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Cassie Mc’Cleery, a family and consumer sciences major, and Ben Mc’Burney, a biology major, high five each other Wednesday afternoon at Pantherpalooza in the University Ballroom.
Opportunity to join RSOs at Pantherpalooza Tuesday
People release balloons in honor of former Eastern student Kristian Philpotts Saturday afternoon.
Fraternity mourns, celebrates influential brother
From left to right, Maggie Burkhead, the director of TRIO Student Support Services, Nyjah Lane, a second year graduate student, Norri Hayes, a first year graduate student, and Yesenia Muruato, a second year graduate student, release balloons in honor of Karen Easton, who was an employee in TRIO Student Support Services, in the Library Quad Saturday.
‘She was something special:’ Eastern honors life of former TRiO support specialist
University President David Glassman and BOT Chairperson Joyce Madigan converse following the BOT meeting on Jan. 21.
BOT approves the fiscal year of 2022 budget, athletic director 3-year employment extension
Council of Academic Affairs Chair Richard Wilkinson opens a discussion about Honors course HON 1191 at the Nov. 11 meeting in the Witter’s Conference Room. The Council unanimously in favor of revising Honors course, HON 1191.
CAA votes for new computer information technology course
Eastern forward Paul Bizimana puts up a shot in the Panthers’ game against Belmont on Monday in Lantz Arena. Bizimana scored 20 points in the game, which Eastern lost 90-56.
Panthers drop home game against Belmont 90-56
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements attempts a layup in Easterns game against Southeast Missouri on Saturday in Lantz Arena. Clements scored 14 points in the game, which Eastern lost 87-58.
Panthers lose 9th-straight game, fall to 0-5 in conference play
Eastern guard Lariah Washington fights through contact to make a layup in the Panthers game against Southeast Missouri Saturday in Lantz Arena. Washington scored 21 points in the game, which Eastern won 68-44.
Panthers beat Redhawks by 24 points to win 2nd-straight game
Eastern head coach Marty Simmons talks to freshman forward Paul Bizimana during a timeout in the Panthers game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.
Panthers to welcome Redhawks Saturday following road loss to Murray State
Eastern guard Lariah Washington defends Murray State forward Hannah McKay in Easterns game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Washington had seven points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71.
Panthers grab road win in rematch against Murray State, prepare to host SEMO
COLUMN: Political ideologies and responses to vaccine mandate
COLUMN: Political ideologies and responses to vaccine mandate
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: COVID-19 is a hindrance, not an excuse
COLUMN: Dear Universities, how much does safety really cost?
COLUMN: Dear Universities, how much does safety really cost?
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
COLUMN: Political ideologies and responses to vaccine mandate
COLUMN: Political ideologies and responses to vaccine mandate
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: COVID-19 is a hindrance, not an excuse
COLUMN: Dear Universities, how much does safety really cost?
COLUMN: Dear Universities, how much does safety really cost?
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
The EIU Dancers finish off their Elements performance in the Doudna Fine Arts Center’s Theatre on Sunday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU Dancers perform “Elements”
Kyreon Williams, a senior interdisciplinary health science major at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, hugs a fellow member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated during the balloon release in honor of Kristian Philpotts Saturday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Balloon release of former student
From left to right, Maggie Burkhead, the director of TRIO Student Support Services, Nyjah Lane, a second year graduate student, Norri Hayes, a first year graduate student, and Yesenia Muruato, a second year graduate student, release balloons in honor of Karen Easton, who was an employee in TRIO Student Support Services, in the Library Quad Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Celebration of life service
Graduate Supervisor for Freshman Connection, Jess Meadows, a graduate student studying counseling, plays a drawing game with freshman at the Freshmen Connection game night at Lawson Hall Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Freshman Connection Game Night
Imani Walker, a senior neuroscience major, lights her candle for the 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. vigil outside of Thomas Hall presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
THROUGH THE LENS: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
the news desk
The News Desk Jan. 21, 2022
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 16: Thor: Ragnorak & Spider-Man: No Way Home
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 7: Wander
the news desk
The News Desk Jan. 13, 2022
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Creative Outlet Ep. 6: Kelsey Ferrel a.k.a. Feral
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THROUGH THE LENS: The News year in photos

THROUGH THE LENS: The News’ year in photos

The News • December 31, 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, the staff of The Daily Eastern News invites you to look back at the year through our lens. January February March April May June July August September   October November December   Happy...

Woman found dead at Lake Charleston

Corryn Brock, News Editor • March 23, 2020

A 51-year-old dead woman from Chicago was found at Lake Charleston Sunday afternoon from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Her identity is being withheld at the request of her family. Individuals...

City Council approves resolution for project to improve Lake Charleston

Logan Raschke, Editor-in-Chief • July 2, 2019

The Charleston City Council voted to approve all action items on its agenda, including a resolution to accept a bid award in the amount of $267,785 for a steel sheet pile shore wall for Dam A at Lake Charleston,...

City Council to vote on bid award for Lake Charleston project

Logan Raschke, Editor-in-Chief • July 1, 2019

The Charleston City Council will vote on a resolution that would accept a bid award in the amount of $267,785 for a public works project at Lake Charleston during its Tuesday meeting. The resolution...

Brandon Lantz, who graduated from Lake Land College this May, fishes at Lake Charleston Tuesday afternoon.

FEATURE PHOTO: Fishing at Lake Charleston

Raine Zhu, Photographer • May 28, 2019

Brandon Lantz, who graduated from Lake Land College this May, fishes at Lake Charleston Tuesday afternoon.

Local scientists to offer hands-on activities at Science Fest

Leon Mire, Associate News Editor • April 19, 2017

  Local scientists will provide a variety of science demonstrations and hands-on activities at the first Science Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Lake Charleston. Science Fest is a sister...

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