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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

Alpha Sigma Alpha Gamma Omega members maneuvers through the freezing-cold Polar Plunge pool at the 2025 EIU Glow Plunge on Sunday, Feb. 23.

EIU raises $10,000 for Polar Plunge

Luke Brewer, News Editor February 26, 2025

Eastern Illinois University’s department of special education raised over $5,000 at this year’s Glow Plunge, making the department the largest fundraiser at the event for 12 years in a row.  As...

The former Panther Pantry undergoing construction to turn the facility into a common area for fraternities and sororities on campus.

Panther Pantry to become Greek life common area

Jacob Hamm, News Editor August 20, 2024

Eastern students now have one fewer place to purchase snacks and beverages. In the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, the Panther Pantry-- not to be confused with EIU's food pantry-- has permanently...

Intramural sports attendance is low

Intramural sports attendance is low

Luke Brewer, Reporter October 11, 2023

Intramural sports are back in action for all students, featuring 18 different sports to participate in, ranging from tennis to basketball.  “We provide a little something for everybody,” said Kevin...

Meet the Greeks took place Sept. 10.

Get ready to meet the Greeks

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor September 10, 2021

Eastern’s National Pan-Hellenic Council will be hosting “Meet the Greeks” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Mellin steps outside the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Meet the Greeks is an event that is...

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