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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
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Ruby D Luxe, performed by Tory Rose, performs to “Candy Store” from Heathers the musical during the student drag show on Nov. 8, 2019 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union.

Eastern’s drag shows through the 21st century

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter • October 5, 2022

EIU Pride’s Drag Show has been a part of Eastern for nearly 20 years, with its first ever drag show happening on Dec. 1, 2003.   Since its inception, the drag show has had many names, but its first...

Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.

Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year

News Staff • May 7, 2022

  As the semester ends and spring commencement is over, here is a look back at the 2021-2022 academic year: August The fall semester kicked off with move-in, First Night and Quakin' in the...

THROUGH THE LENS: The News year in photos

THROUGH THE LENS: The News’ year in photos

The News • December 31, 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, the staff of The Daily Eastern News invites you to look back at the year through our lens. January February March April May June July August September   October November December   Happy...

Roxy Flare poses with their tips collected from singing Mr. Brightside by The Killers at the Martin Luther King Jr. Grand Ballroom at the EIU Pride Drag Show Saturday night. Audience members could tip the performers in a variety of ways including bills, Venmo, Cashapp and PayPal.

THROUGH THE LENS: EIU Pride Halloween Drag Show

October 31, 2021

Drag performers lip-sync, dance at student drag show

Katja Benz, Campus Reporter • October 31, 2021

Dozens of members of the Eastern community gathered in the MLK Jr. Union's Grand Ballroom to see drag performs lip-sync and dance Friday night. The Student Drag Show was hosted by EIU Pride. Prior to...

Mother Natwhore sings Love Like You by Rebecca Sugar to an audience member Friday night during the EIU Student Drag Show in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

9 students perform in drag show

Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor • April 7, 2019

Student performers lip-synched and danced in drag for a packed crowd at the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Friday night. Nine students, both new and old to drag, performed...

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