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People release balloons in honor of former Eastern student Kristian Philpotts Saturday afternoon.
Fraternity mourns, celebrates influential brother
From left to right, Maggie Burkhead, the director of TRIO Student Support Services, Nyjah Lane, a second year graduate student, Norri Hayes, a first year graduate student, and Yesenia Muruato, a second year graduate student, release balloons in honor of Karen Easton, who was an employee in TRIO Student Support Services, in the Library Quad Saturday.
‘She was something special:’ Eastern honors life of former TRiO support specialist
University President David Glassman and BOT Chairperson Joyce Madigan converse following the BOT meeting on Jan. 21.
BOT approves the fiscal year of 2022 budget, athletic director 3-year employment extension
Council of Academic Affairs Chair Richard Wilkinson opens a discussion about Honors course HON 1191 at the Nov. 11 meeting in the Witter’s Conference Room. The Council unanimously in favor of revising Honors course, HON 1191.
CAA votes for new computer information technology course
Students gather for an Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism event meant to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through community service.
Students volunteer, learn about MLK’s history
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements attempts a layup in Easterns game against Southeast Missouri on Saturday in Lantz Arena. Clements scored 14 points in the game, which Eastern lost 87-58.
Panthers lose 9th-straight game, fall to 0-5 in conference play
Eastern guard Lariah Washington fights through contact to make a layup in the Panthers game against Southeast Missouri Saturday in Lantz Arena. Washington scored 21 points in the game, which Eastern won 68-44.
Panthers beat Redhawks by 24 points to win 2nd-straight game
Eastern head coach Marty Simmons talks to freshman forward Paul Bizimana during a timeout in the Panthers game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.
Panthers to welcome Redhawks Saturday following road loss to Murray State
Eastern guard Lariah Washington defends Murray State forward Hannah McKay in Easterns game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Washington had seven points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71.
Panthers grab road win in rematch against Murray State, prepare to host SEMO
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles surveys the court in the Panthers game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.
Trio of teams fighting for top spot in OVC men’s basketball standings
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Too much and not enough time
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
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
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’
Kyreon Williams, a senior interdisciplinary health science major at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, hugs a fellow member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated during the balloon release in honor of Kristian Philpotts Saturday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Balloon release of former student
From left to right, Maggie Burkhead, the director of TRIO Student Support Services, Nyjah Lane, a second year graduate student, Norri Hayes, a first year graduate student, and Yesenia Muruato, a second year graduate student, release balloons in honor of Karen Easton, who was an employee in TRIO Student Support Services, in the Library Quad Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Celebration of life service
Graduate Supervisor for Freshman Connection, Jess Meadows, a graduate student studying counseling, plays a drawing game with freshman at the Freshmen Connection game night at Lawson Hall Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Freshman Connection Game Night
Imani Walker, a senior neuroscience major, lights her candle for the 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. vigil outside of Thomas Hall presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
THROUGH THE LENS: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Kennedi Johnson, a freshman psychology major, socializes with her new friend that she met while playing bingo in the Grand Ballroom Tuesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Winter welcome days
the news desk
The News Desk Jan. 21, 2022
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 16: Thor: Ragnorak & Spider-Man: No Way Home
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 7: Wander
the news desk
The News Desk Jan. 13, 2022
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 6: Kelsey Ferrel a.k.a. Feral
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Students gear up for holiday season

December 6, 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 27, 2017

UB event to feature face painting, balloon animals

November 15, 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.

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 8, 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 29, 2017
Grace O’Brien, a Graphics Design major, eats with friends at the 2017 Tarble After Hours Harry Potter pARTy at the Tarble Arts Center. “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 4, 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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