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Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: “The Collector”: An Underrated and Blood-Soaked Thriller 

Drew Coffey, Columnist October 10, 2023

If you are easily freaked out by the thought of a murderer breaking into your home, this film will surely send a chill down your spine. However, that is what makes the film so entertaining and thrilling.   The...

COLUMN: Tupac Shakurs Murder is a Case of Judicial Injustice

COLUMN: Tupac Shakur’s Murder is a Case of Judicial Injustice

Jade Maxwell, Columnist October 9, 2023

This week, we’re going to have a more serious discussion about rap legend, Tupac Shakur. 27 years after his murder in Las Vegas, a murder suspect has finally been arrested for the homicide of Tupac. While...

COLUMN: Marching band is a sport

COLUMN: Marching band is a sport

Ellen Dooley, Opinions Editor October 6, 2023

Earlier this week, in a column by my respected colleague, Dan Hahn, he stated that marching band is not a sport. To that- my professional answer is no. My unprofessional band kid of now 11 years and...

COLUMN: Becoming the King of Pirates

COLUMN: Becoming the King of Pirates

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist October 6, 2023

During the summer of 2022, I started watching the anime "One Piece." Now if you are unaware of this anime, it follows the story of Monkey D. Luffy, who dreams of becoming the King of the Pirates. He sails...

Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Marching Band is not a sport

Dan Hahn, Columnist October 5, 2023

Even though competitive marching band requires significant physical training, focus, and teamwork, I am not convinced that marching band can be called a sport. Marching bands typically perform at...

Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Spooky season is in full effect

Brie Coder, Columnist October 4, 2023

It’s that time of year; spooky season is in full effect! Whether your pick of poison is fictitious horror or the shock and awe of true crime, October certainly brings the blood-curdling screams and...

Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’: the perfect family friendly movie

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor October 3, 2023

After three Baudelaire children’s parents die in a house fire, they move to life with their distant relative, Count Olaf (Jim Carrey) who tries to trap them in order to obtain their parent’s inheritance...

Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101

Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101

Tera Johnson-Swartz, Columnist October 2, 2023

There are rumors that humanities departments around the country are in trouble. Less and less students are voluntarily taking courses in the arts for a myriad of reasons, one popular argument being, if...

COLUMN: Writers strike ends, but is it really over?

COLUMN: Writer’s strike ends, but is it really over?

Jade Maxwell, Columnist October 2, 2023

Welcome to another week of the Catch-Up, the column where I fill you in on the goods from pop culture and dish out my opinions about it. This past week, the Writers Guild of America officially ended...

COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major

COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist September 29, 2023

I have been at Eastern since the Fall of 2019. Yeah, I know, a long time it feels like. In that time, I have gone to college before and after COVID-19, went through teacher strikes, and changed my major...

Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: More in-class writing will retain college students

Dan Hahn, Columnist September 28, 2023

Many students who embark on a college degree do not attain a credential. These students are referred to in the data as students with Some College but No Credentials, or more simply, SCNC students. As of...

Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?

Brie Coder, Columnist September 27, 2023

Last month, Netflix debuted the documentary “Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child,” which chronicles the life of Jake Paul and how he went from an Internet influencer to a “legitimate boxer.” Yes,...

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