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

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

The Daily Eastern News

Always cherish loved ones during the holiday season

Liz Stephens, Columnist November 6, 2017

The holiday season has finally set in, and so have the bittersweet feelings that come along with them. Thanksgiving and Christmas this year will be bittersweet and emotional for me, and I am sure they...

Eastern students preparing for holidays

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter December 9, 2016

  With winter break right around the corner, students are getting in the holiday spirit and anticipating a few weeks away from schoolwork. Laura Renken, a freshman elementary education major,...

English major Heather Lamb mingled among the crowd in the Tarble Arts Center while dressed in a Grinch costume. Lamb was accompanied by English major Brandon Berglund dressed as Grinch’s dog, Max.

Students read ‘Grinch’ in more than five different languages

Angelica Cataldo, Entertainment Reporter December 7, 2016

  The Grinch stole Christmas at Eastern again this year as part of Sigma Tau Delta and the foreign languages department’s reading of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Melissa...

Sophomores step up to organize ‘Holiday Hustle’

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2016

Four sophomore students sharing the same passion for giving back to the community organized the fifth annual Holiday Hustle 5K run/walk. Sophomores Samantha Boomgarden, Audrey Rex, Brianne Ed and Katie...

Charleston to catch Christmas spirit

Kennedy Nolen, Staff Reporter November 30, 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...

Booth Library taking donations for One Stop Community Christmas

Staff Report November 6, 2016

The Booth Library is taking donations of books, toys or money to benefit the One Stop Community Christmas program. One Stop Community Christmas works collaboratively with different organizations in...

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ to be read in different languages

Kevin Kroll, Staff Reporter December 9, 2015

Students will have the opportunity to find out how the Grinch stole Christmas in many different languages from around the world. Sigma Tau Delta and the foreign language department will be presenting...

An ornament made by a student from Jefferson Elementary School hanging in Old Main.

Annual gatherings set to begin this week

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor December 7, 2015

Six Christmas trees will be on display in Old Main in preparation for the traditional holiday gatherings. Community members are able to come and join the Eastern community during the annual event. 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...

Community service office has more end-year events planned

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor November 30, 2015

Even with the fall semester coming to a close, the Student Community Service Office still has opportunities for students to get involved. Rachel Fisher, the director of student community service, said...

Community members ‘Band Together’ to raise money for Christmas

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor November 18, 2015

The sounds of music filled the air as people socialized and placed bets on a silent auction during the Citizen’s Against Child Abuse’ eighth annual “Band Together” event at the Veterans of...

Sarah Bush to host annual tree festival

Tiffany Wayne, Staff Reporter November 18, 2015

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center will be hosting the 17th annual Festival of Trees at 6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at the hospital. The...

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