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Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
Jody Stone interacts with students after his student interview for Dean of Students Friday. April 13,2024 in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union,
Interim dean of students interviews to maintain position
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”  
Jay Gatrell: The first year
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Redshirt junior outfield Dylan Drumke gets a run to first after hitting outfield at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU baseball loses to non-D1 opponent for first time since 2019
Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Easterns game against Bradley University on Tuesday,
EIU beats Bradley in shortened game
Sophomore forward Sincere Malone (5) attempts a contested layup by freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) during the Panthers first mens basketball game of the season. The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini Monday night.
Malone, Gibson enter transfer portal
Assistant coach Carlif Taylor runs drills with players during football practice at OBrien Field April 4.
Former NFL player takes new coaching role at Eastern
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
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
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturge and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.
A glimpse into Christiana Harkulich’s theatrical world
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
Jennifer Buchter, a special education professor, gets out of the water during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Sunday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students, faculty get bold, cold
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
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Outzen to run unopposed for Speaker of the Student Senate

Samuel Nusbaum, Contributing Writer
November 29, 2017

Student Senate sets parameters

Samuel Nusbaum, Journalist
November 16, 2017

Student Senate to see unofficial results of election

Samuel Nusbaum, Contributing Writer
November 14, 2017

Student senate hears unlimited meal plan proposal

Samuel Nusbaum, Contributing Writer
November 8, 2017

Students raise questions about Trump’s 1st year

Samuel Nusbaum, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2017

Student Senate discusses campus app

Samuel Nusbaum, Contributing Writer
October 25, 2017

Pumpkin painting competition to be held

Samuel Nusbaum, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2017
Derek Pierce (far left), Hawah Abdulrasaq Coker (middle left), William Outzen (middle right) and Ean Watson (far right) listen to a presentation during the Student Senate meeting Wednesday night in the Arcola/Tuscola Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Student senate discusses upcoming forum

Samuel Nusbaum, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2017

Student Senate approves RSO, Senator Dale Righter to visit

Samuel Nusbaum, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2017
The Student Senate meets in the Arcola/Tuscola room for a meeting beginning at 7:00 pm on Wednesday night. The meeting begins with roll call as everyone takes a seat.

Student senate plans student outreach

Samuel Nusbaum, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2017
Student senator Randy Prince speaks at the Student Senate meeting at the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union Wednesday night. This organization works to promote diversity, leadership, service, and integrity.

Chinese diplomats to visit Eastern

Samuel Nusbaum, Contributing Reporter
September 20, 2017

Eastern President David Glassman speaks on budget successes, challenges

Samuel Nusbaum, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2017

Black Student Union talks about unity, leadership

Samuel Nusbaum, Contributing Writer
August 29, 2017

CUPB discusses U of I compact, recruitment

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
December 12, 2016

CAA adds criminology major, changes chemistry name

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
December 9, 2016

Student Senate reflects on semester

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
December 8, 2016

Student Senate to reflect on semester

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
December 7, 2016

Faculty Senate criticizes University of Illinois proposal

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
December 7, 2016

Faculty senate to hear resolution on U of I funding plan

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
December 5, 2016

Breakfast with Santa brings community together

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
December 4, 2016

CAA changes bylaws, downsizes

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
December 1, 2016

Student Senate discusses online fee increases

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
December 1, 2016

Student Senate to talk about elections

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 30, 2016

Faculty Senate to discuss downsizing

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 29, 2016

Glassman proposal calls for control over international students’ tuition

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 27, 2016

CAA votes on new biological sciences class

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 17, 2016

CAA to vote on new biological sciences course

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 17, 2016

Students to call lawmakers for MAP funding

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 16, 2016

Faculty Senate talks vitalization transparency

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 16, 2016

Veterans Day ceremony reflects students’ service

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 13, 2016

CAA discusses study abroad, downsizing

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 10, 2016

Student senate discusses being politically active

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 10, 2016
Students stand in line, waiting to register to vote in Coles County Monday in the hallway leading into the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Early voting ends day before general election

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 7, 2016

Students have mixed feelings on daylight saving

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 6, 2016

CAA approves new courses, accept out of state credits

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 3, 2016
Jon Bell, a Public Administations major and Sam Cundari a political science major of the Eiu College Republicans target The Eiu College Democrats on areas such as The Democratic party’s tatics for gaining voting apeal.

Campus debate covers gun rights, immigration

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 3, 2016

Student senate to talk scholarships, pamphlets

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 1, 2016

Faculty senate seeks transparency

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
November 1, 2016
Wilhelm Schmidbauer, the head of the Bavarian State Police, discusses terrorism and refugees at a lecture in Lumkin Autotorium on Monday night.

German police officer talks terrorism and the refugee crisis

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 31, 2016

German police officer to talk about refugees, terrorism

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 30, 2016

CAA talks about downsizing, votes on proposals

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 27, 2016

Student Senate talks pamphlets

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 26, 2016

Applications for Student Senate to be available next week

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 25, 2016

Josh Norman pitches himself for enrollment management

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 24, 2016

Council on academic affairs reviews CDS department

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 16, 2016

Search for new enrollment management starts

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 11, 2016

Student senate looks to get speaker for It’s On Us

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 11, 2016

Search for new enrollment manager to begin

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 10, 2016
Families and students fly kites on the Rugby Field Saturday during “Flying High with EIU.” The kites came premade and featured various designs including superheroes, aliens, airplanes and dragons.

Families gather at Rugby Field to fly kites

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 9, 2016

CAA holds off on moratorium suggestion

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 6, 2016

CAA looks at moratorium, reviews reports

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 5, 2016

Academics, athletics profit loss sheets raise questions

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 4, 2016

Faculty Senate considers role in Vitalization Project

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 3, 2016

Homecoming Parade seeks more inclusiveness

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
October 2, 2016

Homecoming parade applications being taken

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 29, 2016

Student Senate plans for voter registration drives

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 29, 2016

New databases at Booth Library

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 27, 2016
Audience members laugh at Donald Trump’s rebutal to a question reguarding his tax information during the Presidential Debate Monday in Lumpkin Auditorium. Addison Bounds (grey Adidas shirt), a senior marketing major, said he thought this part of the debate was especially laughable because Trump’s response was “just very off topic.”

Presidential debate covers policy, personal attacks

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 27, 2016

Faculty Senate discusses potential nominees for vitalization project

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 26, 2016

CAA discusses revising Undergraduate Learning goals

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 22, 2016

Hong Kong leader talks about past tensions with communist China

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 22, 2016
Molly Dotson | Daily Eastern News Political science professor Richard Wandling expands on Karen Swensons, who is also a political science professor, point regarding the terms and conditions of fighting words Monday during the Constitution Day Panel in Lumpkin Hall Auditorium.

Constitution Day panel to teach about 1st Amendment

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 20, 2016

Panel to teach about First Amendment

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 18, 2016
Hawah Abdulrasaq-coker, sophomore pre med major, completes with President David Glassman in a 30 second ‘minute to win-it’ game during the ‘Go for the Gold!’ Prowling with the Prez social. The game required the participants to use straws to move as many m&ms as possible. “You have to have really good lungs for that,” Abdulrasaq-coker said. “It’s not that easy.” EIU Student Government hosted the olympic themed games from 4 to 6 p.m. in the South Quad on September 15.

Students have “Minute to Win It” at Prowlin’ with the Prez

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 16, 2016

Student senate talks sales tax, Hong Kong presenter

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 15, 2016
Samuel Nusbaum | The Daily Eastern News Lynne Curry discusses the currently vacant chair on the United States Supreme Court during “Teach-in: Current Political Issues” in the Oakland Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Monday.

Teach-in informs students on election topics

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration reporter
September 12, 2016

Teach-In to inform students on voting issues

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 11, 2016

Eastern enrollment decreases by almost 13 percent

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 9, 2016

Student senate swears in new senators, talks near future plans

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 7, 2016

Faculty Senate talks committees, profit-loss sheets

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 7, 2016

CAA approves new psychology courses

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 2, 2016

President Glassman to deliver university address

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
August 31, 2016

CAA to vote on course proposals

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Editor
August 31, 2016

Benefits office reopens after shortage in staff

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
August 29, 2016

Campus leaders optimistic about future

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
August 25, 2016

CAA adds agenda items

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
August 25, 2016

The CAA to discuss course revisions in psych department

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
August 24, 2016

Faculty Senate discusses streamlining CUPB

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
August 23, 2016

Booth Library offers global resources, gives students options

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
August 17, 2016
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