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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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Lead vocalist Jean Violet of Kashmir performs live at Dvorak Hall in Doudna  Friday Night

Kashmir rocks Doudna

Jacob Hamm, Reporter January 20, 2024

Hundreds of community members and students packed into the Doudna Fine Arts Center for a performance by Kashmir, a cover band for the 1970s rock group Led Zeppelin, on Friday evening. The concert took...

University President Jay Gatrell speaks during Friday afternoons board of trustees meeting. The trustees approved revising the head volleyball and football coachs contracts and three new academic programs.

Board of trustees revises coach contracts, adds 3 new degrees

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2024

Eastern’s board of trustees revised two multiyear personnel contracts for the football and volleyball head coaches during its meeting Friday afternoon.  Both coaches led their teams to record-breaking...

Lead vocal/ Harmonia of Kashmir Jean Violet. Kashmir was created by vocalist Jean Violet back in 2000. The band is planning on performing at nine  different location during this tour.

Led Zeppelin tribute band coming to Doudna in sold-out show

Chandler Smith, Reporter January 18, 2024

Bringing Eastern's campus back to the 1970s would be a challenge, but this Led Zeppelin tribute band hopes to give everyone the experience of seeing Led Zeppelin live like back then.    The tribute...

Students stand behind their booths to promote their oranizations at Pantherpalooza in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. 
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Pantherpalooza promotes student organizations

Anna Hagan, Reporter January 17, 2024

The bi-annual Pantherpalooza event took place on Tuesday in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Ballroom in the Grand Ballroom. The event hosted more than 100 organizations and clubs that presented...

The gates of the castle outside of Old Main could be seen Wednesday afternoon where the Lantanas are in bloom. Part of Levi Lee’s job as Grounds Gardener is selecting the annual flower beds. He is in charge of selecting the plants for different areas across campus from Old Main to Greek Court.

EIU searching for director of accessibility and accommodations

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 17, 2024

Eastern is on the search for a new director of accessibility and accommodations.  The first candidate for the job was James Cox.  Cox received his Master of Science in education leadership...

A lone student practices in the abnormally empty Dvorak Concert Hall at the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, performances like Composerss Forum, Missoula Childrens Theatre, Spring Bloom by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra, and a combination concert of Easterns jazz, orchestra, concert band, and symophnic band were canceled.

What’s hitting the Doudna stages this semester

Gunnar Olson, Reporter January 16, 2024

A 15-time Grammy nominee and a world traveling Celtic rock group are just the tip of the iceberg for the upcoming performances coming to the Doudna Fine Arts Center at Eastern this semester. There...

Matthew Hutti, Posing in front of lake Charleston in Charleston IL.

Honoring the memory of Charleston council member Matthew Hutti  

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feauture Reporter January 16, 2024

Whether he was known as a council member, an Eastern Illinois University alum, a Charleston native or the world's biggest Cubs fan, Matthew Hutti will be remembered for his love for others and a smile...

Students gather outside of Thomas Hall preparing to march to the MLK Union.

Students come together to honor MLK’s legacy

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 15, 2024

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy and his work to improve civil rights, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. hosted the 37th annual Martin Luther King Jr. vigil and program. Members of the fraternity...

Insomnia Cookies on the corner of 4th street and Lincoln in Charleston Ill, Wednesday, 11, 2024.

Insomnia Cookies coming to Charleston

Jacob Hamm, Reporter January 15, 2024

Charleston residents will soon have a new place go to to satisfy their late-night sweet tooth. Construction is underway on a new Insomnia Cookies on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Fourth Street. The...

Ben Whitneys seven day forcast predicts temperatures will drop to single digits into the start of next week.

Dangerous temperatures early next week

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2024

Dangerous wind chills, freezing rain and blistering temperatures as low as negative 15 degrees Fahrenheit are likely over the weekend and into early next week, said EIU climatologist Cameron Craig. Starting...

From right, Jyla Brown, a criminolgy major, Kaustuv Rayamajhi, a business analytics and information systems major, Chandana Pamba, a computer technology major, (left,) working the South Quad dining rush Monday night.

Illinois sees more than 300 new laws in 2024

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 10, 2024

Since New Year's Day, more than 300 laws have taken effect in Illinois. To read a list of all the laws click here. Below are some of the highlights.   The minimum wage was increased from $13 per...

Anna Sipes, a junior biological sciences major, walks through the snow storm in the midst of a snowball fight happening in the library quad.

EIU winter break recap

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor January 9, 2024

During the winter break, an Eastern student and Charleston city councilperson died and a new vice president for university advancement was elected. James Robert “JR” Desco, a graduate student...

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