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

Several gizzard shad piled up on the shore of Lake Charleston on February 25, 2024, following a sudden drop in temperature earlier in the month.

Hundreds of fish dead at Lake Charleston

T.J. Seputis, Reporter March 22, 2024

One thing has been lurking when hiking around Lake Charleston over the past month: the stagnant smell of dead fish.  The odor comes from the heaps of dead fish that decomposed on the shores...

Different perspectives at Society of Womens Engineers meeting

Different perspectives at Society of Women’s Engineers meeting

Jacob Hamm, Reporter March 16, 2024

Confidence and success were the main themes of a presentation during the Society of Women Engineers monthly meeting Wednesday evening. Allison Henrichs, an Eastern alumni, was the guest speaker for the...

Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers tries to score a touchdown against Tennessee State Tigers during their game held at OBrien Field  saturday afternoon.

Why athletes play through injuries

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Injuries are a part of the game for college athletes. Whether they play through them is something else. Redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers knew all about that when he had a low ankle sprain...

Charlie Burtell is a freshman business analytics major student.

EIU student finds self in the military

Kimberly Carroll, Reporter March 14, 2024

Editors Note: Specific facts within the story were reported incorrectly. The story stated Charlie's home being Auburn not Elburn, the caption stated he was in ROTC when he is in the National Guard and...

Nola Klepzig Hagen, the owner of Nolas Naturals store on Madison Avenue, stocks the shelves.

Nola’s Naturals: more than a wellness store

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter March 13, 2024

Nola's Naturals is more than a wellness store; it is a place of transformation and healing.  The store owner, Nola Klepzig-Hagan, tries to provide holistic wellness services and products tailored to...

The Eastern Illinois baseball dropped its first game 4-3 of a three-game series to Ohio Valley Conference opponent Little Rock, Arkansas.

EIU baseball prepares for rematch against Arkansas State

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter March 9, 2024

The baseball team at Arkansas State University has not made the Sun Belt Conference tournament since 2018. In fact, it has been a full decade since the program has had a winning season in the SBC....

Junior guard Miah Monahan looks to pass during Easterns game against Southern Indiana, at the OVC tournament.

EIU season ends with a loss to USI

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter March 8, 2024

Eastern fell short behind two fourth-quarter runs by the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 69-54.   USI was able to capitalize on a 6-0 run to start the fourth quarter and a 7-0 run...

Sophomore Kenzie Harrell, a sport management major (left), and sophomore Abbey Boyars, a neuroscience major, argue with Chris Svochak protesting sins in the Library Quad Thursday.

Religious protestor draws crowd at EIU

Jacob Hamm, Reporter March 8, 2024

Editor’s Note: This story was edited to include the full name of the protestor Chris Svochak. Previously, he had only identified himself as Chris. A religious protestor on the Library Quad drew dozens...

The EIU Womens basketball bench gets excited as the team scores and advances to the next game Thursday.

EIU looks to make OVC championship for first time since 2010

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter March 8, 2024

The games are all finished for round two of the women’s basketball Ohio Valley Conference tournament, and the games are now set for the semifinals.  The No. 4 Panthers are set to face the No. 1 seed...

Senior forward Emily Meidel ready to shoot the ball during the game against Tennessee State at the OVC tournament..

EIU senior Emily Meidel played a critical role in win against TSU

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter March 8, 2024

A sense of joy took hold of the players on the Eastern women's basketball team after their 60-48 win over Tennessee State University. The win meant the Panthers are advancing in the Ohio Valley Conference...

Junior forward Macy McGlone (33) shoots a floater during the game against Tennessee State at the OVC tournament.

EIU moves on in the OVC tournament despite early shooting woes

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter March 7, 2024

The Panthers overcame a slow start to beat Tennessee State University 60-48 in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.  The Panthers came in as the fourth seed, while Tennessee State is the eighth...

Sophomore guard Ellie Buzzelle dribbles the ball while looking for a pass during the womens basketball game against the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks Thursday evening at Groniger Arena. Buzzelle scored 8 points and had 4 rebounds. The Panthers won 72-52 against the Redhawks.

EIU to face Tennessee State in the OVC tournament

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter March 7, 2024

The final whistle has been blown on the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Championship in Evansville, Indiana. The first round was played on Wednesday, March 6, and...

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