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Body found at Lake Charleston
Body found at Lake Charleston
A debate of the debate of history
A debate of the debate of history
David Commanday directs a full orchestra for the Messiah performance, telling the story of Jesus life and death Friday night.
Messiah concludes performances for semester
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Holiday Fest’s Art Sale in the Concourse of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Doudna hosts ‘CLAS Holiday Fest’
Lotería night for LASOs last meeting
Lotería night for LASO’s last meeting
Senior libero/defensive specialist Christina Martinez Mundo smiles while Head Coach Sara Thomas speaks on each of the seniors skills and impact on the team during the press conference.
Martinez Mundo announces departure from EIU
Guard Jaylin Gibson (24) warms up before their IUPUI game Thursday night. The Panthers won 75-58 against the Jaguars.
Jacobi records double double in Panther win
Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to jump up and shoot a layup while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.
EIU gets a win over North Dakota on Kids Day
Marcello Woltmann, a senior sport management major and president of the Eastern Illinois University esports team, finishes playing an Overwatch 2 deathmatch match Tuesday evening in the eSports Arena in the Student Recreation Center.
COLUMN: Esports are important
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Are yearly music statistics dumb?
COLUMN: Are yearly music statistics dumb?
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Social media meets squirrely winter folklore
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: My top films of 2023
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COMIC BY JENNA MINOR | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Comic depicts lack of feminine hygiene products.
EDITORIAL: Pink tax is out of control, what is Eastern doing?
Jason Farias, a senior history education major, leads a group throughout campus during a student walkout demanding a free Palestine at the Mellin Steps in protest of the Israel genocide on Palestinian civilians Wednesday afternoon. Farias said there were around 100 other schools in the nation participating in the walk.
EDITORIAL: Local, student activism matters
EDITORIAL: Breast cancer awareness and education
EDITORIAL: Plan 2028 is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: “Plan 2028” is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
COLUMN: Are yearly music statistics dumb?
COLUMN: Are yearly music statistics dumb?
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Social media meets squirrely winter folklore
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: My top films of 2023
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
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
David Commanday directs a full orchestra for the Messiah performance, telling the story of Jesus life and death Friday night.
Messiah concludes performances for semester
Lotería night for LASOs last meeting
Lotería night for LASO’s last meeting
Students apart of the Jazz Lab Band stand up to be applauded after their performance Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Jazz performance run-down
The African Students Association host the African Renaissance fashion show where models from Couture, The Kat Walk, Essence, and more show off their cultural looks which is a mix of afrofuturism and afrocentrism in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Saturday night.
African Student Association hosts stylish competition on campus  
Greek Court Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2023
Greek Life and leadership: developing skills for the future
From left, Celeste Cambron, Jocelyn Cambron, and Kassandra Garcia look at the ofrenda exhibits being displayed at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala on Saturday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Dia de Los Muertos Gala
The Mariachi band, Los Amigos, walk around campus playing their instruments and singing multiple songs during Hispanic Heritage Month. Los Amigos have been playing for 13 years and have played in every state in the Southeast.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mariachi takes over campus
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 45: Is ‘The Killer’ David Fincher’s Worst Movie?
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 5: Blake Ruffin
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 5: Blake Ruffin
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 44: Why is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Talked About So Much?
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
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Satya Donavalli is computer technology major. He can be reached at sdonavalli@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Why it is important to be creative in life

Satya Donavalli, Guest Columnist
October 22, 2022
On the second day of greek Week 2022, Sigma Nu Fraternity, and Sigma Kappa Sorority join together to compete in a game of Jeopardy Tuesday night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.

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Students and faculty attend a lecture, “Touching the Past in a Radio Adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred” by Dr. Andre Carrington in Coleman Hall Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon, April 12, 2022 in Charleston, Ill.

[Photo] Eastern guest English professor makes adaptation of time travel book 'Kindred'

April 12, 2022
The Jazz Lab Band performs on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Centers Black Box Theatre on Mar. 1st, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.

THROUGH THE LENS: Jazz lab band

Satya Donavalli, Photographer
March 1, 2022
A member of the Jazz Lab Band focuses on his music sheet while playing the trombone.

[Photo] Jazz Lab Band allows friends, family to come support

Duane Carter, Reporter
March 1, 2023
A member of the Jazz Lab Band plays the trumpet during Tuesday night’s performance in Doudna Fine Arts Centers Black Box Theatre.

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Paul Johnston directs the Jazz Lab Band during their performance in Doudna Fine Arts Centers Black Box Theatre on Mar. 1st, 2022, at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.

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The Jazz Lab Band performs on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Centers Black Box Theatre on Mar. 1st, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.

[Photo] Jazz concert showcases last performance of semester

April 26, 2023
Audience members talk with each other after the The Jazz Lab Band.

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An audience member laughs with her friend in the audience section after the The Jazz Lab Band.

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Audience members talk with each other after the The Jazz Lab Band.

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