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Jayci Stewart and Maggie Bullinger present their Snoozin’ Like a Panther” presentation to form an informational presentation about how to improve a student’s sleeping habits on Monday afternoon.
HERC holds ‘Snoozin Like A Panther’ presentation
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
A sign of the Human Services Building on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 located on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.
Nurturing mental health without therapy
From left, Shayla Taylor, Madalyn Stead, and Hannah Hunt look at the Mediterranean diet recipes during the Healthy Cooking 101 session in Klehm Hall.
Students master the Mediterranean diet
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
Kooper Jacobi (40) led the Panthers with 14 points and went 6-9 in field goals helping to secure the Panthers triple-digit win over University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Saturday afternoon at Groniger Arena.
EIU scores triple digits in 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.
McGlone off to a great start in junior season
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas speaks to each of her seniors impact on her and the team for this season during the after-game press conference for their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. Thomas said she will sad to see some players who have been with her since she started coaching at Eastern leave this year.
EIU eliminated from NCAA tournament
Senior Christina Martinez Mundo (4) pets Bear the dog before starting their game vs. Valparaiso Friday night in Lantz Arena.
Martinez-Mundo’s impact on EIU Volleyball
The EIU volleyball team celebrate their 3-2 win at their home game against the Valparaiso Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.
NCAA Tournament preview: EIU versus Marquette
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘Critical Thinking’: combining street-life and chess in an awkward sense
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: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘Critical Thinking’: combining street-life and chess in an awkward sense
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
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
The cast of Children of Eden hold out their arms mid performance at Doudna Fine Arts Center Sunday evening.
Doudna presents Children of Eden
Students attend the Sugar Skull Paint and Sip and paint their skull in recognition of Day of the Dead.
Remembering family during Día de los Muertos 
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
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 43: Is Interstellar The Best Sci-Fi Movie Ever? ft. Special Guest
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 2: Pierce Holley
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 2: Pierce Holley
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Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

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Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2812.

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Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Unions matter on university campuses

Trent Jonas, Columnist
April 3, 2023
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: I want a refund

Trent Jonas, Columnist
March 27, 2023
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: As a man, why should I care about Women’s History Month?

Trent Jonas, Columnist
March 6, 2023
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Dear airports, I hate you- love me

Trent Jonas, Columnist
February 27, 2023
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Illinois should have a national park, and it should be Shawnee National Forest

Trent Jonas, Columnist
February 13, 2023
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: White male privilege is alive and well: part I

Trent Jonas, Columnist
February 6, 2023
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

Trent Jonas, Columnist
January 30, 2023
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: What if AI wrote this column?

Trent Jonas, Columnist
January 23, 2023
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: The best of 2022

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December 10, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Confessions of a 684-year-old white, cis-, male

Trent Jonas, Columnist
December 3, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: The view from across the street

Trent Jonas, Columnist
November 12, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Hello, darkness, etc., etc.

Trent Jonas, Columnist
November 5, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Halloween: a retrospective (and what to expect for the future)

Trent Jonas, Columnist
October 29, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: It was fun while it lasted

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October 23, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: You don’t exist, so do I, and vice versa

Trent Jonas, Columnist
October 15, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Fear and loathing in Charleston

Trent Jonas, Columnist
October 10, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Zen and the art of the roadtrip

Trent Jonas, Columnist
October 3, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Too wired to write

Trent Jonas, Columnist
September 18, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: The right to abortion is not soup, or cereal

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September 9, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: A real zombie apocalypse

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September 5, 2022
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Student loans are not the problem – this is

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August 27, 2022
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