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A house smoking from a fire at 912 Oakcrest Drive in Charleston, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
Fire at four apartment units
President Jay Gatrell invited Eastern Illinois University campus community for a fall update where he provides information on EIU five year blueprint for success at Doudna Fine Arts Center Concourse Wednesday morning.
Gatrell’s plan to improve the University
Grace Hosey, a senior marketing major, ask questions about job opportunities with members of ESPN at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom job fair Wednesday afternoon.
Fall Job & Internship Fair seemingly disappointing
Jayci Stewart and Maggie Bullinger present their Snoozin’ Like a Panther” presentation to form an informational presentation about how to improve a student’s sleeping habits on Monday afternoon.
Snoozin’ like a Panther
Career Services hosts a networking night at Tarble Art Center to help people network with employers and build relationships on Monday evening.
Networking Night creates important connections
Junior wide receiver Eli Mirza celebrates after he scores a touchdown against McNeese cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
‘We’re chasing after greatness’ Mirza says previewing game against Northwestern State
Chad Strickland, a senior exercise science major, performs offensive line drills at OBrien Field on Eastern Illinois University Campus Monday Evening
Strickland selected as trophy semifinalist
Easterns womens cross country team will open their season this Friday at the EIU Walt Crawford Open. The team said they feel ready for the season to start.
Panthers hope to bounce back at Louisville meet
Sophmore forward Bat-Od Buman-Uchral dribbles past a defender in the afternoon.
The Panthers hope to maintain leads against Lindenwood
Panthers look to continue the momentum after Sunday
Panthers look to continue the momentum after Sunday
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Octogenarians and optics 
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Welcome to The News
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Octogenarians and optics 
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Cartoons, cartoons, cartoons… oh my!
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
Circus and movement artist Alex Oliva performs with the Cyr wheel as a apart of the Cirque Night Out show.
A Cirque Night Out, a night to remember 
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- The Princess Bride
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- ‘The Princess Bride’
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Taylor Swift is sort of metal
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The CM Punk Comeback Era has abruptly ended
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 32: Toy Story
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 31: 2001: A Space Odyssey
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College is a cup of coffee: too brief

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
April 24, 2019

Coping with leaving college behind

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
April 17, 2019

Celebration combines with Holi on April 27

Carole Hodorowicz, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2019

Autism is more than just a label

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
April 3, 2019

Scholarship opportunities available

Carole Hodorowicz, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019

DeVos’s proposal eliminates inclusion

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
March 27, 2019

We all have the power to be remarkable

Carole Hodorowicz, columnist
March 20, 2019

Change, growing apart is a natural part of life

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
February 27, 2019

Fraternities, sororities to pair up for Greek Week 2019

Carole Hodorowicz, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2019

Perseverance will help you get through the week

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
February 20, 2019

Embrace Valentine’s Day instead of hating it

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
February 13, 2019

‘Success’ can be defined more than one way

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
February 7, 2019

Alumnus returns library book that was checked out in 1974

Carole Hodorowicz, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2019

Let’s try harder and be better, millennials

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
January 22, 2019

Retired Eastern administrator gives back

Carole Hodorowicz, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

Don’t be an entertainment snob

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnistt
January 15, 2019

Just be courteous, it’s not that hard to do

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
January 11, 2019

Use your time and make a bucket list

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
January 7, 2019

What needs to be stopped about Twitter locals

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
December 5, 2018

Don’t take yourself so seriously

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
November 29, 2018

Don’t ruin holiday celebrations with questions

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
November 14, 2018

Stop hiding it: We all know you’re a freshman, here’s how

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
November 9, 2018

Our names make us unique, be proud

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
November 2, 2018

Support, don’t shame college students

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
October 17, 2018

It’s OK to miss out, focus on yourself

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
October 10, 2018

Things you should never say to someone

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
September 17, 2018

Leave the nose piercing alone, people

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
September 11, 2018

Enjoy life at college during ‘Creepy Weekend’

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
August 29, 2018

Everything you did not know, but should, about college

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
August 24, 2018

Time will fly, enjoy it while you can

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
April 26, 2018

Books are gifts, not burdens

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
April 22, 2018

Embrace your ‘awkward’ stage

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
April 16, 2018

Please, enough with the eyelashes on cars

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
April 8, 2018

Take this month to be aware

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
April 1, 2018

8 Things You are Probably Doing Wrong

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinion Editor
March 25, 2018

Successful things to add to Sunday Lists

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
March 4, 2018

Be happy without comparing yourself to others

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
February 27, 2018

Grudges prevent growth

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinion Editor
February 21, 2018

Make time to stay connected with friends

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
February 14, 2018

Adventure does not fade with age

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
February 5, 2018

Respect other people’s beliefs, what they have faith in

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
January 29, 2018

Accepting yourself is the mark of maturity

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
January 21, 2018

Love what makes you different, unique

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
January 21, 2018

Don’t be tempted to skip classes

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor
January 16, 2018

Be joyful for friends moving on, no matter how hard

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
December 10, 2017

Being indecisive is a part of being young

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
December 3, 2017

Remember to give yourself a break

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
November 27, 2017

Credit yourself for who you already are

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
November 14, 2017

Strong female role models are important

Carole Hodorowicz, Copy Editor
November 6, 2017

‘Ballin’ on a budget’ builds character

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
October 30, 2017

Cherish your time, treat yourself

Carole Hodorowicz, Copy Editor
October 24, 2017

Don’t let writing, reading slip away

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
September 26, 2017

More to greek life than meets the eye

Carole Hodorowicz, Copy Editor
September 18, 2017

Do what you love

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist
September 6, 2017

20 years counting: one man maintains green house, secret garden

Carole Hodorowicz, Copy Editor
April 28, 2017

New citizen welcomes opportunities

Carole Hodorowicz, Feature Reporter
February 16, 2017

Gymnast finds stability in sport

Carole Hodorowicz, Feature Reporter
January 29, 2017

Flipping pancakes to support high school youth

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter
October 20, 2016

Band to rock out Mac’s Uptowner over weekend

Carole Hodorowicz , Verge Reporter
October 6, 2016

‘Brainchild’ to rock stage

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter
September 22, 2016

The Monolithic to redeem rock ‘n’ roll in Charleston

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter
September 15, 2016

‘Porch Fire’ to light up Mac’s Uptowner stage

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter
September 8, 2016

Edward David Anderson to take the stage at Mac’s Uptowner

Carole Hodorowicz , Verge Reporter
August 25, 2016

Mobile food pantry rolling in for final service day

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter
April 28, 2016

Hover Cup flies in for a second year

Carole Hodorowicz, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2016
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