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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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Freshman political science major, Mason Tegeler plays as character Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps play in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.

39 Steps, a night of fun and laughs

Chandler Smith, Reporter September 29, 2023

  The comedic play, 39 Steps, was held on Thursday, Sept, 28. The play was well attended by a crowd of people enjoying the laughs and fun created during the show.  The play occurred in...

Following an investigation, the mens swim team is suspended for the fall semester.

EIU suspends men’s 2023 swim meets for hazing investigation

Zaria Flippin and Rob Le Cates September 28, 2023

The article reflects the most recent information available. Eastern suspended all competition for the men’s swimming team following an investigation about hazing Thursday morning, following what they...

A house smoking from a fire at 912 Oakcrest Drive in Charleston, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

Fire at four apartment units

T.J. Seputis, Reporter September 27, 2023

Residents of four apartment units were temporarily displaced after a fire Wednesday morning, according to a news release from the Charleston Fire Department. Firefighters were initially dispatched...

President Jay Gatrell invited Eastern Illinois University campus community for a fall update where he provides information on EIU five year blueprint for success at Doudna Fine Arts Center Concourse Wednesday morning.

Gatrell’s plan to improve the University

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor September 27, 2023

President Jay Gatrell hosted a presentation about the intentions of the improvement of the University. Meeting at 8 a.m. and beginning at roughly 8:30 a.m. at the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna...

Grace Hosey, a senior marketing major, ask questions about job opportunities with members of ESPN at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom job fair Wednesday afternoon.

Fall Job & Internship Fair seemingly disappointing

Luke Brewer, Reporter September 27, 2023

Eastern Illinois University held its Fall Job & Internship Fair, drawing in roughly 160 students compared to last year’s attendance of 200 students.  However, the decrease in attendance did not...

Jayci Stewart and Maggie Bullinger present their Snoozin’ Like a Panther” presentation to form an informational presentation about how to improve a student’s sleeping habits on Monday afternoon.

Snoozin’ like a Panther

Jacob Adcock, Reporter September 27, 2023

When students enter college, they are lifted by a sense of freedom. Being on your own can lead to many changes in your life, including your sleep schedule. Sleep is essential to school, and most college...

Career Services hosts a networking night at Tarble Art Center to help people network with employers and build relationships on Monday evening.

Networking Night creates important connections

Chandler Smith, Reporter September 26, 2023

Approaching potential employers and having casual conversations is often a very difficult issue for college students.  Networking Night was held at the Tarble Arts Center on Monday Sept 25. to teach...

Fans cheer after senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.

How important is fan attendance to Panther athletes?

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 26, 2023

Multiple aspects go into the actual game for a team, and one of those aspects is fan attendance. Some Panther athletes think the fan attendance has helped their home performances. Football Head Coach...

Director of the Tarble Arts Center Jennifer Seas walks students through the new Who Speaks for the Oceans? exhibition on Monday evening.

The collaborative creation of Tarble’s Fall Exhibition

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor September 25, 2023

Editor's note: this article has been corrected. “These happen over years of gathering these shows, conversations with the artists and studio visits with the artists,” said Kaen Henry, the assistant...

What to expect during Career Week

What to expect during Career Week

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor September 25, 2023

Eastern’s Career Services are kicking off Career Week on Monday Sept. 25, with a Networking Night, hosted at Tarble Arts Center. Networking Night will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to teach participants...

Comedian Rhapsody tour stops by Charleston

Comedian Rhapsody tour stops by Charleston

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter September 25, 2023

The well-renowned sketch comedy group Second City came to the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Art Center on Friday, Sept. 22 to perform their Comedian Rhapsody revue from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Second...

Astronomy Clubs first open house since COVID

Astronomy Club’s first open house since COVID

Luke Brewer, Reporter September 25, 2023

Space is hard to see with the naked eye, but with the Astronomy Club’s upcoming Observatory Open House, the visibility is near limitless.  On Friday, Sept. 29, the event will take place at the observatory...

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