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Three different graduation ceremonies were held for the different colleges Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022, in Lantz Arena; Lumpkin College of Business and Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Education all held ceremonies for the students in the respective colleges.
Seniors prepare for graduation
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
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Vice Chairperson for Easterns board of trustees Christopher Hicks, speaks during the board of trustees meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom.
Board of trustees removes out-of-state tuition for US residents
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Redshirt junior infielder Dylan Drumke prepares to bat at the EIU baseball game in Coaches Stadium on Sunday.
EIU splits doubleheader with USI
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox throws the ball at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
Nine-run first inning too much for EIU to overcome
Senior guard Jordan Tiger Booker during the mens basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
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
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
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
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
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
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
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
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All content by Alycia Rockey

Photogallery: The Illinois Art Education Association Art Gallery

Alycia Rockey
October 29, 2010

Feature Photo: Snaking Along

Alycia Rockey
January 28, 2010
BREAKING: Eastern football assistant coach Jeff Hoover dies in car accident

BREAKING: Eastern football assistant coach Jeff Hoover dies in car accident

Alycia Rockey
November 20, 2009
Crisis Pregnancy Center Campus Outreach lending hand to students

Crisis Pregnancy Center Campus Outreach lending hand to students

Alycia Rockey
October 23, 2009
Volleyball: Coming to a close for squad

Volleyball: Coming to a close for squad

Alycia Rockey
October 23, 2009
Column: NCAA sanctions pose problems for OVC squad

Column: NCAA sanctions pose problems for OVC squad

Alycia Rockey
October 23, 2009
Winter fashion colors up world of white

Winter fashion colors up world of white

Alycia Rockey
October 23, 2009
Column: Not a book but a Nook

Column: Not a book but a ‘Nook’

Alycia Rockey
October 23, 2009
Opinions: Fall sheds new light on life

Opinions: Fall sheds new light on life

Alycia Rockey
October 23, 2009
Feature Photo: Rocking for funds

Feature Photo: Rocking for funds

Alycia Rockey
October 23, 2009
Fashion 101: Homecoming show debuts

Fashion 101: Homecoming show debuts

Alycia Rockey
October 16, 2009
All Access with Olivia Klaus, runner: Transfer credits team for progress

All Access with Olivia Klaus, runner: Transfer credits team for progress

Alycia Rockey
September 30, 2009
Editorial Cartoon: Big Ego

Editorial Cartoon: Big Ego

Alycia Rockey
September 17, 2009
Walters makes NFLs Chiefs

Walters makes NFL’s Chiefs

Alycia Rockey
September 8, 2009
A Nation full of Panthers

A Nation full of Panthers

Alycia Rockey
September 4, 2009
Hoedown!

Hoedown!

Alycia Rockey
September 4, 2009
Editorial Cartoon: New Smoking Policy

Editorial Cartoon: New Smoking Policy

Alycia Rockey
September 2, 2009
The Vehicle literary magazine turns 50

The Vehicle literary magazine turns 50

Alycia Rockey
May 1, 2009
Coach of the Year: Head baseball coach Jim Schmitz keeps it cool under pressure

Coach of the Year: Head baseball coach Jim Schmitz keeps it cool under pressure

Alycia Rockey
May 1, 2009
Feature Photo: A time to celebrate

Feature Photo: A time to celebrate

Alycia Rockey
May 1, 2009
Editorial Cartoon: Finals Mountain

Editorial Cartoon: Finals Mountain

Alycia Rockey
May 1, 2009
Rain does not stop Spring Fling

Rain does not stop Spring Fling

Alycia Rockey
May 1, 2009
Panther Briefs: Track teams look for conference sweep

Panther Briefs: Track teams look for conference sweep

Alycia Rockey
May 1, 2009
Nacho feast to feed studying students

Nacho feast to feed studying students

Alycia Rockey
May 1, 2009
Feature Photo: Monkey business

Feature Photo: Monkey business

Alycia Rockey
May 1, 2009
Softball: Panthers continue to tumble late in season

Softball: Panthers continue to tumble late in season

Alycia Rockey
April 30, 2009
Exotic animals, games, prizes highlight Spring Fling

Exotic animals, games, prizes highlight Spring Fling

Alycia Rockey
April 30, 2009
Feature Photo: Signing up for service

Feature Photo: Signing up for service

Alycia Rockey
April 30, 2009
Student Body Presidents veto of marketing proposal stands

Student Body President’s veto of marketing proposal stands

Alycia Rockey
April 30, 2009
Top Cat: Golfers past helps toward tourney title

Top Cat: Golfer’s past helps toward tourney title

Alycia Rockey
April 30, 2009
All Access with assistant baseball coach Sean Lyons

All Access with assistant baseball coach Sean Lyons

Alycia Rockey
April 30, 2009
Faculty, students propose study tips for finals

Faculty, students propose study tips for finals

Alycia Rockey
April 30, 2009
Freshman wins final Open Mic, takes home $200

Freshman wins final Open Mic, takes home $200

Alycia Rockey
April 30, 2009
Editorial Cartoon: Swine flu pandemic

Editorial Cartoon: Swine flu pandemic

Alycia Rockey
April 30, 2009
Editorial Cartoon: Lions new logo

Editorial Cartoon: Lions’ new logo

Alycia Rockey
April 24, 2009
Baseball: Reserves lead to route

Baseball: Reserves lead to route

Alycia Rockey
April 24, 2009
Golf: Riordan leads after first round

Golf: Riordan leads after first round

Alycia Rockey
April 24, 2009
Feature Photo: Tearing down the hate

Feature Photo: Tearing down the hate

Alycia Rockey
April 24, 2009
Johnson: an Eastern icon

Johnson: ‘an Eastern icon’

Alycia Rockey
April 24, 2009
Softball: Panthers drop crucial league doubleheader

Softball: Panthers drop crucial league doubleheader

Alycia Rockey
April 24, 2009
Spring brings optimism for fall sports

Spring brings optimism for fall sports

Alycia Rockey
April 24, 2009
Pierre Walters anxious for NFL Draft

Pierre Walters anxious for NFL Draft

Alycia Rockey
April 24, 2009
Lecturer shines light on stars

Lecturer shines light on stars

Alycia Rockey
April 23, 2009
Top Cat: Sophomore develops into top discus thrower

Top Cat: Sophomore develops into top discus thrower

Alycia Rockey
April 23, 2009
Baseball: Big innings by Braves in another home loss

Baseball: Big innings by Braves in another home loss

Alycia Rockey
April 23, 2009
Softball: Panthers look to snap streak

Softball: Panthers look to snap streak

Alycia Rockey
April 23, 2009
Design of energy center revealed

Design of energy center revealed

Alycia Rockey
April 23, 2009
Writing on the wall to be destroyed today

‘Writing on the wall’ to be destroyed today

Alycia Rockey
April 23, 2009
Feature Photo: Finding that one, special book

Feature Photo: Finding that one, special book

Alycia Rockey
April 17, 2009
Speaker explains absence at Sex Positive Fair

Speaker explains absence at Sex Positive Fair

Alycia Rockey
April 17, 2009
Track: Distance runner Butler tries to maintain healthy season

Track: Distance runner Butler tries to maintain healthy season

Alycia Rockey
April 17, 2009
Football: Spoo takes on more duties

Football: Spoo takes on more duties

Alycia Rockey
April 17, 2009
Editorial Cartoon: Conservative tax protesters

Editorial Cartoon: Conservative tax protesters

Alycia Rockey
April 17, 2009
Tennis: Last chances at NCAAs

Tennis: Last chances at NCAA’s

Alycia Rockey
April 17, 2009
Baseball: Panthers prepare to take on Tootle

Baseball: Panthers prepare to take on Tootle

Alycia Rockey
April 17, 2009
The best band in the world

‘The best band in the world’

Alycia Rockey
April 17, 2009
Feature Photo: Getting rid of the evidence

Feature Photo: Getting rid of the evidence

Alycia Rockey
April 17, 2009
Students to raise money for cancer research

Students to raise money for cancer research

Alycia Rockey
April 17, 2009
Softball: Panthers play critical OVC rival

Softball: Panthers play critical OVC rival

Alycia Rockey
April 17, 2009
Feature Photo: Bricks Break Barriers

Feature Photo: Bricks Break Barriers

Alycia Rockey
April 16, 2009
Feature Photo: Protest for equal taxes

Feature Photo: Protest for equal taxes

Alycia Rockey
April 16, 2009
Feature Photo: Milk Chug Challenge

Feature Photo: Milk Chug Challenge

Alycia Rockey
April 16, 2009
Baseball: Low-level Blackburn no problem

Baseball: Low-level Blackburn no problem

Alycia Rockey
April 16, 2009
Football: Early enrollment benefits defensive tackle Jake Odom

Football: Early enrollment benefits defensive tackle Jake Odom

Alycia Rockey
April 16, 2009
Feature Photo: Charleston TEA Party

Feature Photo: Charleston TEA Party

Alycia Rockey
April 16, 2009
Energy Center depends on bill

Energy Center depends on bill

Alycia Rockey
April 16, 2009
Lincoln Log Cabin to re-open

Lincoln Log Cabin to re-open

Alycia Rockey
April 16, 2009
Top Cat: Another freshman in the track team mix

Top Cat: Another freshman in the track team mix

Alycia Rockey
April 16, 2009
Editorial Cartoon: Modern TEA parties miss the point

Editorial Cartoon: Modern TEA parties miss the point

Alycia Rockey
April 16, 2009
Murphy wins student presidency

Murphy wins student presidency

Alycia Rockey
April 9, 2009
Editorial Cartoon: Pirate warfare

Editorial Cartoon: Pirate warfare

Alycia Rockey
April 9, 2009
Feature Photo: A stroll through doudna

Feature Photo: A stroll through doudna

Alycia Rockey
April 9, 2009
Baseball: Long balls lead beat down

Baseball: Long balls lead beat down

Alycia Rockey
April 9, 2009
Self-defense workshop pays off

Self-defense workshop pays off

Alycia Rockey
April 9, 2009
Childrens Theatre welcomes mascot

Children’s Theatre welcomes mascot

Alycia Rockey
April 9, 2009
All Access with baseball player Zach Borenstein

All Access with baseball player Zach Borenstein

Alycia Rockey
April 9, 2009
Editorial Cartoon: Nance v. Winston Round III

Editorial Cartoon: Nance v. Winston Round III

Alycia Rockey
April 8, 2009
New appointments can be beneficial

New appointments can be beneficial

Alycia Rockey
April 7, 2009
Feature Photo: Through flurries and puddles

Feature Photo: Through flurries and puddles

Alycia Rockey
April 7, 2009
Editorial Cartoon: Cubs fantasy baseball season

Editorial Cartoon: Cubs fantasy baseball season

Alycia Rockey
April 7, 2009
Womens Soccer: Former soccer coach part of inaugural professional season

Women’s Soccer: Former soccer coach part of inaugural professional season

Alycia Rockey
April 7, 2009
Poet adds Filipino culture to work

Poet adds Filipino culture to work

Alycia Rockey
April 7, 2009
Fun Day gives to St. Judes

Fun Day gives to St. Jude’s

Alycia Rockey
April 3, 2009
Feature Photo: Canoe racing

Feature Photo: Canoe racing

Alycia Rockey
April 3, 2009
Trotta acts out, portrays Lincolns life

Trotta acts out, portrays Lincoln’s life

Alycia Rockey
April 3, 2009
Softball: Spark missing in home loss

Softball: Spark missing in home loss

Alycia Rockey
April 3, 2009
Track: Seniors emotional about final meet

Track: Seniors emotional about final meet

Alycia Rockey
April 3, 2009
Feature Photo: Clowdy spirit

Feature Photo: Clowdy spirit

Alycia Rockey
April 3, 2009
Feature Photo: Making progress

Feature Photo: Making progress

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
Tugs teams advance

Tugs teams advance

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
Feature Photo: Ziggy mouths off a riff

Feature Photo: ‘Ziggy’ mouths off a riff

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
Editorial Cartoon: Evolution in action

Editorial Cartoon: Evolution in action

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
Building with cans benefits local food pantry

Building with cans benefits local food pantry

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
In search of authentic Gozo

In search of authentic Gozo

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
Tugs teams advance

Tugs teams advance

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
Topcat: Freshmen add bats

Topcat: Freshmen add bats

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
Baseball: Long ball not needed

Baseball: Long ball not needed

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
Tugs teams advance

Tugs teams advance

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
Mens Tennis: Panthers falter in singles against ISU

Men’s Tennis: Panthers falter in singles against ISU

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
Softball: Seven new faces work into lineup

Softball: Seven new faces work into lineup

Alycia Rockey
April 2, 2009
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