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Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Vice Chairperson for Easterns board of trustees Christopher Hicks, speaks during the board of trustees meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom.
Board of trustees removes out-of-state tuition for US residents
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox throws the ball at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
Nine-run first inning too much for EIU to overcome
Senior guard Jordan Tiger Booker during the mens basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
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
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Flamm Orchards hires around 130 to 150 workers per season to plant, tend to and process crops for thousands of families. Flamm Orchards is one of many farms in cooperation with Illinois’ statewide program to curb hunger and help stock food banks. Crops are sorted into categories where lesser-rated produce is donated to food banks.
THROUGH THE LENS: Small town standard
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
Blake Warman

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter

Hi, I'm Blake Warman. I am a junior communications major with a focus in public relations. I am currently a staff reporter for the Daily Eastern News. I am currently working toward creating an entertainment podcast covering movie, television and video game news. My plans after college are to work for a public relations firm or  gaming news outlet.

All content by Blake Warman

City Council approves no-parking zones, Halloween hours

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2014

City Council to vote on no-parking zones

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2014

City council proclaim fire prevention week

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2014

Charleston Autism center opens to help educate, treat community members

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2014

Tequila Mockingbyrd opens fall concert season

Blake Warman, City Editor
September 2, 2014

City Council to vote on tuck-pointing, no-parking zones

Blake Warman, City Editor
September 1, 2014

Eastern students affect profits of local businesses

Blake Warman, City Editor
August 28, 2014

Locals disappointed by Farmers Market cancellation

Blake Warman, City Editor
August 27, 2014

Renovated bar to reopen

Blake Warman, City Editor
August 26, 2014

Teen Reach to raise money, help elementary students

Blake Warman, City Editor
August 25, 2014
Blake Warman | The Daily Eastern News Owner Mike Corray helps customers at the new store, Fetchers.

Former Pet Tropics owner to open new Charleston store

Blake Warman, City Editor
August 25, 2014

Charleston parks and rec. prepares for Lego League

Blake Warman, City Editor
August 24, 2014
Runners raise Alzheimers awareness with fun run

Runners raise Alzheimer’s awareness with fun run

Blake Warman, City Editor
August 24, 2014
Roberto Hodge | The Daily Eastern News Grace Summers, a freshman kinesiology and sports studies major, is assisted by personal banker Michael Ethridge in the newly opened US Bank in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Union First Mid Bank to transition to U.S. Bank

Blake Warman, City Editor
August 20, 2014

Tarble features 3-D art exhibit

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
July 17, 2014

7th Street parking lot closed for construction

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
July 9, 2014

Column: People sacrifice substance in entertainment for more flash

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
July 6, 2014
As part of Red, White and Blue Days, the Mattoon Fire Department displays the American flag before the fireworks show begins at the Coles County Airport Friday.

[Photo] Red, White and Blue Days

July 3, 2014
Tomie Sue, Wyatt, Angie, Abby, Hailey, Jami and Mark Austin accept Farmer of The Year Award on Jim Austins behalf.

Family accepts Farmer of the Year Award

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
July 4, 2014
Kelsey Trigg and Gavin Porter are crowned Little Miss and Mr. Firecracker 2014. They will be featured in the Red, White and Blue Days Parade at 1p.m. Friday at Morton Park.

Community crowns Little Miss, Mr. Firecracker

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
July 4, 2014

City Council to vote on purchase of police squad car

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
June 30, 2014

Girls State chooses Eastern student representative

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
June 19, 2014

City Council approves equipment, vehicle purchases

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
June 17, 2014

City council to vote on equipment purchases, street closures

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
June 16, 2014

City council to consider 5K run, road closures

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
June 10, 2014

City Council approves $67,000 revetment construction

Blake Warman, Staff Reporter
June 10, 2014
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