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How inclusive is Eastern with international students?
How it is being a third culture student at EIU
Booth Library has only one accessible outside entrance on the South side of campus.
Booth Library hosts first research event
University President David Glassman accepts the intent to strike notice from EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow Monday afternoon in the Presidents Office at Old Main on Easterns campus in Charleston, Illinois. Once he accepted, Glassman said to Stringfellow he hopes the negotiations teams can come to a possible agreement, avoid a strike, and continue to work together.
EIU-UPI rallies, files intent to strike
The presentation shown at Eastern Illinois University.
EIU’s Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting focuses on the future 
Goalkeeper Daniela Bermeo, a fifth year player, clears the ball during the Panthers first game of the season on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Valparaiso University Beacons tied.
International student athletes find fellowship at EIU
Number 20, Casey Welage (right), a freshman forward slide kicks the ball away from Western Illinois University players Xavier Brown (19), graduate midfielder and forward, and Oscar Olingdahl (15), a freshman midfielder, during the mens soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday morning. Wellage had 1 assist. The Panthers tied 1-1 against the Leathernecks.
BREAKING: The Ohio Valley Conference announces addition of men’s soccer
The Eastern softball team sings the EIU Fight Song to the crowd after sweeping SIUE in their home-opener double-header against SIUE on Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.
Softball sweeps SIUE in OVC home opener
Kinyon Hodges, a junior guard, scrambles after a loose ball during the mens basketball game against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2022, at Lantz Arena. Hodges scored 10 points and had three assists. The Panthers won 91-80 against the Eagles.
4 EIU men’s basketball players enter the transfer portal
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: I want to go to more EIU sporting events before I graduate
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Online programs, social media engagement appeal to international students 
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: An ending to a movie, not a trilogy
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I want a refund
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: We need support for our professors, advisors
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Members of Eastern Illinois Universitys of University of Professionals Illinois attend the Board of Trustees meeting in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
EDITORIAL: Union members need to vote to strike
Comic
EDITORIAL: Do not hold grudges against The News for the past
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Online programs, social media engagement appeal to international students 
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: An ending to a movie, not a trilogy
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I want a refund
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: We need support for our professors, advisors
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
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
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
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
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
Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match
Victor Cayres, a piano instructor for Eastern Illinois University, plays Folk Songs by Paul Basler with Francis Morales, a senior music major, during the Horn and Trumpet Studios Recital on Monday afternoon in the Recital Hall.
THROUGH THE LENS: Horn and Trumpet Recital
President Glassman and Jay Gatrell talk to each other at the Official Announcement and Celebration of Eastern Illinois Universitys 13th president Friday afternoon .
THROUGH THE LENS: Jay Gatrell, from provost to president
Abigail Riti, a freshman psychology major, Riley Bauer, a junior english major, and Silas Roemer, a freshman physics major, find sticks to use as the arms for the final touches of their snowman named Byobert in the Library Quad Wednesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students build Byobert the snowman
Olivia Enlow, a freshman theater major, rehearses lines as an understudy for Calliope, one of the nine muses, in Xanadu in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: “Xanadu” week four rehearsal
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 24: Mean Girls Feat. Special Guest
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 23: Donnie Darko
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 22: Shutter Island
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All content by Zoë Donovan

Gen ed courses are necessary, important

Zoë Donovan , Columnist
March 12, 2020

Lent can be a good time for reflection

Zoë Donovan, Columnist
February 27, 2020

‘Different’ people are still people

Zoë Donovan, Columnist
February 13, 2020

Ode to snakes in basement

Zoë Donovan, Columnist
January 30, 2020

Opinion: This makes you a bad teacher

Zoe Donovan, Reporter
January 15, 2020

Value advice, wisdom from ‘old’ friends

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019
Sheila Greuel (right), a geriatric services manager, listens as Michelle Matteson, a hospice manager and death doula worker, as she discusses what death doulas do and her own experiences as a death doula during “Death Doulas: End of Life Role” at Blair Hall Thursday morning. Matteson said death doulas help fill in for hospice workers since hospice may not have time for too many questions. Death doulas also help support the family and patient emotionally.

Presentation explains role, purpose of death doulas

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
Student senators tune in on the agenda Wednesday night.The agenda included both state of the senate and state of the university addresses.

Student Senate hears state of senate and university addresses

Zoe Donovan, Reporter
November 20, 2019

Senate to discuss solutions to open seats

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019

Opinion: Holidays and the despair of the cold

Zoe Donovan, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019

Senate holds unofficial meeting without quorum

Zoe Donovan, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019

Student senate voting on new speaker, hear reports

Zoe Donovan, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
Student senate presents on how to avoid a burnout during its meeting Wednesday night in the Arcola room. The Senate also approved two new RSOs.

Student Senate approves 2 RSOs, accepts resignations

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2019

Student Senate to vote on 2 RSOs

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2019

Student Senate plans to pass out last drug test kits

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2019

Embrace death; it’s a part of life

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2019
Student Government members tuned in on Wednesday’s evening meeting where senators approved a bill on drug-testing kits, costing $124.

Student Senate approves drug-testing kits

Zoe Donovan, Reporter
October 23, 2019
Student Senate explains details for homecoming week events for the next following week.

Student Senate hears reports, plans for ‘Socktober’ drive

Zoe Donovan, Reporter
October 16, 2019

Dealing with the chicken in the room

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019

RISE Chat panel talks college race issues

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2019

RISE Chat to talk inclusivity in higher education

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2019

Technology recycling drive slated for Saturday

Zoe Donovan, Reporter
October 9, 2019
Student Body President Carson Gordon hears a question from a student senator during Wednesday’s meeting in the Arcola/Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Student Senate organizes week for mental health awareness

Zoe Donovan, Reporter
October 9, 2019

Opinion: Celebrities have become branded

Zoe Donovan, Reporter
October 2, 2019
John Olson | The Daily Eastern News Student Body President Carson Gordon appoints Miranda Martinez, a sophomore communication disorders & sciences major, into the Student Senate at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union during the Student Senate meeting.

Student body president talks plans for semester

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2019
Civic volunteer prepare for their event at Paris room in the union. The event was an iCivics game night.

Game night held for ‘Chasing the American Dream’ series

Zoe Donovan , Reporter
September 23, 2019
Student Senate introduce themselves individually by stating their fun facts such as their name, year, major, “What led you to join EIU Student Governement?” and how far have their shoes gone to.

Student senate has first meeting of school year

Zoe Donovan, Reporter
September 11, 2019

400th commemoration continues in Doudna

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2019

Mental health first aid training available Saturday

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2019

‘400th Exhibit’ to showcase US slavery history

Zoë Donovan
September 2, 2019

University to close for Labor Day

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2019

BSU to host bowling, ice cream social on Tuesday night

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2019
Heidi Hawkins scoops oats into cups for participants in goat yoga to spread on their mats.

Goat Yoga: Instructors explain new exercise activity

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
August 25, 2019
Mckenna Wyand, a senior marketing major, takes a break between classes in the basement of Booth Library Wednesday.

FEATURE PHOTO: Booth Library break

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2019

Prowl needs revamping for transfers

Zoë Donovan
August 21, 2019

City council to vote on $200,000 bike path resolution

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2019

Audiences deserve more than Disney reboots

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
July 18, 2019

Eastern professor shares experience co-developing Five Feline Farm

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
July 18, 2019

The beauty industry profits from socialized insecurity

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
July 12, 2019

Reflecting on my experience with Pride parades; they’re important

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
July 4, 2019
Quinn Hussey (left) and Sean Hussey (right) sing at Morton Park Wednesday evening for the Red, White and Blue Days. The two are brothers, natives of Charleston and make up the band The Hussey Brothers.

Joyful bubbles, live entertainment lighten up Morton Park, despite weather

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
July 4, 2019

‘5 Mile Train’ to perform for free on Saturday

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
June 27, 2019

Farmers markets open on Square, 18th Street

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
June 26, 2019

Children’s traveling art show on display at Carnegie Public Library

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2019
Dancers at the Lincoln Log Cabin Civil War Ball mix and mingle during the Broom Dance on June 15.

FEATURE PHOTO: The ‘Broom Dance’ at the Civil War Ball

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
June 16, 2019

Fashion Merchandising Camp to launch at Eastern

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2019

Carnegie Public Library waiving late book fees for food donations

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
June 10, 2019

Marketing the rainbow can be dangerous

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
June 9, 2019
Cyclists line up at the start line during the 3rd annual Tour de Charleston on June 1. The Tour’s start and finish line were between the Charleston Chamber of Commerce and City Hall buildings. More than 300 cyclists participated this year.

Cyclists share stories, experiences from Tour de Charleston

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
June 2, 2019
Robbie Fulks, folk singer, sings his song Tears Only Run One Way at the 5th annual Muse Fest at the Charleston Square on June 1.

FEATURE PHOTO: Folk songs at Muse Fest

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
June 2, 2019

Special hours in effect over summer

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2019
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