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Members from the Charleston Fire Department and Police Department searach the car of the deceased man who drove onto oncoming traffic to cause the five-car accident that happened an the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and University Drive on Sept. 19, 2021.
Dashcams give more insight for police chase
Faculty Senate Chair, Todd Bruns explains a question about faculty members online profiles and department website structure at the Oct. 26 meeting. The Senate discussed ways to inform faculty members update their profiles, but tabled the discussion for the next meeting.
Faculty Senate to discuss mental health days Tuesday
Meeting Eastern: Interim Chair of the School of Technology Issac Slaven
Meeting Eastern: Interim Chair of the School of Technology Issac Slaven
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE KEEP Black and white photograph of President Robert Guy Buzzard, seated at his desk and signing diplomas. Date of photograph is approximate. Buzzard served as president of Eastern Illinois University from 1933 to 1956.
Remembering former Eastern President Buzzard
Lumpkin Hall is named after Richard Lumpkin, a man who supported Eastern through financial contributions. The building was named after Lumpkin in 1990.
Richard Lumpkin and his namesake hall
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer guards an opposing player in the Panthers game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.
OVC women’s basketball teams finding mixed results
Eastern running back Harrison Bey-Buie attempts to run the ball past the Tennessee State defensive line in the Panthers Homecoming Game on Oct. 19 at OBrien Field. Bey-Buie was named to the OVC All-Newcomer after the season.
Several Panthers given All-OVC honors
Freshman guard Julia Bengston drives around a defender in transition during Easterns double-overtime win against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena.
Panthers compete in Hawai’i tournament
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements (right) guards an opponent in a game against Rockford on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena. Clements had 12 points and 7 assists in the game, which Eastern won 96-64.
Men’s basketball team loses to Evansville at home
Eastern forward Zenaya Barnes boots the ball downfield in Eastern’s 3-0 win over Illinois Springfield Aug. 22 at Lakeside Field. Barnes had an assist and three shots in the game with one shot on goal.
Barnes looking to grow during offseason
EDITORIAL: End the stigma around HIV, AIDS
EDITORIAL: End the stigma around HIV, AIDS
COLUMN: The ethics of gift giving
COLUMN: The ethics of gift giving
The contents of The Daily Eastern News’ file on the Sept. 19 wreck that left one person dead and multiple people injured. The Illinois State Police turned over its case file on the incident to The News.
EDITORIAL: Public information is the best information
COLUMN: Growth is always possible, play provides content warning
COLUMN: Growth is always possible, play provides content warning
COLUMN: Holidays arent always great
COLUMN: Holidays aren’t always great
EDITORIAL: End the stigma around HIV, AIDS
EDITORIAL: End the stigma around HIV, AIDS
The contents of The Daily Eastern News’ file on the Sept. 19 wreck that left one person dead and multiple people injured. The Illinois State Police turned over its case file on the incident to The News.
EDITORIAL: Public information is the best information
Ona and Kenneth Crackers Norton
EDITORIAL: Research Douglas Hall naming replacements
(From left to right) Johnetta Jones, Kevin Duckworth, Ona Norton, Charles Hall and Zella Powell
EDITORIAL: Choose morals over money
EDITORIAL: Ade truly represents the interests of students
EDITORIAL: Ade truly represents the interests of students
COLUMN: The ethics of gift giving
COLUMN: The ethics of gift giving
COLUMN: Growth is always possible, play provides content warning
COLUMN: Growth is always possible, play provides content warning
COLUMN: Holidays arent always great
COLUMN: Holidays aren’t always great
COLUMN: Vaccination rates show disparities with developing countries
COLUMN: Vaccination rates show disparities with developing countries
COLUMN: Howard University student protest is inspiring
COLUMN: Howard University student protest is inspiring
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
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
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’
Redshirt senior defensive lineman Justin Growel chases Murray State quarterback DJ Williams at Saturday’s football game at O’Brien Field. The Panthers lost 20-13 to the Racers.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Racers
THROUGH THE LENS: BETTE DAVIS AIN’T FOR SISSIES
Programs were handed out at Jason Aguilar’s memorial service that took place at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Thursday afternoon. On the front of the program was listed a poem written by teammate Za’Quan Singleton a junior organizational devlopment major, in honor of Jason titled “Jason’s Purpose.”
THROUGH THE LENS: Memorial service for Jason Aguilar
In “The Impresario” by Mozart, Ms. Scruples, the head of the opera, played by Angela Gausmann, a junior vocal performance major, listens to Madame Goldenthrill portrayed by Mikayla Beck, graduate student studying vocal performance, who is trying to appeal to them. The show was performed at the Recital Hall in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
THROUGH THE LENS: The Impersario
In the “Blood at the Root” play at Doudna Fine Arts Theatre Thursday night, a group of students attending fictional Cedar High School in Louisiana, stand in protest to a racial threat.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Blood at the Root’ performance
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 11: Dr. Strangelove & Mad Max: Fury Road
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 10: Baby Driver & Scott Pilgrim vs the World
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The Movie DEN Ep. 9: Amores perros & Y tu mamá también
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The Movie DEN Ep. 8: Tron & Ex Machina
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The Movie DEN Ep. 007: Goldfinger & No Time to Die
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Dakota Crowder, an early childhood education senior, and Annie Crowder, a fashion merchandising and design freshman, pass out free popcorn in front Plush Boutique at downtown Charleston square during the Christmas in the Heart of Charleston Saturday night.

FEATURE PHOTO: Free popcorn for the holidays

Karina Delgado, Assistant Photo Editor • December 8, 2019

Dakota Crowder, an early childhood education senior, and Annie Crowder, a fashion merchandising and design freshman, pass out free popcorn in front Plush Boutique at downtown Charleston square during the...

Members of the Charleston High School Choir Maxinum Forte sing for the audience at Christmas in the Heart of Charelston Saturday night.

Christmas starts in the Heart of Charleston

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor • December 3, 2017

The Charleston community came together to celebrate the holiday season at Christmas in the Heart of Charleston Saturday night. Charleston residents gathered in the square downtown to participate in...

Charleston to catch Christmas spirit

Kennedy Nolen, Staff Reporter • November 29, 2016

­ Charleston will be making spirits bright from 4:45 to 6 p.m. Saturday with the annual “Christmas in the Heart of Charleston” celebration on the square. Free food, music and visits with Santa...

CAT to perform ‘The Blue Bird’ in live radio broadcast

Angelica Cataldo, Entertainment Reporter • November 29, 2016

  The Charleston Alley Theatre will be performing their production of Maurice Maeterlinck’s play “The Blue Bird” 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the theater. “The...

Children’s crafts to precede Christmas festival

Mallory Kutnick, Staff Reporter • December 2, 2015

The Charleston Carnegie Library will host a children’s crafts activity Saturday from 10:30-4 p.m. in the KidSpace Atrium, culminating in Charleston’s traditional Christmas celebration at 4:30 p.m. Joan...

Charleston Alley Theatre to have comedian show

Staff Report • November 30, 2015

The Charleston Alley Theatre will present five adult comedy Christmas Shorts by Matt Hoverman, which will be performed in conjunction with Christmas in the Heart of Charleston. The performances will...

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