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

Student Senate approves 3 RSOs, confirms new RSO creation process

Logan Raschke, News Editor February 13, 2019

Student Senate voted to approve InterVarsity as a new registered student organization, one they originally tabled during last week’s hearing because the constitution and student representation were contradictory,...

7 new RSOs now available to students

Logan Raschke, News Editor February 7, 2019

Seven new registered student organizations are available for students to join at Eastern following Student Senate’s approval of them Wednesday night. Six of the seven organizations had student members...

New members for Student Senate are sworn in Wednesday night at the meeting in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Student Senate votes to approve 7 out of 9 RSOs

Logan Raschke, News Editor February 6, 2019

Student Senate approved seven out of nine student organizations proposed at the hearing Wednesday night. The Senate voted to table the remaining two student organizations until next week’s hearing. Approved...

Spring Pantherpalooza set for Wednesday

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter January 15, 2019

Student Government will host Pantherpalooza on Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom and Union Ballroom at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Pantherpalooza, which is open to all Eastern students,...

New Sustainability Club promoting environmentally-friendly practices

Logan Raschke, Staff Reporter October 31, 2018

The Sustainability Club, a brand new RSO, is welcoming new members who are interested in learning different ways to live happily while remaining environmentally friendly. Joshua Harden, a grad student...

Mindfulness Club aims to help students reduce stress

Mercury Bowen, Staff Reporter October 1, 2018

The EIU Mindfulness Club is an RSO dedicated to encouraging students to practice mindful habits and behaviors. Professor Jaysinha Shinde started the Mindfulness Club nearly six years ago. “The ability...

Get involved, but know your limits

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist September 16, 2018

Being involved is highly recommended by many faculty members and fellow students. When I was a freshman, time and time again my professors would tell me that, and I would just roll my eyes because I heard...

VIDEO: RSOs on display at Pantherpalooza 2018

Kristen Ed and Bing Bai August 29, 2018

Students learned about the various Registered Student Organizations Eastern has to offer at Wednesday's Pantherpalooza.

Get involved, stay involved in campus activities

Staff Editorial August 21, 2018

Being at Eastern is more than just going to class, eating, sleeping and then repeating all of that. It seems as though some of us are scared to leave our comfort zone or are scared to overcome insecurities...

Barry Yard, a junior music education major, is this week’s Student Spotlight. He said he hopes to create a Dungeons and Dragons RSO once he works out the details.

Student Spotlight: Barry Yard hopes to create Dungeons and Dragons RSO

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter March 26, 2018

Junior music education major Barry Yard is taking his passion for gaming and trying to make it into a registered student organization. Yard, who is considering working with the Gamer’s Guild, already...

Pantherpalooza a showcase for Eastern interests

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor January 17, 2018

Students from all walks of life piled into the Grand Ballroom Wednesday afternoon to share common interests and take a chance to sign up for new adventures during this year’s Pantherpalooza. Music,...

EIU College Republicans looking to rebuild after disbandment

Meghan Cebula December 5, 2017

The EIU College Republicans are looking to rebuild themselves since disbanding in 2014. Low participation was one of the main reasons for the club’s end. Since then, students have decided to come...

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