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Senator Karolinea Guzek, a freshman political science major, reads through the Business Affairs committee handout to see the presentation information at the Student Government meeting at Taylor Hall on Wednesday. Senate on the Go is where Student Senate hosts their meetings in areas like residential halls to encourage student involvement with the Senate.
Student Senate elects Guzek as new speaker
Easterns Council of Academic Affairs Chair Marita Gronnvoll speaks during the meeting on Sept. 22 in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.
CAA approves courses, revision to sport, recreation management program
5th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois presiding Judge Mark Bovard swears in the new Coles County Sheriff Kent Martin at the Coles County Courthouse Thursday morning.
New Coles County Sheriff Kent Martin takes oath of office
Ci Richardson, a senior music education major, wheels down the Stevenson Tower ramp while slowing themself down by holding onto the railings on Thursday, June 9.
Student continues push for accessibility on campus
Eric Plummer is handed a bowl of chili during the CCAR Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday afternoon at CCARs manufactoring plant. Plummer grew up watching Eastern sports games. He works two jobs, the first as a CCAR manufacturing worker and the second as a janitor.
Statistical disparities in Eastern’s disabled students count
Matt Bollant, Easterns womens basketball head coach, talks to his players during a media timeout during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena.
EIU and NIU women’s basketball to face off Saturday
Eastern Illinois Universitys Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson (front), runs out with players Jay Vallie (80), a graduate tight end, and Jordan Vincent (1), a sophomore safety, before the start of the Panthers first home game of the 2022 season Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost against the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs 38-20.
Wilkerson’s return home is already making a difference
Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, jumps to spike the ball during the volleyball of the second set of the first game against the UT Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Lopez had 24 kills, 5 kills, and scored 27 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.
Volleyball team wins ‘big’ at OVC awards
Easterns mens basketball Head Coach Marty Simmons, talks to players during a timeout in a game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses during the game in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.
Lantz Arena ‘up to code’ but not accessible
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Accessibility and sports should always coincide
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Confessions of a 684-year-old white, cis-, male
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I am sick of home improvement shows in hospital waiting rooms
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Why are books being constantly banned?
Ellen Dooley is a sophomore special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Accessibility is not an option
A wheelchair in front of a flight of stairs outside of Lantz Arena on Nov. 18 at Eastern.
EDITORIAL: Students with disabilities should not have to fend for themselves
A tribute at the front enterance of the memorial service that people could view. As part of the tribute, pictures of Jason Aguilar and teammates and other mementos were placed.
EDITORIAL: You aren’t alone
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: If its not a crime, why are they doing time?
EDITORIAL: If it’s not a crime, why are they doing time?
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Confessions of a 684-year-old white, cis-, male
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I am sick of home improvement shows in hospital waiting rooms
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Why are books being constantly banned?
Ellen Dooley is a sophomore special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Accessibility is not an option
Ci Richardson is a psychology major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Events are not accessible or sensory friendly on campus
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
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
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
Candy Fordjour Frimpong, a graduate student studying art, details her ceramics project in the Ceramics Studio Sunday afternoon. Fordjour Frimpong said with her artwork she hopes to promote a message of diversity. I want to use my indigenous background to relate well with the contemporaries around [Charleston], Fordjour Frimpong said.
Students tell stories through their art
Teachers Assistant Samuel Wilson, a graduate student studying art, assists Jennifer Teibowei, a freshman biological sciences major, learn how to chain stitch during an Introduction to Art class in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Out of time, out of money: Reality of art students
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
Sajani Reddy Singapuram, a computer technology graduate student, dressed in her saree, along with other traditional Indian attire and jewelry, walks up the stairs and into the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for her singing performance at the Global Culture Night
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for a night full of culture
The Coles County Board retained its two Democratic seats during the general elections on Election Day. Michael Watts and Gail Mason, who represent District 3 and 12 respectively, will continue to serve on the Board into the next term which ends in 2024. District 11 Candidate Matt Titus ran and lost 669-563.
THROUGH THE LENS: Coles County Democrats Election Day watch party
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 12: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 11: Sausage Party
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 10: The Nice Guys
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 9: Jeepers Creepers
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 8: Saw
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Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

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Ci Richardson, a senior music education major, wheels down the Stevenson Tower ramp while slowing themself down by holding onto the railings on Thursday, June 9.

Student continues push for accessibility on campus

November 30, 2022
Ci Richardson, a senior psychology major, finds it difficult to navigate even in their accessible apartment. They said their apartment is accessible, but there are little things that are inconveniencing and irritating like the little bump between the kitchen and living room and the railing placement in the bathroom railings.

History shows previous inaccessibility at Eastern

November 30, 2022
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Dead Poets Society” touches on multiple themes about life

November 29, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 12: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

November 19, 2022
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas

Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas

November 17, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 11: Sausage Party

November 15, 2022
Eastern Illinois University President David Glassman delivers a speech during the Veterans Day Ceremony at Old Main Friday morning.

Student veterans reflect on service during Veterans Day Ceremony

November 14, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 10: The Nice Guys

November 10, 2022
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

November 9, 2022
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Akira,” the film that popularized anime in America

November 8, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 9: Jeepers Creepers

November 2, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 8: Saw

November 2, 2022
Amy Brajkovic wins in a game of bingo at the family bingo night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Glassman meets students’ families at Family Bingo

October 30, 2022
According to the Easterns website, the univerity has 766 students representing more than 60 countries across the world.

Halloween looks different around the world

October 26, 2022
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Under the Skin”: either you love it, or you hate it

October 25, 2022
From left, Anne Flaherty, Eastern’s vice president of student affairs, a student, NAACP Secretary Kaykyla Crockett, a senior human services and program administration major, and NAACP President Aaliyah James, a junior management major, think over answers during the NAACP Family Feud Night in the Coleman Hall Auditorium Thursday night.

NAACP to have costume karaoke night on Friday

October 24, 2022
Eastern offers flu shots Friday, Wednesday

Eastern offers flu shots Friday, Wednesday

October 20, 2022
Decade long plans for new science building begins with $118M state funds

Decade long plans for new science building begins with $118M state funds

October 20, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 7: It (2017)

October 17, 2022
Mary Anne Hanner, president of alumni services, accepts a 50 anniversary commemorative pin from University President David Glassman during the class of 1972s 50 anniversary reunion at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Unions University Ballroom Friday afternoon.

Class of 1972 receives awards, pins on Friday

October 17, 2022
From left, Stanley Alston, a freshman biological sciences major, Jubril Ayoola, a freshman computer informations and technology major, and Elijah Barnes, a freshman business major, skate at the Homecoming Skating Party at the University Ballroom in the Union Thursday evening.

Students were ‘all smiling’ at Homecoming Skating Party

October 14, 2022
Tyeisha Mosley, a senior spanish education major, teams up with Jasmine Rivera, a graduate student with a masters in art, to compete in a one legged race on Tuesday night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Eastern hosts Spirit Challenge for Homecoming Week 2022

October 12, 2022
Madelyn Schiffmana, a freshman undecided major, competes in a gift wrapping contest on Tuesday night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

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Jasmine Rivera, a graduate student with a masters in art, tries to pull notecards from in-between cups on Tuesday night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

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Leon Lomax, a senior majoring in digital media technology, thinks of his next move in a game of tic-tac-toe on Tuesday night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 6: Hush

October 11, 2022
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘Léon: The Professional’ a quality movie but lacks depth

October 11, 2022
Destiny Reed, a senior fashion merchandising and design major, plays tic-tac-toe with her friends in the Library Quad at the Homecoming Kickoff on Monday afternoon.

Eastern kicks off 2022 Homecoming Week

October 10, 2022
Tatyana Phillips, a sophomore majoring in pre-veterinary medicine, (left) and Naomi Wright-Allen, a sophomore majoring in nursing, (right) dance at the Library Quad at the Homecoming Kickoff on Monday afternoon.

[Photo] Safety tips from HERC, UPD for Homecoming

October 12, 2022
Raiven Jones, a senior majoring in biochemistry, plays with a hoola-hoop with a group of her friends in the Library Quad at the Homecoming Kickoff on Monday afternoon.

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Taundrea Kerby, a senior computer science major (left), Yaree Wilson, a senior majoring in computer and information technology, (middle), and Angel Crowder, a senior majoring in human services, (right), dance at the DJ booth at the Library Quad at the Homecoming Kickoff on Monday afternoon.

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Bridget Sudkamp, a freshman majoring in elementary education, throws a ball in a bucket for a game in the Library Quad at the Homecoming Kickoff on Monday afternoon.

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Bridget Sudkamp, a freshman elementary education major, plays a game with her friends where they have to throw balls into buckets in the Library Quad at the Homecoming Kickoff on Monday afternoon.

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Robin Rinchiuso rides a mini tricycle in the Library Quad at the Homecoming Kickoff on Monday afternoon.

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During the 2-21 homecoming pep rally on Oct. 24, students play a game of hungry hippo. Teams have to work together to gather as many balls as they can before the music stops.

Eastern’s 2022 Homecoming Week to begin on Monday

October 10, 2022
CAA approved a proposal for a revision in the electrical engineering program that was tabled during their meeting on Sept. 22 due to multiple revisions needed in the proposal. On Thursday, the proposal was approved after the requested changes were made.

CAA approves electrical engineering program revision

October 6, 2022
Students are able to make their own stress balls made with balloons and different items to put inside at the mental health fair in Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

HERC hosts mental health fair to help students

October 4, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 5: Don’t Worry Darling

October 4, 2022
Students sell different flavors of jarritos soda including pineapple, mandarin and strawberry in celebration of Latino Heritage Month Thursday, September 15 outside of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Eastern is ‘Unidos’ for Latinx Heritage Month

September 27, 2022
Morgaine Cornish, a sophomore political science major, locks her bike on Monday afternoon.

UPD urges students to register bikes, prevent theft

September 27, 2022
Send Silence Packing and Behind the Backpacks provide a display of backpacks with personal stories written on them about people who have lost their life to suicide and those who have survived. The display aims to prevent suicide and have others read these messages. The display lasted from 9 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon on Monday.

Send Silence Packing sees large turnout, spreads awareness

September 27, 2022
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: American Beauty, exceptional and relevant

September 26, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 4: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

September 25, 2022
Lily Ames, a masters art student, looks around the photo gallery which features black and white pictures by Gene Wingler from when the Tarble Arts Center was in the process of construction on Friday night.

Tarble opens first art exhibit of the year, celebrates anniversary

September 24, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius

September 20, 2022
Easterns new Duo Security login inconvenient to students

Eastern’s new Duo Security login inconvenient to students

September 18, 2022
Rachel the Therapy Dog visits members of Heritage Woods, an assisted living facilty in Flora, Ill. on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Comfort dog Rachel allows students, community to destress

September 14, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend

September 12, 2022
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Jobs, insightful with a few flaws

September 12, 2022
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. members stroll in the Meet The Greeks event on Friday evening.

NPHC takes it to the yard Friday night

September 10, 2022
Daniela Munoz, a senior fashion merchandising and design major, pulls a raffle ticket out of a bin during the Latinx social event sponsored by Easterns Latin American Student Organization on Sept. 8 in the Library Quad.

[Photo] Minority students say Eastern needs to step up

September 14, 2022
Students gather in the Library Quad Thursday afternoon to socialize and meet one another during the a Latinx social event sponsored by Easterns Latin American Student Organization.

[Photo] LASO connects students to Latinx community

September 27, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 1: Catch Me If You Can

September 5, 2022
The Kona Ice truck hands out shaved ice to students in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union during Pantherpalooza Tuesday afternoon.

Pantherpalooza allows students to get involved on campus

August 30, 2022
University Board members Destiny Dye, the human potential coordinator, a senior early childhood education major, and Hannah Lawrence, the spotlight coordinator, a freshman pre-nursing major, advertise and promote University Board at Pantherpalooza on Tuesday.

Pantherpalooza to return at Library Quad Tuesday

August 29, 2022

COLUMN: Taxi Driver, high ranking and iconic cinematography

August 29, 2022
Events at Eastern before finals week

Events at Eastern before finals week

April 24, 2022
Easterns Robotic Team #2 won second place in the Sumo Robot Contest at the National Robotics Competitions on April 7 to April 9 in Marion, Ohio. Pictured from left to right, is Wutthigrai Boonsuk, an advisor of the robotics teams and associate professor in the School of Technology, Jason Duhamell, Team #1s team captain and a management information systems major, Ian Centers, Team #2s team captain and a engineering technology major, Aleigh Crowder, member of Team #2 and a biological sciences major, Srilekha Poli, member of Team #2 and a technology major, Sri Sai Balu Rocharla, a member of Team #1 and a technology major, and Toqueer Israr, an advisor of the robotics teams and an associate professor in the School of Technology.

Eastern’s robotic team places second in national competition

April 17, 2022
Rural King CEO to visit Eastern, more this week

Rural King CEO to visit Eastern, more this week

April 11, 2022
Police chief responds to on campus safety concerns for women

Police chief responds to on campus safety concerns for women

April 5, 2022
Thomas Hall art show, Eastern art students art exhibition, more this week

Thomas Hall art show, Eastern art students art exhibition, more this week

April 4, 2022
SSD Hair Salon reopening in Union on Tuesday

SSD Hair Salon reopening in Union on Tuesday

February 21, 2022
Jolene Clayton a graphic design sophomore donates blood at the blood drive Oct. 27, 2020. Clayton explained “I had to try to get my address changed and they said oh by the way there’s a blood drive going on tomorrow in Charleston and I’m like yeah sure sign me up, I don’t have anything going on this afternoon.”

NAACP Image Awards, blood drive, Tarble exhibit, more at Eastern for this week

February 14, 2022
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