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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
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
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
The undergraduate award recipients of Tarble Art Centers Spring Exhibition Cycle Opening stand together for a picture Saturday afternoon.
Tarble Arts Center opens spring exhibitions
From left, bagpipers Ross Miller and Willie Armstrong play together during the Red Hot Chilli Pipers performance held in the Dvorak Concert Hall Saturday.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers spice up Doudna
EIU softball players tags out a Tennessee State University player during their doubleheader game at home Saturday.
EIU baseball, softball take home wins
Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bite her lip while hitting the ball over to the other team during the doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks She also played singles
EIU women’s tennis prepares for OVC tournament
The indoor track in the Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse.
Panthers of the Week: Mackenzie Aldridge, Richie Jacobo
Left-handed pitcher sophomore Jack Potteiger pitching during the Eastern Illinois University panthers against Northern Illinois University Huskies,
EIU baseball not able to complete sweep against SIUE
Freshman redshirt cather Luke Melton,
EIU baseball wins two against SIUE in doubleheader
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
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘It Comes at Night:’ many questions, few answers
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
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
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘It Comes at Night:’ many questions, few answers
COLUMN: Start appreciating your professors
COLUMN: Start appreciating your professors
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
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
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Waves’ floods audience with emotions
The undergraduate award recipients of Tarble Art Centers Spring Exhibition Cycle Opening stand together for a picture Saturday afternoon.
Tarble Arts Center opens spring exhibitions
From left, bagpipers Ross Miller and Willie Armstrong play together during the Red Hot Chilli Pipers performance held in the Dvorak Concert Hall Saturday.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers spice up Doudna
Jemma Allen, a junior vocal performance and music education major, instructs Madison More, 8, a student at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, on which notes to play on the piano in a practice room in the basement of the Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday.
Rigorous course load prepares EIU music student for graduation
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
From left, Celeste Cambron, Jocelyn Cambron, and Kassandra Garcia look at the ofrenda exhibits being displayed at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala on Saturday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Dia de Los Muertos Gala
The Mariachi band, Los Amigos, walk around campus playing their instruments and singing multiple songs during Hispanic Heritage Month. Los Amigos have been playing for 13 years and have played in every state in the Southeast.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mariachi takes over campus
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 56: Play Misty For Me Review
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The Daily Eastern News
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
Stephanie Markham

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief

My name is Stephanie Markham, and I am the editor-in-chief of The Daily Eastern News. I have previously worked as news editor, Verge editor, administration editor and staff reporter. I am a senior journalism major and creative writing minor. I can be contacted at [email protected].

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Junior political science major Austin Mejdrich addresses those assembled at the FundEIU rally on Feb. 5 on the Library Quad.

Fund EIU selected as DEN People of the Year

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2016

BOT approves tuition increase, expenditures

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2016
Alexandria Ward, a junior special education major, was hit in the crosswalk between LSD and McAfee Gym on Sept. 21,2014 by Jose Garcia-Cardiel of Charleston. In a recent court ruling, Garcia-Cardiel was ordered to pay for Wards medical expenses.

Student reflects on recovery, finding strength

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2016
Charleston police welcome, train new K-9

Charleston police welcome, train new K-9

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2016

Sophomore political science student found dead Saturday

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2016

Column: Senior year may be more fearful than you think

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2016

Tugs champions emerge after final rounds

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2016

Tuggers finish semi-finals, prepare for Saturday

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2016

Babymetal mixes genres, defies expectations

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2016

Election grievance ruling shared with Student Senate

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2016

Column: Greek Week is a week worthy of coverage

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2016

Column: Instances of animal abuse should be reported

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2016

Righter, Phillips react to primary victories, movement on spending bills

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2016
Eastern President David Glassman speaks at a press conference on Feb. 23 in the Cougill Foyer of Old Main.

Glassman speaks on Eastern’s difficulties in Senate hearing

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2016

Student Senate votes to revise student body constitution

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2016
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus addresses his supporters as well as those with ties to Easern in an endorsement stop at the Stadium Bar & Grill in Mattoon.

Rauner endorses Shimkus in Mattoon

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2016

Community to ‘Surround the Castle’ with love

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2016
An Eastern groundskeeper plows snow next to the Biological Sciences building on Wednesday. The snow and wind is expected to subside as the day goes on.

Eastern experiences power outages, storm conditions

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2016

CUPB hears budget, accreditation update

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2016

Senate votes to educate students on budget issues

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2016

Rauner asks for executive authority in budget address

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2016
A sign during the Fund EIU rally in the Library Quad on Feb. 5.

Eastern students to rally for funding in Springfield

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2016

‘Fund EIU’ rally aims to inspire change

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2016

‘Room’ brings emotions, social inquiry to surface

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2016
Illinois governor Bruce Rauner talks with supporters after a preview of the State of the State at the I-Hotel Ballroom on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.

Rauner to give State of the State address

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2016

Column: Talking is not as hard as it seems

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2016

Obama to deliver State of the Union address

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2016

Column: Consider buying a CD

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2015

Column: Appreciate the longevity of the written word

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2015
Former editor reflects on past News era

Former editor reflects on past News era

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2015

Victim of home invasion speaks out, offers advice

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2015

Don’t let Family Weekend get you down

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2015
Eastern unveils new Panther logo

Eastern unveils new Panther logo

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2015
BOT vice chair of 11 years dies Monday

BOT vice chair of 11 years dies Monday

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2015

Atreyu returns to roots on ‘Long Live’

Stephanie Markham, Editor-In-Chief
September 24, 2015

Hating football doesn’t mean it can’t be fun

Stephanie Markham, Editor-and-Chief
September 17, 2015

New book by Corey Taylor brings sarcasm, insight

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2015

Don’t worry about being ‘forever alone’

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2015

Column: Riding concerts solo is underrated

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2015

Serving the community keeps us going

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2015

Eastern sees layoffs start during summer months

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2015
Sen. Dale Righter gives a legislative update during a Mattoon town hall meeting Tuesday in the Lumpkin Education Center.

Righter addresses state, university budget issues

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
July 22, 2015

Faculty layoffs affect class schedules

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
July 19, 2015
Some employees to receive unpaid furlough

Some employees to receive unpaid furlough

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
July 16, 2015

Eastern to cut 40 faculty positions

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
July 13, 2015
From left to right: Lizzie Krouse, of Edwards County High School, and friends Stephanie Hill, Andrew Weger and Paul Williams, all of Red Hills High School, catch up with one another on the Doudna steps Sunday afternoon after participating in introductory Eastern Music Camp sessions. Hill, a recently graduated senior who plans to attend Vincennes University in Indiana, said she has attended the band camp at Eastern for the past six years and has met many friends and learned a lot about music in the process.

[Photo] Feature Photo: Band camp banter

July 12, 2015

Eastern lays off 3 electricians

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
July 9, 2015

City Council approves final plans for ‘20 Acre Woods’

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
July 7, 2015

City Council to vote on annexation agreement, prevailing wage rates

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
July 6, 2015

[Video] Slideshow: Charleston Fourth of July 2015

July 6, 2015
Children play in the bubble area before hosing off at a fire hose Saturday in Morton Park

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Vice president of the arts council completes an entry for the Chalk-in Saturday as part of Red, White and Blue Days in Morton Park

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Children compete in the Chalk-in Saturday as part of Red, White and Blue Days in Morton Park

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A child draws the White House for the Chalk-In competition of Red, White and Blue Days Saturday in Morton Park.

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Hannah, a Chalk-In competitor in the high school division, draws a patriotic character for Red, White and Blue Days on Saturday in Morton Park.

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AFSCME union prepares for potential layoffs

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
July 2, 2015

Eastern to lay off employees throughout university

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
July 1, 2015
David Glassman, newly elected president of Eastern, speaks at a press conference introducing him as the new president at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Mon. March 2, 2015 in the University Ballroom. Glassman will begin his position this summer June 1, 2015.

Eastern prepares for budget cuts with layoffs

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
June 30, 2015
Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs was elected mayor by the City Council Tuesday during an emergency meeting to fill the vacancy of the deceased Larry Rennels.

City Council elects Combs as Charleston mayor

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
June 30, 2015
Jim Dunn, who served as a Charleston City Council member from 1987 to 2013, was reelected to serve as a council member Tuesday to fill the seat of Brandon Combs, who will now serve as mayor.

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BOT approves $172 million budget; state funding uncertain

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
June 29, 2015
Charleston Mayor Larry Rennels displays the next years fiscal budget at the conclusion of the City Council meeting on April 21 at City Hall. Rennels died Thursday morning.

Mayor of Charleston dies Thursday morning

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
June 25, 2015

Eastern seeks preliminary budget approval

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
June 24, 2015

Universities await budget decision from state

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
June 22, 2015

Cause of mass identity theft still unknown

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
June 17, 2015

City Council approves subdivision development

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
June 17, 2015

Annex could expand Charleston city limits

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2015

Storm damages high school gymnasium, businesses

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2015

City Council to vote on street maintenance bids

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2015
David Glassman, incoming Eastern president, speaks about budget and staffing during a faculty and staff interview session on Jan. 23 in the Arcola-Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Glassman begins Eastern presidency

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2015
Mediacom workers fix a fallen cable wire on Ninth Street Thursday after a semitrailer driving past pulled it down.

Semitrailer takes down cable wire on Ninth Street

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2015

State bill proposes sexual assault policies for universities

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2015

Hendrickson named interim dean of Graduate School 

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2015
Community members gather before the Charleston City Council began. The final vote for the Supporting Local Government Relief and Reform resolution was 3-2 against passing the resolution.

Local government reform resolution fails City Council

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2015

City Council to vote on revised local government resolution

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2015
Henry II, played by Duke Bagger, and Eleanor of Aquitaine, played by Linda Bagger, share a kiss as a way of settling their differences in the play “The Lion in Winter” at the Charleston Alley Theater.

Couple runs Charleston Alley Theatre for 25 seasons

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2015

Variety of media make Grad Exhibit worthwhile

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 23, 2015

Charleston resident, former pressman dies

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 23, 2015

Being straight edge is a choice to be proud of

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 20, 2015

Student Senate hears fee increases

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 16, 2015

Union representatives disagree with city resolution

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 14, 2015

Greek residents pay for empty rooms

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 12, 2015

Tuggers take titles in final round

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 12, 2015

City Council implements Rauner’s ‘empowerment zones’

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 9, 2015

Halestorm brings power of live shows onto ‘Into the Wild Life’

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 9, 2015

Severe weather risk to continue Thursday

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 8, 2015

Faculty Senate to seek opinions on athletic spending

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 8, 2015
Senior accounting major Matthew Bailey, as squad leader, explains the procedures to clearing rooms to cadets on Thursday in Carmen Hall.

ROTC receives training in Carman Hall

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 3, 2015
Henry II, played by Duke Bagger, tries to win the fight of who will be crowned king in the play “The Lion in Winter” on Friday at the Charleston Alley Theater.

Charleston Alley Theatre shows emotional range in ‘The Lion in Winter’

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
March 29, 2015

Review: New ‘iZombie’ show has promising start, suspense

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
March 26, 2015

Senate approves plan to cut education funding

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
March 26, 2015

Secretary helped art department, students

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
March 26, 2015

Quiet, adventurous BSW dies at 51

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
March 25, 2015

11.5% of Eastern MAP Grant recipients not eligible under proposed criteria

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
March 25, 2015

Budget reduction plan could cut education funding

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
March 25, 2015

Faculty Senate to allow internal referendums

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
March 24, 2015
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