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

Darius Francis

A Day in the Life: University Board Chair talks balancing schoolwork, jobs

Cassie Buchman, Staff Reporter October 14, 2014

Even with the Fall semester well under way and the family weekend performance behind him, the chairman of the University Board, still said he is still flooded with work to do for the semester “Homecoming...

UB shines light on Homecoming

UB shines light on Homecoming

Kevin Hall, Staff Reporter September 22, 2014

The University Board homecoming committee is planning to switch things up this year mixing old events with new events in order to give Charleston a “Bright Lights Blue City” themed homecoming starting...

Chicago-bred comedian to bring laughs to Eastern

Oscar Correa, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

The University Board will be having stand-up comedian Alex Ortiz in honor of Latin American Heritage Month at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 in 7th Street Underground. The comedian was born in New York, but grew up...

Youtube artist to perform at the 7th Street Underground

Kamaria Wade, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

YouTube famous artist Emily Hearn will mix pop and country music when she performs at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at 7th Street Underground. Tylen Elliott, the University Board main stage coordinator, said the...

Chinese acrobats return for Family Weekend

Chinese acrobats return for Family Weekend

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor September 15, 2014

The Chinese acrobats will be flipping, jumping and somersaulting through the air at 8 p.m. Friday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union as part of Eastern’s annual Family...

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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