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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

Billy Hung, associate professor in Biological Sciences and president of the union, discusses aspects of the new union deal. Having the news of the recent layoffs, Dr. Hung was hoping for more members to show to the meeting but was still happy with the around 45 members that joined via in person or online in the Marin Luther King Jr. Union on Thursday.

Eastern Illinois University faculty union drafts contract proposals

Aidan Cusack, Feature Reporter November 9, 2025

The current faculty union contract, which was finalized after a six-day strike that canceled classes in 2022, is set to expire next August, and contract negotiations are set to begin after winter break.   In...

Former Illinois gov. Jim Edgar speaks to EIU and Charleston community members about stories and lessons learned from his life and career in Illinois politics in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.

Former Illinois Governor, EIU alum Jim Edgar dead at 79    

Luke Brewer, News Editor September 14, 2025

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar died Sunday at age 79 due to complications with pancreatic cancer treatment, according to a family statement.  “We are deeply grateful for the love, support and...

Pantherpalooza is the semi annual Eastern event that allows student organizations to advertise themselves to draw in new members.

Pantherpalooza moved to Welcome Weekend

Luke Brewer, News Editor August 21, 2025

Pantherpalooza, Eastern Illinois University’s student involvement fair, for the 2025 fall semester is being moved to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in South Quad as a part of Welcome Weekend.  The...

Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.

What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2025

An estimated 2,500 people were in attendance at Eastern’s Groniger Arena Monday evening to watch the Meridian Bobcats boys’ basketball team take on the St. Anthony Bulldogs in the Illinois High School...

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 82: Dope: 3 Geeks Make Moves

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer February 15, 2025

https://youtu.be/honYW4SHsOM?si=CrkHVLVL8-h3JPGJ Cam and Luke talk about the 2015 comedy/crime film Dope, with returning guest Sheldon Turner Jr.

Eastern’s Director of Government Relations Katie Anselment (Far Left), President of University Professionals of Illinois Billy Hung (Left) and University President Jay Gatrell (Far Right) present at a Town Hall for the proposed Funding Formula to fund higher education in Doudna Fine Arts Center’s Lecture Hall.

Town Hall held for proposed Funding Formula for higher education

Luke Brewer, News Editor February 4, 2025

Editor's Note: The date in this story was updated from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27. A Funding Formula Town Hall was held on Jan. 27 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center’s Lecture Hall for the campus and community...

The entrance to the office of Access, Belonging and Engagement in Blair Hall on Friday.

EIU responds to national DEI changes

Jacob Hamm, Reporter January 27, 2025

One of the first acts Donald Trump took as president of the United States this past week was to put all diversity, equity and inclusion staff in the federal government on paid leave via executive order. The...

A Charleston Police car parked in the 1000 block of Woodlawn Drive on Sunday Feb 25, 2024 after a verbal argument between two people led to a shooting.

Eastern student dies following CPD well-being check

Luke Brewer, News Editor January 26, 2025

Editor's Note: The address in this story was updated from 200 W. Lincoln Ave. to the 200 block of West Lincoln Avenue. A 22-year-old Eastern Illinois University student died Saturday at the 200...

Eastern athletic director Tom Michael spoke about the NCAA settlement and how Eastern will have to pay $260,000 a year for the next ten years during the first board of trustees meeting of the year on Thursday.

Eastern Board of Trustees brainstorm campus changes

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Photo Editor January 24, 2025

Eastern Illinois University will be losing $260,000 a year for the next 10 years, athletic director Tom Michael said during the board of trustees meeting Thursday. In the meeting at the Tarble Arts...

Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell gives his spring update in the Doudna Fine Arts Center’s Dvorak Concert Hall on Wednesday.

EIU president announces reaccreditation in spring update

Luke Brewer, News Editor January 23, 2025

EIU President Jay Gatrell announced in his spring update that EIU has been reaccredited by the Higher Learning Commission through 2034 among other updates.   Eastern Illinois University’s first-time...

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 78: Nosferatu (2024): Watcha Gonna Do?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer January 17, 2025

https://youtu.be/RFjgPexW5EU?si=CjrL-4jSGDEfXTse For their first episode of the year, Cam and Luke talk about the 2024 horror film, Nosferatu.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 75: Annihilation: Destroying Each Other’s Opinion

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer November 15, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XukBeGXskE&t=1557s Luke and Cam talk about the 2018 sci-fi film Annihilation, featuring returning guest, Gunnar Olson.

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