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Demographics of Easterns student body from 2017 to 2021 show that Easterns student body is becoming more diverse. Other represents the categories of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, two or more races, international students and students who did not disclose their race.
Demographics show increase in Eastern student diversity
Student Senator Jasmine Yusef, a junior English and philosophy major, explains her Committee report at the Wednesday night Student Government meeting. Yusef highlighted Star reports during her report and encouraged fellow senators to nominate one another for it.
Student Government approves committee member, tables three emergency bills
Fairchild found unfit for trial
Fairchild found unfit for trial
Associate Vice-President for Enrollment Management Josh Norman, and Jeffery Stowell, a psychology professor present a proposal to the Council of Academic Affairs about reducing the current recidency hours requirement for transfer students at the Oct. 21, CAA meeting held in the Whitters Conference Room. The proposal suggests that the current requirement of 40 credit hours be reduced to 30. The council approved of the vote with only one member, Billy Hung, not in favor.
CAA to vote on proposed honors program for the Department of Human Services
Panel to discuss police brutality, criminal justice reform
Panel to discuss police brutality, criminal justice reform
Eastern Running back Harrison Bey-Buie is handed the ball by quarterback Otto Kuhns at Saturday afternoon’s football game. Eastern lost 28-0 to Tennessee State at O’Brien Field.
Week 8 results for OVC football teams
Eastern goalkeeper Mac Van Oudt reaches to deflect a shot in the Panthers 2-0 loss to Belmont Tuesday at Lakeside Field.
End of Summit League men’s soccer season approaching
Eastern sophomore midfielder Cam Korhorn kicks the ball upfield in a match against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Oct. 19 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 2-0 to the Cougars.
OVC Tournament upcoming for Panthers
Eastern senior midfielder Alejandro Lurbe (center) redirects the ball off a corner kick in the match against Belmont Tuesday at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 2-0 to the Bruins.
Men’s soccer team drops nonconference match to Belmont
Eastern outside hitter Elisavet Papageoriou winds up for a kill attempt in a match against Morehead State on Oct. 22 in Lantz Arena. Papageorgiou had 4 block assists and 5 digs in the match, which Eastern lost 3-0.
OVC volleyball standings solidifying
EDITORIAL: Easterns racial demographic increases
EDITORIAL: Eastern’s racial demographic increases
COLUMN: America needs a better sex education program
COLUMN: America needs a better sex education program
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: The best snacks if you live in a dorm
A body found in the Illinois River near Peru has been identified as Jelani Day, an Illinois State University graduate student who was reported missing on Aug. 25. The cause of death was determined to be drowning.
EDITORIAL: Continue the fight for Jelani
COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting
COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting
EDITORIAL: Easterns racial demographic increases
EDITORIAL: Eastern’s racial demographic increases
A body found in the Illinois River near Peru has been identified as Jelani Day, an Illinois State University graduate student who was reported missing on Aug. 25. The cause of death was determined to be drowning.
EDITORIAL: Continue the fight for Jelani
Homecoming Queen Jacqueline Williams, a senior kinesiology major, is honored by the crowd at Homecoming Coronation. Coronation was held Monday night in the MLK Union Grand Ballroom. Williams said when it was announced that she won, she couldn’t believe she had won and that she stood there shocked for a moment.
EDITORIAL: Racism towards Homecoming Court not OK
EDITORIAL: Welcome back Alumni
EDITORIAL: Welcome back Alumni
EDITORIAL: Check out our new podcast section online
EDITORIAL: Check out our new podcast section online
COLUMN: America needs a better sex education program
COLUMN: America needs a better sex education program
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: The best snacks if you live in a dorm
COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting
COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting
COLUMN: Philosophy is not dead, we use it every day
COLUMN: The long trend of animal predictors
COLUMN: The long trend of animal predictors
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
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
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’
Christine Gristick, the mother of the linebacker’s coach, Adam Gristick, cheers for her son during the homecoming football game Saturday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Homecoming Weekend Events
THROUGH THE LENS: Doug DiBianco Dedication
Alana Mcneely a junior human services major, runs to first base as Antwan Grahman a junior construction management major attempts to tag her out.
THROUGH THE LENS: Kickball with the Greeks
The parents of the woman whose house caught on fire, hug her while they wait outside.
THROUGH THE LENS: House fire Tuesday afternoon
Amairany Bueno, a freshman management major, Evodie Tshipamba, an electrical engineering major, and Diana Maggi, a freshman biology major, compete against each other in inflatable jousting during the Kick-Off in the Library Quad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Homecoming Kick-Off
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 8: Tron & Ex Machina
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 007: Goldfinger & No Time to Die
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 5: Former Voice of Thomas the Tank Engine Joseph May
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 6: The Twilight Saga (ft. Maddy Powers)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 5: Every Single Star Wars Movie (ft. Ryan Meyer)
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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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