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Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
Jody Stone interacts with students after his student interview for Dean of Students Friday. April 13,2024 in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union,
Interim dean of students interviews to maintain position
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”  
Jay Gatrell: The first year
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Redshirt junior outfield Dylan Drumke gets a run to first after hitting outfield at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU baseball loses to non-D1 opponent for first time since 2019
Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Easterns game against Bradley University on Tuesday,
EIU beats Bradley in shortened game
Sophomore forward Sincere Malone (5) attempts a contested layup by freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) during the Panthers first mens basketball game of the season. The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini Monday night.
Malone, Gibson enter transfer portal
Assistant coach Carlif Taylor runs drills with players during football practice at OBrien Field April 4.
Former NFL player takes new coaching role at Eastern
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
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
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
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
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturge and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.
A glimpse into Christiana Harkulich’s theatrical world
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
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
Jennifer Buchter, a special education professor, gets out of the water during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Sunday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students, faculty get bold, cold
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
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Julian Gomez, a sophomore digital media major, takes pictures for his Introduction to Photography course outside Klehm Hall Tuesday. Gomez said he had to take five pictures with a human subject with five different techniques in only 30 minutes.

FEATURE PHOTO: Picture perfect

Karina Delgado, Assistant Photo Editor • September 3, 2019

Julian Gomez, a sophomore digital media major, takes pictures for his Introduction to Photography course outside Klehm Hall Tuesday. Gomez said he had to take five pictures with a human subject with five...

Explore your talents working for the newspaper

Staff Editorial • August 29, 2018

As a student publication, we want to get students involved and enjoy working for us. The purpose of The Daily Eastern News is to share the news of what occurs at Eastern, but we also strive to have journalism...

Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show

Staff Report • July 6, 2018

The Mattoon Arts Council is accepting entry forms for their 2018 Photography Show, entry forms can be found on their website and are due by July 27. According to the entry rules, entries are open for...

Photographer discusses cultural issues for indigenous people through photographs

Olivia Swenson-Hultz  , Associate News Editor • February 27, 2018

When photographer Alexandra McNichols-Torroledo began hearing about forced displacement in her home country of Colombia in 2011, she knew that she had to take action. Since then, she has centered much...

Free photography classes at the Tarble Arts Center

Kennedy Nolen, Contributing Reporter • November 10, 2016

Idaho native Eli Craven taught himself photography as a teen. Now he and the Tarble Arts Center are teaming up to teach others with a free photo class for people 11 and older. The class will be from...

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