sequel from beyond the grave
Ali Ewoldt, Teri Hansen, Ben Micheal and Robert Sims sing "The Time Of My Life " from Dirty Dancing at the Broadway A-Z performance in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.
Broadway makes its way to Charleston
The postcard mural, located in the Triad facing Booth Library, was painted by Grace Otzwirk over summer break.
Alum artist leaves a postcard to welcome students back
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Hilary Abigana is hoisted up while playing the flute during the final song of the night labeled as "Straw Yellow" ("La Escoba" traditional by arr. Terry L. Baldrige) "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday. During the show, the group integrates acrobatics and dances, while having ample audience engagement.
The Fourth Wall flies into Doudna
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism.
 COLUMN: ‘BlackBerry’: How the apples took over the berries
Cartoon by Gunnar Olson
EDITORIAL: AI threatens independent thinking
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: It’s ok to not be ok
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism.
‘The Boys in the Boat:’ Gold for the sport, bronze for the plot
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
Hispanic Heritage Month: ongoing debates over celebration and identity
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Is there too much wrestling?
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 66: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Is Deeper Than You Think
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 66: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Is Deeper Than You Think
The Overton Window: Ep. 3: The Rise of New Urbanism and a Project 2025 Rundown
The Overton Window: Ep. 3: The Rise of New Urbanism and a Project 2025 Rundown
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101
The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris's First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida
The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris’s First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM
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
Fighting Illini Kaden Feagin hurdles past the EIU senior defensive back Zay Gentry during the team's season opener against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium Thursday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU loses to UofI 45-0
Freshman forward Jackson Liley made his first goal at his first ever game with Eastern Illinois men's soccer during the EIU, University of Chicago game Thursday evening. EIU men's soccer won 3-0.
THROUGH THE LENS: Men’s and women’s soccer take home victories
Junior computer science major Cov Dennis goes to kicks the ball during the kickball game hosted by the Black Student Union during their Find Your Friend Color Picnic Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in the Library Quad of Eastern Illinois University’s campus.
THROUGH THE LENS : Black Student Union hosts picnic and games
Cheer leaders get ready to cheer the EIU fight song Sunday night at the pep rally.
THROUGH THE LENS: Pep rally brings together students
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Olivia Swenson-Hultz

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor

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Search for interim deans conclude

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
June 11, 2018

Charleston City Council will feature raffle licence for boy diagnosed with Luekemia

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
June 4, 2018

Muse Fest to be held in the Square Saturday

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
May 31, 2018

Interview sessions for interim dean for new college start this week

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
May 21, 2018
Participants race down the track during the 100-meter dash Thursday.

[Photo] GALLERY: IHSA Girl’s Track and Field State Finals 2018

May 21, 2018
Karyn Best, a senior at Wheaton Academy, Paige Olson, a sophomore at Rochester High School, and Emelia Ness, a sophomore at Monticello High School, compete in the IHSA Girl’s semifinal Track & Field 2A 100-meter high hurdles at O’Brien Stadium Friday morning. Ness qualified for the finals being held Saturday.

Classes 2A and 3A competed in the semifinals at the IHSA Girl’s Track & Field meet

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
May 18, 2018
Students race to the finish line at the Illinois High School Association Girl’s Track and Field meet, Thursday afternoon at O’Brien Field.

Class 1A competed to qualify for the finals at the IHSA Girl’s Track & Field meet

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
May 17, 2018
Imani Ryan, a sophomore family and consumer sciences major, holds up her “No Means No” poster during Take Back the Night on Tuesday evening.

Students march against sexual violence at ‘Take Back the Night’

Olivia Swenson-Hultz , Associate News Editor
April 24, 2018
Students gather colors to throw at each other during Holi: Festival of Colors on Saturday in the South Quad.

Students celebrate, dance during Holi festival

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
April 22, 2018
The Bon Odori group performs a Japanese dance for crowd members on Saturday during Celebration.

Students, community participate in multiple activities during Celebration: A Festival of the Arts

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
April 22, 2018
Olivia Swenson-Hultz | The Daily Eastern News Stephanie Esparza, a sophomore kinesiology major and Nellie Schalasky, a senior management major sit on the Dounda steps that have been decorated for “I am Climate Change.”

Earth Wise and Students for Peace and Justice spread the word about climate change

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
April 19, 2018
Olivia Meents, a junior political science major is inspected at the “health” station of the refugee camp.

Students find out what it would be like to live as a refugee during simulation

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
April 19, 2018
History professor Jinhee Lee discusses President Donald Trump’s involvement with North Korea at a panel inside of Booth Library Monday.

Professors look at Trump’s policies in Middle East, East Asia

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
April 16, 2018
The Alpha Sigma Alpha tugs team walks the rope backward moments before pulling a couple members of the competing sorority, Alpha Phi, into the water. They won the second and final round of tugs for the day.

Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sigma Sigma Sigma move on to next round of Tugs

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
April 12, 2018
Olivia Swenson-Hultz | The Daily Eastern News Keynote Speaker Jenny Davis discusses the Two-Spirit Movement at the Seventh Annual Symposium of The Interdisciplinary Center for Global Diversity inside of the Arcola-Tuscola Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Tuesday afternoon.

Research on gender marginalization presented at annual symposium

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
April 10, 2018
Benjamin Hay and Jonathan Bowman perform “Centennial Horizon” on the piano and trumpet Monday evening.

Guest trumpet player, music professor reunite for performance

Olivia Swenson-Hultz , Associate News Editor
April 9, 2018
Rich Whitney, co-chair of the Illinois Green Party, talked about the benefits of free public higher education.

Co-chair of Illinois Green Party discusses benefits of free higher education

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
April 5, 2018
Rushing water pushes through underneath a bridge on Seventh Street Tuesday evening. Severe thunderstorms caused major flooding throughout Charleston and Mattoon on Tuesday.

Thunderstorms cause flooding around Charleston, campus

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
April 3, 2018
The Eastern Symphony Orchestra performs under the direction of music professor Richard Robert Rossi.

Music professor Rossi to return to monastery

Olivia Swenson-Hultz  , Associate News Editor
April 2, 2018
Students eat food on the floor during the "Hunger Banquet," where they were placed in a group to demonstrate how the bottom 60 percent of the world might eat.

‘Hunger Banquet’ shows disparity in world incomes

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
March 29, 2018
Dashawn McCray, a freshman sociology major, applies red dye to a T-shirt at Tie-Diversity in the South Quad on Monday afternoon.

Students express their diversity by tie-dying T-shirts, other clothes

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, News Editor
March 26, 2018
Barry Yard, a junior music education major, is this week’s Student Spotlight. He said he hopes to create a Dungeons and Dragons RSO once he works out the details.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Barry Yard hopes to create Dungeons and Dragons RSO

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
March 26, 2018

Queens, kings wow audience during student drag show

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
March 23, 2018
Members of the University Board drop a banner revealing the name of rapper Fetty Wap, who will be performing at the Spring Concert at 8 p.m. on April 21 in Lantz Arena.

Fetty Wap to be this year’s Spring Concert performer

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
March 22, 2018
Maddie Tate, a freshman early childhood education major is appointed into Student Senate by Luke Young, the Student Body President at a Student Senate Meeting in the Arcola Room on Wednesday evening.

[Photo] Additional funds for panther statue, University Board

Analicia Haynes
March 22, 2018
High School students Ashtyn Willheim, Ana Lawless and Hope Griffin organize election ballots at The Newman Catholic Center voting poll booth Tuesday evening. They were nominated to work as election judges by their teacher.

[Photo] Election judges, constituents discuss primary elections

Olivia Swenson-Hultz , News Editor
March 20, 2018
Terry Davis and Shirley Bell, discuss their campaign plans prior to the primary election for the 110th State District Representative, Thursday night in the Coleman Lecture Hall.

Bell, Davis discuss taxes during candidate forum

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
March 7, 2018
Seraph Brass performs at the Doudna Recital Hall on Monday evening.

Members of Seraph Brass perform, teach students

Olivia Swenson-Hultz  , Associate News Editor
March 5, 2018

Eastern looking for new study abroad coordinator

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
March 1, 2018
Coles County Clerk candidates Julie Coe and Jackie Freezeland answer questions regarding their campaigns Tuesday evening at the Unique Suites Hotel.

Contested candidates talk platforms, campaigns

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
February 28, 2018

Photographer discusses cultural issues for indigenous people through photographs

Olivia Swenson-Hultz  , Associate News Editor
February 27, 2018

Constantly surrounded by bad news

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
February 23, 2018
Olivia Swenson-Hultz | The Daily Eastern News Students participate in African American culture, music, hisory and film based trivia questions at “Proud Family: Black By Popular Demand” inside of Phibbs Lecture Hall in The Physical Science Building on Wednesday evening.

“Proud Family — Black by Popular Demand” trivia night celebrates African-American culture

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
February 21, 2018
Bob Daiber discussed his campaign for governor at a lecture in Coleman Hall room 2140 on Thursday evening.

Candidate in democratic primary for governor talks higher education, pension reform

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Associate News Editor
February 18, 2018
Tilly-Ana Ceriser, an Eastern alum and motivational speaker, discusses how students can address mental health issues in Lumpkin Hall on Monday evening.

Speaker discusses mental health, how to find ‘PEACE of Mind’

Olivia Swenson-Hultz  , Associate News Editor
February 12, 2018
Emma Welton, a graduate assistant in communication studies, organizes free condoms provided by the HERC at the Spreading the Love and Wellness event in the Booth House on Thursday afternoon.

[Photo] Students learn about safe sex, personal health at open house

Mike Santoria, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2018
Maggie Burkhead, the director of Trio services provides students with financial advice to help them avoid debt and plan for the future at a lecture in Phipps Lecture Hall in the Physical Science Building on Wednesday evening.

[Photo] Students learn how not to be ‘Young, Dumb and Broke’ during presentation

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Copy Editor
February 8, 2018
Kaleb Williams a senior kinesiology major, Elijah Weathers a senior Africana studies major and Deearia Watkins a junior family consumer sciences major, laugh with each other at “Black Jeopardy” Tuesday night at Coleman hall.

Black Jeopardy brings attention to African-American achievements

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Copy Editor
February 6, 2018
Jordan Boyer | The Daily Eastern News Gena Browning a sophomore family consumer science major, sings at ‘My Black Is … Empowering Poetry Slam’ Monday night at the 7th Street Underground.

Students recite poetry, sing at ‘My Black is … Empowering’ poetry slam

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Online Producer
February 5, 2018
A truck crashes into Marty’s Wednesday afternoon. A similar incident in approximately the same location happened March 24,2016.

[Photo] Truck crashes into Marty’s, similar to previous crash in same spot

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
January 10, 2018
Jacob Hardy a music performance major (left), Eric Dawson (middle left) a music major and music proffesor Jemmie Robertson (right) perform with Peter Steiner Tuesday night in the recital hall at the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Guest trombonist plays in Doudna Tuesday

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Online producer
January 10, 2018

Adventure can be adversarial

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Online Editor
January 8, 2018

When Petty died, a part of music did too

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Columnist
October 9, 2017
The Cavaliers take their positions during a dress rehearsal

PHOTO GALLERY: The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps open dress rehearsal

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Staff Photographer
June 19, 2017
Percussionists from the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps practice during an open dress rehearsal Saturday.

The Cavaliers race across the field during a dress rehearsal open to the public on Saturday.

Monica, Jerry, and Alainana Zacher admire The Cavailiers. “We live nearby and hear them practice so we decided to stop by," Monica Zacher said.

Jennifer Grindstaff, a teacher at John Wood community colleges looks over her produce with her son Hershal.

First Fruits Homestead promotes sustainability, offers ‘unique’ selections

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2017

OPINION: People need to think for themselves

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Columnist
June 6, 2017
Charleston residents Sharron and Tim Griffin pet Jerald Bennet’s dog Bubba at Musefest on Saturday.

[Photo] Gallery: Musefest 2017

June 5, 2017
Katie Jenkins, a senior biology major paints Katie Saterfield’s face during Musefest at the Charleston High School art club booth.

[Photo] Third annual Musefest benefits CTF Illinois, brings face painting, food trucks

Chaela Krueger, Entertainment Editor
June 5, 2017

New classroom, entrance planned for Tarble Arts Center

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2017
Students from the Bloomington High School track team, file into Taylor Hall Thursday to unload and prepare themselves for the IHSA boys track meet this weekend. Eastern hosts numerous conferences and camps over the summer including the IHSA boys and girls track meets.

[Photo] Summer camps keep Eastern busy

May 26, 2017
Police cars and fire engines surround the scene of an accident Tuesday afternoon.

[Photo] 16-year-old girl dies after collision on Lerna Road

Staff Report
May 23, 2017
A family of geese make Eastern their home near the pond behind Ninth Street hall on Friday afternoon.

[Photo] Gallery: Welcome to ‘Geese-tern’

May 19, 2017

Supernatural scavenger hunt set for Saturday

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2017
Olivia Swenson-Hultz | The Daily Eastern News Daniel Biss, a member of the Illinois Senate from the 9th district, speaks at Eastern about his campaign for governor.

Governor candidate discusses taxes, education

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2017
Jinhee J. Lee, the cordinator of asian studies, discusses relations between China and South Korea, and addresses the impeachment of The South Korean president.

[Photo] Panelists discuss North Korea, South Korea, China

Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter
April 13, 2017
Jacob Clayton, a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University discusses the lack of proffesionalism demostrated through dressing, due to lack of exposure, and instructs viewers on how to brand themselves. “People see you as a brand of shoes, but some shoes may be more marketable than others” says Clayon. He made his appearance as part of Couture Models on thursday night, and travels across the country giving his dress for success presentations

[Photo] Couture Model’s Host Professionalism workshop

Destiny Stephenson, Contributing Writer
April 6, 2017
“All we have is right now” Kesha said as she amps up the concert goers.

[Photo] Kesha shows love for fans at Spring Concert

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 3, 2017
Alpha Phi sorority performs their Airband routine for Greek Week. They ended up placing first in the sorority division, with Pi Kappa Alpha getting first for fraternities.

Alpha Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha win Airband

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Photo Editor
April 3, 2017
Lee Harper, a senior pshychology major,stares into a mirror with derogatory phrases sorrounding the LGBT community. “As an asexual person I get the 'you just haven’t met the right person yet.' People just don’t understand,” says Harper.

[Photo] Students traverse tunnel to learn about oppression

Mallory Kutnick, Campus Reporter
March 28, 2017
Paul Cibis smiles to the crowd after a piano competion with andreas Kern as part of The Piano Battle.

[Photo] Pianists battle head-to-head Tuesday night

Loren Dickson, Entertainment Reporter
March 21, 2017
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