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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.

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Senior marketing major Sierra Murray chooses the pastry that looks the best during the Country Cheese and More food tasting Wednesday morning in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union. Country Cheese and More recently began selling pastries in Java Beanery and Bakery January. The owner Nicola Pearce and Sydnie Hansel, in foreground, restocked the rasberry muffins while answering questions and describing the available options.

Local business partnering with Java

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2017

Students and staff no longer have to travel to Arthur for monster cookies, raspberry muffins or energy bits. Country Cheese and More Company will now sell their pastries at Java Beanery and Bakery in...

First Safezone training set for Thursday

Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter January 25, 2017

To kick off the first SafeZone training of the semester, “SafeZone Core” will give participants a basic knowledge about gender and sexual diversity. This training session will be from 2 to 4 p.m....

Couture Models host third fashion show

Lydia Shaw, Contributing Writer December 1, 2016

  The Couture Models will strut their stuff at their third fashion show Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show begins...

Photo Illistration by Olivia Swenson-Hultz

Safe sex, responsible drinking resources available

Abbey Whittington, Associate News Editor August 17, 2016

During the first week at Eastern, new and returning students will have several resources on campus to inform themselves on safe sex and alcohol consumption. The Health Education Resource Center provides...

Student Senate to hear bylaw change

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor March 22, 2016

The student external affairs committee will be presenting a bylaw change at the Student Senate meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Arcola-Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. According...

UPI discusses salary reduction

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor March 8, 2016

Eastern’s chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois had meetings Tuesday to discuss and explain the proposal for a salary reduction the union recently received. Salaries would be reduced...

Sophomore chemistry major Alexa Certa plays with her dog Penny, a 17 week Australian Shepard, during Pets on Parade in Pemberton Hall on November 18, 2014.  The event, sponsored by Student Senate, featured animals and representatives from the shelter, where those in attendence were educated about what goes on.

Last ‘Prowlin with the Prez to feature animals

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor December 7, 2015

Students can mingle with President David Glassman and plenty of pets at the Pets on Parade event at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. This is the last...

‘Top Black Achievers’ to honor students

Emily Brodt, Staff Reporter November 4, 2015

African-American students are being honored at this year’s “Top Black Achievers” reception Thursday 7 p.m. in the Grand Ball Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Jazmine Thompson,...

Student Senate Passes Emergency Legislation, Preps for Elections

Analicia Haynes, Staff Reporter October 28, 2015

The Student Senate passed emergency proposals and discussed the upcoming senator and speaker elections Wednesday evening in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Two proposals were brought up...

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...

Java to host next Prowl event

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor October 12, 2015

Java Bean and Bakery is planning to hand out samples of their menu items during the Student Government “Prowlin with the Prez” event Tuesday in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The October...

Kelsey Trigg, a Charleston resident, gets her face painted at the Face Painting/Sand Art Bottle event on Sept. 20, 2014 at the Bridge Lounge in Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Family Funfest to replace weekend concert

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor October 7, 2015

The University Board has spent the past few days finding a replacement for the Family Weekend Concert, and announced a “Family Funfest” would be taking the place of what was supposed to be a performance...

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