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Easterns Council of Academic Affairs Chair Marita Gronnvoll speaks during the meeting on Sept. 22 in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.
CAA approves courses, revision to sport, recreation management program
5th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois presiding Judge Mark Bovard swears in the new Coles County Sheriff Kent Martin at the Coles County Courthouse Thursday morning.
New Coles County Sheriff Kent Martin takes oath of office
Ci Richardson, a senior music education major, wheels down the Stevenson Tower ramp while slowing themself down by holding onto the railings on Thursday, June 9.
Student continues push for accessibility on campus
Eastern Alumn Eric Plummer, class of 2018, is handed a bowl of chili during the CCAR Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday afternoon at CCARs manufactoring plant. Plummer works two jobs, the first as a CCAR manufacturing worker and the second as a janitor.
Statistical disparities in Eastern’s disabled students count
Several students walk around campus, going to and from classes on Thursday afternoon as the first week of classes wraps up.
Lack of official process creates accessibility challenges at Eastern
Eastern Illinois Universitys Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson (front), runs out with players Jay Vallie (80), a graduate tight end, and Jordan Vincent (1), a sophomore safety, before the start of the Panthers first home game of the 2022 season Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost against the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs 38-20.
Wilkerson’s return home is already making a difference
Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, jumps to spike the ball during the volleyball of the second set of the first game against the UT Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Lopez had 24 kills, 5 kills, and scored 27 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.
Volleyball team wins ‘big’ at OVC awards
Easterns mens basketball Head Coach Marty Simmons, talks to players during a timeout in a game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses during the game in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.
Lantz Arena ‘up to code’ but not accessible
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Accessibility and sports should always coincide
After Makiya Miller (3), a freshman guard for the Wright State Rowdy Raiders, stumbles over herself and loses the ball, Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, recovers the ball to push the offensive during the womens basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Bengtson had four rebounds, two assists and scored nine points. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.
Women’s basketball teams’ perfect season continues against Wright State
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Why are books being constantly banned?
Ellen Dooley is a sophomore special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Accessibility is not an option
Ci Richardson is a psychology major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Events are not accessible or sensory friendly on campus
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Families should not be responsible for disability laws
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: American Music Awards showcases returning and up and coming talent
A wheelchair in front of a flight of stairs outside of Lantz Arena on Nov. 18 at Eastern.
EDITORIAL: Students with disabilities should not have to fend for themselves
A tribute at the front enterance of the memorial service that people could view. As part of the tribute, pictures of Jason Aguilar and teammates and other mementos were placed.
EDITORIAL: You aren’t alone
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: If its not a crime, why are they doing time?
EDITORIAL: If it’s not a crime, why are they doing time?
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Why are books being constantly banned?
Ellen Dooley is a sophomore special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Accessibility is not an option
Ci Richardson is a psychology major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Events are not accessible or sensory friendly on campus
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Families should not be responsible for disability laws
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: American Music Awards showcases returning and up and coming talent
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
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
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Candy Fordjour Frimpong, a graduate student studying art, details her ceramics project in the Ceramics Studio Sunday afternoon. Fordjour Frimpong said with her artwork she hopes to promote a message of diversity. I want to use my indigenous background to relate well with the contemporaries around [Charleston], Fordjour Frimpong said.
Students tell stories through their art
Teachers Assistant Samuel Wilson, a graduate student studying art, assists Jennifer Teibowei, a freshman biological sciences major, learn how to chain stitch during an Introduction to Art class in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Out of time, out of money: Reality of art students
Kyle Thomas (24), a freshman center, puts the ball up into the basket with a layup, scoring a total of 8 points during the Eastern game vs. Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 in Lantz Arena Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Huskies
Conor Baltz, the director of operations at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, hangs glass bulb ornaments onto the seasonal Christmas tree in preparation of Doudnas Holiday Fest Tuesday afternoon. Students Zak Wagner, a senior music major, and Hannah Wellbaum, a graduate student studying clinical counseling, help put hooks on ornaments to hand to Baltz.
THROUGH THE LENS: Holiday Fest-ivity preparations
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
Sajani Reddy Singapuram, a computer technology graduate student, dressed in her saree, along with other traditional Indian attire and jewelry, walks up the stairs and into the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for her singing performance at the Global Culture Night
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for a night full of culture
The Coles County Board retained its two Democratic seats during the general elections on Election Day. Michael Watts and Gail Mason, who represent District 3 and 12 respectively, will continue to serve on the Board into the next term which ends in 2024. District 11 Candidate Matt Titus ran and lost 669-563.
THROUGH THE LENS: Coles County Democrats Election Day watch party
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 9: Jeepers Creepers
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College 101: Surviving finals

April 28, 2019

Java B&B serves up hot coffee, warm atmosphere

April 24, 2019

Minority students recall race-related struggles in college

April 22, 2019

Student government to teach students about income, debt, budgeting practices

April 15, 2019

Winners chosen for Edible Book Festival

April 8, 2019

400 volunteers expected at Panther Service Day

April 4, 2019
Students in the Living History Project perform Wednesday night at the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Study Awards Ceremony at the 7th Street Underground.

Women honored at Awards Ceremony

March 27, 2019

Feminist issues highlighted at film fest

March 20, 2019

What to know before leaving for spring break

March 6, 2019

Educator’s Job Fair set for Monday

March 3, 2019

Unity Gospel Choir performs Sunday

February 24, 2019
Beth Probst (left), principal at Jasper County Junior High and Newton Community High School, talks to students at Small & Rural Informal Night Wednesday at Buzzard Hall.

Informal job fair allows education students to network

February 20, 2019
The crowd listens to the panel’s discussion during Black Queer Lives Matter Wednesday night in the 7th Street Underground.

Pride members discuss struggles of being both black and queer

February 13, 2019
Raine Zhu | The Daily Eastern News A student decorates a lantern at the Chinese New Year celebration Tuesday evening in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Eastern celebrates Chinese New Year

February 5, 2019

Diversity conference to raise awareness on gender, sexuality issues

January 30, 2019

Alternatives to fad dieting presented at informational

January 24, 2019

Jobs currently available with Housing, Dining Services

January 14, 2019

Students display work at art sale

December 2, 2018

Holiday Art Sale kicks off 32nd year Friday

November 29, 2018
Derric Meyer (center), explains his research project to a guest Thursday afternoon at the 17th Student Research Celebration at the Physical Science Building.

Chemistry students showcase their research projects

November 8, 2018

New accelerated grad programs in place this fall

October 29, 2018

Rough start doesn’t rattle new pep rally, coronation

October 21, 2018
Students play Loteria during “Loteria and Game Night” Monday night at the Cultural House. Loteria is a game similar to bingo, except instead of numbers on ping pong balls there are images on a card.

Students play Loteria Monday at Game Night

October 8, 2018

Student Spotlight: Collins preps for grad school with research

October 1, 2018
Shakria Williams, a freshman majoring in special education who was a part of Lawson Hall, uses a straw to get Skittles into a bowl at the ROCFest obstacle course Tuesday.

Members of residence halls bond at ROCFest obstacle course

September 26, 2018

Students teach English through Amigos and Friends

September 24, 2018

What you need to know about the Panther Tailgate

September 20, 2018

Alpha Psi Lambda hosts Game Night and Potluck

September 16, 2018

Students have animals to aid with disabilities

September 12, 2018
Dameron Smith, a freshman majoring in pre-nursing, tries out for Couture Models.

Couture Models holding auditions for men, women

September 4, 2018

Students to take stage at lip-syncing competition

November 8, 2017
Grace O’Brien, a sophomore graphic design major, attends You Take the Floor, an event hosted by the Blue Room Magazine, in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday evening. She said she just got off of work so she decided to stop by the event to participate.

Students take chance to showcase creativity

October 25, 2017
Students sit and watch Stolen Education, which is a documentary, Thursday afternoon in the Buzzard Hall Auditorium. The documentary is about a school system that mistreated some of their Mexican-American students and was shown as part of the list of events for Latino Heritage Month.

“Stolen Education” provides understanding of what Mexican-Americans face

October 5, 2017

Capture the Powerup uniting people within Residence Halls

September 27, 2017

Booth Library to feature veteran related-service tattoo exhibit

September 17, 2017

Campus police officers to serve lemonade

September 5, 2017
Jalen Washington, a senior business and management major also working as an event planner for the Tarble Arts Center, and Rehema Barber, the director and chief curator of the Tarble Arts Center, discuss specfics for Tuesday night’s Tarble TalkBack event. Washington and Barber hoped that the Tarble TalkBack would allow people to make connections with each other and also with the Arts Center.

Tarble TalkBacks gives opportunities to meet others

August 30, 2017
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