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

Kymoni Dixon, a sophomore majoring in exercise science for physical therapy, works at Thomas Dining hall, swiping cards. Dixon said she likes the convenience of having an on-campus job although being a student worker can become hectic.

Taylor Dining to stop serving dinner

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2022

Taylor Dining will not be open for dinner this school year according to Housing and Dining Director Mark Hudson. "We're short on staffing and we tried to figure out what we could make adjustments to...

Students return to class after odd spring break

Luke Taylor, Campus Reporter March 31, 2020

While an extended spring break would usually sound like any college student’s dream, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed perspectives on many things. Instead of a chance to vacation and spend time...

Panther Dining introduces allergy-free food line

Tom O’Connor, Staff Reporter January 16, 2019

If Katelyn Olsem, a senior special education major, were to swallow an oven-baked French croissant or a hand-sliced pizza, it would not take long for an adverse reaction to settle in. For her, that could...

Students coordinate with dining halls on food allergies

Mary Ellen Greenburg, Staff Photographer April 24, 2018

Students with food allergies still have options when it comes to eating in Eastern's dining halls, though they still have to be vigilant when living away from home. Julia Spencer, a freshman history...

Dining halls prepare for themed meals

Scotty Gilkey, Contributing Writer March 19, 2018

Eastern’s dining halls “keep things fresh” with celebratory meals for holidays according to Gail Abrams-Aungst, associate director of Housing and Dining. Abrams-Aungst said these celebrations...

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