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David Commanday directs a full orchestra for the Messiah performance, telling the story of Jesus life and death Friday night.
Messiah concludes performances for semester
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Holiday Fest’s Art Sale in the Concourse of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Doudna hosts ‘CLAS Holiday Fest’
Lotería night for LASOs last meeting
Lotería night for LASO’s last meeting
Jayci Stewart and Maggie Bullinger present their Snoozin’ Like a Panther” presentation to form an informational presentation about how to improve a student’s sleeping habits on Monday afternoon.
HERC holds ‘Snoozin Like A Panther’ presentation
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 5: Blake Ruffin
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 5: Blake Ruffin
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas huddles with the team during the third and last set of the Panthers first NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. The Panthers season score ends at 28-5.
EIU Volleyball’s memorable 2023 season
Senior outside hitter Giovana Larregui Lopez hits the ball over the net for the Panthers against their game vs. Valparaiso. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.
Panthers of the Semester: MJ Flowers, Giovana Larregui López, Sara Thomas
Senior libero/defensive specialist Christina Martinez Mundo smiles while Head Coach Sara Thomas speaks on each of the seniors skills and impact on the team during the press conference.
Panthers of the Week: Jordan Booker, Christina Martinez Mundo
Kooper Jacobi (40) led the Panthers with 14 points and went 6-9 in field goals helping to secure the Panthers triple-digit win over University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Saturday afternoon at Groniger Arena.
EIU scores triple digits in win
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: My top films of 2023
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
COMIC BY JENNA MINOR | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Comic depicts lack of feminine hygiene products.
EDITORIAL: Pink tax is out of control, what is Eastern doing?
Jason Farias, a senior history education major, leads a group throughout campus during a student walkout demanding a free Palestine at the Mellin Steps in protest of the Israel genocide on Palestinian civilians Wednesday afternoon. Farias said there were around 100 other schools in the nation participating in the walk.
EDITORIAL: Local, student activism matters
EDITORIAL: Breast cancer awareness and education
EDITORIAL: Plan 2028 is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: “Plan 2028” is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: My top films of 2023
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
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
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
David Commanday directs a full orchestra for the Messiah performance, telling the story of Jesus life and death Friday night.
Messiah concludes performances for semester
Lotería night for LASOs last meeting
Lotería night for LASO’s last meeting
Students apart of the Jazz Lab Band stand up to be applauded after their performance Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Jazz performance run-down
The African Students Association host the African Renaissance fashion show where models from Couture, The Kat Walk, Essence, and more show off their cultural looks which is a mix of afrofuturism and afrocentrism in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Saturday night.
African Student Association hosts stylish competition on campus  
Greek Court Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2023
Greek Life and leadership: developing skills for the future
From left, Celeste Cambron, Jocelyn Cambron, and Kassandra Garcia look at the ofrenda exhibits being displayed at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala on Saturday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Dia de Los Muertos Gala
The Mariachi band, Los Amigos, walk around campus playing their instruments and singing multiple songs during Hispanic Heritage Month. Los Amigos have been playing for 13 years and have played in every state in the Southeast.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mariachi takes over campus
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 45: Is ‘The Killer’ David Fincher’s Worst Movie?
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 5: Blake Ruffin
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 5: Blake Ruffin
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 44: Why is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Talked About So Much?
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
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Sinbad jokes about Charleston, college life

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor • September 22, 2014

Despite technical difficulties from the beginning and a late starting time, Sinbad brought plenty of entertainment to Eastern’s Family Weekend. Chase Anthony, a college dropout turned comedian from...

UB sought comedy instead of music for Family Weekend

Megan Ivey, Verge Editor • September 18, 2014

Escalating entertainment prices and conflicting schedules lead to University Board’s decision to have a comedy act come for Family Weekend. Sinbad, a well-known stand-up comedian who broke out in...

Students react to Family Weekend entertainment

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor • September 4, 2014

Comedian and actor Sinbad will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 in Lantz Arena for Eastern’s 2014 Family Weekend. With Sinbad’s performance quickly approaching, students have made great effort in voicing...

Comedian to perform during 2014 Family Weekend

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor • September 1, 2014

Comedian Sinbad will be the main act at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Lantz Arena for Eastern’s 2014 Family Weekend. Darius Francis, University Board chair said UB chose Sinbad as the entertainer with the...

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