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

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...

Quakin in the Quad attracts students of all ages

Quakin’ in the Quad attracts students of all ages

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor August 24, 2014

Students gathered in the South Quad Saturday night for Quakin’ in the Quad –“The Panther Games: Catching the Blue Blaze” to eat, socialize and enjoy inflatable games. Attractions included a...

Students craft and compete at University Board’s Up All Nite

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor August 22, 2014

The smell of popcorn engulfed the senses of students as they entered the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Friday night for Up All Nite: In the Big Blue Capitol. Members of the UB provided new...

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Students dance in a foam pit Thursday on the campus south quad.

Student Government to alter First Night kick off traditions

Jarad Jarmon, Associate News Editor August 20, 2014

First Night, Eastern’s yearly back-to-school tradition to kick off the new school year, will not include the pre-show, which was part of the performance in previous years. Student Body President Reggie...

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Students dance in a foam pit Thursday on the campus south quad.

UB to host events for students’ first weekend

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor August 20, 2014

Despite the hustle and bustle of move-in weekend, new and returning students can find time for entertainment and relaxation at events put on by the University Board. Each year, UB holds the new student...

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