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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

Four of Eastern's NFL alumni. From left to right: Jimmy Garoppolo, Tony Romo, Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan.

Eastern’s NFL alums discuss the state of college football

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief June 2, 2024

Four Eastern alumni, brimming with National Football League accolades, materialized for a 40-minute press conference prior to Eastern athletics Evening with the Champions. Tony Romo, Jimmy Garoppolo,...

Sophomore wide receiver Justin Bowick jr. (1) attempts to catch the football being thrown at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Panther football has best start of season in a decade

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 1, 2023

The Panthers improve to 4-1 after they beat the Northwestern State Demons at Turpin Stadium Saturday evening. This is the best start the Panthers have had since 2013. Here are some events that happened...

Some of Eastern's wealthiest alumni

Some of Eastern’s wealthiest alumni

Ryan Meyer, Multimedia Reporter October 3, 2021

Editor's Note: This is a reflection of available information is not meant to represent the entirety of Eastern alumni. Some alumni may not be included based on the information available on their net worth. Eastern...

Library offers exhibit on famous alumni

Deanna Tadlock, Staff Reporter July 4, 2014

Eastern alumni such as Sean Payton, Tony Romo, Jerry Van Dyke and Joan Allen are being remembered in Booth Library as a part of the ongoing “Famous Former EIU Students” exhibit. Community members...

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