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Zoe Volk,a junior graphic design major, working on projects in the Doudna computer lab.
EIU to replace campus computers
Old main, Eastern Illinois University Charleston Ill,
Unpacking the 2025 budget
Runners participate in the Toddler Trot on the OBrien Stadium football field 50-yard line during the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Races for all Paces event Saturday morning.
Running for a cause: Sarah Bush Lincoln ready for annual races
Cicadas shells collect on mature tree just west of Eastern Illinois University campus, May 8 2011 Charleston, Ill.
Cicadas swarm state track meet
Samira Dadson sews a zipper onto denim in preparation for the denim day fashion shoot in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Fashion Lab, Charleston Ill., April 18, 2024. Dadson has been sewing for the past 10 years.
Fighting inequality with fashion
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, stiff arms a Bryant University Bulldogs defender at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.
Holley, Panthers receive preseason recognition
Defender Kya Trejo attempts a long pass on Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon.
How does women’s soccer train for the fall?
Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball programs first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field on the Northwestern University campus on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.
Archibald leaves EIU softball program to coach with father
The NCAAs $2.75 billion settlement will affect Easterns athletic department. Just how much is not yet known. Scroll down for more.
OVC concerned with the NCAA’s handling of a $2.75 billion settlement
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at mens soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.
How does men’s soccer train for the fall?
Gunnar Olson
‘Planet of the Apes’ an intro course on ethics
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
Column: The ethics of AI
Jacob Hamm
Dear Democrats: Take Trump seriously
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Gunnar Olson
‘Planet of the Apes’ an intro course on ethics
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
Column: The ethics of AI
Jacob Hamm
Dear Democrats: Take Trump seriously
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
Samira Dadson sews a zipper onto denim in preparation for the denim day fashion shoot in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Fashion Lab, Charleston Ill., April 18, 2024. Dadson has been sewing for the past 10 years.
Fighting inequality with fashion
From left, Theo Edwards, Ronnie Kosciuk and Emery Johnson walk with a crowd in the slut walk near Lawson Hall Thursday.
Slut walk combats sexual assault, harassment at EIU
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.
Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
2023s Miss Coles County Fair winner, Laney Wright, tossed candy to the parade crowd.
THROUGH THE LENS: Red, White, and Blue Days In Charleston
Athletes at Easterns Cross Country camp line up for a running start at their annual banana relay Friday, June 28.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU Cross Country camp goes bananas
Bredesen after buying a bouquet of wildflowers on June 15.
Down to Earth: the Farmers Market at Courthouse Square
The owner of Revival City Doughnuts, Marschelle McCoy, takes out a tray of doughnuts from the cart and gives advice on what went wrong and what could have been better with the doughnuts to her employee Bronica Bazzano at Revival City Doughnuts on Feb. 8.
THROUGH THE LENS: The Lord will provide
Flamm Orchards hires around 130 to 150 workers per season to plant, tend to and process crops for thousands of families. Flamm Orchards is one of many farms in cooperation with Illinois’ statewide program to curb hunger and help stock food banks. Crops are sorted into categories where lesser-rated produce is donated to food banks.
THROUGH THE LENS: Small town standard
Panther Profiles: Ep. 21: Mike OConor
Panther Profiles: Ep. 21: Mike O’Conor
Panther Profiles: Ep. 20: Bella Marcum
Panther Profiles: Ep. 20: Bella Marcum
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 63: Drew’s Last Episode + How We Started The Podcast
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 62: Is The Bear That Good?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
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Adriana Hernandez-Santana is a senior broadcast major and can be reached at 581-2912 or aihernandez@eiu.edu.

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor

Adriana Hernandez-Santana is a senior broadcast journalism major. She can be reached at 581-2812 or at [email protected].

All content by Adriana Hernadez-Santana
The new Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ryan Hendrickson posing in his office

New Vice President for Academic Affairs shares aspirations for EIU

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
July 12, 2023
Flyer for the 2023 Butterfly Blitz

The Urban Butterfly Initiative needs butterfly photos

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
July 11, 2023
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet

[Video] Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-In-Chief
May 26, 2023
Walnut Point State Park Lake (Adriana Hernandez-Santana)

Adventure of the Week- Walnut Point State Park

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2023
Adventure of the Week-Charleston Carnegie Public Library

Adventure of the Week-Charleston Carnegie Public Library

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023
Education Professor and EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow, was nominated ‌as the person of the year for the College of Education for the 2023 DEN People of the Year Edition.

The News names Stringfellow College of Education Person of the Year

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
April 26, 2023
One of two newest Board of Trustee members, Julie Everett introduces herself to the board and talks about her history as an Eastern alumna during the BOT meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom. “I seeked my MBA here at EIU, and it was a wonderful experience,” Everett said. “My passions, both professionally and through volunteering, would be supporting youth, but then also creating opportunities for individuals who may be underserved. I see that sometimes [students] can also be very, very excited to be in this education space. I absolutely believe that [higher education] is a gateway for so many big things in someone’s life. I feel like my MBA is what opened all the doors [for me].”

BOT approves teacher tenure recommendations

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
April 24, 2023
William Harrison, from Belleville and Beth Cundy, from Dearborn, MI. at the Sexual Assault Counseling and Information Service (SACIS) tent at the 18th Street Farmers Market Vendorfest Saturday morning. Our job in counseling for those people and child who has been hurt, said Harrison. Both of them were there as a part of their internships at SACIS.

SACIS provides resources for sexual assault victims

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
April 19, 2023
Students return to classes after EIU-UPI strike suspended

Students return to classes after EIU-UPI strike suspended

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
April 17, 2023
Tatiana Stringer, a sophomore health adminstration major, supports the faculty striking for a fair contract by joining them at the picket lines and yelling into the speaker phone Wednesday afternoon in front of Old Main.

EIU-UPI strike impacts the community

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
April 12, 2023
At Kiwanis Park Monday afternoon, 7 members, new and old, join Suzi Coffman in her Tai chi class.

Tai chi event helps bring calmness through meditation and movement

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
April 4, 2023
Map of the worlds countries saying hello in a variety of languages in Coleman Hall.

How inclusive is Eastern with international students?

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
March 29, 2023
Coleman Halls foreign languages hall displays various cultural flags and places in the world.

How it is being a third culture student at EIU

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
March 29, 2023
How far does technology date back?

How far does technology date back?

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
February 22, 2023
Cayleigh Rath, social chair for Eastern Illinois Universitys Pride group, poses for a portrait in the greenhouse Monday afternoon.

EIU student opens up about hardships of being queer

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
February 15, 2023
Women Exploring Business and Technology sell rose bears for Valentines Day.

Rose bear gifts want increases at EIU for Valentine’s day

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
February 14, 2023
Lynn McGrath poses in front of her flower shop called Bells Flower Corner on Monday afternoon. Her shop sells a variety of different things inside besides flowers such as teddy bears, cards, jewelry, clothing, chocolate, and more.

[Video] The price of Valentine’s Day is rising… Here’s Why

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
February 14, 2023
3 vs. 3 tournament to help fundraise for club volleyball

3 vs. 3 tournament to help fundraise for club volleyball

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
February 4, 2023
Jake Crandall, an instructor in the Geology-Geography department and NASA contractor, demonstrates an extinct rock, Komatilte, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2023, in the Physical Science Building on Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill. Crandall said he loves geology, because he can create a historical book dating back billions of years. Komatilte is associated with gold and nickel deposits in Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the Guiana shield, South Africa.

Geology, geography professor works for NASA

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
January 25, 2023
Cynthia Kmety, the mental health promotion coordinator at the HERC compiled informational packets talking about mental health available to attendees.

Self care open session informs students on how to take care of themselves

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
January 24, 2023
Cameron Brown, a junior physical science major, ties blankets with fellow members of Alpha Phi Sorority during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday afternoon in the University Ballroom. Brown said she thinks it is important to give back to the community.

Eastern honors MLK with Day of Service

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
January 18, 2023
Tyna Sue Loafman, a reiki practitioner, motions over to one of the participants during the Sound Bath event at the Tarble Arts Center Monday afternoon.

Sound bath, crystals help students relax

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Features Junior Editor
January 10, 2023
A bag of candy was offered to participants at the end of the Adventure EI-Boo scavenger hunt Saturday night.

Adventure EI-Boo lets students, families explore campus

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
October 30, 2022
Hour House, an addiction treatment center for drugs and alcohol in Charleston, Ill.

Hour House celebrates 50 years, provides drug rehab treatments

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Features Editor
October 12, 2022
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