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A sign of the Human Services Building on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 located on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.
Nurturing mental health without therapy
From left, Shayla Taylor, Madalyn Stead, and Hannah Hunt look at the Mediterranean diet recipes during the Healthy Cooking 101 session in Klehm Hall.
Students master the Mediterranean diet
Students apart of the Jazz Lab Band stand up to be applauded after their performance Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Jazz performance run-down
Jay Gatrell was formally inducted as Eastern’s thirteenth university president Wednesday in the Dvorak Concert Hall at the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Jay succeeds former University President David Glassman.
Gatrell initiated through presidential investiture ceremony
Kim Pope, an office manager in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the President of AFSCME, sends emails in Doudna Fine Arts Center Nov. 8, 2023 on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.
AFSCME bargaining for new contract
Sophomore forward Macy Mcglone (33), avoids the defender and attempts to score under the basket at the EIU womens basketball game vs. Tenneesee Tech Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Golden Eagles 61-66.
Eastern basketball during the break
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.
Flowers named Freshman All-American
Head Coach Sara Thomas, instructs volleyball players during practice on Wednesday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The team will play in the EIU Panther Classic against University of Louisiana Monroe, Akron University and Valparaiso University.
Panthers of the Week: Chris Wilkerson, Sara Thomas
Eastern Football Team runs out of their tunnel against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
COLUMN: The Good, Bad and Ugly of 2023 football season
Easterns volleyball team celebrate their 3-0 win against the University of Missouri Thursday night.
EIU Volleyball clinches NCAA Tournament spot
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘Critical Thinking’: combining street-life and chess in an awkward sense
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Speed kills: high efficiency leads to destructive behavior
COMIC BY JENNA MINOR | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Comic depicts lack of feminine hygiene products.
EDITORIAL: Pink tax is out of control, what is Eastern doing?
Dear Aunt T: Rejections and reflections
Dear Aunt T: Rejections and reflections
COLUMN: Mental health matters
COLUMN: Mental health matters
COMIC BY JENNA MINOR | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Comic depicts lack of feminine hygiene products.
EDITORIAL: Pink tax is out of control, what is Eastern doing?
Jason Farias, a senior history education major, leads a group throughout campus during a student walkout demanding a free Palestine at the Mellin Steps in protest of the Israel genocide on Palestinian civilians Wednesday afternoon. Farias said there were around 100 other schools in the nation participating in the walk.
EDITORIAL: Local, student activism matters
EDITORIAL: Breast cancer awareness and education
EDITORIAL: Plan 2028 is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: “Plan 2028” is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘Critical Thinking’: combining street-life and chess in an awkward sense
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Speed kills: high efficiency leads to destructive behavior
Dear Aunt T: Rejections and reflections
Dear Aunt T: Rejections and reflections
COLUMN: Mental health matters
COLUMN: Mental health matters
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Time travel is real
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
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
Students apart of the Jazz Lab Band stand up to be applauded after their performance Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Jazz performance run-down
The African Students Association host the African Renaissance fashion show where models from Couture, The Kat Walk, Essence, and more show off their cultural looks which is a mix of afrofuturism and afrocentrism in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Saturday night.
African Student Association hosts stylish competition on campus  
Greek Court Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2023
Greek Life and leadership: developing skills for the future
The cast of Children of Eden hold out their arms mid performance at Doudna Fine Arts Center Sunday evening.
Doudna presents Children of Eden
Students attend the Sugar Skull Paint and Sip and paint their skull in recognition of Day of the Dead.
Remembering family during Día de los Muertos 
From left, Celeste Cambron, Jocelyn Cambron, and Kassandra Garcia look at the ofrenda exhibits being displayed at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala on Saturday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Dia de Los Muertos Gala
The Mariachi band, Los Amigos, walk around campus playing their instruments and singing multiple songs during Hispanic Heritage Month. Los Amigos have been playing for 13 years and have played in every state in the Southeast.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mariachi takes over campus
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 44: Why is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Talked About So Much?
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 43: Is Interstellar The Best Sci-Fi Movie Ever? ft. Special Guest
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 2: Pierce Holley
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 2: Pierce Holley
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 42: Three Guys talk about the peak Guy Movie
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 42: Three Guys talk about the peak ‘Guy Movie’
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Members of EIU-UPI chant about what they want in a new contract during their strike.

EIU-UPI accepts Eastern’s contract offer Tuesday

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief • April 25, 2023

Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, voted to ratify and approve Eastern’s final contract offer by 92 percent on Tuesday. EIU-UPI and Eastern’s administration...

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

Spencer Spear • April 21, 2023

Dr. Gatrell, My perspective is a unique one that demonstrates my pride for EIU and its community through multiple avenues. PAST: I am a proud EIU alumnus who remembers the positive impacts my...

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.

EIU-UPI, admin comments on strike suspension

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2023

Jennifer Stringfellow, president of Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois and special education professor, said she is no longer surprised when disappointed by Eastern’s administration. EIU-UPI...

Tatiana Stringer, a sophomore health adminstration major, supports the faculty striking for a fair contract by joining them at the picket lines and yelling into the speaker phone Wednesday afternoon in front of Old Main.

BREAKING: EIU-UPI suspends strike, classes to resume

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2023

Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, have announced the six-day strike has been suspended and classes will resume beginning Friday at 8 a.m. Eastern’s administration...

Picketers strike in front of Old Main for day four of not being in the classrooms to protest for a fair contract Tuesday afternoon.

Strike Day 5: Students, community members join Eastern’s union in striking

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor • April 12, 2023

Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, continued their strike for the fifth day while celebrating their students and community day. Union members, students and community...

Tatiana Stringer, a sophomore health adminstration major, supports the faculty striking for a fair contract by joining them at the picket lines and yelling into the speaker phone Wednesday afternoon in front of Old Main.

EIU-UPI strike impacts the community

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor • April 12, 2023

As Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, and Eastern’s negotiations continue to go through negotiations, the members of the community spoke out about how the strike not...

EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike

EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike

Editorial Board • April 12, 2023

EIU-UPI and Eastern's administration have been negotiating for over a year leading to a strike beginning April 6. This has led to almost all classes, advising appointments, committee meetings and more...

EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur

EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur

Editorial Staff • April 12, 2023

EDITOR'S NOTE: This editorial was published in the March 29 print edition prior to the beginning of the strike. Eastern's chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, have been negotiating...

Tatiana Stringer (left), a sophomore health administration major, rings a cowbell and blows an airhorn encouraging drivers to honk in support of the union contract negotiations outside Old Main on their fourth day of picketing for a fair contract Tuesday morning.

EIU-UPI responds to EIU’s ‘middle of the night’ statement, calls out admin’s lawyer

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief • April 12, 2023

Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, responded to Eastern’s announcement of their final offer for a new contract and criticized the administrative hired lawyer Mark Bennett...

EIU-UPI and student picketers walk outside Old Main on their fourth day of picketing for a fair contract Tuesday morning.

BREAKING: EIU admin offers final offer for EIU-UPI contract agreement

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief • April 12, 2023

Eastern is offering its “last, best and final” offer to Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, after the negotiation session Tuesday. EIU-UPI have been bargaining...

President of EIU-UPI Jennifer Stringfellow speaks at Governors State Universitys first day of strikes at University Park Tuesday.

Strike Day 4: Eastern’s union joins GSU in strike

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor • April 11, 2023

Eastern’s University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, gathered at Morton Park at 8 a.m. to picket alongside Governors State University, GSU. The bus left around 8:30 a.m. to pick up union members...

University President David Glassman walks into the first bargaining meeting since EIU-UPI started picketing. This is the unions second day of picketing for a fair contract.

EIU president comments on EIU-UPI strike, negotiations

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2023

University President David Glassman released a statement on the ongoing union strike by Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI on Monday. EIU-UPI have been on strike since...

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