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Easterns Council of Academic Affairs Chair Marita Gronnvoll speaks during the meeting on Sept. 22 in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.
CAA approves courses, revision to sport, recreation management program
5th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois presiding Judge Mark Bovard swears in the new Coles County Sheriff Kent Martin at the Coles County Courthouse Thursday morning.
New Coles County Sheriff Kent Martin takes oath of office
Ci Richardson, a senior music education major, wheels down the Stevenson Tower ramp while slowing themself down by holding onto the railings on Thursday, June 9.
Student continues push for accessibility on campus
Eastern Alumn Eric Plummer, class of 2018, is handed a bowl of chili during the CCAR Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday afternoon at CCARs manufactoring plant. Plummer works two jobs, the first as a CCAR manufacturing worker and the second as a janitor.
Statistical disparities in Eastern’s disabled students count
Several students walk around campus, going to and from classes on Thursday afternoon as the first week of classes wraps up.
Lack of official process creates accessibility challenges at Eastern
Eastern Illinois Universitys Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson (front), runs out with players Jay Vallie (80), a graduate tight end, and Jordan Vincent (1), a sophomore safety, before the start of the Panthers first home game of the 2022 season Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost against the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs 38-20.
Wilkerson’s return home is already making a difference
Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, jumps to spike the ball during the volleyball of the second set of the first game against the UT Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Lopez had 24 kills, 5 kills, and scored 27 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.
Volleyball team wins ‘big’ at OVC awards
Easterns mens basketball Head Coach Marty Simmons, talks to players during a timeout in a game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses during the game in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.
Lantz Arena ‘up to code’ but not accessible
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Accessibility and sports should always coincide
After Makiya Miller (3), a freshman guard for the Wright State Rowdy Raiders, stumbles over herself and loses the ball, Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, recovers the ball to push the offensive during the womens basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Bengtson had four rebounds, two assists and scored nine points. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.
Women’s basketball teams’ perfect season continues against Wright State
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Why are books being constantly banned?
Ellen Dooley is a sophomore special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Accessibility is not an option
Ci Richardson is a psychology major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Events are not accessible or sensory friendly on campus
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Families should not be responsible for disability laws
A wheelchair in front of a flight of stairs outside of Lantz Arena on Nov. 18 at Eastern.
EDITORIAL: Students with disabilities should not have to fend for themselves
A tribute at the front enterance of the memorial service that people could view. As part of the tribute, pictures of Jason Aguilar and teammates and other mementos were placed.
EDITORIAL: You aren’t alone
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: If its not a crime, why are they doing time?
EDITORIAL: If it’s not a crime, why are they doing time?
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Why are books being constantly banned?
Ellen Dooley is a sophomore special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Accessibility is not an option
Ci Richardson is a psychology major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Events are not accessible or sensory friendly on campus
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Families should not be responsible for disability laws
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: American Music Awards showcases returning and up and coming talent
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
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
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Candy Fordjour Frimpong, a graduate student studying art, details her ceramics project in the Ceramics Studio Sunday afternoon. Fordjour Frimpong said with her artwork she hopes to promote a message of diversity. I want to use my indigenous background to relate well with the contemporaries around [Charleston], Fordjour Frimpong said.
Students tell stories through their art
Teachers Assistant Samuel Wilson, a graduate student studying art, assists Jennifer Teibowei, a freshman biological sciences major, learn how to chain stitch during an Introduction to Art class in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Out of time, out of money: Reality of art students
Kyle Thomas (24), a freshman center, puts the ball up into the basket with a layup, scoring a total of 8 points during the Eastern game vs. Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 in Lantz Arena Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Huskies
Conor Baltz, the director of operations at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, hangs glass bulb ornaments onto the seasonal Christmas tree in preparation of Doudnas Holiday Fest Tuesday afternoon. Students Zak Wagner, a senior music major, and Hannah Wellbaum, a graduate student studying clinical counseling, help put hooks on ornaments to hand to Baltz.
THROUGH THE LENS: Holiday Fest-ivity preparations
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
Sajani Reddy Singapuram, a computer technology graduate student, dressed in her saree, along with other traditional Indian attire and jewelry, walks up the stairs and into the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for her singing performance at the Global Culture Night
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for a night full of culture
The Coles County Board retained its two Democratic seats during the general elections on Election Day. Michael Watts and Gail Mason, who represent District 3 and 12 respectively, will continue to serve on the Board into the next term which ends in 2024. District 11 Candidate Matt Titus ran and lost 669-563.
THROUGH THE LENS: Coles County Democrats Election Day watch party
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 12: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 11: Sausage Party
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 10: The Nice Guys
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 9: Jeepers Creepers
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 8: Saw
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NIU Professor to teach altruism

November 29, 2017

Women’s, gender and sexuality studies has plans to expand in future

November 28, 2017

Presentation to educate about Alzheimer’s awareness

November 14, 2017

Retired, current professor release book on ecocinema

November 14, 2017

Leaders needed for new student programs

November 9, 2017

3rd-graders to come to Eastern for Veterans Day

November 9, 2017

Hunger Action Month aims to raise funds, educate on poverty

November 2, 2017

New organization focuses on service, ‘need for more youth outreach’

October 31, 2017

Annual Fright Night Concert to take place Sunday

October 26, 2017

Fitness instructors reflect on classes

October 25, 2017

Voice actor to recite classic tales

October 19, 2017

Students’ past works to be displayed in art show

October 17, 2017
Karissa Light, an intern with the Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity, teaches students how to be an activist for various causes at Activism 101 Wednesday night in the Martinsville Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Students learn advocacy at activism workshop

October 11, 2017

Lecture to discuss India’s greatest mathematician

October 10, 2017

Art students get opportunity to sell their art

October 5, 2017

Speaker teaches audience about history of populism

October 3, 2017

Journalism department chair earns hall of fame spot

October 2, 2017

Annual night of HOPE fundraiser to kick off Friday

September 28, 2017
Students warm up for the “EIU Go” event at the Pemberton Great Room. The gestures they are making are related to the four houses from the Harry Potter book and movie series.

Students hunt for Pokemon during second day of ROC Fest

September 26, 2017

Art students get opportunity to view internal organs of cadavers

September 21, 2017

Peace Meals partnership helps struggling senior citizens

September 19, 2017

Rollerblading, laser tag to be featured FUNfest

September 15, 2017

Students offered 24 hours to showcase art

September 14, 2017

Eastern students learn not to be bystanders

September 14, 2017

Various volunteer opportunities coming up for students

September 7, 2017
Alex Woolley (right) a 2-D studio art major, talks with students at the Fall Frolic Business Expo on the Library Quad Wednesday. Woolley said they have worked at Maurices for a year, and the Business Expo is a great opportunity for the store to reach out to the student body.

Business Expo offers different resources for students

September 6, 2017

Business Expo to offer off-campus resources

September 5, 2017

Departments starting to plan after end of impasse

August 31, 2017
Amber Salutric,a sophmore Speech Pathology and Spanish major, gets information about getting involved in Camp New Hope from a representative of the organization.

[Photo] Volunteer Fair provides student with a way to give back

August 30, 2017

Volunteer fair to offer opportunities for students

August 28, 2017

Little known resources available in Gregg, Booth

August 23, 2017

Students share experiences of working on-campus jobs

August 22, 2017

Prowl picnic lets new students get to know each other

August 20, 2017
Caitlyn Atwood, a sophomore marketing major and first-year desk assistant at Thomas Hall, watches as members of hall council play pool and hang up decorations Tuesday afternoon. Atwood was sitting among keys used by students moving into Thomas Hall early. As students start moving in throughout the week, returning students and staff took some time to give them advice on the new school year.

Students, staff offer advice on upcoming school year

August 16, 2017

Eastern hosts Smith Walbridge Marching Band camp

July 17, 2017

Parade commemorates Independence Day

July 5, 2017
Sophie Marcolla, a rising senior from Quincy Norte Dame in Quincy, discusses the upcoming elections for the American Legion Auxiliary Illinois Girls State on Monday. I love politics, she said. Thats why Im running for governor. Marcolla said Girls State functions as a stepping stone for her future in politics and her future in Washington D.C.

Girls State comes to Eastern, learns about local, state government

June 19, 2017
Casey Wells (left), a rising senior at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, raises his hand to ask Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs a question Thursday night during the Illinois Premier Boys State conference. Wells and his “commander” Joseph Douglas (right), a rising senior from Proviso East high school in Maywood, said one thing they took away from the week was the overall experience. “I’ll never forget this,” Douglas said as his teammates starred at him with admiration calling him their “master chief.”

Students share their experience with Boys State

June 16, 2017

Illinois Treasurer to visit Eastern, speaks with Boys State participants

June 14, 2017

Eastern hosts Illinois Premier Boys State

June 12, 2017
Members from the Cavaliers’ color guard practice spinning their flags Monday afternoon near O’Brien Stadium.

Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps stop at Eastern

June 6, 2017

[Video] Video: Tour de Charleston

June 5, 2017
Neil Fortner, the winner of the 50-mile race, crosses the finish line Saturday at the inaugural Tour de Charleston. Fortner finished the race with a time of two hours and 15 minutes. A member of the Wild Card Cycling team, he said he enjoyed the race, but the last few miles were challenging.

[Video] Inaugural Tour de Charleston races to success

June 4, 2017
Students from the Bloomington High School track team, file into Taylor Hall Thursday to unload and prepare themselves for the IHSA boys track meet this weekend. Eastern hosts numerous conferences and camps over the summer including the IHSA boys and girls track meets.

Summer camps keep Eastern busy

May 26, 2017

City Council accepts $400,000 grant, approves ambulance agreement

May 16, 2017

City Council approves intergovernmental agreement

November 15, 2016

Student senate to gather opinion on priority of higher education

October 12, 2016

City Council approves sending housing grant application

September 20, 2016

CUPB discusses enrollment, budget concerns

September 11, 2016

Academy members to learn own sleep cycles, importance

September 9, 2016

Review: ‘Don’t Breathe’

September 8, 2016
Multiple pizza places have been opening in the Charleston area.

Charleston serves up slices with new pizza businesses

September 5, 2016

‘Cash Flow Fever’ to show money transfer between U.S. and El Salvador

September 28, 2015
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