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Charlestons Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the countys Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High Schools cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Charleston hosts 31st Annual RWB Days
Jeff Riggs, his wife Kristen Riggs and their son Caleb Riggs watch the fireworks display at the Coles County Airport Friday as part of Red, White and Blue Days. The two-day celebration ended with the fireworks.
Bruce Springsteen tribute band to perform Sunday during RWB Days
Members of the University Professionals of Illinois socialize before the negotiation team meets with Eastern’s negotiation team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.
Eastern’s faculty union hopes to hear financial package during next meeting
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
Brother Jed takes his turn to preach after his wife, Sister Cindy, on Sept. 13. He explains stories about his life and answers questions from students.
Brother Jed’s history with Eastern
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
In the top of the eighth, left, Jason DeCicco, a senior left-handed pitcher, is relieved after Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. After stepping off the mound, DeCicco embraces most of the team exchanging sentiments with them.
Panthers snap losing streak on Senior Day
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.
Panthers lose weekend series against Belmont
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
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
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
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
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
COLUMN: Id appreciate if we didnt ruin the world
COLUMN: I’d appreciate if we didn’t ruin the world
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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Class makes old dresses new again

Class makes old dresses new again

April 29, 2011
Class makes old dresses new again

Class makes old dresses new again

April 29, 2011
Library offers extended hours during finals

Library offers extended hours during finals

April 29, 2011
Bus adds stop at textbook rental

Bus adds stop at textbook rental

April 29, 2011
Retiree speaks about first women

Retiree speaks about first women

April 29, 2011
Smoking on campus up for debate

Smoking on campus up for debate

April 27, 2011
Game of Life teaches lessons in social economics

‘Game of Life’ teaches lessons in social economics

April 27, 2011
Financial Aid goes green

Financial Aid goes green

April 22, 2011
Perry fifth highest paid president in Illinois

Perry fifth highest paid president in Illinois

April 22, 2011
Desks removed because of fire hazard

Desks removed because of fire hazard

April 22, 2011
Tornado sirens double concert attendance

Tornado sirens double concert attendance

April 20, 2011
Professor receives award after 30 years

Professor receives award after 30 years

April 20, 2011
Former political reporter speaks as part of Edgar Lecture

Former political reporter speaks as part of Edgar Lecture

April 15, 2011
Former political reporter to speak at Tarble

Former political reporter to speak at Tarble

April 13, 2011
Student involvement a topic at elections debate

Student involvement a topic at elections debate

April 13, 2011
Meet your student body president candidates

Meet your student body president candidates

April 8, 2011
Chapters show off true colors

Chapters show off ‘true colors’

April 8, 2011
Meet your student body president candidates

Meet your student body president candidates

April 8, 2011
Meet your student body president candidates

Meet your student body president candidates

April 8, 2011
Panelists give fair-handed look at capital punishment

Panelists give ‘fair-handed’ look at capital punishment

April 6, 2011
Two incumbents re-elected to city council

Two incumbents re-elected to city council

April 6, 2011
Students show internship work

Students show internship work

April 1, 2011
African fashion show takes center stage

African fashion show takes center stage

March 25, 2011
Poet Wakowski talks about influences

Poet Wakowski talks about influences

March 25, 2011
Professors to travel to Iraq

Professors to travel to Iraq

March 25, 2011
Professors to travel to Iraq

Professors to travel to Iraq

March 25, 2011
Campus without power for three hours

Campus without power for three hours

March 24, 2011
EIU Democrats and Republicans speak on Egypt

EIU Democrats and Republicans speak on Egypt

March 11, 2011
Miller found guilty in students deaths

Miller found guilty in students’ deaths

March 11, 2011
Two artists for spring concert announced

Two artists for spring concert announced

March 9, 2011
Where do your student fees go?

Where do your student fees go?

March 9, 2011
Patrons pack JAC at Haiti Night

Patrons pack JAC at Haiti Night

March 9, 2011
Dance from the heart

Dance from the heart

March 4, 2011
Dance from the heart

Dance from the heart

March 4, 2011
Fan bus canceled; campus mourns

Fan bus canceled; campus mourns

March 2, 2011
Mattoon bus route possible

Mattoon bus route possible

March 2, 2011
Mattoon bus route possible

Mattoon bus route possible

March 2, 2011
Faculty development dept gathers opinions

Faculty development dept gathers opinions

March 2, 2011
Student raises money to bring author to campus

Student raises money to bring author to campus

February 23, 2011
Paperny speaks about life behind bars

Paperny speaks about life behind bars

February 23, 2011
Access Granted to a weekend at Eastern

‘Access Granted’ to a weekend at Eastern

February 22, 2011
Feature Photo 2: False alarm

Feature Photo 2: False alarm

February 22, 2011
Preparing for a special night

Preparing for a special night

February 22, 2011
Suspect pleads not guilty in thefts

Suspect pleads ‘not guilty’ in thefts

February 18, 2011
Reusable Clamshell containers could cut down waste

Reusable ‘Clamshell’ containers could cut down waste

February 16, 2011
Students still find parking an issue

Students still find parking an issue

February 9, 2011
Passionate professor leaves behind legacy

Passionate professor leaves behind legacy

February 9, 2011
The Cove deters viewers from visiting SeaWorld

‘The Cove’ deters viewers from visiting SeaWorld

February 4, 2011
Energy Center to be funded by bonds

Energy Center to be funded by bonds

February 4, 2011
Ice, snow, cause of two day class cancellations

Ice, snow, cause of two day class cancellations

February 2, 2011
Eastern alum pens new TV show

Eastern alum pens new TV show

January 28, 2011
Student Senate to swear in new members

Student Senate to swear in new members

January 26, 2011
Up all night offers good, clean fun

Up all night offers ‘good, clean fun’

January 21, 2011
Snowfall blankets campus

Snowfall blankets campus

January 21, 2011
Professor details Antarctic trip

Professor details Antarctic trip

January 19, 2011
City council approves new liquor ordinance

City council approves new liquor ordinance

January 19, 2011
Nadler, Lord contract extensions up for vote

Nadler, Lord contract extensions up for vote

January 14, 2011
Building evacuated after suspicious package report

Building evacuated after “suspicious package” report

January 14, 2011
Former professors poem published worldwide

Former professor’s poem published worldwide

January 14, 2011
Panther swimmers look to improve

Panther swimmers look to improve

January 14, 2011
Perry to make decision regarding Douglas Hall

Perry to make decision regarding Douglas Hall

January 12, 2011
Cold shooting leads to second straight loss

Cold shooting leads to second straight loss

December 9, 2010
Poor shooting bites Panthers

Poor shooting bites Panthers

December 9, 2010
Panthers look for positives in loss

Panthers look for positives in loss

December 7, 2010
Thats the way you win games

‘That’s the way you win games’

December 7, 2010
The Red Show educates and entertains

‘The Red Show’ educates and entertains

December 2, 2010
Top Cat: Half Court Hero

Top Cat: Half Court Hero

November 18, 2010
Team takes on hot-shooting Loyola

Team takes on hot-shooting Loyola

November 18, 2010
Panthers taking momentum to ISU

Panthers taking momentum to ISU

November 18, 2010
Sallee thought team could win

Sallee thought team could win

November 16, 2010
Seniors play well in final weekend

Seniors play well in final weekend

November 16, 2010
Top Cat: Need For Speed

Top Cat: Need For Speed

November 11, 2010
King stepping into center role

King stepping into center role

November 11, 2010
Panthers season ends without a tourney bid

Panthers’ season ends without a tourney bid

November 9, 2010
Steidl speaks out on death penalty

Steidl speaks out on death penalty

November 9, 2010
Lord, others to discuss Faculty Development

Lord, others to discuss Faculty Development

November 9, 2010
Top Cat: OVC Trifecta

Top Cat: OVC Trifecta

November 4, 2010
Panthers still have a chance to make OVC tournament

Panthers still have a chance to make OVC tournament

November 4, 2010
Panthers lose 2-0 on the road

Panthers lose 2-0 on the road

November 4, 2010
Panthers lose close game in the Windy City

Panthers lose close game in the Windy City

October 28, 2010
Seniors itching for one last win

Seniors itching for one last win

October 28, 2010
Top Cat: Dialing In

Top Cat: Dialing In

October 28, 2010
Panthers travel to windy city

Panthers travel to windy city

October 26, 2010
Panthers look to keep rolling in the OVC

Panthers look to keep rolling in the OVC

October 26, 2010
Garoppolo, Ricks flourish in passing game

Garoppolo, Ricks flourish in passing game

October 26, 2010
Whitley wins in consolation match

Whitley wins in consolation match

October 26, 2010
Harrison comes up big

Harrison comes up big

October 21, 2010
Nations best burner to test team

Nation’s best burner to test team

October 21, 2010
Top Cat: Alex Zwettler

Top Cat: Alex Zwettler

October 21, 2010
Coach happy with improvements

Coach happy with improvements

October 19, 2010
Turnovers a major hurdle

Turnovers a major hurdle

October 19, 2010
Panthers end losing streak

Panthers end losing streak

October 14, 2010
Team confidence now an issue

Team confidence now an issue

October 14, 2010
Lorbert wins OVC goalkeeper of the week

Lorbert wins OVC goalkeeper of the week

October 14, 2010
Offense still needs work

Offense still needs work

October 12, 2010
Panthers keep rolling

Panthers keep rolling

October 12, 2010
Turnovers a trend for team, 21 to date

Turnovers a trend for team, 21 to date

October 12, 2010
Soccer team knocks perfection

Soccer team knocks perfection

October 12, 2010
Panthers finally come home

Panthers finally come home

October 7, 2010
Stopping Pryor to be key

Stopping Pryor to be key

October 7, 2010
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