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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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Many families joined in on homecoming fun night to play bingo, take photos, and participate in many other games on Tuesday afternoon.

Connecting through EIU homecoming week

Jacob Adcock, Reporter October 4, 2023

Creating an environment for children in the Charleston community at Eastern is essential. Eastern tries to include them in special events.   On Tuesday, the homecoming committee hosted the traditional...

Kimberly Cheatle is the 27th Director of the U.S. Secret Service. She was sworn in to office September 17, 2022.

From Eastern alum to director of the Secret Service

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor October 2, 2023

President Joe Biden needed someone to become the director of the Secret Service. Eastern graduate Kimberly Cheatle answered the call. “For me, it was such an honor to receive that call, and an easy...

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...

EIU PD Squad Car 42

Two shootings, one alert

T.J. Seputis, Reporter September 19, 2023

On Aug. 15, at around 3 p.m., shots rang out at Domino’s on Lincoln Avenue.  The shooting prompted two Alert EIU notifications that were emailed to all students and staff. One Alert EIU message was...

During Eastern Illinois University the Panthers won 3-2 against University of Southern Indiana Eagles at Lantz Arena Monday Night.

Panthers hold off Screaming Eagles in first conference game of the season

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter September 18, 2023

The EIU Panthers beat the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 3-2 in an overtime thriller Monday evening at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won in the fifth set 15-10. This win puts EIU at 11-1...

COLUMN: Coco Gauff’s Grand Slam win is the motivation we all need in our lives

COLUMN: Coco Gauff’s Grand Slam win is the motivation we all need in our lives

Jade Maxwell, Columnist September 18, 2023

Welcome back to another edition of the Catch-Up, the column where I catch you up on all the goods of the week’s biggest pop culture moments! We’re starting this off with a huge congratulations to...

EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes

EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes

Editorial Board September 14, 2023

September is Suicide Prevention Month. During the month of September, it is common for people, organizations, or other entities to raise awareness and decrease the stigma surrounding suicide or mental...

From left, Varsha Naraharasetty, a junior public health major, Grace Witzig, a junior communication disorders and sciences major, and Rhys-Maxwell Barnes, a choral conducting masters student, all help in cooking meatless 
tacos and elote together.

Welcome to Healthy Cooking 101

Sia Deykoontz, Reporter September 13, 2023

Somethings cooking in Klehm hall on Tuesday with healthy cooking 101, 18 students signed up for an experience with meat less cooking and nutrition for the first event of the semester. Haley Sanders,...

Zenaya Barnes, a 5th year forward,  dribbles the ball pass University of Illinois Springfield players Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Prairie Stars.

Cougars hold off Panthers on Senior Day

Kaitlyn Evans, Sports Reporter September 10, 2023

Eastern lost an aggressive game to Chicago State 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. EIU was off to an early lead with a goal in the fourth minute by fifth-year forward Zenaya Barnes. Chicago...

Upcoming events planned by University Board

Upcoming events planned by University Board

Sia Deykoontz, Reporter September 6, 2023

At Tuesday's University Board meeting, lots was discussed about this school year's event planning. Some events happing this week, including, but not limited to the paint and sip on Sept. 6. On Sept....

To open the season off, the Panthers defeat the Indiana State Sycamores 27-0 Thursday night.

Mirza reflects on NCAA Division I debut

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 5, 2023

Thursday, Aug. 31 was junior wide receiver Eli Mirza’s first NCAA Division I appearance. The Sacramento, Calif. native recorded 27 rushing yards, and he also recorded a 21-yard punt return. Mirza...

EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament

EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament

Editorial Board September 5, 2023

Student Government has seen a considerable dip in interest and engagement since the aftermath of the budget impasse in 2017. Back in 2016 during the heat of the budget impasse, an organization named...

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