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The EIU Beekeeping Club poses for a selfie during a meeting via Instagram.
Buzzworthy RSO works towards environment stability
Will Harrington, a 2-year-old, cautiously accepts a candy cane from Santa during the Holiday Fest at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday afternoon. Harringtons parents said they always enjoyed the Doudna holiday events and were looking forward for their son to meet Santa.
Holiday Fest gathers families for holiday cheer at Doudna
Senator Karolinea Guzek, a freshman political science major, reads through the Business Affairs committee handout to see the presentation information at the Student Government meeting at Taylor Hall on Wednesday. Senate on the Go is where Student Senate hosts their meetings in areas like residential halls to encourage student involvement with the Senate.
Student Senate elects Guzek as new speaker
Easterns Council of Academic Affairs Chair Marita Gronnvoll speaks during the meeting on Sept. 22 in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.
CAA approves courses, revision to sport, recreation management program
5th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois presiding Judge Mark Bovard swears in the new Coles County Sheriff Kent Martin at the Coles County Courthouse Thursday morning.
New Coles County Sheriff Kent Martin takes oath of office
Caleb Donaldson (20), a junior guard, attempts to shoot into the basket during the game and scored a total of 15 points against Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 Wednesday night in Lantz Arena.
Men’s basketball wins second game of season over Blackburn
Lariah Washington (22), recovers the ball to start pushing towards the Northern Illinois University Huskies basket during the womens basketball game at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Washington led the Panthers with 30 points, scoring .750 points per minute. The Panthers lost 71-69.
Women’s basketball winning streak comes to an end
Matt Bollant, Easterns womens basketball head coach, talks to his players during a media timeout during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena.
EIU and NIU women’s basketball to face off Saturday
Eastern Illinois Universitys Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson (front), runs out with players Jay Vallie (80), a graduate tight end, and Jordan Vincent (1), a sophomore safety, before the start of the Panthers first home game of the 2022 season Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost against the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs 38-20.
Wilkerson’s return home is already making a difference
Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, jumps to spike the ball during the volleyball of the second set of the first game against the UT Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Lopez had 24 kills, 5 kills, and scored 27 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.
Volleyball team wins ‘big’ at OVC awards
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Do I like movies, or making fun of movies?
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Confessions of a 684-year-old white, cis-, male
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I am sick of home improvement shows in hospital waiting rooms
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Why are books being constantly banned?
A wheelchair in front of a flight of stairs outside of Lantz Arena on Nov. 18 at Eastern.
EDITORIAL: Students with disabilities should not have to fend for themselves
A tribute at the front enterance of the memorial service that people could view. As part of the tribute, pictures of Jason Aguilar and teammates and other mementos were placed.
EDITORIAL: You aren’t alone
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: If its not a crime, why are they doing time?
EDITORIAL: If it’s not a crime, why are they doing time?
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Do I like movies, or making fun of movies?
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Confessions of a 684-year-old white, cis-, male
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I am sick of home improvement shows in hospital waiting rooms
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Why are books being constantly banned?
Ellen Dooley is a sophomore special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Accessibility is not an option
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Candy Fordjour Frimpong, a graduate student studying art, details her ceramics project in the Ceramics Studio Sunday afternoon. Fordjour Frimpong said with her artwork she hopes to promote a message of diversity. I want to use my indigenous background to relate well with the contemporaries around [Charleston], Fordjour Frimpong said.
Students tell stories through their art
Teachers Assistant Samuel Wilson, a graduate student studying art, assists Jennifer Teibowei, a freshman biological sciences major, learn how to chain stitch during an Introduction to Art class in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Out of time, out of money: Reality of art students
Kyle Thomas (24), a freshman center, puts the ball up into the basket with a layup, scoring a total of 8 points during the Eastern game vs. Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 in Lantz Arena Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Huskies
Conor Baltz, the director of operations at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, hangs glass bulb ornaments onto the seasonal Christmas tree in preparation of Doudnas Holiday Fest Tuesday afternoon. Students Zak Wagner, a senior music major, and Hannah Wellbaum, a graduate student studying clinical counseling, help put hooks on ornaments to hand to Baltz.
THROUGH THE LENS: Holiday Fest-ivity preparations
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
Sajani Reddy Singapuram, a computer technology graduate student, dressed in her saree, along with other traditional Indian attire and jewelry, walks up the stairs and into the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for her singing performance at the Global Culture Night
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for a night full of culture
The Coles County Board retained its two Democratic seats during the general elections on Election Day. Michael Watts and Gail Mason, who represent District 3 and 12 respectively, will continue to serve on the Board into the next term which ends in 2024. District 11 Candidate Matt Titus ran and lost 669-563.
THROUGH THE LENS: Coles County Democrats Election Day watch party
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Will Harrington, a 2-year-old, cautiously accepts a candy cane from Santa during the Holiday Fest at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday afternoon. Harringtons parents said they always enjoyed the Doudna holiday events and were looking forward for their son to meet Santa.
Holiday Fest gathers families for holiday cheer at Doudna
Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter • December 5, 2022

Doudna kept a busy schedule for the first weekend in December for Holiday Fest.   The fest started Thursday at 5 p.m. with the art sale...

News
The EIU Beekeeping Club poses for a selfie during a meeting via Instagram.
Buzzworthy RSO works towards environment stability
Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter • December 5, 2022

EIU Beekeeping and Biodiversity has been a group of busy bees since their inception at the Sept. 14 Student Senate meeting.   At that particular meeting,...

Will Harrington, a 2-year-old, cautiously accepts a candy cane from Santa during the Holiday Fest at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday afternoon. Harringtons parents said they always enjoyed the Doudna holiday events and were looking forward for their son to meet Santa.
Holiday Fest gathers families for holiday cheer at Doudna
Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter • December 5, 2022

Doudna kept a busy schedule for the first weekend in December for Holiday Fest.   The fest started Thursday at 5 p.m. with the art sale starting then...

Senator Karolinea Guzek, a freshman political science major, reads through the Business Affairs committee handout to see the presentation information at the Student Government meeting at Taylor Hall on Wednesday. Senate on the Go is where Student Senate hosts their meetings in areas like residential halls to encourage student involvement with the Senate.
Student Senate elects Guzek as new speaker
Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter • December 2, 2022

Karolina Guzek, a sophomore political science major, became the Speaker of the Student Senate on Wednesday in the 7th Street Underground loft. Previous...

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Sports
Caleb Donaldson (20), a junior guard, attempts to shoot into the basket during the game and scored a total of 15 points against Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 Wednesday night in Lantz Arena.
Men's basketball wins second game of season over Blackburn
Cam'ron Hardy, Men's Basketball Reporter • December 5, 2022

The Eastern men's basketball team secured a 93-43 victory against Blackburn College Saturday night in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the...

Lariah Washington (22), recovers the ball to start pushing towards the Northern Illinois University Huskies basket during the womens basketball game at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Washington led the Panthers with 30 points, scoring .750 points per minute. The Panthers lost 71-69.
Women's basketball winning streak comes to an end
Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor • December 4, 2022

The Eastern women's basketball team was handed its first loss of the season as it was beat by Northern Illinois Saturday afternoon 71-69. As...

Matt Bollant, Easterns womens basketball head coach, talks to his players during a media timeout during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena.
EIU and NIU women's basketball to face off Saturday
Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor • December 2, 2022

Eastern Illinois University (6-0) vs. Northern Illinois (6-1)   Tipoff: Dec. 3 at 3:30 p.m.   Location: Lantz Arena – Charleston,...

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Opinions
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Do I like movies, or making fun of movies?
Katja Benz, Columnist • December 5, 2022

So, Thanksgiving break is over. We’re in that weird period between breaks where I don’t want to do my homework but I have finals and...

Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Confessions of a 684-year-old white, cis-, male
Trent Jonas, Columnist • December 3, 2022

I’m really tired. Exhausted. And it’s the busy season. The family finally just left after a disastrous Thanksgiving. The grandkids...

Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I am sick of home improvement shows in hospital waiting rooms
Will Padgett, Columnist • December 2, 2022

Have you ever been in a hospital waiting room completely devoid of any reading material and the only distraction you can find is the TV...

Through the lens
Kyle Thomas (24), a freshman center, puts the ball up into the basket with a layup, scoring a total of 8 points during the Eastern game vs. Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 in Lantz Arena Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Huskies
Ashanti Thomas, Photo Editor • November 30, 2022

Conor Baltz, the director of operations at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, hangs glass bulb ornaments onto the seasonal Christmas tree in preparation of Doudnas Holiday Fest Tuesday afternoon. Students Zak Wagner, a senior music major, and Hannah Wellbaum, a graduate student studying clinical counseling, help put hooks on ornaments to hand to Baltz.
THROUGH THE LENS: Holiday Fest-ivity preparations
November 29, 2022
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
November 11, 2022
Sajani Reddy Singapuram, a computer technology graduate student, dressed in her saree, along with other traditional Indian attire and jewelry, walks up the stairs and into the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for her singing performance at the Global Culture Night
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for a night full of culture
November 11, 2022
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