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

Homecoming Parade seeks more inclusiveness

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter October 2, 2016

Homecoming is two weeks away, and with it participants in this year’s Homecoming parade will soon be marching through the streets of Charleston. Applications to be in the parade from the community...

Homecoming parade applications being taken

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter September 29, 2016

Applications are currently available for organizations in the Eastern and Charleston area to join in the annual Homecoming parade. Homecoming will be during the week of Oct. 17 through Oct. 22. The...

The 1953 homecoming court rides through the streets of Charleston during the Homecoming Parade.

Homecoming celebrates its centennial year

Liz Dowell, Copy Editor October 22, 2015

The first Homecoming in 1915 consisted of Chapel exercises, a football game, a parade and even a dance. There was not a Homecoming queen or king that year, which was also the same year The Daily Eastern...

Amie Hansen, creator and president of the EIU Blue Crew, claps along with other students and staff during Yell Like Hell on Oct. 24, 2014 in the McAffee Gym.

Yell Like Hell to raise school spirit

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor October 21, 2015

Yell Like Hell is a traditional pep rally held every year in conjunction with Homecoming, and like the other events of the week, it will incorporate a decade subtheme, being the 1990s and early 2000s. The...

Winners of the 2015 Homecoming Court pose for photos after the announcement on Monday in McAfee Gymnasium. In order from left to right: Shaun Hughes, Homecoming Prince, Astoria Griggs- Burns, Homecoming Princess, Kelsey Hosea, Homecoming Queen, and Darien Ghoston, Homecoming King.

Homecoming royalty crowned at Coronation

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor October 19, 2015

Members of Eastern’s different registered student organizations cheered and applauded for their favorite nominees as they made their way across the stage in McAfee Gymnasium during Eastern’s Homecoming...

Lock-in to help students relax, socialize

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor October 19, 2015

Students looking to wind down during the excitement of Homecoming week can do so at Black Student Union’s Homecoming Lock-In. BSU is having their night of games, movie and music at 7 p.m. Wednesday...

Centennial Homecoming brings forth week of events

Ashley Jordan, Staff Reporter October 12, 2015

Oct. 23 to 25 marks the 100th Homecoming for Eastern with a week full of events. These events are aimed to show school spirit and appreciation. Calley Stevenson, an alumnus, said attending Homecoming...

Homecoming voting experiences issues

Sydney Edwards, Copy Editor October 7, 2015

The 2015 Homecoming voting process began Monday but closed Wednesday evening; however, for some students the process was delayed because of technical difficulties. Those who experienced these difficulties...

Homecoming parade draws out Charleston residents

Homecoming parade draws out Charleston residents

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor October 26, 2014

Charleston residents were welcomed with warm, sunny skies at the annual Homecoming parade Saturday. Eastern students, alumni and Charleston residents lined the sidewalk of the parade route, which started...

Nicci Colucy performs with the Panther Marching Band during the Panthers home game against Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 28 2013 at OBrien Field.

Give it a whirl: Alumni will join Eastern’s baton twirler

Bob Galuski, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2014

Nicola Colucy has a hard time remembering the first time she competed as a baton twirler.  Not from any injury or because she purposely blocked it from her mind, instead her memory fades because she has...

Annual race to kick off weekend

Sharita Harris, Staff Reporter October 23, 2014

The 15th annual 2.5K Homecoming Race will be at 9 a.m. Saturday beginning at the corner of 7th Street and Lincoln Ave. Run, walk and wheelchair participants of all ages will make their way north on...

Class of ’64 coming home

Mace Macklewicz, Staff Reporter October 23, 2014

Every year during Homecoming Week, Eastern invites alumni to visit the campus for its 50th year anniversary. This year the class of 1964 will be visiting the campus during Homecoming weekend. Amber May,...

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