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A house smoking from a fire at 912 Oakcrest Drive in Charleston, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
Fire at four apartment units
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
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
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
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
Junior wide receiver Eli Mirza celebrates after he scores a touchdown against McNeese cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
‘We’re chasing after greatness’ Mirza says previewing game against Northwestern State
Chad Strickland, a senior exercise science major, performs offensive line drills at OBrien Field on Eastern Illinois University Campus Monday Evening
Strickland selected as trophy semifinalist
Easterns womens cross country team will open their season this Friday at the EIU Walt Crawford Open. The team said they feel ready for the season to start.
Panthers hope to bounce back at Louisville meet
Sophmore forward Bat-Od Buman-Uchral dribbles past a defender in the afternoon.
The Panthers hope to maintain leads against Lindenwood
Panthers look to continue the momentum after Sunday
Panthers look to continue the momentum after Sunday
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: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Octogenarians and optics 
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Welcome to The News
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
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: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Octogenarians and optics 
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: Cartoons, cartoons, cartoons… oh my!
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
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
Circus and movement artist Alex Oliva performs with the Cyr wheel as a apart of the Cirque Night Out show.
A Cirque Night Out, a night to remember 
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- The Princess Bride
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- ‘The Princess Bride’
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Taylor Swift is sort of metal
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: The CM Punk Comeback Era has abruptly ended
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 32: Toy Story
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 31: 2001: A Space Odyssey
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NIU Professor to teach altruism

AJ Fournier , Staff Reporter
November 29, 2017

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

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
November 29, 2017

Presentation to educate about Alzheimer’s awareness

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
November 14, 2017

Retired, current professor release book on ecocinema

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
November 14, 2017

Leaders needed for new student programs

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
November 10, 2017

3rd-graders to come to Eastern for Veterans Day

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
November 9, 2017

Hunger Action Month aims to raise funds, educate on poverty

AJ Fournier
November 2, 2017

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

Aj Fournier, Campus Reporter
October 31, 2017

Annual Fright Night Concert to take place Sunday

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
October 26, 2017

Fitness instructors reflect on classes

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
October 25, 2017

Voice actor to recite classic tales

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
October 19, 2017

Students’ past works to be displayed in art show

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
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

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
October 11, 2017

Lecture to discuss India’s greatest mathematician

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
October 10, 2017

Art students get opportunity to sell their art

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
October 5, 2017

Speaker teaches audience about history of populism

AJ Fournier , Campus Reporter
October 3, 2017

Journalism department chair earns hall of fame spot

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
October 2, 2017

Annual night of HOPE fundraiser to kick off Friday

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
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

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
September 26, 2017

Art students get opportunity to view internal organs of cadavers

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
September 21, 2017

Peace Meals partnership helps struggling senior citizens

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
September 19, 2017

Rollerblading, laser tag to be featured FUNfest

AJ Fournier , Campus Reporter
September 15, 2017

Students offered 24 hours to showcase art

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
September 14, 2017

Eastern students learn not to be bystanders

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
September 14, 2017

Various volunteer opportunities coming up for students

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
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

AJ Fournier , Campus Reporter
September 6, 2017

Business Expo to offer off-campus resources

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
September 5, 2017

Departments starting to plan after end of impasse

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
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 31, 2017

Volunteer fair to offer opportunities for students

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
August 28, 2017

Little known resources available in Gregg, Booth

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
August 23, 2017

Students share experiences of working on-campus jobs

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
August 22, 2017

Prowl picnic lets new students get to know each other

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
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

AJ Fournier , Campus Reporter
August 17, 2017

Eastern hosts Smith Walbridge Marching Band camp

AJ Fournier, Campus Editor
July 17, 2017

Parade commemorates Independence Day

AJ Fournier and Cassie Buchman
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

AJ Fournier, Campus Editor
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

Analicia Haynes and AJ Fournier
June 16, 2017

Illinois Treasurer to visit Eastern, speaks with Boys State participants

AJ Fournier, Campus Editor
June 14, 2017

Eastern hosts Illinois Premier Boys State

AJ Fournier, Campus Editor
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

AJ Fournier, Campus Editor
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

AJ Fournier, Campus Editor
June 5, 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

AJ Fournier, Reporter
May 26, 2017

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

AJ Fournier , Reporter
May 16, 2017

City Council approves intergovernmental agreement

AJ Fournier, Contributing Writer
November 16, 2016

Student senate to gather opinion on priority of higher education

AJ Fournier, Contributing Writer
October 12, 2016

City Council approves sending housing grant application

AJ Fournier, Contributing Writer
September 21, 2016

CUPB discusses enrollment, budget concerns

AJ Fournier, City Reporter
September 11, 2016

Academy members to learn own sleep cycles, importance

AJ Fournier, City Reporter
September 9, 2016

Review: ‘Don’t Breathe’

Aj Fournier, City Reporter
September 8, 2016
Multiple pizza places have been opening in the Charleston area.

Charleston serves up slices with new pizza businesses

AJ Fournier, City Reporter
September 5, 2016

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

AJ Fournier, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2015
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