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Kymoni Dixon, a sophomore majoring in exercise science for physical therapy, works at Thomas Dining hall, swiping cards. Dixon said she likes the convenience of having an on-campus job although being a student worker can become hectic.
Taylor Dining to stop serving dinner
The gates of the castle outside of Old Main could be seen Wednesday afternoon where the Lantanas are in bloom. Part of Levi Lee’s job as Grounds Gardener is selecting the annual flower beds. He is in charge of selecting the plants for different areas across campus from Old Main to Greek Court.
Eastern to host open-sessions for employee, labor relations director next week
Isai Morales, a freshman biology major, tests at Eastern’s Student Recreation Center Court 5 for COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Eastern University President David Glassman sent out an email stating that “all EIU students and employees are expected to complete on-campus SHIELD testing upon their return to campus” for the spring semester.
Eastern to no longer utilize SHIELD COVID testing
The Charleston Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Charleston family displaced due to structure fire
A profile shot of University President David Glassman at his desk in the Presidental Office in Old Main on Monday.
Presidential Search Committee aims to meet early September
Eastern midfielder Chad Hamler tries to beat two opponents to the ball in Easterns match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Panthers’ returning soccer coach says it’s good to be back
Pitcher Olivia Price attempts to catch a line drive up the middle during the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon against SIUE. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings, with Price picking up the win after pitching 8.1 shutout innings in relief.
Eastern athletics budget analysis, financial hurdles
Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Josh Oakley returns to coach men’s soccer
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer
COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
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
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Siobhan Doherty speaks into a megaphone while protesting the overture of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade Friday evening at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Doherty said she came out because she is very mad about Roe v. Wade being overturned. Im mad for not only myself, but also for all the women and people with uteruses that this is going to affect, Doherty said.
THROUGH THE LENS: Community members protest Roe v. Wade being overturned
Six-year-old Dulce Stern swims towards her mom Chelsea Stern at the Rotary Community Aquatic Center pool in Charleston Ill. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Chelsea said the two come out here almost every day to swim and have fun, plus it helps burn off some energy. Dulce said she loves jumping off the diving board and going on the slide with her dad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston community beats the heat
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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Eastern pitcher Kyle Lang winds up for a pitch against Bellarmine on March 9, 2021, at Coaches Field. Lang pitched a season-high 7 innings, allowing 6 hits and 1 run in an 8-1 Eastern win.

Panthers baseball lose game one of weekend series against Belmont

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • May 13, 2022

The Eastern baseball team lost 9-5 against Belmont Friday evening to open up a three-game weekend series in Nashville, Tennessee. The Panthers are now 10-9 in conference play and 30-16 overall. Looking...

Alexa Rehmeier, right handed pitcher, and a freshman finance major, winds up her pitch at the softball game against the Murray State Racers Sunday afternoon. The Panthers won two out of three games against the Racers for the series Saturday, April 2, through Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Panthers softball ousted in first OVC Tourney since ’18

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • May 12, 2022

The Eastern softball team saw their season come to an end Tuesday afternoon as they lost to Tennessee Tech 3-1 in the opening round of the 2022 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. The Panthers concluded...

Eastern softball coach Tara Archibald talks to the team during the eighth inning during the first game of a doubleheader against SIUE Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings.

Weekend matchups set to shake up OVC softball standings

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor • April 28, 2022

The OVC softball regular season is in its final 10 days. Five weekend conference series are set to be played this weekend, with teams looking to solidifying their seeding for the postseason. First-place...

Pitcher Olivia Price attempts to catch a line drive up the middle during the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon against SIUE. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings, with Price picking up the win after pitching 8.1 shutout innings in relief.

Panthers sweep Wednesday doubleheader against SIUE, including 11-inning thriller

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor • April 27, 2022

It took 11 innings, but the Eastern softball team snapped a nine-game losing streak against SIUE at home Wednesday. The 6-5 extra-inning win snapped the streak in the first game of a doubleheader against...

Eastern shortstop Megan Burton throws to first after fielding a ground ball in game two of a doubleheader against Austin Peay April 23 at Williams Field. Eastern lost the game 4-3 to the Governors.

Softball team swept in 3rd-consecutive weekend series

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor • April 27, 2022

The losing streak has hit nine for the Eastern softball team, as the Panthers were swept at home by Austin Peay over the weekend. Luckily for the Panthers, two of the three teams below them in the standings...

Eastern catcher Lindy Milkowski looks to the dugout and smiles during game two of a doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne April 6 at Williams Field. The Panthers won both of the games, 13-8 and 3-2.

Murray State leading OVC softball standings, Eastern slips to seventh

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor • April 21, 2022

With three weekend series and a few midweek doubleheaders remaining for each team, the OVC softball season is coming down to the wire. Murray State is still holding on to the top spot in the standings...

Eastern shortstop Megan Burton slides into home in the second game of a doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne on April 6 at Williams Field. Burton walked and scored a run in the game, which Eastern won 3-2.

Eastern softball team slides to 6th place in OVC

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor • April 12, 2022

After getting swept by Southeast Missouri over the weekend, the Eastern softball team dropped to 6-8 in conference play and sixth place in the OVC.  The Panthers are still just three games out of the...

From left, Maddie Swart (33), a sophomore political science major, Megan Burton (2), a senior educational leadership major, and Rachel Kaufman (33) a sophomore marketing major, talk in between plays during the second game against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Panthers won both games, the first 13-8 and the second 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Panthers sweep midweek doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor • April 7, 2022

The Eastern softball team played its final two nonconference games of the season Wednesday, hosting a doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne at Williams Field. The Panthers came from behind to win both...

Alexa Rehmeier, right handed pitcher, and a freshman finance major, winds up her pitch at the softball game against the Murray State Racers Sunday afternoon. The Panthers won two out of three games against the Racers for the series Saturday, April 2, through Sunday, April 3, 2022.

THROUGH THE LENS: Softball series

Han Byer, Photographer • April 3, 2022

Eastern second baseman Hannah Cravens (10) celebrates with shortstop Megan Burton (2) after hitting a home run in the second game of a doubleheader against Murray State Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. Cravens has a total of 12 home runs on the season. The Panthers won 5-0 against the Racers.

Panthers win weekend series against Murray State

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor • April 3, 2022

After a pair of midweek road losses, the Eastern softball team bounced back at home, taking two games of a three game series against Murray State. The Racers were 8-0 in conference play coming in, but...

Eastern pitched Alexa Rehmeier prepares to face a batter in game one of a doubleheader against Morehead State on March 20 at Williams Field. Rehmeier threw a complete game shutout, striking out 10 batters as Eastern won 4-0.

Eastern softball team in 3rd place in OVC with 4-2 record

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor • March 30, 2022

The Eastern softball team dropped a series for the first time in conference play, losing two of three games to Tennessee State after opening conference play with a sweep of Morehead State.  The Panthers...

Eastern shortstop Megan Burton attempts to place a tag on a Morehead State baserunner in first game of a doubleheader on Sunday at Williams Field. Eastern won the game 4-0.

Sweeps galore as softball teams begin OVC play

Ryan Meyer, Softball Reporter • March 22, 2022

Every OVC softball team is either winless or undefeated in conference play, as the first weekend of conference play wrapped up with sweeps up and down the standings. Murray State, Tennessee-Martin, Belmont,...

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