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

Sophomore Forward Casey Welage tries to steal the soccerball from Lindenwood Lions defender at Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

EIU sees improvements in Oakley’s second year

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2023

Eastern men’s soccer showed an improvement in Head Coach Josh Oakley’s second season with the team. They improved from 1-12-3 to 4-10-5, which is their best since 2019, and their conference...

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  

Drew Coffey, Reporter November 13, 2023

A packed ballroom got the chance to show off its style Saturday night as the African Student Association hosted the African Renaissance Fashion Show in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr....

Alyssa Osterday - Social Media Coordinator

EIU’s social media coordinator to engage students

Alexis Johnson, Reporter November 13, 2023

Eastern's Marketing and Communications Department hired Alyssa Osterday Sept. 25. She oversees the management and planning of content for Eastern's social media accounts. Her appointment follows the...

Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to make a shot against Little Rock forward, Nikki Metcalfe (32) in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 44-33 against the Trojans Saturday evening.

Eastern able to overcome slow start to beat Valparaiso

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter November 12, 2023

The Panthers women’s basketball team overcame a rough first half to beat the Valparaiso Beacons 75-62. Eastern ended the first quarter shooting 33% from the field and from the three-point line...

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’

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy November 10, 2023

https://youtu.be/TsONbvB1Tkg   Drew and Cam talk about one of the movies, typically grouped in with the category of 'Guy Movies' with guest, Nile Hill.

Nidhi Patel, the president of student body listens as Karolina Guzek, speaker of the student senate begins the student government meeting in Martin Luther King Jr. Union wednesday evening.

Stars, students, success at Student Government 

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter November 10, 2023

To increase student turnout, student government held a meet and greet for students to meet the 2023-2024 Executive Officers and Senators.  “Please join us for our general body meeting on November...

Tahani Bilkhair writes Stop the genocide on the Mellin steps during a vigil for Gazas children.

Students mourn Palestinian deaths

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor November 10, 2023

In response to the conflict between Hamas and Israel, dozens of Eastern students gathered for a vigil at the Mellin Steps to mourn the people in the Gaza Strip killed. Hassan Mavi, a kinesiology...

Adam Swanson, a cross country fifth year student stretches and jogs before running a mile at Eastern Illinois Campus Pond Saturday afternoon

Men’s cross country looks to send someone to nationals

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter November 10, 2023

In all of Eastern's 128-year history, only 11 runners have made it to the NCAA Cross Country National Championships. The most recent nationals runner from Eastern was Dustin Hatfield in 2021 (Placed...

Easterns womens cross country team will open their season this Friday at the EIU Walt Crawford Open. The team said they feel ready for the season to start.

Women’s cross country hopes to add more success to their season

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter November 10, 2023

Eastern’s women’s cross country have proven throughout the year that they are a winning team. They won the EIU Walt Crawford Open, placed fourth out of 12 in the Redbird Open, and won the Ohio...

two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 41: Matilda Fan Tells Us Why It’s Her Favorite Movie

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey November 10, 2023

https://youtu.be/F2xodTJ8ioo Cam and Drew cover the 1996 fantasy/family movie Matilda featuring special guest Sydney Thornton.

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 40: Is Halloween (1978) A Must Watch Movie? Feat. Special Guest

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 40: Is ‘Halloween (1978)’ A Must Watch Movie? Feat. Special Guest

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey November 10, 2023

https://youtu.be/-G4S5nx2LoA Cam and Drew share their different views on the 1978 horror film, Halloween, featuring special guest, Gunnar Olson.

Greek Court Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2023

Greek Life and leadership: developing skills for the future

Payton Liggins, Reporter November 10, 2023

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and the Panhellenic Council (PHC) are two different organizations with distinct purposes. The NPHC is a collaborative organization consisting of nine historical...

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