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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

Former Eastern Illinois University student Annastasia Sparkz performs to Lady Gaga's song "Born This Way" on stage at the drag show in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Grand Ballroom decked out for annual drag show

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter October 22, 2024

When the clock struck 7 p.m. and the lights began to dim, those in the Grand Ballroom knew this would be a night to remember.   On Saturday EIU pride hosted its annual drag show featuring professional...

EIU Pride celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week

EIU Pride celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week

Jacob Adcock, Reporter September 20, 2023

On Sept. 18, EIU Pride hosted its weekly Monday meeting to celebrate Bisexual Awareness Week. The meeting was held in the Arcola/ Tuscola room on the third floor of the Union building from 7 p.m. to 8...

EIU Pride allows students to feel safe amongst one another

EIU Pride allows students to feel safe amongst one another

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor February 15, 2023

Pride Club is a Registered Student Organization, RSO, that students can join regardless of gender or sexual orientation. The club’s purpose is to allow people to feel comfortable amongst each other and...

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Joining EIU Pride allows Pilar Barrio to feel comfortable

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor February 15, 2023

EIU Pride’s purpose is to allow students to feel comfortable and to provide a safe space. Members of the Registered Student organization, RSO, host activities for students throughout the year. One of...

Student Body President Lucy Ade, a junior interpersonal communication major, works on Student Government Election marketing in her office in the Student Life Offices in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Friday afternoon.

Lucy Ade finds identity in EIU Pride

Chandler Smith, Reporter February 15, 2023

Lucy Ade expressed her gratitude towards EIU Pride explaining the importance the Registered Student Organization, RSO, brought to her since Ade is a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Ade explains how EIU...

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