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Sonae Bishop, a junior community health major, works on writing a paper in the study lounge area of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Monday afternoon.
The perfect study spots on-campus
Charleston City Council Members Tim Newell and Jeff Lahr converse at the end of the Nov. 2 City Council meeting. During the meeting, the council voted on awarding a bid to R&R Services, Inc. from Argenta, Ill., to perform landscape waste tub grinding for the city. The total cost is $45,000 and the funds for the project have already been counted for in Charleston’s FY22 budget.
City Council set to vote on $5M in tax levies
Meeting Eastern: Director of the Academy of Lifelong Learning Marita Metzke
Meeting Eastern: Director of the Academy of Lifelong Learning Marita Metzke
Pictured is the front of Pemberton Hall.
History of Pemberton Hall: its namesake, legends
Lucy Hill, a senior vocal performance major, plays as Maxine’s Grandma Friday in “Love, Garland, Bows, and Tinsel: A Holiday Radio Romance,” a play written by Hannah Killough, a senior theater arts major. This play talks about a queer couple’s holiday romance without tragedy. Killough had been writing the play since May.
Doudna hosts world premiere of radio play
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements reaches to contest a shot in the Panthers game against North Park on Dec. 4 in Lantz Arena. Clements had 25 points and 11 assists in the game, which Eastern won 76-71.
Panthers set for tough test against Tigers
Eastern guard Lariah Washington fights for position in the paint during the Panthers game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 25 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74.
OVC women’s basketball teams nearing conference play
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements takes the ball up in Easterns game against North Park on Saturday in Lantz Arena. Clements had 25 points and 11 assists in the game, which Eastern won 76-71.
Panthers narrowly avoid upset Saturday
Eastern sophomore Abbie Wydra competes in the 100 yard backstroke against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. Wydra finished with a time of 1:05.03. The women’s swim team lost 174-84.
Swimming teams drop weekend meets at Indiana State
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles through traffic in Easterns game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.
Panthers place 3rd at Compass Tournament
EDITORIAL: Grades arent everything
EDITORIAL: Grades aren’t everything
COLUMN: Transgender people have always existed
COLUMN: Transgender people have always existed
COLUMN: Is policy more important than students getting to eat?
COLUMN: Is policy more important than students getting to eat?
COLUMN: Significance of Barbados breaking colonial connection
COLUMN: Significance of Barbados breaking colonial connection
COLUMN: Public transportation needs more federal funding
COLUMN: Public transportation needs more federal funding
EDITORIAL: Grades arent everything
EDITORIAL: Grades aren’t everything
Find the day and time of the final of that class. Look under the day of the week the class first meets each week, then listed below find the time the class starts and there is the day and time for the final.
EDITORIAL: Start studying for finals now
corryn brock | The Daily Eastern News State Rep. Darren Bailey speaks to a man at State Rep. Chris Miller’s fundraising event Monday afternoon. Bailey is running for the 55th State Senate District seat in the 2020 election.
EDITORIAL: State Sen. Bailey must denounce insurrectionist
EDITORIAL: Respect other winter holidays
EDITORIAL: Respect other winter holidays
EDITORIAL: End the stigma around HIV, AIDS
EDITORIAL: End the stigma around HIV, AIDS
COLUMN: Transgender people have always existed
COLUMN: Transgender people have always existed
COLUMN: Is policy more important than students getting to eat?
COLUMN: Is policy more important than students getting to eat?
COLUMN: Significance of Barbados breaking colonial connection
COLUMN: Significance of Barbados breaking colonial connection
COLUMN: Public transportation needs more federal funding
COLUMN: Public transportation needs more federal funding
COLUMN: Exciting MLB offseason changes
COLUMN: Exciting MLB offseason changes
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
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
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’
Decorations and festivities surrounded the square at Christmas in the Heart of Charleston Saturday night. This event consisted of a parade, games and activities and performances by choirs and the Eastern Color Guard.
THROUGH THE LENS: Christmas in the Heart of Charleston
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated presents the Neophyte Presentation performed in McAfee Gym Friday night by the newest members of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., Kris Gross, (center left) a sophomore sport management major, and Leon Lomax, (center right) a junior digital media technology major. The men were represented by the Dean, Ian Davis, (far left) a senior exercise science major, and the ADP, Dj Jones, (far right) a senior digital media and graphic design major.
THROUGH THE LENS: Neophyte presentation
Amina Lynch and her daughter, Miriam, pose with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the Holiday Winter Fest in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Holiday winter festivities
Leonie Badichler, a junior elementary education major, and Evita Schafer, a graduate student, work on decorating their team gingerbread house for the Gingerbread Head-to-Head contest in the University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Gingerbread house holiday competition
Connor Baltz, the director of operations for Doudna Fine Arts Center trims the top of the Chirstmas tree in the Doudna lobby area to put the topper on Tuesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Christmas falls on Doudna
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The Movie DEN Ep. 12: E.T. & Paddington
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The Movie DEN Ep. 11: Dr. Strangelove & Mad Max: Fury Road
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The Movie DEN Ep. 10: Baby Driver & Scott Pilgrim vs the World
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The Movie DEN Ep. 9: Amores perros & Y tu mamá también
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The Movie DEN Ep. 8: Tron & Ex Machina
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Angela Gausmann, a junior vocal performance major, and Makayla McPhedran, (right) a senior music major, talk with Mrs. Claus during the Holiday Winter Fest in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday night.

Holiday Winter Fest at Doudna

December 2, 2021
COLUMN: Exciting MLB offseason changes

COLUMN: Exciting MLB offseason changes

December 2, 2021
Lumpkin Hall is named after Richard Lumpkin, a man who supported Eastern through financial contributions. The building was named after Lumpkin in 1990.

Richard Lumpkin and his namesake hall

November 28, 2021
Redshirt senior defensive lineman Justin Growel chases Murray State quarterback DJ Williams at Saturday’s football game at O’Brien Field. The Panthers lost 20-13 to the Racers.

THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Racers

November 20, 2021
Jason Johnson and members of Eastern’s defense celebrate a fumble recovery in their last game of the season Saturday against the Murray State Racers, a game that ended in a 20-13 loss for the Panthers.

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November 20, 2021
Eastern sophomore quarterback Chris Katrenick cocks to throw after faking a handoff to sophomore running back Jaelin Benefield in the midst of what would become a 20-13 loss to the Murray State Racers on Saturday at O’Brien Field.

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November 20, 2021
Eastern freshman running back Harrison Bey-Buie had 47 yards on 12 carries and one touchdown at O’Brien Field. The Panthers lost 20-13 to Murray State in their last game of the 2021 season on Saturday.

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November 20, 2021
Murray State freshman running back Damonta Witherspoon stiff arms Eastern freshman defensive back Tyris Harvey. Witherspoon would go on to rush for 135 yards on 16 carries, including a touchdown, to propel the Racers to a 20-13 victory on Saturday at O’Brien Field.

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November 20, 2021
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV makes a move in the paint during Thursday nights game against Rockford in Lantz Arena. Friday IV set a new career high with 21 points in the game, which Eastern won 96-64.

Panthers beat Rockford 96-64 for 1st win of season

November 18, 2021
Eastern forward Jermaine Hamlin (34) jumps to deflect an inbounds pass in the final seconds of Easterns loss to Central Michigan Monday. The pass was gathered by Central Michigan guard Jermaine Jackson Jr. (10) who scored on a layup as time expired, giving the Panthers a 62-61 loss.

Panthers lose at buzzer in home opener

November 15, 2021
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV battles with two Chicago State defenders in the paint in a game last December, which Eastern won 78-56.

Men’s basketball team to play home opener Monday

November 14, 2021
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV attempts a layup agaisnt Morehead State on Jan. 14, 2021, in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost that game 87-61.

Panthers lose to Billikens in 2nd game of season

November 12, 2021
Students play the clarinet at Thursday night’s Wind Symphony Band performance at Doudna Fine Arts Center in Dvorak Concert Hall.

Wind symphony band performs at Doudna

November 11, 2021
COLUMN: Real Estate concert in Bloomington review

COLUMN: Real Estate concert in Bloomington review

November 11, 2021
BY RYAN MEYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Vice President for Academic Affairs Jay Gatrell speaks during Tuesday afternoon’s Faculty Senate meeting. Gatrell gave an announcement stating that there would be no more passwords on student evaluations for faculty.

[Photo] Faculty Senate talk issues with class formats

November 9, 2021
Vice President for Academic Affairs Jay Gatrell speaks during Tuesday afternoon’s Faculty Senate meeting. Gatrell gave an announcement stating that there would be no more passwords on student evaluations for faculty.

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November 9, 2021
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biology pre-med major, and Kayla Ruth, a senior early childhood education major, sing “Ignition Remix” by R. Kelly on Monday night at 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union. Team 2 won the competition 3-2. Ruth said that they wanted to support the BSU and that they feel like it is a great place to come and celebrate together and just chill.

Battle of the Aux competition with BSU

November 8, 2021
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV attempts a layup agaisnt Morehead State on Jan. 14, 2021, in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost that game 87-61.

Men’s basketball team opening season at Northwestern

November 8, 2021
Sam Fagaly plays the saxophone as bassist Andrey Gonçalves looks toward him during Sunday evening’s Jazz Faculty Concert in Dvorak Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Jazzy faculty play Doudna Sunday night

November 7, 2021
Eastern mens basketball Marty Simmons (center) poses with Eastern President David Glassman (left) and Athletic Director Tom Michael in his introductory press conference on April 1, 2021 in Lantz Arena.

Simmons discusses Panthers’ preparations

November 4, 2021
COLUMN: Dune movie appropriates culture of Muslims, lacks cast to represent it

COLUMN: ‘Dune’ movie appropriates culture of Muslims, lacks cast to represent it

November 4, 2021
Photo from the 1941 Warbler. Coach Lantz controls his emotions.

The history of Lantz Arena

November 3, 2021
Joey Veronico, a junior marketing major from Hoffman Estates, walks past the Greenwood School Museum on March 31, 2010.

The history of Charleston’s schoolhouse, Greenwood

November 1, 2021
Diana Rogel, a senior Spanish major, takes her turn in talking about different topics during the Who’s Protecting Us? panel discussion presented by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Incorporated and Eastern’s Criminal Justice Club.

Panel starts conversation on criminal justice, police brutality

October 28, 2021
COLUMN: Creating the ideal indie rock band

COLUMN: Creating the ideal indie rock band

October 28, 2021
Panel to discuss police brutality, criminal justice reform

Panel to discuss police brutality, criminal justice reform

October 27, 2021

Homecoming parade brings campus, community together

October 24, 2021
The crowd toasts to the Doug DiBianco floor dedication in front of McKinney Hall Friday afternoon.

Gender-inclusive floor dedicated to Doug DiBianco

October 24, 2021
Homecoming Queen Jacqueline Williams, a senior kinesiology major, is honored by the crowd at Homecoming Coronation. Coronation was held Monday night in the MLK Union Grand Ballroom. Williams said when it was announced that she won, she couldn’t believe she had won and that she stood there shocked for a moment.

Homecoming events for the weekend

October 21, 2021
COLUMN: Inner Waves Apoptosis review

COLUMN: Inner Wave’s ‘Apoptosis’ review

October 21, 2021
Maynard Pat OBrien

O’Brien Stadium’s namesake remembered

October 19, 2021
creative outlet

Creative Outlet Ep. 5: Former Voice of Thomas the Tank Engine Joseph May

October 18, 2021
Two couples posed by Lake Ahmoweenah, with Old Main in background, July 1902. Pictured from left to right are Frank Henderson, Ethel Carnes, Grace Moore, and Charles Henderson.

Old Main, Livingston C. Lord’s history

October 17, 2021
Campus closed for fall break

Campus closed for fall break

October 13, 2021
H.F. Thut Greenhouses namesake

H.F. Thut Greenhouse’s namesake

October 7, 2021
the movie den

The Movie DEN Ep. 5: Every Single Star Wars Movie (ft. Ryan Meyer)

October 6, 2021
Hayes Cummins, guitarist, plays in the CORDIS: Condition Blue concert inside Dvorak Concert Hall.

CORDIS returns to Eastern

October 5, 2021
creative outlet

Creative Outlet Ep. 4: What I Like About DIIV’s ‘Deceiver’

October 5, 2021
CORDIS Condition Blue held at Doudna Tuesday

CORDIS’ ‘Condition Blue’ held at Doudna Tuesday

October 4, 2021
Some of Easterns wealthiest alumni

Some of Eastern’s wealthiest alumni

October 3, 2021
COLUMN: GRMLN does it again

COLUMN: GRMLN does it again

October 3, 2021
Ellen Waylonis, a circus artist, performs partner acrobatics, aerial rope, and ensemble along with Roger May who performs contact juggling, partner acrobatics, and ensemble in the Dvorak Concert Hall inside the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Le Cirque Esprit turns Doudna into circus

September 28, 2021
Circus at Doudna Tuesday

Circus at Doudna Tuesday

September 27, 2021
Doug West, owner of Breakout Escape Games has photos of other escape rooms he has particpated in on display at his escape room.

Escaping Charleston

September 26, 2021
Velvet Underground tribute hits and misses

Velvet Underground tribute hits and misses

September 26, 2021
creative outlet

Creative Outlet Ep. 3: Revisiting “Nevermind” 30 Years After Its Release

September 26, 2021
Austin Spillman, a senior music education major, plays the alto saxophone during a duet at the Jazz Concert Thursday night.

Jazz showcase at Doudna Thursday

September 23, 2021
Debris lodged into the CVS Pharmacy roof from the five-car crash at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and University Drive on Sept. 19, 2021.

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September 23, 2021
COLUMN: Sky Blue Sky underrated collection of styles

COLUMN: ‘Sky Blue Sky’ underrated collection of styles

September 20, 2021
A member of the Charleston Police Department picks up debris from the five-car accident that happened on the intersection of Lincoln Ave. and University Drive on Sept. 19, 2021.

High-speed chase leads to 5-vehicle wreck

September 19, 2021
Up All Night Performance Festival showcases poetry, improv

Up All Night Performance Festival showcases poetry, improv

September 19, 2021
Students play a preliminary round of trivia during Up All Night in the University Ballroom Aug. 19, 2016.

Up All Night at Doudna Friday night

September 16, 2021
creative outlet

Creative Outlet Ep. 2: My 4 Favorite Albums Go Head to Head

September 16, 2021
creative outlet

Creative Outlet Ep. 1: Billy Yost of The Kickback

September 16, 2021
COLUMN: Pixar’s “Cars” is an underdog story

COLUMN: Pixar’s “Cars” is an underdog story

September 12, 2021
DEN alumni remember 9/11 coverage

DEN alumni remember 9/11 coverage

September 9, 2021
J.C. Fultz, public information officer, and Matt Perez, fire marshall, answer questions after the campus fire safety presentation on Wednesday morning.

Illinois fire officials come to Eastern to share fire safety

September 8, 2021
Dynamo’s lead singer Jonathan “Jay” Hoard sings during Doudna Fine Arts Center’s first concert of the year.

Dynamo kicks off Doudna season

September 1, 2021
Dynamo to perform Wednesday

Dynamo to perform Wednesday

August 31, 2021
Sheyenne Byrd, a freshman pre-nursing major, works on an assignment for her Health Citizenship course at Booth Library. The stacks in Booth Library have reopened for the Fall semester after being closed to student browsing during part of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Phelps talks adding, dropping classes

August 25, 2021
COLUMN: Why I think you should watch Cobra Kai

COLUMN: Why I think you should watch Cobra Kai

August 24, 2021
Running on campus: what runners need to know

Running on campus: what runners need to know

August 24, 2021

Column: “The Karate Kid” is still a good movie

July 22, 2021

Column: Regaining an intense love for music

July 15, 2021

Column: Dehd’s musical style is headed in the right direction

July 9, 2021
Weekend of concerts ahead

Weekend of concerts ahead

July 1, 2021

Column: Dave Keuning’s best guitar solos

June 28, 2021

Column: Looking forward to new music from the Killers

June 18, 2021

Column: Bedroom could define a whole genre

June 11, 2021

Column: NOV3L’s “NON-FICTION” is a standout in the post-punk genre

June 4, 2021

Column: Pitchfork needs to reprioritize

June 2, 2021

Column: Looking at The Kickback’s previous albums in anticipation of new music

May 20, 2021

Column: Minecraft speedrunning adds dimension

April 28, 2021

National Day of Silence celebrated

April 25, 2021

Column: Venturing into new music has benefits

April 20, 2021

Column: Dry Cleaning puts out great new album

April 14, 2021

Panthers beat Maryville 10-3 Tuesday

April 13, 2021

National Volunteer Month recognized in April

April 12, 2021

Baseball team takes weekend series from Colonels

April 11, 2021

Column: New GRMLN album a great addition

March 31, 2021

Baseball team falls to Redbirds in rain-shortened game

March 30, 2021

Open mic event held for students Monday

March 29, 2021

Open mic to focus on pandemic struggles

March 28, 2021

Students talk about National Umbrella Month

March 25, 2021

Column: Audiotree great for finding new bands

March 24, 2021

Column: Panthers: wash your hands

March 23, 2021

Professor shares experiences with immigration

March 16, 2021

Column: My personal ‘one-hit wonders’

March 16, 2021

Eastern professor to give presentation Tuesday afternoon

March 15, 2021

Baseball team drops weekend set to slugging Racers

March 14, 2021

Daylight Saving Time set for this weekend

March 11, 2021

Column: ‘Coming 2 America’ an interesting sequel

March 10, 2021

Column: New Kings of Leon album a hit

March 10, 2021
Eastern pitcher Kyle Lang winds up for a pitch against Bellarmine Tuesday at Coaches Field. Lang pitched a season-high 7 innings, allowing 6 hits and 1 run in a 8-1 Eastern win.

Panthers win 8-1 in home opener Tuesday

March 10, 2021

Eastern students share thoughts about National Get Over It Day

March 8, 2021

Column: Kings of Leon venturing into NFTs

March 3, 2021

Column: New games announced for Pokémon anniversary

March 1, 2021

Column: Interpol’s back catalogue gets new addition

February 17, 2021
Members of the Charleston Fire Department assess the damage after a structure fire damaged a garage on Rosewood Court Wednesday night.

Garage, home damaged during fire Wednesday

February 11, 2021
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