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  • Oct. 14- Corey Durham in the Doudna recital hall at 6 pm
  • Oct. 15- Volleyball vs. SIUE in Groniger Arena at 6 pm
  • Oct. 15- Songwriter showcase in the Doudna Black Box at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 16- Para la Cultura: Talent Night in 7th street underground at 6 pm
  • Oct. 17- Untitled (Cut) @theTarble from 1-6 pm at the Tarble
  • Oct. 17- Women's Soccer vs. Tennessee Tech at 3 pm
  • Oct. 17- Jazz Combos in the Black Box at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 18- Eastern Symphony Orchestra in the Dvorak Concert Hall at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 19- Volleyball vs Tennessee Tech in Groniger Arena at 4 pm
  • Volleyball standings: 4-11 on the season (0-5 in conference)
  • Soccer standings: Women's at 3-6-5 (1-2-2), Men's at 1-9-1 (0-5)
  • Football standings: 1-6 on the season (0-3 in conference)
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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

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On-campus enrollment down 7%, administration feeling positive
Alli Hausman, Managing Editor • October 15, 2024

EIU’s on campus enrollment is down 7.35% for fall 2024, marking the biggest percent drop since 2018.   Despite this drop, Eastern Illinois University's...

Construction workers replace the roof on Buzzard Hall at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
Construction happening all around EIU
Jacob Hamm, News Editor • October 14, 2024

Roof shingle palettes and a dumpster have sat in front of Buzzard Hall for the past several weeks.   The EIU board of trustees approved Buzzard’s...

Student senator Megan Fox was appointed to parliamentarian at the student senate meeting on Wednesday in the Tuscola-Arcola Room.
EIU student government swears in new senator
Jason Coulombe, Student Government Reporter • October 10, 2024

The student senate’s meeting saw the appointment of several senators to varies positions and the appointment of a new student senator.  Unofficial...

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Incarnate Word head coach Kiki Lara greeting alumni and others after Incarnate Word beat Eastern 4-1 Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field.
Former EIU soccer coach returns for first game since departure
Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter • October 15, 2024

Thursday's men’s soccer game was special for both Eastern and its opponent Incarnate Word. Not only was it the first home game since...

Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore about to throw the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field
EIU men's soccer loses 3-0 to Houston Christian University
Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter • October 13, 2024

Eastern was unable to score for the third time in the last four games, losing to Houston Christian University 3-0 Sunday afternoon at...

EIU women's soccer wins 4-0 on senior night
EIU women's soccer wins 4-0 on senior night
Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter • October 13, 2024

Sophomore forwards Abby Reinl and Alex Tetteh both scored twice in Eastern’s 4-0 victory over Western Illinois Sunday afternoon at...

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Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Boo! Get off the stage!
Gunnar Olson, Editor-in-Chief • October 13, 2024

In my time at EIU and as president of improv group Hello Dali!, I have been on both sides of the open mic experience. But thinking on it,...

EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
Editorial Board October 9, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 presidential election season.   Your options this year include one Democrat and one Republican, neither of whom...

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: 'Beast:' a narratively dull, sporadic film
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter • October 7, 2024

Felled by inconsistent pacing and mediocre acting, "Beast" is a dull film at best. Moll (Jessie Buckley) awkwardly leads us through the...

Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Lars and the Real Girl:’ a very, very different type of rom-com
Luke Brewer, Reporter • October 9, 2024

I’m not one to gamble, but I'm willing to bet most of us have felt lonely or afraid to talk to a romantic interest at one point or another.  In...

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does lateral pull downs in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.
Fitness, followers, family: Monica Alifantis
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter • October 8, 2024

It all started with one post, said Monica Alifantis, a social media influencer and student at Eastern Illinois University.   She downloaded...

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: 'Beast:' a narratively dull, sporadic film
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter • October 7, 2024

Felled by inconsistent pacing and mediocre acting, "Beast" is a dull film at best. Moll (Jessie Buckley) awkwardly leads us through the relationship...

There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
Lauryn J Samuelson, Photographer • October 3, 2024

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