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Director of Career Services Bobbi Kingery (left) and Human Resources Advisor John Marr (right) answer questions during the International Students: Realistic Expectations session Wednesday.
Career services holds seminar for international students
The re-opening of Chick-fil-a in the food court of the Martin Luther King Jr. Student union on Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024. Charleston Ill.
Chick-fil-A returns to University Union Food Court
President Jay Gatrell (middle right), joined with Amy Odwarka (middle), and Michele McDaniel (middle left) cut the ribbon to open the new family hub in on the fourth floor of the Booth Library on the Eastern Illinois University campus Wednesday.
Family hub opens for student parents in Booth Library
Junior computer science major Cov Dennis goes to kicks the ball during the kickball game hosted by the Black Student Union during their Find Your Friend Color Picnic Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in the Library Quad of Eastern Illinois University’s campus.
BSU is back
Students stand behind their booths to promote their oranizations at Pantherpalooza in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom on Eastern Illinois University's campus on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. ©CAM'RON HARDY | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS
Panther Palooza draws indoor crowd
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
Trojan football takeaways by the numbers
Senior defender Morgan Rinker.
EIU soccer loses to in-state opponent NIU
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman
Wide receiver, senior, Cooper Willman catches the ball during the third quarter before getting push out of bounds at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores, at the O'Brien Field on Saturday night
EIU football records three interceptions, wins home opener
Kate Germano, a sophomore midfielder (11), dribbles the ball up field towards Little Rock Trojan territory at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon.
EIU looks to beat NIU for first time in 28 years
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Redshirt junior infielder Dylan Drumke prepares to bat at the EIU baseball game in Coaches Stadium on Sunday.
EIU splits doubleheader with USI
Matt Bollant yelling at the referee during the women basketball game against UT Martin thursday night in Groniger Arena
Bollant leaves EIU basketball program
Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.
Davis, Luers enter transfer portal
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
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's 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
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
COLUMN: My journey from shot put to sports media
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman
Wide receiver, senior, Cooper Willman catches the ball during the third quarter before getting push out of bounds at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores, at the O'Brien Field on Saturday night
EIU football records three interceptions, wins home opener
Senior wide receiver Chase Clough jumped to celebrate with senior quarterback after a second quarter touchdown. Head Coach Brian Halsey in the back. at Trojan Hill, Friday Sept, 6,2024, Charleston Ill. 25-18 Trojans won against the Paris Tigers.
Charleston beats Paris behind big defensive stop
The press box at Trojan Stadium on September 5th at Charleston High School in Charleston ILL.
Charleston High School gets ready for Paris High School
The football team is practices for their home opener on Saturday.
Eastern prepares for home opener against Indiana State
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
Trojan football takeaways by the numbers
Senior defender Morgan Rinker.
EIU soccer loses to in-state opponent NIU
Kate Germano, a sophomore midfielder (11), dribbles the ball up field towards Little Rock Trojan territory at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon.
EIU looks to beat NIU for first time in 28 years
Goalkeeper Kyce Toutanji, kicks a long ball to start the game against the IUPUI Jaguars Tuesday evening. The Panthers and Jaguars tied 1-1 with Eastern scoring with 5 minutes left on the clock.
EIU goalie records 10 saves in season debut
Head coach Dirk Bennett said he wants the team to maintain solid defense as the 2023 season continues. (File)
Charleston native to EIU soccer head coach: Dirk Bennett
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's 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
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Junior pitcher Olivia Price (6), starts her pitch to St. Louis University junior infielder Jocelyn Abbott (20) on Wednesday evening.
Athletes to watch in the winter
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
EIU hazing reports confirmed
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bite her lip while hitting the ball over to the other team during the doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks She also played singles
EIU women’s tennis prepares for OVC tournament
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman
Junior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn, attempts to spike the ball over the net but is blocked by the Marquette University Golden Eagles. The Panthers were swept 3-0 for the first time this season. Flynn had seven kills and points.
Outside hitter speaks on EIU volleyball program in Q&A
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball team huddle in a circle after losing to the Marquette Golden Eagles 3-0 in Groniger Arena Friday evening on August 30, 2024.
Marquette volleyball sweeps Eastern in NCAA rematch
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
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
Ali Ewoldt, Teri Hansen, Ben Micheal and Robert Sims sing "The Time Of My Life " from Dirty Dancing at the Broadway A-Z performance in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.
Broadway makes its way to Charleston
The postcard mural, located in the Triad facing Booth Library, was painted by Grace Otzwirk over summer break.
Alum artist leaves a postcard to welcome students back
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Hilary Abigana is hoisted up while playing the flute during the final song of the night labeled as "Straw Yellow" ("La Escoba" traditional by arr. Terry L. Baldrige) "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday. During the show, the group integrates acrobatics and dances, while having ample audience engagement.
The Fourth Wall flies into Doudna
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism.
 COLUMN: ‘BlackBerry’: How the apples took over the berries
Samira Dadson sews a zipper onto denim in preparation for the denim day fashion shoot in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Fashion Lab, Charleston Ill., April 18, 2024. Dadson has been sewing for the past 10 years.
Fighting inequality with fashion
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism.
‘The Boys in the Boat:’ Gold for the sport, bronze for the plot
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
Hispanic Heritage Month: ongoing debates over celebration and identity
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Is there too much wrestling?
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Politics, multimedia take stage for DEN
Daily Eastern News logo est. summer 2024.
Meet the fall 2024 editors
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101
The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris's First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida
The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris’s First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM
The Overton Window: Ep. 1: Taxes on Tips, RFK Jr Drops Out and a Brief DNC Recap
The Overton Window: Ep. 1: Taxes on Tips, RFK Jr Drops Out and a Brief DNC Recap
Panther Profiles: Ep. 21: Mike O'Conor
Panther Profiles: Ep. 21: Mike O’Conor
Fighting Illini Kaden Feagin hurdles past the EIU senior defensive back Zay Gentry during the team's season opener against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium Thursday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU loses to UofI 45-0
Freshman forward Jackson Liley made his first goal at his first ever game with Eastern Illinois men's soccer during the EIU, University of Chicago game Thursday evening. EIU men's soccer won 3-0.
THROUGH THE LENS: Men’s and women’s soccer take home victories
Junior computer science major Cov Dennis goes to kicks the ball during the kickball game hosted by the Black Student Union during their Find Your Friend Color Picnic Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in the Library Quad of Eastern Illinois University’s campus.
THROUGH THE LENS : Black Student Union hosts picnic and games
Cheer leaders get ready to cheer the EIU fight song Sunday night at the pep rally.
THROUGH THE LENS: Pep rally brings together students
Students pile into Andrews Hall on Move In Day on a rainy Thursday afternoon. Families unloaded vehicles out of the door into the parking lot with the average elevator wait time being around five minutes.
THROUGH THE LENS: New students arrive for Move In Day
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Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism.

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter

Cam'ron is a senior journalism major 581-2812 or cahardy@eiu.edu. He previously served as the news editor and campus editor.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101

Cam'ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
September 9, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism.

‘The Boys in the Boat:’ Gold for the sport, bronze for the plot

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 3, 2024
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM

Cam'ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
August 30, 2024
The postcard mural, located in the Triad facing Booth Library, was painted by Grace Otzwirk over summer break.

Alum artist leaves a postcard to welcome students back

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
August 28, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism.

 COLUMN: ‘BlackBerry’: How the apples took over the berries

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
August 20, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 63: Drew’s Last Episode + How We Started The Podcast

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
May 4, 2024
From left, Theo Edwards, Ronnie Kosciuk and Emery Johnson walk with a crowd in the slut walk near Lawson Hall Thursday.

Slut walk combats sexual assault, harassment at EIU

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 28, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 62: Is The Bear That Good?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 26, 2024
Left, Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell holds petition for all-gender restrooms, hand delivered by graduate student Theo Edwards while petition signers stand in support in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.

Students hand deliver petition for all-gender restrooms to Gatrell

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 26, 2024
Students walk from the Mellin Steps to the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union to hand off petition for gender-neutral bathrooms to University President Jay Gatrell,

Cam'ron Hardy

COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 24, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 21, 2024
Students celebrate EIU's unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.

Students celebrate EIU's unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.

[Photo] EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors

April 21, 2024
Students celebrate EIU's unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.

Students celebrate EIU's unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.

Students celebrate EIU's unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.

[Photo] EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors

Aidan Cusack, Reporter
April 21, 2024
Students celebrate EIU's unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.

What to expect at Springfest

[Photo] What to expect at Springfest

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2024
Jody Stone interacts with students after his student interview for Dean of Students Friday. April 13,2024 in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union,

Interim dean of students interviews to maintain position

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 17, 2024
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.

[Photo] Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter
April 18, 2024
Students participate in spray painting bags at Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union, Saturday,

Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union, Saturday, April 13, 2024, while Matt Bennett was selling his shirts during the Pantherchella event

two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 17, 2024
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.

Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 16, 2024
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJ'd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom

THROUGH THE LENS: Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella

Cam'ron Hardy
April 15, 2024
Matt Bennett party 101 for Pantherchella Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday, April 15, 2024 while Matt Bennett DJ's

technicians work in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday, April 15, 2024 while Matt Bennett DJ's performs

Students wait in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday

Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJ'd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom.

Students wait in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom for the Matt Bennett concert to begin.

Students stand in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday

Students reach for performer Matt Bennett at Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.

Cam'ron Hardy

COLUMN: ‘Waves’ floods audience with emotions

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 10, 2024
From right, Shay Edmond, a senior sociology major, and Brianna Hull-Dennis, a senior political science major, watch the solar eclipse with friends Monday afternoon at the campus observatory. Edmond said the turnout made the viewing much more exciting.

Solar eclipse assembles community, builds friendships

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 9, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 7, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 7, 2024
Student Government Crest

Student government to open elections

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 1, 2024
Anni Hochhalter plays a piece while listening and following along with her fellow members of WindSync at the Recital Hall in Doudna Fine Arts Center on Thursday.

Past, current musicians attend WindSync concert

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 29, 2024
Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell opens the presentation on several faculty updates and Plan 2028 on Tuesday afternoon.

Gatrell, faculty update the university on Plan 2028

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 28, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy

COLUMN: ‘American Hustle’ tells true story with proficient cast

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 26, 2024
Upcoming events to celebrate DEI

Upcoming events to celebrate DEI

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 25, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 16, 2024
Society of Women’s Engineers

[Photo] Different perspectives at Society of Women’s Engineers meeting

Jacob Hamm, Reporter
March 16, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy

COLUMN: ‘The Lighthouse:’ probably the worst movie I have seen

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 8, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 56: Play Misty For Me Review

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 8, 2024
The Pulitzer Prize finalist play “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” by Sarah Ruhl is coming to Eastern Thursday and will play until Sunday.

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ to premiere at EIU

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 6, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 55: We TRIED To Stay on Topic… Juice Review

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 1, 2024
The Kat Walk joins the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana chapter on the runway, Tianni Marshall (left), a criminal justice major, and Brejona Hutchinson (right), a digital media technology major, walk the runway for the theme scary movie at the Illini Union Sunday night on the U of I campus.

EIU’s Kat Walk struts at UIUC

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
March 1, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy

COLUMN: Lack of representation on the Miss Black EIU judging panel

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 27, 2024
Tiffany Hunter, a 22-year-old Charleston resident, poses in the Kat Walk practice on Thursday in Groniger Arena on Eastern Illinois University’s campus in Charleston, Ill.

EIU Kat Walk to walk with UIUC in fashion show

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 25, 2024
"Shades of an Ebony Queen " Miss Black EIU scholarship pageant 2024 newly crowned Rafiat Yarrow, a senior political science major, at the Grand ballroom Martin Luther King JR Union on Saturday evening, Feb. 24, 2024, taking her first walk as Miss Black EIU 2024

Yarrow named Miss Black EIU 2024

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 25, 2024
A poster of all three contestants of all three Miss Black EIU Pageant contestants Thursday in the Grand Ballroom.

Miss Black EIU to return after a year off

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 23, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 54: Judas and The Black Messiah

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 23, 2024
two dudes talk movies

Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 53: Queen and Slim

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 23, 2024
Staff profile for Cam'ron.

COLUMN: ‘Carol:’ love always finds a way back

Cam'ron Hardy, Columnist
February 14, 2024
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.

BREAKING: Hendrickson selected as Eastern’s provost, vice president of academic affairs

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 14, 2024
Ravioli is one of the many protein foods people can get at the campus food pantry.

Eastern’s food pantry use on the rise

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 13, 2024
Mikey Hanania Freshman. special education major swiping her panther card for lunch mon Jan 29, 2024

How much do meal plans cost?

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 13, 2024
Liam Corcoran sophomore, elementary education major and Ella Wang freshman Undecided. Eating in South Quad Dining Thursday afternoon

How much food do the EIU dining halls order?

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 13, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 52: Race

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 9, 2024
Student Government Association general meeting, Martin Luther King Jr union, tuscola room Wed Feb 7, 2024

[Photo] EIU student government addresses sustainability

Veronica Gipson, Student Government Reporter
March 2, 2024
Student senate Madison Veatch (left) and VP August Biernbaum (right) Student Government Association general meeting, Martin Luther King Jr union, tuscola room Wed Feb 7, 2024 Eastern Illinois University, Charleston Ill. © Cam'ron Hardy

[Photo] Huck’s, sports complex coming to town

Veronica Gipson, Student Government Reporter
February 9, 2024
Staff profile for Cam'ron.

COLUMN: ‘Lady Bird’: The art of adolescence

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 6, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 51: Remember The Titans and Is The Bear Better Than Succession

Cam'ron Hardy, Drew Coffey, and Harper Hancock
February 2, 2024
Jersey Mikes Sub is official open, 200 W Lincoln Ave. Jersey Mike's Subs opening reception, Wed Jan 31 2024

Jersey Mike’s Subs officially opened in Charleston

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 1, 2024
Jersey Mike's Subs now open in Charleston IL. Jersey Mike's Subs opening reception, Wed Jan 31 2024

Employee Ashlynn Wellbaum ready for opening day for Jersey Mike's sub Wed 31 2024 200 W Lincoln Ave

Simone Cummings is one out of four candidates for the provost position, interview speech in Doudna Fine Arts center Recital Hall

[Photo] Dean at Webster University interviews for provost position

Kimberly Carroll, Reporter
January 30, 2024
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.

Eastern interviews interim provost for position

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 29, 2024
Students walk across the Library Quad Monday afternoon on the first day of classes for the spring semester.

Eastern releases statement regarding AFSCME negotiations

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 29, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 50: Saltburn

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 28, 2024
Jay Gatrell president of Eastern Illinois University talks about spring updates and goals for the semester at Doudna Fine Arts Center, Duorak Concert Hall.

New grants to help Eastern community

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 26, 2024
Kim Pope works as the president of AFCSME Local 981 and as the office manager in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Doudna Fine Arts Center.

AFSCME still bargaining after 8 months

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 24, 2024
Kim Pope works in the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Doudna Fine Arts Center as the office Manager.

Staff profile for Cam'ron.

COLUMN: ‘300’: Action packed, lacking storyline

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 21, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 49: Her

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 19, 2024
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.

EIU searching for director of accessibility and accommodations

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
January 17, 2024
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