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Coles County announces six more COVID-related deaths
Coles County announces six more COVID-related deaths
Before Eastern: the family of Eastern's first Black graduate
Before Eastern: the family of Eastern’s first Black graduate
Monday last day to withdrawal
Monday last day to withdrawal
The Council of Academic Affairs holds a meeting Sept. 16 in Booth library.
CAA met and discussed Senior Seminar requirements
Lashonda Banks celebrates her win at balloon darts at the RHA Family Carnival. Banks was visiting her son Jeremy Banks for Family Weekend. “Family Weekend is very important to us because we still get to be together with (Jeremy) who is now apart from us,” Banks said.
Family Weekend is back after 2-year hiatis
Eastern setter Summer Smith (8) sets the ball up for middle blocker Emily WIlcox in a match against Northern Illinois Sept. 2 in Lantz Arena. Smith had 30 assists and Wilcox had 8 kills in the match, which Eastern won 3-1.
Panthers to play series against Sycamores
Eastern defender Morgan Rinker positions herself in front of a Chicago State player in a 1-0 Eastern win on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field.
OVC women’s soccer teams near end of nonconference play
Eastern quarterback Chris Katrenick releases a pass while the Dayton pass rush bears down on him in a game Sept. 11. Katrenick was 12-for-27 passing for 111 yards in the game, which Eastern lost 17-10.
Panthers to renew rivalry with Redbirds
Eastern forward Abby Wahl pushes through a defender in a game against Eastern Kentucky on Jan. 16.
Some top returners for Eastern’s basketball teams
Eastern safety Jordan Vincent (1) prepares to make attempt a tackle on a Dayton ball carrier in a game on Sept. 11. Vincent had 12 total tackles in the game, which Eastern lost 17-10.
Updating OVC’s non-conference performance
Have a fun and safe Family Weekend
Have a fun and safe Family Weekend
Destiny Blanchard
Check out Kasabi Hibachi and Sushi on Wheels
John Mulaney's real life 'could be a nursery'
John Mulaney’s real life ‘could be a nursery’
EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture
EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture
COMIC: Fall vibes
COMIC: Fall vibes
Have a fun and safe Family Weekend
Have a fun and safe Family Weekend
EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture
EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture
EDITORIAL: Slut shame elsewhere
EDITORIAL: Slut shame elsewhere
EDITORIAL: What more do you need
EDITORIAL: What more do you need
EDITORIAL: 9/11 affects Gen Z differently
EDITORIAL: 9/11 affects Gen Z differently
Destiny Blanchard
Check out Kasabi Hibachi and Sushi on Wheels
John Mulaney's real life 'could be a nursery'
John Mulaney’s real life ‘could be a nursery’
COLUMN: Tips for staying sane in sickness alone
COLUMN: Tips for staying sane in sickness alone
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Eastern’s campus needs bike lanes
COLUMN: You wouldn’t reward a dog’s bad behavior
COLUMN: You wouldn’t reward a dog’s bad behavior
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’
Greeks from different chapters get pied in front of Doudna steps for NPHC’s pie a greek event for the fourth day of NPHC Week.
PHOTO GALLERY: GREEK LIFE PIE IN THE FACE
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet the Greeks
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet the Greeks
Payton Ade, a sophomore history and political science major and the Student Body Executive Vice President, asks trivia questions about EIU history to students who come up to the Student Government informational table.
EIU Trivia
ASHANTI THOMAS | THE DIALY EASTERN NEWS University President David Glassman speaks to students and faculty at the beginning of First Night. First Night is an annual tradition welcoming students onto campus the night before classes begin.
Convocation
Valen Fulton, a conference assistant for housing and dining and an art major, sits outside at the Library Quad to get some homework done before she goes to work. She said that she had been inside for most of the day and decided to come outside to enjoy the nice weather while she could.
FEATURE PHOTO: Enjoying summer weather
Creative Outlet Ep. 2: My 4 Favorite Albums Go Head to Head
Creative Outlet Ep. 2: My 4 Favorite Albums Go Head to Head
Creative Outlet Ep. 1: Billy Yost of The Kickback
Creative Outlet Ep. 1: Billy Yost of The Kickback
The Movie DEN Ep. 2: Les Miserables & Singin' in the Rain
The Movie DEN Ep. 2: Les Miserables & Singin’ in the Rain
The Movie DEN Ep. 1: Palm Springs & Boogie Nights
The Movie DEN Ep. 1: Palm Springs & Boogie Nights
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers' first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers' won the first game 13-11.
Popcorn Talk: ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ (2006)
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Gen ed courses are necessary, important

March 12, 2020

Lent can be a good time for reflection

February 27, 2020

‘Different’ people are still people

February 13, 2020

Ode to snakes in basement

January 30, 2020

Opinion: This makes you a bad teacher

January 15, 2020

Value advice, wisdom from ‘old’ friends

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

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

November 20, 2019

Senate to discuss solutions to open seats

November 19, 2019

Opinion: Holidays and the despair of the cold

November 13, 2019

Senate holds unofficial meeting without quorum

November 13, 2019

Student senate voting on new speaker, hear reports

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

November 6, 2019

Student Senate to vote on 2 RSOs

November 6, 2019

Student Senate plans to pass out last drug test kits

October 30, 2019

Embrace death; it’s a part of life

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

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

Student Senate hears reports, plans for ‘Socktober’ drive

October 16, 2019

Dealing with the chicken in the room

October 16, 2019

RISE Chat panel talks college race issues

October 14, 2019

RISE Chat to talk inclusivity in higher education

October 13, 2019

Technology recycling drive slated for Saturday

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

October 9, 2019

Opinion: Celebrities have become branded

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

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

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

September 11, 2019

400th commemoration continues in Doudna

September 10, 2019

Mental health first aid training available Saturday

September 5, 2019

‘400th Exhibit’ to showcase US slavery history

September 2, 2019

University to close for Labor Day

August 29, 2019

BSU to host bowling, ice cream social on Tuesday night

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

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

August 21, 2019

Prowl needs revamping for transfers

August 21, 2019

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

August 19, 2019

Audiences deserve more than Disney reboots

July 18, 2019

Eastern professor shares experience co-developing Five Feline Farm

July 18, 2019

The beauty industry profits from socialized insecurity

July 12, 2019

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

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

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

July 4, 2019

‘5 Mile Train’ to perform for free on Saturday

June 27, 2019

Farmers markets open on Square, 18th Street

June 26, 2019

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

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

June 16, 2019

Fashion Merchandising Camp to launch at Eastern

June 13, 2019

Carnegie Public Library waiving late book fees for food donations

June 10, 2019

Marketing the rainbow can be dangerous

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

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

June 2, 2019

Special hours in effect over summer

May 13, 2019
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