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Samira Abdoulaye-Pedila, the 2018 homecoming princess, hugs Diana Argueta as she is crowned Easterns homecoming princess during coronation and the pep rally in McAfee Gym Oct. 24, 2019.
Homecoming Week to kick off Monday
Two couples posed by Lake Ahmoweenah, with Old Main in background, July 1902. Pictured from left to right are Frank Henderson, Ethel Carnes, Grace Moore, and Charles Henderson.
Old Main, Livingston C. Lord’s history
Angie Campbell, former chair of the Naming Committee, discusses the internal governing policy for the committee.
Naming committee holds first meeting of Fall 2021
Registration opens Monday for seniors, priority students
Registration opens Monday for seniors, priority students
Ryan Risinger, current active chief of the Univeristy Police Department, is a candidate for the position of UPD Chief.
Current acting UPD chief a candidate for permanent position
Members of the Eastern womens soccer team celebrate a goal from sophomore midfielder Cam Korhorn (24) in the match against Belmont at Lakeside Field Sunday. Korhorns goal was the only score of the game as the Panthers beat the Bruins 1-0.
Panthers beat Bruins 1-0 on senior day
Eastern outside hitter Danielle Allen connects on a kill attempt in a match against Southeast Missouri on Oct. 9 in Lantz Arena. Allen had 5 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-0.
Volleyball team drops pair of matches to Bruins
Eastern running back Harrison Bey-Buie runs to his right in the game against Tennessee-Martin on Saturday at OBrien Field. Bey-Buie ran for 99 yards in the game, which Eastern lost 28-17.
Panthers fall short in upset bid Saturday
Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns runs between a pair of defenders and gets a block from Ivan Gleyzer in a game against Illinois State on Sept. 18 at OBrien Field. Kuhns threw for 204 yards and ran for 43 in the game, which Eastern lost 31-24.
Panthers ready to host No. 17 Skyhawks
Eastern outside hitter Danielle Allen connects on a kill attempt in a match against Southeast Missouri on Oct. 9 in Lantz Arena. Allen had 5 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-0.
Previewing weekend events for Eastern athletics
The Daily Eastern News News Editor Luke Taylor, The News Editor-in-Chief Corryn Brock, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 981 Recording Secretary Kim Turner, AFSCME Local 981 Vice President Derek Light, AFSCME representative Natalie Nagel and AFSCME Local 981 President Renee Kerz pose for a photo out of AFSCME Council 31s 2021 Convention.
EDITORIAL: Thank you, AFSCME
COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment
COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment
Destiny Blanchard
COLUMN: The Great Resignation could be the best thing for the economy
EDITORIAL: Visit Hungarian Uprising exhibit
EDITORIAL: Visit Hungarian Uprising exhibit
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Class of ’20 burnt out from COVID-19
The Daily Eastern News News Editor Luke Taylor, The News Editor-in-Chief Corryn Brock, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 981 Recording Secretary Kim Turner, AFSCME Local 981 Vice President Derek Light, AFSCME representative Natalie Nagel and AFSCME Local 981 President Renee Kerz pose for a photo out of AFSCME Council 31s 2021 Convention.
EDITORIAL: Thank you, AFSCME
EDITORIAL: Visit Hungarian Uprising exhibit
EDITORIAL: Visit Hungarian Uprising exhibit
EDITORIAL: Attend chief search open sessions
EDITORIAL: Attend chief search open sessions
EDITORIAL: Indigenous Peoples Day importance
EDITORIAL: Indigenous Peoples’ Day importance
President Glassman delivers his State of the University address in the Dvorak Concert Hall Wednesday afternoon.
EDITORIAL: Glassman’s retirement
COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment
COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment
Destiny Blanchard
COLUMN: The Great Resignation could be the best thing for the economy
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Class of ’20 burnt out from COVID-19
COLUMN: Dave Chappelle’s transphobia has a lesson beneath it
COLUMN: Dave Chappelle’s transphobia has a lesson beneath it
COLUMN: Music majors and their mental health
COLUMN: Music majors and their mental health
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
Letter to the Editor: Douglas Hall needs to be renamed
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Tyler Warner, a freshman graphic design major, practices his craft, playing frisbee, during his free time and enjoys the nice weather outside.
THROUGH THE LENS: Frisbee Free Time
Isabella Gullota, a sophomore art education major, (left) and Charlotte Hedberg, a freshman 2D art major (right) relax and practice breathing exercises at Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Breathing exercises at Doudna
Anna Sipes, a junior biological sciences and world languages and cultures major, makes smores during La Fogata: Bonfire Stories Tuesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Latinx bonfire
For Neighborhood Week, different residence halls compete in a relay boat race at the campus pond.
PHOTO GALLERY: RHA boat races
Megan Miller, a senior art education major, creates jewelry for one of her projects.
FEATURE PHOTOS: Creating art in Design and Fundamentals 3-D
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 5: Former Voice of Thomas the Tank Engine Joseph May
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 6: The Twilight Saga (ft. Maddy Powers)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 5: Every Single Star Wars Movie (ft. Ryan Meyer)
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 4: What I Like About DIIV’s ‘Deceiver’
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 4: Beauty and the Beast 1991 & 2017
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STAFF EDITORIAL: JLo, Shakira were great Sunday night

Staff Editorial • February 3, 2020

Quit complaining about the Super Bowl halftime show. History was made, thanks to Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, as they were the first Latina headliners for a Super Bowl halftime show.   Not only did...

Eastern students talk Super Bowl, Jimmy G

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter • January 31, 2020

The stage is set for the best teams in the National Football League to face off against each other on Sunday in Miami for Super Bowl 54. Playing in the game will be Eastern alumni Jimmy Garoppolo. The...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Jimmy G represents all Panthers

Staff Editorial • January 31, 2020

Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be playing in the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.  As if you already did not know that.  Jimmy G, as we all so affectionately...

Seven ways to spice up the Super Bowl

Jackson Bayer, Columnist • February 4, 2019

Every year, on the first Sunday in February, all of America congregates in front of their televisions to watch dozens of ridiculous commercials with a concert and a football game sandwiched in between,...

Students offer feedback on lowest-scoring Super Bowl

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter • February 4, 2019

Students in residence halls and customers at Charleston bars tuned in to watch the Super Bowl Sunday night. Some fans had strong feelings about the game and its results; others seemed indifferent. Before...

Students share plans to watch everything but the game during Super Bowl Sunday

Hannah Shillo, Entertainment Reporter • February 1, 2019

ll hosting a Super Bowl-themed dinner, the residence halls hosting parties or businesses across Charleston opening doors and turning on the TV, Eastern’s community will be dipping its toes in the Super...

Residence Halls to host super bowl viewings

BreAnna Celestin, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2019

With Super Bowl Sunday approaching, several events will be available for students who live on campus, including a Super Bowl-themed meal at Thomas Hall Dining on Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. Mark Hudson, the director...

Reactions on Jan. 20 NFC game shared

Karlie Guy, Contributing Writer • January 25, 2019

During the NFC Championship game between the Saints and the Rams on Jan. 20, a play was made that resulted in a controversial social media debate. The debate has hit Eastern, with people arguing...

Since when do snacks have a gender?

Staff Editorial • February 6, 2018

Sometimes it seems like society is making attempts in one way or another to dig itself out of a hole filled with stereotypes and misunderstandings. Other days, society finds itself treading in the wake...

Super Bowl party to raise money for Charleston food pantry

Staff Report • January 29, 2018

A Super Bowl party with the intent of raising money for a local food pantry is set for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Roc’s Blackfront Restaurant and Lounge. Because Roc’s kitchen is closed on Sundays,...

Column: Super Bowl ads cause as much buzz, conflict as game

Megan Ivey, Staff Reporter • February 2, 2017

The Superbowl is three days away, and I’m going to be honest, I had to Google who was playing. Yes, I am one of those people who only watch for the ads (after the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet, of course)....

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