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EIUs Jazz Ensemble finishes their performance at the Jazz Showcase with the final song of On Green Dolphin in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
Jazz ensemble brings families together
Jessica Nantes, a senior TV and video production major plays pickleball with her sister and friends and at the outside Lantz Arena tennis courts Tuesday evening.
Local pickleball club consistently hits the courts, welcomes all  
Dr. Lauri DeRuiter-Willems forms a discussion at the end of her presentation.
Open Educational Resources workgroup
EIU Pride celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week
EIU Pride celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week
The Black Student Union provides a welcoming space for students
The Black Student Union provides a welcoming space for students
Fans cheer after senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.
Galloway secures win for Panthers in first game back from injury
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.
Eastern heads into conference play at 1-4-2
Zenaya Barnes, a 5th year forward, dribbles the ball pass University of Illinois Springfield players Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Prairie Stars.
Barnes scores for second straight game in loss against SIUE
MJ Flowers, a red shirt freshman running back, practice catching footballs before team stretches at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.
Panthers continue to step up in preparation for Cowboys
Cougar player challenges forward Serra Pizano for the ball at their game at Lakeside field against Chicago State. The Panthers lost 2-1 Sunday afternoon.
Panthers set to play SIUE Cougars after ‘best session all year’
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Octogenarians and optics 
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Cartoons, cartoons, cartoons… oh my!
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: How ‘Asteroid City’ catfished me
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Welcome to The News
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Octogenarians and optics 
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Cartoons, cartoons, cartoons… oh my!
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: How ‘Asteroid City’ catfished me
COLUMN: Coco Gauff’s Grand Slam win is the motivation we all need in our lives
COLUMN: Coco Gauff’s Grand Slam win is the motivation we all need in our lives
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
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
Circus and movement artist Alex Oliva performs with the Cyr wheel as a apart of the Cirque Night Out show.
A Cirque Night Out, a night to remember 
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- The Princess Bride
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- ‘The Princess Bride’
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Taylor Swift is sort of metal
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The CM Punk Comeback Era has abruptly ended
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
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 32: Toy Story
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 31: 2001: A Space Odyssey
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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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