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

Ellie Buzzelle at the womens basketball. Eastern Illinois Pathers Vs Tennessee Tach Golden Eagles. During the final quater pathers pulled though to win 73-71 In Groniger Arena Thursday night.

Buzzelle’s confidence rises since transferring

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2024

Sophomore guard Ellie Buzzelle began her college career at Grand Canyon University before transferring to Eastern after one year. Now at Eastern, she leads the team in three-pointers made and three-point...

Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.

Eastern interviews interim provost for position

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 29, 2024

After Eastern President Jay Gatrell was elected, the provost position has technically been vacant, but Ryan Hendrickson has been holding the interim position for the last seven months.  Hendrickson...

Students walk across the Library Quad Monday afternoon on the first day of classes for the spring semester.

Eastern releases statement regarding AFSCME negotiations

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 29, 2024

Both Eastern and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) released statements regarding the status of the AFSCME negotiations. Eastern stated, “Constructive and...

two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 50: Saltburn

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey January 28, 2024

Drew and Cam struggle to talk about the odd 2023 thriller/comedy, Saltburn. https://youtu.be/0pbbcLDxUx0?si=fSXGqlZ7MDAJO_8C https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UHEcaDnch4blxmyyA7awA?si=5xR38VEeTa66KdrpMrMf9Q  

Junior forward Macy McGlone dribbs and defends against Morehead Thursday 11/2024, In Groniger Arena. The pathers lost 67-69

McGlone scores 30 in OT win

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

Eastern won an overtime thriller against Tennessee State University 71-67.  With a career-high 19 rebounds and 30 points from junior forward Macy McGlone, the Panthers were able to come back from...

Jay Gatrell president of Eastern Illinois University talks about spring updates and goals for the semester at Doudna Fine Arts Center, Duorak Concert Hall.

New grants to help Eastern community

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 26, 2024

Editors Note: This article has been corrected for accuracy   Eastern has received new grants to improve academic life for students and faculty, said President Jay Gatrell at the 2024 spring update...

Womens basketball. Eastern Illinois Pathers Vs Tennessee Tach Golden Eagles. During the final quater pathers pulled though to win 73-71 In Groniger Arena Thursday night.

Eastern beats Tennesse Tech at the buzzer

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter January 25, 2024

Groniger Arena was unusually loud for the women's basketball game on Thursday. The reason? It was Greek Night.  Junior Grace Bonds of the sorority Alpha Gamma Delta said, “I got the email about it,...

EIUs softball team cheer on the Panther Marching Band during its performance at the Ohio Valley Conference. Friday, March 5, 2023.

STAFF PICKS: What sport should EIU add?

Sports Staff January 24, 2024

The Sports Staff shared what sport they think Eastern should add to the athletic department.    Zaria Flippin (Head Sports Editor): Women’s Gymnastics  If Eastern could add another sport...

Kim Pope works as the president of AFCSME Local 981 and as the office manager in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Doudna Fine Arts Center.

AFSCME still bargaining after 8 months

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 24, 2024

Agreements on discipline and health and safety have been made between Eastern’s administration and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), but negotiations regarding...

Eastern freshman Riley Baker prepares to run in the EIU Big Blue Classic on March 30 at O’Brien Field. Eastern is traveling to Illinois on Saturday for a meet.

Riley Baker: From athlete to coach

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter January 22, 2024

Transitioning in from Bowling Green State University, first-year director of track and field James Gildon felt he needed someone to help bridge the gap between coach and athlete. Luckily for him,...

Lead vocalist Jean Violet of Kashmir performs live at Dvorak Hall in Doudna  Friday Night

Kashmir rocks Doudna

Jacob Hamm, Reporter January 20, 2024

Hundreds of community members and students packed into the Doudna Fine Arts Center for a performance by Kashmir, a cover band for the 1970s rock group Led Zeppelin, on Friday evening. The concert took...

two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 49: Her

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey January 19, 2024

https://youtu.be/sk2GsA2Lqa0   Drew and Cam talk about one of Cam's favorite movie of all time, Her.

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