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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

Nora Gannaway, 13, puts the microphone back on its stand after singing a song at SweeTeaz Thursday evening. Gannaway is a singer from the local band Janoma, which is made up of young teens.

FEATURE PHOTO: Janoma performs at SweetTea’z

Raine Zhu, Photographer June 6, 2019

Nora Gannaway, 13, puts the microphone back on its stand after singing a song at SweeTea'z Thursday evening. Gannaway is a singer from the local band Janoma, which is made up of young teens.  

‘Under the Skin’ is an alluring, somber sci-fi experience

Logan Raschke, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2019

Editor's note: This review contains spoilers. Jonathan Glazer’s alien drama/horror/science fiction film "Under the Skin" grips onto open-minded audiences with its abnormal, often uncomfortable visual...

A ‘Game of Thrones’ review from someone who just started watching

Jessica Stewart, Columnist May 20, 2019

I had never seen an episode of “Game of Thrones” until my dad made me watch three episodes from season five with him a few weeks ago. It was pretty interesting, and I had been wanting to give it...

Actors talk favorite moments performing ‘I Do, I Do’

Alyssa Cravens, Staff Reporter May 20, 2019

The hot, thick air of the Charleston Alley Theatre was cut last weekend by the punchy voices of actors Thomas MacMullen and Tenille Ulm as they portrayed Michael and Agnes in “I Do, I Do.” The musical...

Charleston Alley Theatre presents ‘I Do, I Do’

Logan Raschke, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2019

“I Do, I Do,” a musical about the ups and downs of married life, is coming to the Charleston Alley Theatre this and next weekend. Director Duke Bagger said the theatre is doing something a little...

How to improve the spring concert

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor April 14, 2019

Lovelytheband performed in McAfee Thursday, and if most students were asked, they did not care about the concert and did not go. Whether or not the group itself is part of that formula, there are ways...

The Hunts bring family vibes to Eastern

Coraima Vazquez, Contributing Writer April 4, 2019

The Hunts, the indie-alternative-folk band comprised of seven brothers and sisters, had the audience enthralled with their performance even after a couple of bloopers. During their performance Thursday...

Doudna to feature ‘One-Woman Show’ Thursday

Staff Report March 17, 2019

Kate Tombaugh, a Mezzo-soprano opera performer, will present her one-woman show, “It Just Takes One” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Black Box Theater. Tombaugh wrote the show,...

University Board to host 2 events this week

Staff Report March 17, 2019

The University Board will host “Pixelpalooza” on Tuesday and “The Pink Passion” on Friday. “Pixelpalooza” is a video game tournament and enters its fifth year. It is cohosted by the Gamer’s...

Don’t conform to others’ versions of ‘fun’

Andrew Paisley, Opinion Editor March 3, 2019

Everyone has fun in their own way. Some people like to sit around and play cards or board games with friends. Others like to go out on the town and party. And then, some people like to curl up with a blanket...

9 students set to perform in drag show

Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor October 29, 2018

A student drag show will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Nine students will perform in drag during the event. Jovan Williams, a sophomore music performance...

After performing, Drag Queen Ceduxion Carrington thanks everybody for coming out to the Halloqueen Drag Show event Monday evening held in the Grand Ballroom in the MLK Junior University Union. “Drag is about entertainment, not orientation.” Ceduxion Carrington said.

Divas dominate Grand Ballroom Monday night

Chrissy Miller, News Editor October 31, 2017

Student drag performer Billy Rose began the 14th Diva Drag show. Putting on wolf ears and a snout in the middle of the performance, Billy Rose danced across the stage and interacted with audience members...

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