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Napoleon Electronic Music Festival event to come, more this week
Napoleon Electronic Music Festival event to come, more this week
At Lunchbox Voodoos Open Mic Night event Friday night, the band Absent Ground performs multiple cover songs as one of the first acts of the night.
Lunchbox Voodoo hosts open-mic night
Daisha Mitchell (right), a junior health sciences major, walks with fellow students in protest of recent police brutality in Memphis, Tenn., which killed Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, according to CNN. The group walked around 20 minutes from Andrews Hall to the front of Old Main Saturday afternoon.
Students protest in response to Tyre Nichols’ death
According to the Illinois General Attorneys office, former Coles County assistant states attorney Brady Allen was arrested after turning himself in at the Coles County Sheriffs Office Thursday after a warrant was put out for his arrest.
BREAKING: Former Coles County Assistant State’s Attorney turns self in for 32 felony charges
President Glassman address his presidential report which includes the Panther Portal Overview and Living Learning Communities in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
BOT to meet in 2 special meetings Saturday, Monday
Eastern guard, Lariah Washington (22), breaks a double team against Southeast Missouri Redhawks guard, Jaliyah Green (24), and another Redhawks player. The Panthers won 63-57 against the Redhawks in Lantz Arena on Saturday.
Washington’s leadership in fourth quarter helps EIU remain undefeated
The womens basketball team cheers for fellow players after scoring during the womens basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.
Panthers 8-0 in OVC play for the first time since 2013
After number 20 Emily Wilcox, a junior middle blocker, reconvenes with her team after successfully blocking a spike from UT Martin Skyhawk players during the volleyball game at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Wilcox had 6 blocks and scored 7.5 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.
Women athletes on campus talk being STEM majors
BY HAN BYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Sports Nutrition Coordinator and graduate student, Camille Klopfleisch, speaks to Eastern football player, Cody Green, about his nutrition journey in her office Monday afternoon. Klopfleisch and Green are going over photos of Green’s meals, and what to work on going forward using nutrition charts on Jan. 23, 2023, on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.
Klopfleisch says passion, drive is needed for STEM majors
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The victory bells lie dormant in Dallas
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Learning is supposed to hurt, it is how we grow
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: Pears are the worst fruit
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: From campground to college, science and tech changed little
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: What would have happened?
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: ‘Nope,’ nothing spectacular, but a satisfactory movie
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., write important messages on posters and encourage others to as well, to hold up while walking in the march for the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. program on Monday evening.
EDITORIAL: Commemorate buildings with meaning
This is the conveyor belt from the folding unit which conveys the cut and folds into the newspaper that comes off the printing press line.
EDITORIAL: One year later of weekly content
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity
A wheelchair in front of a flight of stairs outside of Lantz Arena on Nov. 18 at Eastern.
EDITORIAL: Students with disabilities should not have to fend for themselves
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Learning is supposed to hurt, it is how we grow
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: Pears are the worst fruit
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: From campground to college, science and tech changed little
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: What would have happened?
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: ‘Nope,’ nothing spectacular, but a satisfactory movie
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
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
Kyle Thomas (24), a freshman center, puts the ball up into the basket with a layup, scoring a total of 8 points during the Eastern game vs. Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 in Lantz Arena Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Huskies
Conor Baltz, the director of operations at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, hangs glass bulb ornaments onto the seasonal Christmas tree in preparation of Doudnas Holiday Fest Tuesday afternoon. Students Zak Wagner, a senior music major, and Hannah Wellbaum, a graduate student studying clinical counseling, help put hooks on ornaments to hand to Baltz.
THROUGH THE LENS: Holiday Fest-ivity preparations
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 17: The Shining
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 15 : The Maze Runner
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 14: Batman Returns feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 13: The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Antiques, art show has history of friendship

Antiques, art show has history of friendship

April 28, 2011
Opportunity to learn about Asian cultures

Opportunity to learn about Asian cultures

April 28, 2011
Annual fashion show to showcase new scenes

Annual fashion show to showcase new scenes

April 21, 2011
Far East Movement, Mike Posner set to perform hits at spring concert

Far East Movement, Mike Posner set to perform hits at spring concert

April 21, 2011
Far East Movement, Mike Posner set to perform hits at spring concert

Far East Movement, Mike Posner set to perform hits at spring concert

April 21, 2011
Celebration offers variety of activities

Celebration offers variety of activities

April 14, 2011
Latest Woodchuck, biggest event yet

Latest Woodchuck, biggest event yet

April 14, 2011
Noises Off: Theatre department to bring British comedy to life

‘Noises Off’: Theatre department to bring British comedy to life

April 14, 2011
Old Shoe to perform music at first-time show in Charleston

Old Shoe to perform music at first-time show in Charleston

April 7, 2011
New barbecue restaurant opens near square

New barbecue restaurant opens near square

April 7, 2011
Angles album provides unique sound for The Strokes

‘Angles’ album provides unique sound for The Strokes

March 31, 2011
Nerds unite with obsessions, interests

Nerds unite with obsessions, interests

March 31, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

March 31, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

March 31, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

March 31, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

March 31, 2011
Eastern student records pop-country album

Eastern student records pop-country album

March 31, 2011
Sculpture art around campus

Sculpture art around campus

March 31, 2011
April Fools Day Pocket Guide

April Fools’ Day Pocket Guide

March 31, 2011
Eastern student records pop-country album

Eastern student records pop-country album

March 31, 2011
Shall We Dance? benefit to raise money, awareness

‘Shall We Dance?’ benefit to raise money, awareness

March 24, 2011
Lessons in seduction

Lessons in seduction

March 24, 2011
Third Squarefest provides unique music styles

Third Squarefest provides unique music styles

March 24, 2011
Tartuffe modernized with 80s twist

‘Tartuffe’ modernized with ’80s twist

March 4, 2011
Tartuffe modernized with 80s twist

‘Tartuffe’ modernized with ’80s twist

March 4, 2011
Hip-Hop dominates charts with generational music

Hip-Hop dominates charts with generational music

March 4, 2011
New restaurant offers usual bar foods, drinks

New restaurant offers usual bar foods, drinks

March 4, 2011
Tartuffe modernized with 80s twist

‘Tartuffe’ modernized with ’80s twist

March 4, 2011
EIU Wind Symphony to perform six musical pieces

EIU Wind Symphony to perform six musical pieces

February 25, 2011
Bands come together to celebrate

Bands come together to celebrate

February 25, 2011
New Spider-Man comic gives off spy vibe

New Spider-Man comic gives off spy vibe

February 25, 2011
Bands come together to celebrate

Bands come together to celebrate

February 25, 2011
Bands come together to celebrate

Bands come together to celebrate

February 25, 2011
Charleston brings in big name rapper

Charleston brings in big name rapper

February 18, 2011
Beethovens Sixth to be performed by Eastern Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven’s Sixth to be performed by Eastern Symphony Orchestra

February 18, 2011
Ahn Trio premiere honors late EIU vice president

Ahn Trio premiere honors late EIU vice president

February 18, 2011
Kenyetta Dance Company

Kenyetta Dance Company

February 4, 2011
Aaron Jakubiec to perform at Faculty Artist Series

Aaron Jakubiec to perform at Faculty Artist Series

February 4, 2011
Cold War Kids disappoints with latest CD

Cold War Kids disappoints with latest CD

February 4, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

January 28, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

January 28, 2011
New musical layer added to latest Cake album

New musical layer added to latest Cake album

January 28, 2011
Student Spotlight: Singing in the quad

Student Spotlight: Singing in the quad

January 28, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

January 28, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

January 28, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

January 21, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

January 21, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

January 21, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

January 21, 2011
Dead Rising 2: Case West causes too many distractions, not enough zombie killing

Dead Rising 2: Case West causes too many distractions, not enough zombie killing

January 21, 2011
Gypsy jazz group revisits early 20th century tradition

Gypsy jazz group revisits early 20th century tradition

January 21, 2011
Musicians bring silent films to life

Musicians bring silent films to life

January 21, 2011
Mitch Davis experiences Ravechuck

Mitch Davis experiences Ravechuck

January 21, 2011
New restaurant on the block

New restaurant on the block

January 14, 2011
The Moon Dogs to perform at Jackson Avenue Coffee

The Moon Dogs to perform at Jackson Avenue Coffee

January 14, 2011
Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight

January 14, 2011
Awards expected for Black Swan

Awards expected for ‘Black Swan’

January 14, 2011
Holiday classic comes to campus

Holiday classic comes to campus

December 13, 2010
Its a Wonderful Life radio show

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ radio show

December 10, 2010
Art:Space

Art:Space

December 10, 2010
Its not too late to do your shopping online

It’s not too late to do your shopping online

December 10, 2010
Maintenance needed for campus parking lots

Maintenance needed for campus parking lots

December 6, 2010
Charleston music profile: Dear Chicago

Charleston music profile: Dear Chicago

December 3, 2010
Wagons a story of revenge

‘Wagons’ a story of revenge

December 3, 2010
Brotherhood a worthy sequel

‘Brotherhood’ a worthy sequel

December 3, 2010
Annual show singing holiday cheer

Annual show singing holiday cheer

December 3, 2010
Wrong Number focuses on vocal acting

‘Wrong Number’ focuses on vocal acting

December 3, 2010
Murphy takes leave of absence

Murphy takes leave of absence

November 29, 2010
Tuition changing for future students

Tuition changing for future students

November 29, 2010
Spoo to make 25th season his last

Spoo to make 25th season his last

November 29, 2010
Translations a story of love, war

‘Translations’ a story of love, war

November 12, 2010
Art:Space

Art:Space

November 12, 2010
Straight to DVD, Knuckleheads a real knock-out

Straight to DVD, ‘Knuckleheads’ a real knock-out

November 12, 2010
Translations a story of love, war

‘Translations’ a story of love, war

November 12, 2010
Similarities to another famous Green

Similarities to another famous Green

November 12, 2010
Teams set new records

Teams set new records

November 8, 2010
Panthers pick up win on Senior Night

Panthers pick up win on Senior Night

November 8, 2010
Season ends with 2-1 loss to Drake

Season ends with 2-1 loss to Drake

November 8, 2010
Own goals ends Panthers season

Own goals ends Panthers season

November 8, 2010
Play at pylon triggers celebration

Play at pylon triggers celebration

November 8, 2010
Team hits its Streid

Team hits its Streid

November 4, 2010
Awards given to non-traditional students

Awards given to non-traditional students

November 4, 2010
Art: Space

Art: Space

November 4, 2010
The force is not strong with this one

The force is not strong with this one

November 4, 2010
Hitting all the right notes

Hitting all the right notes

November 4, 2010
Tigers have big advantage

Tigers have big advantage

November 4, 2010
Rugby looks to close out season on the road

Rugby looks to close out season on the road

November 4, 2010
Tubas flexibility featured at TUBA events

Tuba’s flexibility featured at TUBA events

October 28, 2010
Come for action, not story

Come for action, not story

October 28, 2010
Holt, White present challenge

Holt, White present challenge

October 28, 2010
Halloweentown great horror alternative

‘Halloweentown’ great horror alternative

October 28, 2010
Tournament bid on the line for soccer

Tournament bid on the line for soccer

October 28, 2010
Alumni awarded for contributions to campus

Alumni awarded for contributions to campus

October 24, 2010
Bets on Blue fills Charleston streets

‘Bets on Blue’ fills Charleston streets

October 24, 2010
Homecoming rally sounds off

Homecoming rally sounds off

October 24, 2010
Backlash follows new Medal of Honor game

Backlash follows new ‘Medal of Honor’ game

October 21, 2010
Alumni return for 50th year reunion

Alumni return for 50th year reunion

October 21, 2010
Alumni return for 50th year reunion

Alumni return for 50th year reunion

October 21, 2010
Orchestra performing Fright Night in costume

Orchestra performing ‘Fright Night’ in costume

October 21, 2010
Alumni return for 50th year reunion

Alumni return for 50th year reunion

October 21, 2010
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