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Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
Jody Stone interacts with students after his student interview for Dean of Students Friday. April 13,2024 in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union,
Interim dean of students interviews to maintain position
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”  
Jay Gatrell: The first year
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Redshirt junior outfield Dylan Drumke gets a run to first after hitting outfield at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU baseball loses to non-D1 opponent for first time since 2019
Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Easterns game against Bradley University on Tuesday,
EIU beats Bradley in shortened game
Sophomore forward Sincere Malone (5) attempts a contested layup by freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) during the Panthers first mens basketball game of the season. The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini Monday night.
Malone, Gibson enter transfer portal
Assistant coach Carlif Taylor runs drills with players during football practice at OBrien Field April 4.
Former NFL player takes new coaching role at Eastern
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
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
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
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
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
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
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturge and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.
A glimpse into Christiana Harkulich’s theatrical world
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
Jennifer Buchter, a special education professor, gets out of the water during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Sunday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students, faculty get bold, cold
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
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
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The Daily Eastern News
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
Camron Hardy

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor

Cam'ron is a junior journalism major. He previously served news editor and campus editor at The News. 

All content by Cam'ron Hardy
What to expect at Springfest

[Photo] What to expect at Springfest

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2024
Jody Stone interacts with students after his student interview for Dean of Students Friday. April 13,2024 in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union,

Interim dean of students interviews to maintain position

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 17, 2024
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.

[Photo] Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter
April 18, 2024
Students participate in spray painting bags at Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union, Saturday,

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Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union, Saturday, April 13, 2024, while Matt Bennett was selling his shirts during the Pantherchella event

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two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 17, 2024
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.

Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 16, 2024
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom

THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella

Cam'ron Hardy
April 15, 2024
Matt Bennett party 101 for Pantherchella Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday, April 15, 2024 while Matt Bennett DJs

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technicians work in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday, April 15, 2024 while Matt Bennett DJs performs

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Students wait in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday

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Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom.

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Students wait in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom for the Matt Bennett concert to begin.

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Students stand in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday

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Students reach for performer Matt Bennett at Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.

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Camron Hardy

COLUMN: ‘Waves’ floods audience with emotions

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 10, 2024
From right, Shay Edmond, a senior sociology major, and Brianna Hull-Dennis, a senior political science major, watch the solar eclipse with friends Monday afternoon at the campus observatory. Edmond said the turnout made the viewing much more exciting.

Solar eclipse assembles community, builds friendships

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 9, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 7, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 7, 2024
Student Government Crest

Student government to open elections

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 1, 2024
Anni Hochhalter plays a piece while listening and following along with her fellow members of WindSync at the Recital Hall in Doudna Fine Arts Center on Thursday.

Past, current musicians attend WindSync concert

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 29, 2024
Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell opens the presentation on several faculty updates and Plan 2028 on Tuesday afternoon.

Gatrell, faculty update the university on Plan 2028

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 28, 2024
Camron Hardy

COLUMN: ‘American Hustle’ tells true story with proficient cast

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 26, 2024
Upcoming events to celebrate DEI

Upcoming events to celebrate DEI

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 25, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 16, 2024
Society of Women’s Engineers

[Photo] Different perspectives at Society of Women’s Engineers meeting

Jacob Hamm, Reporter
March 16, 2024
Camron Hardy

COLUMN: ‘The Lighthouse:’ probably the worst movie I have seen

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 8, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 56: Play Misty For Me Review

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 8, 2024
The Pulitzer Prize finalist play “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” by Sarah Ruhl is coming to Eastern Thursday and will play until Sunday.

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ to premiere at EIU

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 6, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 55: We TRIED To Stay on Topic… Juice Review

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 1, 2024
The Kat Walk joins the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana chapter on the runway, Tianni Marshall (left), a criminal justice major, and Brejona Hutchinson (right), a digital media technology major, walk the runway for the theme scary movie at the Illini Union Sunday night on the U of I campus.

EIU’s Kat Walk struts at UIUC

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 1, 2024
Camron Hardy

COLUMN: Lack of representation on the Miss Black EIU judging panel

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 27, 2024
Tiffany Hunter, a 22-year-old Charleston resident, poses in the Kat Walk practice on Thursday in Groniger Arena on Eastern Illinois University’s campus in Charleston, Ill.

EIU Kat Walk to walk with UIUC in fashion show

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 25, 2024
Shades of an Ebony Queen Miss Black EIU scholarship pageant 2024 newly crowned Rafiat Yarrow, a senior political science major, at the Grand ballroom Martin Luther King JR Union on Saturday evening, Feb. 24, 2024, taking her first walk as Miss Black EIU 2024

Yarrow named Miss Black EIU 2024

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 25, 2024
A poster of all three contestants of all three Miss Black EIU Pageant contestants Thursday in the Grand Ballroom.

Miss Black EIU to return after a year off

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 23, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 54: Judas and The Black Messiah

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 23, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 53: Queen and Slim

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 23, 2024
Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘Carol:’ love always finds a way back

Cam'ron Hardy, Columnist
February 14, 2024
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.

BREAKING: Hendrickson selected as Eastern’s provost, vice president of academic affairs

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 14, 2024
Ravioli is one of the many protein foods people can get at the campus food pantry.

Eastern’s food pantry use on the rise

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 13, 2024
Mikey Hanania Freshman. special education major swiping her panther card for lunch mon Jan 29, 2024

How much do meal plans cost?

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 13, 2024
Liam Corcoran sophomore, elementary education major and Ella Wang freshman Undecided. Eating in South Quad Dining Thursday afternoon

How much food do the EIU dining halls order?

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 13, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 52: Race

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 9, 2024
Student Government Association general meeting, Martin Luther King Jr union, tuscola room Wed Feb 7, 2024

[Photo] EIU student government addresses sustainability

Veronica Gipson, Student Government Reporter
March 2, 2024
Student senate Madison Veatch (left) and VP August Biernbaum (right) Student Government Association general meeting, Martin Luther King Jr union, tuscola room Wed Feb 7, 2024 Eastern Illinois University, Charleston Ill. © Camron Hardy

[Photo] Huck’s, sports complex coming to town

Veronica Gipson, Student Government Reporter
February 9, 2024
Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘Lady Bird’: The art of adolescence

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 6, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 51: Remember The Titans and Is The Bear Better Than Succession

Cam'ron Hardy, Drew Coffey, and Harper Hancock
February 2, 2024
Jersey Mikes Sub is official open, 200 W Lincoln Ave. Jersey Mikes Subs opening reception, Wed Jan 31 2024

Jersey Mike’s Subs officially opened in Charleston

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 1, 2024
Jersey Mikes Subs now open in Charleston IL. Jersey Mikes Subs opening reception, Wed Jan 31 2024

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Employee Ashlynn Wellbaum ready for opening day for Jersey Mikes sub Wed 31 2024 200 W Lincoln Ave

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Ravioli is one of the many protein foods people can get at the campus food pantry.

Eastern’s food pantry use on the rise

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 31, 2024
Simone Cummings is one out of four candidates for the provost position, interview speech in Doudna Fine Arts center Recital Hall

[Photo] Dean at Webster University interviews for provost position

Kimberly Carroll, Reporter
January 30, 2024
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.

Eastern interviews interim provost for position

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 29, 2024
Students walk across the Library Quad Monday afternoon on the first day of classes for the spring semester.

Eastern releases statement regarding AFSCME negotiations

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 29, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 50: Saltburn

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 28, 2024
Jay Gatrell president of Eastern Illinois University talks about spring updates and goals for the semester at Doudna Fine Arts Center, Duorak Concert Hall.

New grants to help Eastern community

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 26, 2024
Kim Pope works as the president of AFCSME Local 981 and as the office manager in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Doudna Fine Arts Center.

AFSCME still bargaining after 8 months

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 24, 2024
Kim Pope works in the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Doudna Fine Arts Center as the office Manager.

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Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘300’: Action packed, lacking storyline

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 21, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 49: Her

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 19, 2024
The gates of the castle outside of Old Main could be seen Wednesday afternoon where the Lantanas are in bloom. Part of Levi Lee’s job as Grounds Gardener is selecting the annual flower beds. He is in charge of selecting the plants for different areas across campus from Old Main to Greek Court.

EIU searching for director of accessibility and accommodations

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 17, 2024
Students stand behind their booths to promote their oranizations at Pantherpalooza in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. ©CAMRON HARDY | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS

[Photo] Pantherpalooza promotes student organizations

Anna Hagan, Reporter
January 17, 2024
Students gather outside of Thomas Hall preparing to march to the MLK Union.

Students come together to honor MLK’s legacy

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 15, 2024
From left, Deshaun Streeter, sophomore construction management major, Vice President of Student Affairs Anne Flaherty and Eastern University President Jay Gatrell march in Martin Luther King Jr. vigil held by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. at Thomas Hall.

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Students make blankets in the University Ballroom for the MLK Day of Service.

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two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 48: Creep and Creep 2

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
January 13, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 47: The Debate on If Die Hard Is A Christmas Movie

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 13, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 46: Should Edward Scissorhands Be Cut From Existence?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 13, 2024
From right, Jyla Brown, a criminolgy major, Kaustuv Rayamajhi, a business analytics and information systems major, Chandana Pamba, a computer technology major, (left,) working the South Quad dining rush Monday night.

Illinois sees more than 300 new laws in 2024

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 10, 2024
Starting the new year, Eastern students make plans to improve their lives this year.

Students set New Years resolutions to better themselves

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 8, 2024
How students are preparing for finals

[Photo] How students are preparing for finals

Kaitlyn Flynn, Reporter
December 11, 2023
Changing the world through fashion

[Photo] How fashion majors plan to use degree

Alexis Johnson, Reporter
December 11, 2023
Body found at Lake Charleston

Body found at Lake Charleston

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
December 7, 2023
A debate of the debate of history

[Photo] A debate of the debate of history

Jacob Hamm, Reporter
December 7, 2023
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 45: Is ‘The Killer’ David Fincher’s Worst Movie?

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
December 6, 2023
Loteria Game Night

[Photo] Lotería night for LASO’s last meeting

Jacob Hamm, Reporter
December 4, 2023
Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘Critical Thinking’: combining street-life and chess in an awkward sense

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
November 28, 2023
A sign of the Human Services Building on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 located on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.

[Photo] Nurturing mental health without therapy

November 28, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 44: Why is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Talked About So Much?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 24, 2023
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 43: Is Interstellar The Best Sci-Fi Movie Ever? ft. Special Guest

Cam'ron Hardy, Luke Brewer, and Drew Coffey
November 17, 2023
Kim Pope, an office manager in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the President of AFSCME, sends emails in Doudna Fine Arts Center Nov. 8, 2023 on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.

AFSCME bargaining for new contract

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
November 15, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 42: Three Guys talk about the peak Guy Movie

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 42: Three Guys talk about the peak ‘Guy Movie’

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
November 10, 2023
Tahani Bilkhair writes Stop the genocide on the Mellin steps during a vigil for Gazas children.

Students mourn Palestinian deaths

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
November 10, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 41: Matilda Fan Tells Us Why It’s Her Favorite Movie

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 10, 2023
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