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Unity presentation provides students a way to come together
Unity presentation provides students a way to come together
Meet the Greeks took place Sept. 10.
NPHC provides a space for Black students at Eastern
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biology major, wins Miss Black EIU 2022 at the celebration of the 50th Anniversary Scholarship Pageant on Saturday night.
Meet the 50th Miss Black EIU Jaedah Franks
Crystal Valentine, the guest speaker for the Poetry-ish Women’s History Month event, reads her poem about how the Kardashian family culturally appropiate Black women on Thursday night in Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
Events themed ‘Black Resilience’ to celebrate Black history
Members from Team 2 from the Battle of The Aux, hosted by the Black Student Union, sing and dance to “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus on Monday night in 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union. The teams competed in genres including: country, hip-hop rap, gospel, rock, and reggae.
BSU helps students express themselves among like minded individuals
Zaria Flippin, a sophomore sports media relations major, records her podcast called Sportz Shortz in the Booth Library study room. Flippins podcast is centered around news occuring in sports and gives her opinions and previews on the topic on Friday afternoon.
Flippin says her grandfather sparked her love for sports
Assistant coach Mariah King and the rest of the team come together during a timeout at their basketball game vs. Southeast Missouri in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.
Eastern gives Black athletes positive experiences
Eastern guard, Lariah Washington (22), breaks a double team against Southeast Missouri Redhawks guard, Jaliyah Green (24), and another Redhawks player. The Panthers won 63-57 against the Redhawks in Lantz Arena on Saturday.
Washington’s leadership in fourth quarter helps EIU remain undefeated
The womens basketball team cheers for fellow players after scoring during the womens basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.
Panthers 8-0 in OVC play for the first time since 2013
After number 20 Emily Wilcox, a junior middle blocker, reconvenes with her team after successfully blocking a spike from UT Martin Skyhawk players during the volleyball game at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Wilcox had 6 blocks and scored 7.5 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.
Women athletes on campus talk being STEM majors
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Do we actually know where our information goes?
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Identity theft and government
Ashanti Thomas is a junior digital media technology major and can be reached at 581-2912 or at althomas5@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Black artists you should be listening to
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Being Black at The News
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The possible end of an iconic, cultural pageant at Eastern
Students walk from Andrews Hall to Old Main Saturday afternoon. The students walked in protest of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who was killed by five members of the Memphis, Tenn. at a traffic stop.
EDITORIAL: There needs to be a change
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., write important messages on posters and encourage others to as well, to hold up while walking in the march for the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. program on Monday evening.
EDITORIAL: Commemorate buildings with meaning
This is the conveyor belt from the folding unit which conveys the cut and folds into the newspaper that comes off the printing press line.
EDITORIAL: One year later of weekly content
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Do we actually know where our information goes?
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Identity theft and government
Ashanti Thomas is a junior digital media technology major and can be reached at 581-2912 or at althomas5@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Black artists you should be listening to
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Being Black at The News
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The possible end of an iconic, cultural pageant at Eastern
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
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
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
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
Abigail Riti, a freshman psychology major, Riley Bauer, a junior english major, and Silas Roemer, a freshman physics major, find sticks to use as the arms for the final touches of their snowman named Byobert in the Library Quad Wednesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students build Byobert the snowman
Olivia Enlow, a freshman theater major, rehearses lines as an understudy for Calliope, one of the nine muses, in Xanadu in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: “Xanadu” week four rehearsal
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 17: The Shining
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 15 : The Maze Runner
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 14: Batman Returns feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 13: The Nightmare Before Christmas
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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 16, 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 26, 2014

Hit Mix might receive a MTVu Woodie award

February 26, 2014

RHA to hear request to support pride

February 24, 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 2, 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 28, 2014

Eastern receives historic monetary donation

January 28, 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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