Students spent the evening in O’Brien Field listening to speeches, watching performances and competing for prizes during Eastern’s tradition, First Night, Sunday night.
Half of the stands were filled...
Every student is welcome to attend First Night, an Eastern tradition which will be held in McAfee gym on Sunday, starting at 8 p.m. and lasting about an hour.
According to student body president Rebecca...
Katelyn Nichols was worried about missing her home back in Huntley, but after a weekend of Prowl events, she is finally starting to feel at home at Eastern.
“I was scared to come [to Eastern] because...
As students populated the Eastern campus, so did the numerous first weekend events. From Up all Night to First Night, students got excited about going back to college or starting their new education path.
First Night began Sunday with blue-lighted necklaces, cowbells, beats and EIU chants on the South Quad.
Special guest and Eastern alumni Chris Hightower introduced the Panther Marching Band with Billy...
Jarad Jarmon , Associate News Editor
• August 20, 2014
First Night, Eastern’s yearly back-to-school tradition to kick off the new school year, will not include the pre-show, which was part of the performance in previous years.
Student Body President Reggie...
