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Old Main is getting festive with trees in the main lobby on the first floor decorated with different ornaments Monday.

Charleston Community Theatre begins holiday festivities 

Luke Brewer, Reporter December 6, 2024

Charleston Community Theatre is kicking off the holiday season with the comedy play “The Christmas Spirit” by Frederick Stroppel and entertainment by Corn Belt Underground, CCT’s improvisation...

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism

COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter November 18, 2024

'The Intruder' is nothing out of the ordinary. It's the same plot that you've seen dozens of times and something that you shrug off and forget a week after you watch it. Scott (Michael Ealy) and Annie...

Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.

COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time

Luke Brewer, Reporter November 14, 2024

Emotionally gripping and intimate is the best way to describe “We Live in Time.”  The film follows the story of Tobias (Andrew Garfield) and Almut (Florence Pugh) after Almut accidentally hits...

Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”

‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing

Asha Hoak, Reporter November 12, 2024

“She Loves Me” performed its final show at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Sunday afternoon.   The love drama invoked audible gasps and oohs and ahhs, rife with passion, betrayal and humor.   The...

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism

COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter November 7, 2024

The story of Venus and Serena Williams is an inspirational story to tell, as Black people are typically not seen in the tennis world. Their journey was certainly distinctive.  The upbringing of anyone...

Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.

COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 

Luke Brewer, Reporter October 31, 2024

Halloween is finally here, so it’s only fair that I review a horror movie before the spooky month ends.  Regarded as one of the greatest films ever, both overall and in the horror genre, John Carpenter’s...

Juniors Lauren Carter-Chenowith and Azlynn Padderatz-McNicol acting through an improv scene at the Hello Dali event on Thursday, October 24th at 8:00 p.m. in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Lecture

“Hello Dali” provides laughs to Eastern students

Asha Hoak, Reporter October 30, 2024

While horror shows usually give audiences a fright, this comedy stage caused an uproar of laughter. On Thursday at 8 p.m., the Hello Dali improv comedy group performed its horror themed show in Doudna’s...

Grupo Bella vocalist Vanessa Ramirez sings during Grupo Bella's performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Grupo Bella brings crowd to feet to dance

Asha Hoak, Reporter October 29, 2024

Latin spirit lit up the stage as five performers of the ensemble Grupo Bella performed on stage in the Dvorak Concert Hall last Saturday night.   The rich songs of the three vocalists roared across...

Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.

COLUMN: ‘It’s What’s Inside’ asks who are you on the inside?

Gunnar Olson, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2024

Out of body experiences are generally seen as a metaphor, but “It's What’s Inside" brings this to an all-new level.   I was casually scrolling through TikTok when I stumbled into someone making...

Former Eastern Illinois University student Annastasia Sparkz performs to Lady Gaga's song "Born This Way" on stage at the drag show in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Grand Ballroom decked out for annual drag show

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter October 22, 2024

When the clock struck 7 p.m. and the lights began to dim, those in the Grand Ballroom knew this would be a night to remember.   On Saturday EIU pride hosted its annual drag show featuring professional...

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism

COLUMN: ‘King Kong:’ a staple of cinema

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter October 21, 2024

“King Kong” delivers everything good about film throughout its 3 hour and 21-minute run time. Every genre comes across in the film ranging from romance to sci-fi to horror. Struggling actress Ann...

Graduate studio art major Tristen Hahn paints a piece of fabric using a screen printer during the Scream Print event in the Tarble Arts Center on Oct. 18, 2024.

‘Art is screaming’ at the Tarble Arts Center

Michelle Doty, Campus Reporter October 21, 2024

Backdropped by Halloween music, Scream Print was hosted at the Tarble Arts Center Friday, giving students and community members the opportunity to create colorful prints alongside offering prizes and...

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