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Samira Dadson sews a zipper onto denim in preparation for the denim day fashion shoot in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Fashion Lab, Charleston Ill., April 18, 2024. Dadson has been sewing for the past 10 years.
Fighting inequality with fashion
From left, Theo Edwards, Ronnie Kosciuk and Emery Johnson walk with a crowd in the slut walk near Lawson Hall Thursday.
Slut walk combats sexual assault, harassment at EIU
Left, Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell holds petition for all-gender restrooms, hand delivered by graduate student Theo Edwards while petition signers stand in support in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.
Students hand deliver petition for all-gender restrooms to Gatrell
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.
Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault
Three different graduation ceremonies were held for the different colleges Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022, in Lantz Arena; Lumpkin College of Business and Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Education all held ceremonies for the students in the respective colleges.
Seniors prepare for graduation
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.
Davis, Luers enter transfer portal
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
Staff Picks: Favorite EIU sports moment
Alli Hausman
COLUMN: Lance Stroll should take a walk
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
Samira Dadson sews a zipper onto denim in preparation for the denim day fashion shoot in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Fashion Lab, Charleston Ill., April 18, 2024. Dadson has been sewing for the past 10 years.
Fighting inequality with fashion
From left, Theo Edwards, Ronnie Kosciuk and Emery Johnson walk with a crowd in the slut walk near Lawson Hall Thursday.
Slut walk combats sexual assault, harassment at EIU
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.
Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
The owner of Revival City Doughnuts, Marschelle McCoy, takes out a tray of doughnuts from the cart and gives advice on what went wrong and what could have been better with the doughnuts to her employee Bronica Bazzano at Revival City Doughnuts on Feb. 8.
THROUGH THE LENS: The Lord will provide
Flamm Orchards hires around 130 to 150 workers per season to plant, tend to and process crops for thousands of families. Flamm Orchards is one of many farms in cooperation with Illinois’ statewide program to curb hunger and help stock food banks. Crops are sorted into categories where lesser-rated produce is donated to food banks.
THROUGH THE LENS: Small town standard
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS: Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
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
Mark Aitken (2) congratulates his teammate NiJhay Burt (34) on his interception at the EIU vs. Indiana State game Thursday night.

EIU football teammates share controversial opinions in Q&A

Zaria Flippin and Payton Liggins • February 28, 2024

Redshirt senior Mark Aitken and junior safety NiJhay Burt answered questions ranging from which celebrity they would bring to campus to their opinions on if the Earth is round or flat.   Q: When...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 6: Mark Aitken

Panther Profiles: Ep. 6: Mark Aitken

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz • December 13, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/00U5ZWpoaLPOHGLnza24e5?si=rBeagAzXQiW9AalaruDXqA Redshirt senior cornerback Mark Aitken discusses his early days of football, his time at Eastern, and the cornerback...

Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.

Flowers scores more points than Tennessee State offense in Panther win

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor • November 11, 2023

With four rushing touchdowns, a blocked punt, and a new pass breakup record, Eastern has aspects to be proud of after their 30-17 win against Tennessee State. In the first quarter, redshirt junior quarterback...

Justin Bowick Jr., a sophomore wide receiver, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Panthers continue to maintain focus for road game against SEMO

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter • October 12, 2023

With a 28-27 overtime lost against University of Tennessee-Martin, the Panthers look to bounce back with a win against Southeast Missouri State this Saturday at Houck Stadium. Redshirt junior...

Chad Strickland, a senior exercise science major, performs offensive line drills at OBrien Field on Eastern Illinois University Campus Monday Evening

Panthers to play Sycamores in football season opener Thursday

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter • August 28, 2023

The Panther’s season opener is Thursday, and they will be traveling to Terre Haute, IN to face the Indiana State University Sycamores. After ending the last season with a 2-9 record, this season's...

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