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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

Freshman forward Alex Tetteh gave the Panthers an additional goal to help the team clinch a spot in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. (File)

Panthers look to continue the momentum after Sunday

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

The Panthers look to continue their momentum from Sunday as they face Morehead State University eagles on Thursday. Eastern was able to win in their previous game against the Southeast Missouri...

Goalkeeper Kyce Toutanji, kicks a long ball to start the game against the IUPUI Jaguars Tuesday evening. The Panthers and Jaguars tied 1-1 with Eastern scoring with 5 minutes left on the clock.

Eastern heads into conference play at 1-4-2

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor September 22, 2023

The Panthers head into their first game of Ohio Valley Conference play against the Lindenwood University Lions with a record of 1-4-2. Eastern ends its non-conference schedule with a two-game losing...

Students gathered at El Mercadito in Coleman Hall on Friday, Sept. 15 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.

El Mercadito kicks off Latino Heritage Month

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor September 18, 2023

The smell of free tacos and the rhythms of Latino music filled Coleman Hall 1150. “The atmosphere was so positive," said Corrina Hernandez, a sophomore Spanish major. "It was like you could feel each...

Forward Jeffery Rinker II (11) and midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) at mens soccer practice Lakeside Field on Thursday.

Eastern hopes to continue pressure in second half against Western Illinois

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2023

The Panthers will face the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Saturday at 1 p.m. at John MacKenzie Alumni Field in Macomb, Ill. Eastern comes into this game sitting at 1-2-2 having tied their last...

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

Eastern comes away with second tie of the season against Wright State

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor September 12, 2023

The Panthers game against the Wright State Raiders was a tale of two halves. In the first half Eastern took seven total shots, five on goal, compared to five, one on goal, for Wright State. In the...

Ellen Waylonis, a circus artist, performs partner acrobatics, aerial rope, and ensemble along with Roger May who performs contact juggling, partner acrobatics, and ensemble in the Dvorak Concert Hall inside the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Sept. 28.

Doudna Fine Arts Center’s 15th Anniversary Gala (feat. Boston Circus Guild) 

Luke Brewer, Reporter September 8, 2023

In the vast darkness, only the sound of indistinct chatters and shuffling could be heard. Nearby, breathing was the only audible cue to fill the empty void.   Some stutter as they breathe out of...

Students paint different neon pictures at the Paint and Sip event Wednesday night.

Paint and Sip goes blacklight

Sia Deykoontz, Reporter September 7, 2023

Students crowded the hallway to the Martin Luther King Jr. Union University Ballroom Wednesday night for a Paint and Sip event hosted by the University Board. The smell of popcorn and paint filled...

Heather Vaupel, the Study Abroad Advisor hosts the Study Abroad Explained event in Booth Library Tuesday night. Vaupel gives information on study abroad opportunities to both domestic and international students as well as how to apply for funding.

Studying Abroad at EIU

Jacob Adcock, Reporter September 6, 2023

On Tuesday, the study abroad program held a meeting in the Booth Library basement. Students were able to gather for pizza, drinks and helpful information about what to keep in mind when considering...

From left, Elijah Buscher, a financial planning major, and his girlfriend Mikaelia Inskeep, a senior physical therapy major and Vice President of the Registered Student Organization EIU Lifts, lift weights together at Lantz Recreation Center Friday afternoon.

EIU Weightlifting uplifts each other, newcomers

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter September 5, 2023

While working out and going to the gym can be intimidating, EIU Weightlifting has created a community dedicated to learning about self-improvement, the role weightlifting plays on overall health and how...

Freshman students offered new laptops

Freshman students offered new laptops

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor September 1, 2023

Starting the Fall ’23 semester, all freshmen were offered new Dell laptops. Eastern was offered a grant fund initiative for one year for the new laptops and Josh Norman, Vice President for Enrollment...

Students from Eastern Illinois University discuss current opportunities and available internships with a company representative at the job fair on the library quad Thursday afternoon.

Part-Time Job fair fills purpose

Jacob Adcock, Reporter August 31, 2023

With Students settling into their classes and getting familiar with their schedule, it is a perfect time to determine how much time they have for things outside of the classroom and extracurriculars. Like...

Visitors at Whiteside Garden in Charleston, Ill. on Monday, Aug. 28.

Lifelong Learning teaches power of nature

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor August 29, 2023

Eastern’s Academy of Lifelong Learning gathered at Whiteside Garden in Charleston on Aug. 28 to host the first of their series of nature journaling events. Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon has...

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