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Samira Abdoulaye-Pedila, the 2018 homecoming princess, hugs Diana Argueta as she is crowned Easterns homecoming princess during coronation and the pep rally in McAfee Gym Oct. 24, 2019.
Homecoming Week to kick off Monday
Two couples posed by Lake Ahmoweenah, with Old Main in background, July 1902. Pictured from left to right are Frank Henderson, Ethel Carnes, Grace Moore, and Charles Henderson.
Old Main, Livingston C. Lord’s history
Angie Campbell, former chair of the Naming Committee, discusses the internal governing policy for the committee.
Naming committee holds first meeting of Fall 2021
Registration opens Monday for seniors, priority students
Registration opens Monday for seniors, priority students
Ryan Risinger, current active chief of the Univeristy Police Department, is a candidate for the position of UPD Chief.
Current acting UPD chief a candidate for permanent position
Members of the Eastern womens soccer team celebrate a goal from sophomore midfielder Cam Korhorn (24) in the match against Belmont at Lakeside Field Sunday. Korhorns goal was the only score of the game as the Panthers beat the Bruins 1-0.
Panthers beat Bruins 1-0 on senior day
Eastern outside hitter Danielle Allen connects on a kill attempt in a match against Southeast Missouri on Oct. 9 in Lantz Arena. Allen had 5 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-0.
Volleyball team drops pair of matches to Bruins
Eastern running back Harrison Bey-Buie runs to his right in the game against Tennessee-Martin on Saturday at OBrien Field. Bey-Buie ran for 99 yards in the game, which Eastern lost 28-17.
Panthers fall short in upset bid Saturday
Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns runs between a pair of defenders and gets a block from Ivan Gleyzer in a game against Illinois State on Sept. 18 at OBrien Field. Kuhns threw for 204 yards and ran for 43 in the game, which Eastern lost 31-24.
Panthers ready to host No. 17 Skyhawks
Eastern outside hitter Danielle Allen connects on a kill attempt in a match against Southeast Missouri on Oct. 9 in Lantz Arena. Allen had 5 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-0.
Previewing weekend events for Eastern athletics
The Daily Eastern News News Editor Luke Taylor, The News Editor-in-Chief Corryn Brock, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 981 Recording Secretary Kim Turner, AFSCME Local 981 Vice President Derek Light, AFSCME representative Natalie Nagel and AFSCME Local 981 President Renee Kerz pose for a photo out of AFSCME Council 31s 2021 Convention.
EDITORIAL: Thank you, AFSCME
COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment
COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment
Destiny Blanchard
COLUMN: The Great Resignation could be the best thing for the economy
EDITORIAL: Visit Hungarian Uprising exhibit
EDITORIAL: Visit Hungarian Uprising exhibit
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Class of ’20 burnt out from COVID-19
The Daily Eastern News News Editor Luke Taylor, The News Editor-in-Chief Corryn Brock, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 981 Recording Secretary Kim Turner, AFSCME Local 981 Vice President Derek Light, AFSCME representative Natalie Nagel and AFSCME Local 981 President Renee Kerz pose for a photo out of AFSCME Council 31s 2021 Convention.
EDITORIAL: Thank you, AFSCME
EDITORIAL: Visit Hungarian Uprising exhibit
EDITORIAL: Visit Hungarian Uprising exhibit
EDITORIAL: Attend chief search open sessions
EDITORIAL: Attend chief search open sessions
EDITORIAL: Indigenous Peoples Day importance
EDITORIAL: Indigenous Peoples’ Day importance
President Glassman delivers his State of the University address in the Dvorak Concert Hall Wednesday afternoon.
EDITORIAL: Glassman’s retirement
COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment
COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment
Destiny Blanchard
COLUMN: The Great Resignation could be the best thing for the economy
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Class of ’20 burnt out from COVID-19
COLUMN: Dave Chappelle’s transphobia has a lesson beneath it
COLUMN: Dave Chappelle’s transphobia has a lesson beneath it
COLUMN: Music majors and their mental health
COLUMN: Music majors and their mental health
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
Letter to the Editor: Douglas Hall needs to be renamed
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Tyler Warner, a freshman graphic design major, practices his craft, playing frisbee, during his free time and enjoys the nice weather outside.
THROUGH THE LENS: Frisbee Free Time
Isabella Gullota, a sophomore art education major, (left) and Charlotte Hedberg, a freshman 2D art major (right) relax and practice breathing exercises at Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Breathing exercises at Doudna
Anna Sipes, a junior biological sciences and world languages and cultures major, makes smores during La Fogata: Bonfire Stories Tuesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Latinx bonfire
For Neighborhood Week, different residence halls compete in a relay boat race at the campus pond.
PHOTO GALLERY: RHA boat races
Megan Miller, a senior art education major, creates jewelry for one of her projects.
FEATURE PHOTOS: Creating art in Design and Fundamentals 3-D
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 6: The Twilight Saga (ft. Maddy Powers)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 5: Every Single Star Wars Movie (ft. Ryan Meyer)
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 4: What I Like About DIIV’s ‘Deceiver’
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 4: Beauty and the Beast 1991 & 2017
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 3: Revisiting “Nevermind” 30 Years After Its Release
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Students gear up for holiday season

December 7, 2017
Travis Moody | The Daily Eastern News The company of “Serenade of the Silent Soul” holds up signs relating to issues concerning social justice. The black tape on their mouth symbolizes the silent soul of marginalized groups.

‘Serenade of the Silent Soul’ speaks out on inequality

December 3, 2017

Ron Himes to help students in theatrical production

November 30, 2017

#StudentSpotlight: Bailey Martin-Giacalone receives The Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award

November 28, 2017

UB event to feature face painting, balloon animals

November 16, 2017

Mystery about Zong Slave-Ship solved

November 14, 2017

Massacre mystery to be solved at lecture

November 13, 2017
Comedian Gibran Saleem performs in the 7th Street Underground Friday night.

[Photo] Comedian offers variety in his material Friday

November 12, 2017
Christina Peter (far left), senior vocal music performance major, Frank Monier (center left), senior theatre arts major, Emma Walker (center right), sophomore theatre arts major and Logan Schmidt (far right), junior vocal music education major, perform as the main cast of “Next to Normal” Wednesday night in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

‘Next to Normal’ opens for cheering audience

November 9, 2017
Jordan Parks, a freshman pre-med major, plays pool at the Pizza, Pool and Police event in Taylor Hall Tuesday night.

Students, UPD bond over pizza and pool

November 8, 2017
Jordan Boyer | The Daily Eastern News Matt Williams a senior buisness managment major plays ping pong at the Pizza, Pool, and Police event at Taylor Hall Tuesday night.

Students play games, eat with police

November 7, 2017

Students battle at Survival Bingo

November 2, 2017

Flash talks shine light on relevance of literature

November 1, 2017

Flash talks to discuss ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

October 31, 2017
Students from the Jefferson Elementary School Chorus sing at Fright Night Sunday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

‘Spooky’ symphonies perform for crowd at Doudna

October 30, 2017
Sandeep Kumar Danny | The Daily Eastern News Grace O’Brien, a Graphics Design major, eats with friends at the Tarble After Hours Harry Potter pARTy at the Tarble Arts Center Thursday night. “I’m glad about how creatively it came out,” O’Brien said. “There are wide variety of activities, and it looks like who ever showed up is having a great time.”

Tarble After Hours hosts Harry Potter pARTy

October 26, 2017
Students from Sigma Sigma Sigma (left) showcase their pumpkin to Eastern President David Glassman (right) and other students during “Pumpkins with the Prez” at the University Ballroom located at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Monday night.

Students paint pumpkins with President Glassman

October 23, 2017
English club adviser Angela Vietto explains tarot card to Amanda kiessling,sophmore Foreign language major. Amanda said she is excited because she to play tarot card at last.

Haunted Coleman Hall spooks students

October 19, 2017

English Club to host ‘Haunted Coleman Hall’

October 17, 2017

Literature, yoga poses make perfect pair in Buzzard

October 16, 2017

Lunch date promotes GSD Center

October 15, 2017

Eastern hosts upcoming trivia night

October 11, 2017

Students share coming out stories

October 10, 2017

Arts and Humanities students explore career fair

October 9, 2017
Comedian Lafayette Wright entertains a crowd Thursday night at the 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Wright said this is his first time here and would gladly come back. Wright also said that this was one of the better crowds he has seen.

Lafayette Wright gets laughs at 7th Street Underground

October 5, 2017
Students stand outside of Old Main at the 5th annual S.L.U.T Walk Wednesday afternoon. President of EIU Pride Siobhan Doherty said, the most empowering thing about this march is, seeing the look on people’s faces as they drive by; and forcing people to acknowledge a problem they don’t see often.

S.L.U.T Walk promotes stand against rape culture

October 5, 2017

Eastern hosts 41st annual Panther Marching Band Festival

October 1, 2017

SACIS prepares for upcoming 5K run/walk

September 27, 2017

New season rolling around at EIU Lanes

August 29, 2017
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