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Kymoni Dixon, a sophomore majoring in exercise science for physical therapy, works at Thomas Dining hall, swiping cards. Dixon said she likes the convenience of having an on-campus job although being a student worker can become hectic.
Taylor Dining to stop serving dinner
The gates of the castle outside of Old Main could be seen Wednesday afternoon where the Lantanas are in bloom. Part of Levi Lee’s job as Grounds Gardener is selecting the annual flower beds. He is in charge of selecting the plants for different areas across campus from Old Main to Greek Court.
Eastern to host open-sessions for employee, labor relations director next week
Isai Morales, a freshman biology major, tests at Eastern’s Student Recreation Center Court 5 for COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Eastern University President David Glassman sent out an email stating that “all EIU students and employees are expected to complete on-campus SHIELD testing upon their return to campus” for the spring semester.
Eastern to no longer utilize SHIELD COVID testing
The Charleston Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Charleston family displaced due to structure fire
A profile shot of University President David Glassman at his desk in the Presidental Office in Old Main on Monday.
Presidential Search Committee aims to meet early September
Eastern midfielder Chad Hamler tries to beat two opponents to the ball in Easterns match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Panthers’ returning soccer coach says it’s good to be back
Pitcher Olivia Price attempts to catch a line drive up the middle during the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon against SIUE. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings, with Price picking up the win after pitching 8.1 shutout innings in relief.
Eastern athletics budget analysis, financial hurdles
Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Josh Oakley returns to coach men’s soccer
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer
COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
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
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Siobhan Doherty speaks into a megaphone while protesting the overture of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade Friday evening at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Doherty said she came out because she is very mad about Roe v. Wade being overturned. Im mad for not only myself, but also for all the women and people with uteruses that this is going to affect, Doherty said.
THROUGH THE LENS: Community members protest Roe v. Wade being overturned
Six-year-old Dulce Stern swims towards her mom Chelsea Stern at the Rotary Community Aquatic Center pool in Charleston Ill. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Chelsea said the two come out here almost every day to swim and have fun, plus it helps burn off some energy. Dulce said she loves jumping off the diving board and going on the slide with her dad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston community beats the heat
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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Cap and gown pickup and tickets to be available for commencement

May 4, 2014

Faculty and staff retirements increasing

April 28, 2014

Holi connects Eastern with Asian culture

April 27, 2014

Lavender graduation to honor LGBTQA community

April 25, 2014

Phone scam hits Charleston

April 23, 2014

CUPB does not endorse academic affairs cuts

April 20, 2014

RHA elects representative for executive board position

April 17, 2014

Booth Library received a $5,000 grant

April 17, 2014

Faculty Senate examines CUPB progress

April 15, 2014

New Senate Speaker to be elected

April 15, 2014

Biological sciences professor receives faculty award

April 14, 2014

Paint dodgeball to ravage south quad

April 14, 2014

Tugs shotgun starter will be brought back next year

April 14, 2014

Sexual assault awareness pushed to forefront

April 10, 2014

‘Captain America’ breaks boring streak

April 10, 2014

Unofficial student government elections results to be released

April 8, 2014

Streaming service to replace residence movie channel

April 8, 2014

Police called to Klehm after Tugs gunshots

April 7, 2014

Candidate hopes to improve spirit on campus

April 6, 2014

Microsoft Office 365 to replace Panthermail

April 6, 2014

Movie streaming service to be available in residence halls

April 3, 2014

Fagbug speaker’s car causes stir at high school

April 3, 2014

Asian culture to hit Eastern during AHM

April 1, 2014

Candidate prepared to fight ‘no confidence’

March 31, 2014

Crowds witnessed (reenacted) shots in heart of Charleston

March 30, 2014

RHA elects next school year executive board

March 27, 2014

Student Senate approves budgets

March 26, 2014

Senate to vote on AB approved 2014-2015 budgets

March 25, 2014

Candidates only present platform despite 1 contested position

March 24, 2014

Eastern science professor host weather ‘video magazine’

March 23, 2014

RHA nominates executive board candidates

March 20, 2014

Coles County sees second-highest turnout in 8 years

March 18, 2014

Student Senate to review AB-approved budgets

March 18, 2014

RHA to set nominations for executive board

March 18, 2014

CUPB searches for funds, despite 2-year security

March 17, 2014

Booth Library is finalist for national award

March 16, 2014

Sheriff debates focuses on budget

March 4, 2014

March weather to be climatic, dangerous

March 2, 2014

MAP grant deadline extension announced

February 27, 2014

Hit Mix might receive a MTVu Woodie award

February 26, 2014

RHA to hear request to support pride

February 25, 2014

Housing, Dining contracts now online

February 23, 2014

Penalty Box charged with $500 fine, 7-day suspension

February 18, 2014

RHA delegates bring home most IRHA awards

February 17, 2014

Student government, AB proposed FY15 budgets

February 16, 2014

Student government budget plans to be announced

February 11, 2014

Charleston ready, prepared for snowstorm

February 5, 2014

Voter Registration Drive less successful than hoped

February 3, 2014

RHA proposes revised constitution; to be voted on next week

January 31, 2014

Staff picks: Best and worst halftime shows

January 30, 2014

IBHE spokesman explores issues affecting higher education

January 29, 2014

RHA executive board to propose revised constitution

January 29, 2014

RHA executive board to propose revised constitution

January 29, 2014

Eastern receives historic monetary donation

January 29, 2014

Student senate to review Illinois Board of Higher Education- Student Action Team meeting

January 27, 2014

Student Senate approves lobby-related trip to NIU

January 22, 2014

Eastern prepares for ‘rollercoaster’ winter weather

January 21, 2014

University housing sprinkler piping fixed; South Quad Sprinkler system back online

January 15, 2014

RHA cancels Kids and Friends Weekend; set to vote on budget

January 15, 2014
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