University Board to take Panthers “Back in Time”
Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor
August 17, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Back to Campus, News, Special Sections
Three months worth of planning and hours of preparation will fall into place this weekend as the University Board unveils the annual welcome back weekend festivities. This year’s theme is called “Panthers Back In Time” and focuses on a throwback to the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Though the...
PHOTO GALLERY: The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps open dress rehearsal
Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Staff Photographer
June 19, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, News, Showcase
The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, a competitive, all-male corps comprised of 150 members, performed in an open dress rehearsal Saturday at O'Brien Stadium in preparation for their first competition. The corps performed several songs from their 2017 show, "Men are from Mars." The Cavaliers’ first...
Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps stop at Eastern
AJ Fournier, Campus Editor
June 6, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, News
In preparation for a season filled with practices lasting for hours and weeks of traveling, The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps has stopped at Eastern to continue its pre-season tour for their 2017 production, “Men are from Mars.” The Cavaliers are a competitive, all-male corps comprised of 150 memb...
New classroom, entrance planned for Tarble Arts Center
Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, News
A new classroom is in the works for The Tarble Arts Center, after being first proposed in the spring of 2014. According to a press release, these renovations are made possible through a $3 million gift given by the Tarble Foundation. The old classroom had been hosting art classes to grades k...
Supernatural scavenger hunt set for Saturday
Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, News
The inaugural Casper Cruise, a scavenger hunt around Charleston, will kick off 2 p.m. Saturday at Bob’s Bookstore, 303 Lincoln Ave. Participants will go around Charleston using hints to hunt down historical locations and take a selfie when they find one of the places. The Casper Cruise is...
Kesha shows love for fans at Spring Concert
Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 3, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, News, Showcase
Kesha showed her support for LGBTQ rights and love for her fans at Saturday’s Spring Concert. Before the concert, Catherine Almazan, a senior sociology major, said she was happy to have Kesha come. “I’m excited for it. I’m thankful I can see it for free because I’m with University Board,”...
Eastern’s Euphonics group to perform at ICCA this Saturday
Loren Dickson, Entertainment Reporter
February 1, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, News, Online
Doudna’s Recital Hall was filled with singing voices Tuesday night as Eastern’s Euphonics group performed in preparation for the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella. The ICCA Midwest quarterfinal will take place 7 p.m. Saturday at Washington University in St. Louis. This will b...
New play to bring contemporary issues to the stage
Liz Stephens, City Reporter
January 25, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase
The cast and crew of the play “Seminar” is hoping to expose its audience to a more contemporary play March 1-5 at the Black Box in Doudna. Director Kevin Doolen said the author of the play, Theresa Rebeck, speaks about women’s issues like the roles of women in society and in the workplace. “I...
‘Hidden Figures’ highlights unsung heroines
January 9, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Even when faced with the double-edged sword of racism and sexism, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson’s courage, wit and strength depicted in the film “Hidden Figures,” helped NASA accomplish groundbreaking aircraft launches and landings. Based in segregated Virginia during the...
Students take yellow brick road to royalty
Angelica Cataldo, Entertainment Reporter
October 20, 2016
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Homecoming, The Verge
From chapter presidents to campus royals seniors Justin Earls and Catie Witt are proud holders of the 2016 Homecoming King and Queen titles. Both are heavily involved on campus and have been making an effort to participate in all of the homecoming events for the week. Earls is the president of Alpha ...
Review: Starting to smell a lot like autumn
Jordan Hale, Online Editor
October 20, 2016
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Homecoming, The Verge
Whenever I think of fall, I think of falling leaves, warm baked goods and chilly weather. Sometimes, the chilly weather is a bit too much, which is grounds for me to stay inside and curl up with my favorite blanket. One thing I love during the fall is a candle and since we have one in Mattoon,...
Somewhere, sober the rainbow
Kayln Kayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2016
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Homecoming, The Verge
It is all fun and games until the student wakes up the next morning to an unbearable headache, overwhelming nausea and dizziness. This can be avoided by following three steps. Step one: Do your homework Before you walk into the party or pregame session create a plan of attack. Deter...
