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  • Oct. 18- Eastern Symphony Orchestra in the Dvorak Concert Hall at 7:30 pm
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Alex Sausman, a senior in marketing, and the owner of Artic Ice making a snow cone for Elian Encarnacion, a junior in business analytics, at the Small Business Fair in the Library Quad Saturday.
Small Business Fest brings plushies, cosmetics, more
The map of Coles County Board District 6. 
Who’s running for Coles County Board in District 6?
Executive Director and Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer John Blue talking to the students in the Union Loft on Oct. 17, 2024, for a lead lunch.
Executive director and senior diversity and inclusion officer gives advice at lunch
Katie Gillespie, a junior English education major and the president of EIU Pride on Saturday, Oct., 19, 2024,  selling pre-sale tickets for the EIU Drag Show at the overhang of Coleman Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Charleston, Ill., at Eastern Illinois University. 
Professional, student participation to come at EIU drag show
A major point in discussion from the weekly Student Senate meeting on Wednesday was the transparence of fees in the billing of students. Speaker of the senate Madison Veatch (left) senate parliamentarian Megan Fox (middle) and VPSA Mason Tegeler (right) discuss with fellow senate members at the senate weekly meeting on Wednesday
Student government discusses fees, approves RSO
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the University of Tennessee Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
EIU women’s soccer loses last home game of season
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Why your OVC mascot may or may not suck
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville
EIU volleyball wins during Greek night
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
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
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
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
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
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
Charleston head coach Brian Halsey talks to his team following the Trojan's 35-23 loss to Taylorville on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Trojan Hill.
Charleston Trojans lose 35-23 to Taylorville Tornadoes
Charleston sophomore running back Treylin Couch bobble the ball before securing it and running for his fourth touchdown during the third quarter of Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on Sept 13, 2024, in Charleston Illinois.
Charleston prepares for must-win game against Taylorville
Panther football's Pierce Holley (3) prepares to throw the ball at the EIU v. UofI game Thursday.
Panthers hope for first conference win against Tigers
Charleston high senior defensive back Jayden Sikorski and senior defensive end Mason Redfern drag down Mattoon junior quarterback Shayden Neff during the second half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4th. Charleston lost 20-17.
Charleston loses 42-10 at homecoming
Charleston High Trojan fans getting ready with body paint and posters for the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien Field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-10.
Charleston looks to break losing streak against Mount Zion
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the University of Tennessee Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
EIU women’s soccer loses last home game of season
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Forward sophomore Abby Reinl scores the second point, making the game 2-1 during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU won 2-1
EIU women’s soccer wins two in a row
Incarnate Word head coach Kiki Lara greeting alumni and others after Incarnate Word beat Eastern 4-1 Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field.
Former EIU soccer coach returns for first game since departure
Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore about to throw the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field
EIU men’s soccer loses 3-0 to Houston Christian University
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
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
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
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
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville
EIU volleyball wins during Greek night
Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström, supports the volleyball team from the sideline during the matchup between Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Junior outside hitter talks about support system in Sweden in Q&A
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball
Graduate studio art major Tristen Hahn paints a piece of fabric using a screen printer during the Scream Print event in the Tarble Arts Center on Oct. 18, 2024.
‘Art is screaming’ at the Tarble Arts Center
Chris Vallillo performing " This Little Light of Mine" along with songs of the Civil Right Movement" to show how music played an important role in historical struggles as a way to spread the message of equality and justice, in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, on Thursday night
Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement brings music and history together
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Piece by Piece:’ building a new entry into the documentary/drama genre
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Lars and the Real Girl:’ a very, very different type of rom-com
Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does lateral pull downs in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.
Fitness, followers, family: Monica Alifantis
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Why your OVC mascot may or may not suck
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Piece by Piece:’ building a new entry into the documentary/drama genre
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
COLUMN: Future educators: get organized
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Boo! Get off the stage!
EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 70: Joker: Folie à Deux and the Horrible, No Good, One Bad Day
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 69: Rebel Ridge: Every Ridge Has A Plateau
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 68: Whiplash: Aggression vs. Passion
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Panther Playbook Ep.5: Football in a hurricane, The Coles County Clash, EIU teams begin OVC play
The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races
The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
Students were given glow sticks at the Glow Foam Party in South Quad on Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Glow Foam Party lights up South Quad
Wednesday mornings, Bob Bennett and Mike Clayton pick the tomatoes they want to take home on at the Charleston farmer's market Wednesday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fresh produce at the Charleston Farmer’s Market
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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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Katie Gillespie, a junior English education major and the president of EIU Pride on Saturday, Oct., 19, 2024,  selling pre-sale tickets for the EIU Drag Show at the overhang of Coleman Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Charleston, Ill., at Eastern Illinois University. 

[Photo] Professional, student participation to come at EIU drag show

October 18, 2024
Katie Gillespie, a junior English education major and the president of EIU Pride on Saturday, Oct., 19, 2024,  selling pre-sale tickets for the EIU Drag Show at the overhang of Coleman Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Charleston, Ill., at Eastern Illinois University. 

Professional, student participation to come at EIU drag show

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 18, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 70: Joker: Folie à Deux and the Horrible, No Good, One Bad Day

Cam'ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
October 11, 2024
Wesley Koeppl, a freshman in physical education, checks out the Dail-A-Ride stand at the Health and Wellness fair in the Eastern Illinois University Recreation Center.

Health and Wellness Fair provides resources to students

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 9, 2024
Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does lateral pull downs in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.

Fitness, followers, family: Monica Alifantis

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 8, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism

COLUMN: ‘Beast:’ a narratively dull, sporadic film

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 7, 2024
Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, at the Delta Zeta sorority house during the sororities mental health awareness event Sept. 29.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does cable glute kickbacks in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, watches Gilmore Girls while eating after her workout in her apartment.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, stretches as she prepares for her workout in the Groniger Arena Sept 13.

Monica Alifantis said she tries to work out six times a week.

According to Monica Alifantis, those interested in starting working out should just jump in. She said you don't need to run six miles or lift heavy everyday, just start.

Monica Alifantis is a social media influencer with over 250,000 followers across platforms. Her and her twin sister Mira Alifantis have been making content since 2019.

Monica Alifantis was diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic when she was 10 years old, just one year after her twin sister.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, searches for Gilmore Girls after working out in her apartment

Monica Alifantis joined Delta Zeta last fall after she said she felt like something was missing from her college experience.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 69: Rebel Ridge: Every Ridge Has A Plateau

Luke Brewer and Cam'ron Hardy
October 4, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 68: Whiplash: Aggression vs. Passion

Cam'ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
October 4, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 67: Little Women…Big Cast

Cam'ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
September 28, 2024
Kajah Williams, a senior 2d studio art major, gets splashed by a water balloon by Jamaya Fuller, a junior digital media major, at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser

Kat Walk hosts fundraiser for upcoming show

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 27, 2024
Destinee Patterson, a senior English language arts teacher education major, records Shania Lankston, a senior psychology major, before she gets splashed at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser

Destinee Patterson, a senior English language arts teacher education major, splashes Shania Lankston, a senior psychology major at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

Myricle Mellon, an undecided freshman, holds water balloons at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

Brea Howard, a senior theatre major, protects her face from a water balloon at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

The Kat Walk members get splashed by former president, Michael Mboyo at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

Michael Mboyo, former president of The Kat Walk, prepares to splash Aniyah Landing, a junior psychology major at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser

Myricle Mellon, an undecided freshman, protects herself from a water balloon at the Splash a Kat event on Wednesday, Sept., 25, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center

Signs are displayed in the Bridge Lounge of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union where people can vote in the upcoming elections on Wednesday afternoon.

EIU promotes registration to vote

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 25, 2024
Chick-fil-A unveiled renovations in early September and saw nearly 3,000 interactions in the first few days of being opened.

A look inside the reopening of Chick-fil-A

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 17, 2024
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COLUMN: ‘Flight:’ What can’t Denzel do?

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 17, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 66: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Is Deeper Than You Think

Cam'ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
September 13, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101

Cam'ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
September 9, 2024
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‘The Boys in the Boat:’ Gold for the sport, bronze for the plot

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 3, 2024
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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
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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

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

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 7, 2024
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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
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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
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 16, 2024
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[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
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COLUMN: Lack of representation on the Miss Black EIU judging panel

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
February 27, 2024
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