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

Senior pitcher Olivia Price, throws during the doubleheader home game Saturday against the Tennessee State University Tigers. The Panthers lost 5-1 against the Tigers.

EIU capitalizes off late score to win series against TSU

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter April 7, 2024

Eastern softball won the series against Tennessee State University with a 4-3 win on Sunday afternoon.   Eastern took the second and the third game due to late game scores. Senior outfielder Aryn...

Softball practice Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse, preparing for softball season to start the first game is Feb 23, 2024

EIU ends doubleheader with walk-off home run

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter April 6, 2024

Eastern’s softball team split their doubleheader header with Tennessee State University on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost their first game 5-1 and won their second game 9-7.  Freshman...

Jemma Allen, a junior vocal performance and music education major, instructs Madison More, 8, a student at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, on which notes to play on the piano in a practice room in the basement of the Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday.

Rigorous course load prepares EIU music student for graduation

Drew Coffey, Reporter April 5, 2024

In music, you have to love it to do it.   That is what Jemma Allen, a third-year vocal performance and vocal music education major at Eastern said when asked what it takes to be successful within...

Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”

STAFF PICKS: Hardest position in baseball

Sports Staff April 4, 2024

The Sports Staff shared what they think the hardest position in baseball is.   Zaria Flippin (Head Sports Editor): Shortstop I would say shortstop is the hardest position in baseball. To be...

Dr. Derek Hennig gives a safety presentation on viewing the upcoming solar eclipse, emphasizing how important it is to not look directly at the sun in Booth Library.

Optometrist’s warning for upcoming eclipse

Jacob Hamm, Reporter April 3, 2024

On April 8, Charleston will experience a 99% totality solar eclipse. Dr. Derek Hennig led a presentation on how to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse Monday afternoon on the fourth floor of Booth...

Student Government Crest

Student government to open elections

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor April 1, 2024

Editor's Note: The voting dates listed have been changed from April 9 and 10 to April 8 and 9. The 2024-2025 student government candidates gave their platform speeches at the latest student government...

Luther Yoder

COLUMN: The hip-drop tackle ban is good for the NFL

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor April 1, 2024

This past Monday, the NFL banned the hip-drop tackle, making the tackle a flag for 15 yards and an automatic first down. According to USA Today, in a hip-drop tackle, “The defensive player approaches...

Patrick Schmitz

COLUMN: The hip-drop tackle ban is bad for the NFL

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter April 1, 2024

Defenses in football have had to adapt to changes in tackling for years. Older players have had to adjust how to tackle people, since they cannot lead with their heads anymore. Now, defenders cannot wrap...

Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon

EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor March 30, 2024

Eastern men’s tennis was able to win their second straight match as they beat the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 5-2. The Panthers won the doubles point with No. 1 and No. 3 doubles...

Senior radio and audio production major Aidan Grady (left) and WEIU News Director Kelly Goodwin (right)  discuss the preliminary details for an upcoming story.

Celebrating WHAM at EIU

Alexis Moore-Jones and Jacob Hamm March 29, 2024

To honor the achievements made by women in American history, the month of March is designated Women’s History Month.  Here at Eastern, there have been hundreds if not thousands of women who have...

Anni Hochhalter plays a piece while listening and following along with her fellow members of WindSync at the Recital Hall in Doudna Fine Arts Center on Thursday.

Past, current musicians attend WindSync concert

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor March 29, 2024

One of the benefits of being a parent is being able to pass down interests to their children. Sarah Grove brought her daughter Willow Grove to the WindSync concert Thursday evening in the Doudna Fine...

Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell opens the presentation on several faculty updates and Plan 2028 on Tuesday afternoon.

Gatrell, faculty update the university on Plan 2028

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor March 28, 2024

EIU presented a progress report on Plan 2028 including efforts to lower the DWF rate and the creation of a bridge program for incoming first-generation students.   Plan 2028 has been in the works...

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