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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

Westin Perrero, a sophomore art education major, works on his pottery project while his other projects dry on the shelves in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Sunday afternoon. Perrero said his favorite part about taking art classes at Eastern is the connection between the teachers and students.

FEATURE PHOTO: Pottery projects

Jelan Buchanan, Photographer September 8, 2019

Westin Perrero, a sophomore art education major, works on his pottery project while his other projects dry on the shelves in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Sunday afternoon. Perrero said his favorite part...

Students give tips for self-care, self-improvement

Hannah Shillo, Associate News Editor September 3, 2019

Eastern students expressed their self-care tips in time for Self-Improvement Month and Self-Care Awareness Month, which is recognized in September. Sam Hennegan, a sophomore English and philosophy major,...

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...

Hope Porter, a sophomore special education major, studies in the basement of Pemberton Hall Monday night. She said she had a relaxing weekend, and her stepmom was able to come up from Tennessee to visit. She added that she was able to get her stepmom to try Freddies Custurd for the first time in Mattoon.

FEATURE PHOTO: Studying after a long Labor Day weekend

Elizabeth Wood, Photo Editor September 2, 2019

Hope Porter, a sophomore special education major, studies in the basement of Pemberton Hall Monday night. She said she had a relaxing weekend, and her stepmom was able to come up from Tennessee to visit....

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Malyn Williams, a junior communication disorders and sciences major, studies in Booth Library on Thursday afternoon. “Right now I’m studying math, Elementary Statistics,” Williams said.

FEATURE PHOTO: Jamming at Booth Library

Anya Porter, Photographer August 29, 2019

Malyn Williams, a junior communication disorders and sciences major, studies in Booth Library on Thursday afternoon. “Right now I’m studying math, Elementary Statistics,” Williams said.

Jan (far left) and Gary Kepley (left), owners of Kep’s Cooking, talk to BJ Fessant (right) and DJ Danny Wayne (far right), who both work for DJ Danny Wayne and Associate, before the movie “Captian Marvel” in the Greek Court parking lot Thursday evening. The Kepleys, Fessant and Wayne said they have been at different events for Eastern in the past and love coming out to them.

Students gather for UB’s movie showing

Luke Taylor, Staff Reporter August 29, 2019

University Board hosted a drive-in featuring “Captain Marvel” Thursday evening.  Before the movie began, music blared through the speakers, sporting a mix including ‘80s hits and popular ‘00s...

Sabreena Weisenberger, a freshman undecided major, decides to study for her EIU Foundations class outside the Library Quad. Weisenberger explained how the weather was nice and needed to get out of her dorm from Thomas Hall to have some fresh air.

FEATURE PHOTO: Hitting the books outdoors

Karina Delgado, Associate News Editor August 28, 2019

Sabreena Weisenberger, a freshman undecided major, decides to study for her EIU Foundations class outside the Library Quad. Weisenberger explained how the weather was nice and needed to get out of her...

Matthew Riley, a sophomore double majoring in psychology and criminology, stops on his bike to say hi to a friend Monday at the Library Quad. Riley said he rides his bike everywhere on campus every day.

FEATURE PHOTO: Cycling is an everyday cycle

Karina Delgado, Assistant Photo Editor August 26, 2019

Matthew Riley, a sophomore double majoring in psychology and criminology, stops on his bike to say 'hi' to a friend Monday at the Library Quad. Riley said he rides his bike everywhere on campus every day.

Students take their time and study during the day at the Student Success Center Monday.

College 101: SSC, students cite steps for success

Imani Tapley, Staff Reporter August 26, 2019

At the beginning of a new semester, students are finding new ways to succeed with new study habits.  Sophomore psychology major Brianna Townsend said she studies best when she uses highlighters.   Townsend...

Adjani Reeves, a sophomore exercise science major, plays pool with his friends in the Thomas Hall Lobby Sunday afternoon.

FEATURE PHOTO: Playing pool

Elizabeth Wood, Photo Editor August 25, 2019

Adjani Reeves, a sophomore exercise science major, plays pool with his friends in the Thomas Hall Lobby Sunday afternoon.

College 101: Eastern students share study spots

Corryn Brock, Hannah Shillo August 25, 2019

Finding the perfect study spot can be difficult, but many Eastern students have found a spot that fits their study needs. Logan Marr, a senior business management major, said he has found some favorite...

Students follow up on their first week

Corryn Brock, News Editor August 25, 2019

The first week of classes is over, and many students are ready for the semester ahead of them. During the first week of classes, many students get to know their classmates and meet professors while...

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