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

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

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 22, 2024

The EIU board of trustees approved a proposal removing out-of-state tuition charges for US residents, raised tuition and room and board and approved several new majors in its meeting Friday. This...

two dudes talk movies

The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey April 21, 2024

https://youtu.be/sr43nKkMzX0?si=QHjLagrOUU-arypd Drew and Cam talk about the 2010 biopic, The Social Network.

softball

EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

Eastern softball lost their nine-game winning streak after losing to Tennessee Tech University 7-1 on Sunday.  The Panthers started slow while Tech was able to open the scoring right away by hitting...

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

Aidan Cusack, Reporter April 21, 2024

Ribbons of dyed water zipped through the springtime air, while clouds of colorful powder enveloped EIU's Library Quad.    Vibrant music painted the air with lively tunes, as celebrators clad...

Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.

Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter April 18, 2024

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include Kendall Jenkins, the traditions coordinator for university board and the primary planner for the day events of Pantherchella. Previously, the article...

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

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter April 17, 2024

Eastern lost their final game of the homestand to the Saint Xavier University Cougars on Wednesday at Coaches Stadium by a score of 4-2.   The loss marks the first time Eastern lost to a non-Division...

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

Interim Dean of Students and Interim Director of Student Accountability and Support Jody Stone was the first candidate applying for the Dean of Students position. Being an Eastern alum and faculty member...

Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Easterns game against Bradley University on Tuesday,

EIU beats Bradley in shortened game

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

Eastern fought the elements to get a rain-shortened 14-9 win over the Bradley Braves on Tuesday at Coaches Stadium.  The game went back and forth until the bottom of the third inning when the Panthers...

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

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter April 15, 2024

The EIU men's and women's tennis teams have had a difficult year, having a transition in coaches between the fall and winter seasons. However, the women’s team is now ready to compete in the Ohio...

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

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter April 14, 2024

Eastern lost the series finale against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars on Sunday 11-5 at Coaches Stadium.  It looked like it was going to be a high scoring game after the...

Freshman redshirt cather Luke Melton,

EIU baseball wins two against SIUE in doubleheader

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter April 13, 2024

Eastern won both games of a doubleheader against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars on Saturday at Coaches Stadium.   Game one came down to the wire. SIUE had the tying run...

Christina Martinez Mundo attempts to spike the ball over the net at the beach volleyball match against Missouri Baptist University Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.

EIU beach volleyball unable to get win on senior night

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter April 10, 2024

Eastern fell to Lindenwood University’s beach volleyball team in a 3-2 scrap Wednesday afternoon at Sister City Park. The town of Charleston showed out for Eastern’s lone home game, as Sister City...

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