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Map of the worlds countries saying hello in a variety of languages in Coleman Hall.
How inclusive is Eastern with international students?
Coleman Halls foreign languages hall displays various cultural flags and places in the world.
How it is being a third culture student at EIU
Booth Library has only one accessible outside entrance on the South side of campus.
Booth Library hosts first research event
University President David Glassman accepts the intent to strike notice from EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow Monday afternoon in the Presidents Office at Old Main on Easterns campus in Charleston, Illinois. Once he accepted, Glassman said to Stringfellow he hopes the negotiations teams can come to a possible agreement, avoid a strike, and continue to work together.
EIU-UPI rallies, files intent to strike
The presentation shown at Eastern Illinois University.
EIU’s Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting focuses on the future 
Goalkeeper Daniela Bermeo, a fifth year player, clears the ball during the Panthers first game of the season on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Valparaiso University Beacons tied.
International student athletes find fellowship at EIU
Number 20, Casey Welage (right), a freshman forward slide kicks the ball away from Western Illinois University players Xavier Brown (19), graduate midfielder and forward, and Oscar Olingdahl (15), a freshman midfielder, during the mens soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday morning. Wellage had 1 assist. The Panthers tied 1-1 against the Leathernecks.
BREAKING: The Ohio Valley Conference announces addition of men’s soccer
The Eastern softball team sings the EIU Fight Song to the crowd after sweeping SIUE in their home-opener double-header against SIUE on Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.
Softball sweeps SIUE in OVC home opener
Kinyon Hodges, a junior guard, scrambles after a loose ball during the mens basketball game against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2022, at Lantz Arena. Hodges scored 10 points and had three assists. The Panthers won 91-80 against the Eagles.
4 EIU men’s basketball players enter the transfer portal
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: I want to go to more EIU sporting events before I graduate
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Online programs, social media engagement appeal to international students 
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: An ending to a movie, not a trilogy
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I want a refund
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: We need support for our professors, advisors
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Members of Eastern Illinois Universitys of University of Professionals Illinois attend the Board of Trustees meeting in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
EDITORIAL: Union members need to vote to strike
Comic
EDITORIAL: Do not hold grudges against The News for the past
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Online programs, social media engagement appeal to international students 
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: An ending to a movie, not a trilogy
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I want a refund
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: We need support for our professors, advisors
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
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
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
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
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match
Victor Cayres, a piano instructor for Eastern Illinois University, plays Folk Songs by Paul Basler with Francis Morales, a senior music major, during the Horn and Trumpet Studios Recital on Monday afternoon in the Recital Hall.
THROUGH THE LENS: Horn and Trumpet Recital
President Glassman and Jay Gatrell talk to each other at the Official Announcement and Celebration of Eastern Illinois Universitys 13th president Friday afternoon .
THROUGH THE LENS: Jay Gatrell, from provost to president
Abigail Riti, a freshman psychology major, Riley Bauer, a junior english major, and Silas Roemer, a freshman physics major, find sticks to use as the arms for the final touches of their snowman named Byobert in the Library Quad Wednesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students build Byobert the snowman
Olivia Enlow, a freshman theater major, rehearses lines as an understudy for Calliope, one of the nine muses, in Xanadu in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: “Xanadu” week four rehearsal
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 24: Mean Girls Feat. Special Guest
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 23: Donnie Darko
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 22: Shutter Island
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Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor

Hello, my name is Samantha Middendorf and I’m a sophomore journalism major.  I am currently the Entertainment Editor.  Following graduation, I hope to pursue a career in the  journalism industry.

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Review: Freshman shines as star of musical performance ‘Carnival’

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
November 14, 2014
Aja Taylor| The Daily Eastern News Tanner Skym, a freshman history major, impersonates Elvis at the Vegas event Wedneday at Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.

Student celebrities bring Vegas to ballroom

Samantha Middendorf , Entertainment Editor
November 13, 2014
Artist unknown, Portrait of Charles Morton before restoration

Eastern grad brings artwork to Tarble

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
November 11, 2014

Vegas to present various acts

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
November 10, 2014
Senior marketing major Alexis Teichmiller gives her presentation, How to be the CEO of Your Life, during Entrepreneurship Week presented by the SEED Center on Monday in the Lumpkin Hall Auditorium. Teichmiller hopes to encourage confidence in women by providing with unique clothing.

Eastern student finds success in fashion business

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
November 10, 2014
Kevin Hall | The Daily Eastern News Dan Henig performs original songs as well as covers to some popular songs Wednesday in 7th Street Underground.

YouTube artist wows crowd with personality, talent

Samantha Middendorf , Entertainment Editor
November 5, 2014

Students to embrace inner celebraties in lip-syncing contest

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
November 5, 2014
Chris Kesler, a junior theatre arts major, opens a can of white paint that will be used to paint a wagon for the play Carnival.

Theatre department celebrates 50 years

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
November 5, 2014

Embarras film festival plans Dick Van Dyke feature

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
November 3, 2014

Toys for Tots donation site available at Booth Library

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
November 2, 2014
Pumpkin patch fosters family traditions

Pumpkin patch fosters family traditions

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 29, 2014

UB to host Day of the Dead celebration

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 28, 2014
Nev Schulman, star of the television show Catfish, talks about his life, relationships, and offers advise to students during the Catfish On Campus event Tuesday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr, University Union.

Schulman explores ‘Catfish’ importance

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 28, 2014

Halloween-themed night to feature open mic acts

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 27, 2014
Nev Schulman

“Catfish on Campus” relocated

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 26, 2014
Homecoming parade draws out Charleston residents

Homecoming parade draws out Charleston residents

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 26, 2014

Students share thoughts on school spirit

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 23, 2014

“Fright Night” concert to bring potential scares, suprises

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 23, 2014

Homecoming events welcome alumni back

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 23, 2014

Mental illness should not be taken lightly

Samantha Middendorf , Entertainment Editor
October 22, 2014

Biennial winners will be announced on Sunday

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 21, 2014

Professor has operatic hopes for future

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2014
Eastern prepares for Bright Lights, Blue City

Eastern prepares for Bright Lights, Blue City

Samantha Middendorf , Entertainment Editor
October 16, 2014

Retired professor to present gallery talk

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 14, 2014

Recital to honor retiree, feature alumni

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 13, 2014

‘Catfish on Campus’ rescheduled

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 13, 2014

REVIEW: Marisha Wallance brings Big Apple to Little Theatre

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 12, 2014

Eastern choirs to perform concert, welcome new director

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 9, 2014
John Ferak, Gannets investigative team editor, talks about the process he took while reporting on a double homicide, Tuesday in Physical Science building. Ferak discussed both his news articles as well as his book titled Bloody Lies.

Eastern graduate presents crime novel

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2014

Nev Schulman to speak on ‘Catfish,’ bullying

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2014

Homecoming coronation elections start Monday

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2014

Music department seeks Oratorio participants

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 1, 2014

Irish Music Circle brings folk tunes to park

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2014

Library to host 1960s lectures

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2014
Leaving Iowa leaves much to be desired

Leaving Iowa leaves much to be desired

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 29, 2014
Take Back the Day brings awareness to sexual assault

Take Back the Day brings awareness to sexual assault

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 29, 2014
Youtube star brings music, love to 7th St. Underground

Youtube star brings music, love to 7th St. Underground

Samantha Middendorf , Entertainment Editor
September 25, 2014
Motherlode, a three-piece acoustic band from Charleston, performs at Daum Amptheater Tuesday in Kiwanis Park. The band performed a mix of folk and bluegrass music.

Motherlode brings acoustic, folk music to Kiwanis Park

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 24, 2014

Artists brings abstract art to Tarble

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 24, 2014

Tailgating brings families back to campus for Family Weekend

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 22, 2014

Sinbad jokes about Charleston, college life

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 22, 2014

Doudna to commemorate 100-year anniversary of WWI

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 16, 2014
Easterns choral ensembles sing Set Me as a Seal, during the Eastern Symphony Orchestras performance, Songs of Love, Sunday in the Concert Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. The concert was a compilation of love songs intended to celebrate the corpeal pleasures of love.

Eastern Percussion ensemble to perform Collage Concert

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 16, 2014
Pokey Lafarge performs with members of his band Monday during the Pokey Lafarge Central Time Tour in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Review: Central Times Tour gives Doudna melting pot of music

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 15, 2014

Doudna avoids low enrollment effects

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 15, 2014
Chynna Miller| The Daily Eastern News Rush candidates walk through the Library Quad after recieving their bids for Fall Recruitment 2014 Sunday.

Low enrollment causes decline in Greek participation

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2014

Booth seeks feedback on new website before debut

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2014
Hannah Braman, a freshman early childhood major and Katelyn Fawns, a sophomore business major, run to their new sorority sisters in Alpha Sigma Tau during bid day which took place in the Library Quad on Monday.

Sororities to open doors to new members

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 11, 2014

Booth to bring back “The Spirit of Motown”

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 11, 2014
Blake Morris, graduate from Eastern, and Jacob Cole, senior theatre arts major, plays a sword game on the stage of the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday in the production Lonely Planet.

Lonely Planet brings light to AIDS

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 11, 2014
Blake Morris and Jacob Cole rehearse Tuesday at the Doudna Fine Arts Building, in The Theater, for the play Lonely Planet. The play will debut Wednesday, September 10th.

Lonely Planet to spread awareness of AIDS

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 9, 2014

Study Abroad program to host information fair

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 9, 2014
Submitted photo Pokey LaFarge at Red Wing Roots Music Festival II 2014. Photograph by Chester Simpson.

LaFarge brings back unique music style to Doudna

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 8, 2014

Students react to Family Weekend entertainment

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 4, 2014
Matthew Reid, a senior math major, works on math homework in front of one of the many 60s displays in Booth Library. These displays, scattered across the library, will be part of a semester-long exhibit called Revolutionary Decade: Reflections on the 1960s.

Library brings ’60s to Eastern

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 4, 2014
Pokey Large, an American roots artist, will be performing 7 p.m. Sept. 15 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Doudna also presented Eastern and the Charleston communities with a Pokey LaFarge show last year as part of the 2013-14 season.

Fan-favorite performer to return to Doudna stage

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 2, 2014

Comedian to perform during 2014 Family Weekend

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 1, 2014

Best-of performers to return to Doudna Fine Arts Center

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
August 28, 2014

Tarble director to retire

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
August 27, 2014

Column: A word from a feminist: “I Woke Up Like This”

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
August 27, 2014

Tarble to host Ansel Adams, faculty art exhibitions

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
August 26, 2014
Small Time Napoleon will perform their unique mix of acoustic jazz and swing music at the Blackbox Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 6. The band is, from left to right, Jeff Thomas, Dave Neill, Ryan Fowler and Dan Hardin.

Small Time Napoleon to open Doudna 2014-15 season

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
August 26, 2014
Quakin in the Quad attracts students of all ages

Quakin’ in the Quad attracts students of all ages

Samantha Middendorf , Entertainment Editor
August 24, 2014

Students craft and compete at University Board’s Up All Nite

Samantha Middendorf , Entertainment Editor
August 22, 2014
Amanda Wilkinson | The Daily Eastern News Students dance in a foam pit Thursday on the campus south quad.

UB to host events for students’ first weekend

Samantha Middendorf , Entertainment Editor
August 20, 2014
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