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The Charleston Community Band plays “Dancing Queen” by Abba Thursday in Kiwanis Park. This group consisted of 71 local instrumentalists with ages ranging from 13 to 90.
Events in Charleston this week
Bryce Parker, Editor-in-Chief • June 25, 2025

The week ahead in Charleston includes a mix of live music and community programming leading into the final days of June. Charleston Community Band...

Protestors line the sidewalk next to Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests in Morton Park on Saturday, June 14.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘No Kings’ protest in Charleston
Bryce Parker, Editor-in-Chief • June 17, 2025

The national No Kings Day protest was planned as part of the 50501 movement, meaning 50 states, 50 protests one movement.
Events in Charleston this week
Bryce Parker, Editor-in-Chief • June 10, 2025

The Charleston community has several events this week, with many taking place over the weekend: "No Kings" Day Protest (Saturday) Charleston is scheduled...

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Eastern Illinois Men's Track and Field freshman jumper Abraham Johnson qualified for the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in triple jump.
EIU freshman Johnson headed to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Bryce Parker, Editor-in-Chief • June 10, 2025

Abraham Johnson stared at the scoreboard in disbelief. The Eastern Illinois freshman had qualified for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track...

Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU
Bryce Parker, Editor-in-Chief • June 9, 2025

Hosting the Illinois High School Association state track and field finals annually brings benefits to Eastern Illinois University and...

IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Bryce Parker, Editor-in-Chief • June 2, 2025

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‘28 Years Later’ review: a worthy sequel that lives up to the legacy
Luke Brewer, Reporter • June 20, 2025

“28 Days Later” reinvented the zombie apocalypse for audiences in a new and terrifying way with the Rage Virus. “28 Weeks Later”...

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COLUMN: Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution
Luke Brewer, Reporter • June 8, 2025

Ever since 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, the conversation revolving around the death of cinema has been at an all-time high.  The...

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COLUMN: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is Wes Anderson to perfection
Luke Brewer, Reporter • May 25, 2025

Wes Anderson is one of the most recognizable directors of our time due to his unique filmmaking style and his 2014 action/adventure comedy...

Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Cam'ron Hardy, Reporter • April 15, 2025

The New Works Festival, formerly known as New Works Symposium, is a way for students to premiere their dedication to the world of theatre.  It’s...

Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Koria Downs, Reporter • April 14, 2025

Editor's Note: J Three's name was corrected from MJ Three.  Eastern Illinois University’s Students for Socialism hosted Liberation Mic...

Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Koria Downs, Reporter • April 8, 2025

Eastern Illinois University's Tarble Arts Center opened its spring exhibition by featuring artwork of Eastern’s undergrad and graduate students...

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