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Charlestons Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the countys Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High Schools cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Charleston hosts 31st Annual RWB Days
Jeff Riggs, his wife Kristen Riggs and their son Caleb Riggs watch the fireworks display at the Coles County Airport Friday as part of Red, White and Blue Days. The two-day celebration ended with the fireworks.
Bruce Springsteen tribute band to perform Sunday during RWB Days
Members of the University Professionals of Illinois socialize before the negotiation team meets with Eastern’s negotiation team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.
Eastern’s faculty union hopes to hear financial package during next meeting
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
Brother Jed takes his turn to preach after his wife, Sister Cindy, on Sept. 13. He explains stories about his life and answers questions from students.
Brother Jed’s history with Eastern
Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Josh Oakley returns to coach men’s soccer
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
In the top of the eighth, left, Jason DeCicco, a senior left-handed pitcher, is relieved after Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. After stepping off the mound, DeCicco embraces most of the team exchanging sentiments with them.
Panthers snap losing streak on Senior Day
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.
Panthers lose weekend series against Belmont
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
COLUMN: Id appreciate if we didnt ruin the world
COLUMN: I’d appreciate if we didn’t ruin the world
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Siobhan Doherty speaks into a megaphone while protesting the overture of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade Friday evening at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Doherty said she came out because she is very mad about Roe v. Wade being overturned. Im mad for not only myself, but also for all the women and people with uteruses that this is going to affect, Doherty said.
THROUGH THE LENS: Community members protest Roe v. Wade being overturned
Six-year-old Dulce Stern swims towards her mom Chelsea Stern at the Rotary Community Aquatic Center pool in Charleston Ill. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Chelsea said the two come out here almost every day to swim and have fun, plus it helps burn off some energy. Dulce said she loves jumping off the diving board and going on the slide with her dad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston community beats the heat
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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Concert provides cultural experiences

Concert provides cultural experiences

May 2, 2011
Spring Fling closes out school year

Spring Fling closes out school year

May 2, 2011
Lantz lights up with energy

Lantz lights up with energy

April 25, 2011
Lantz lights up with energy

Lantz lights up with energy

April 25, 2011
PULSE wins 5 executive seats, not without protest

PULSE wins 5 executive seats, not without protest

April 21, 2011
Celebration ends on high note

Celebration ends on high note

April 18, 2011
Relay celebrates, remembers, fights back

Relay celebrates, remembers, fights back

April 18, 2011
Jackson Avenue Coffee hosts rock group

Jackson Avenue Coffee hosts rock group

April 11, 2011
Rain makes trouble for tugs

Rain makes trouble for tugs

April 11, 2011
Booth joins in on celebration of libraries

Booth joins in on celebration of libraries

April 11, 2011
Chapters show true colors

Chapters show ‘true colors’

April 4, 2011
First Panther Pile-Up is success

First Panther Pile-Up is success

March 28, 2011
Shall We Dance benefits Alzheimers

“Shall We Dance” benefits Alzheimer’s

March 28, 2011
Student government political trend begins again

Student government political trend begins again

March 21, 2011
Textbook rental renamed to honor professor Grado

Textbook rental renamed to honor professor Grado

March 21, 2011
Kids and Friends turnout increases

Kids and Friends turnout increases

March 7, 2011
New category results in three winners

New category results in three winners

March 7, 2011
Wind Symphony earns standing ovation

Wind Symphony earns standing ovation

February 28, 2011
Audience goes back in time

Audience goes back in time

February 28, 2011
Jackson takes the crown

Jackson takes the crown

February 28, 2011
Jackson takes the crown

Jackson takes the crown

February 28, 2011
City works to repair winter potholes

City works to repair winter potholes

February 21, 2011
Ahn Trio perform world premiere piece

Ahn Trio perform world premiere piece

February 21, 2011
McCann family to sue Graywood

McCann family to sue Graywood

February 14, 2011
Cartoon: Super Bowl Sunday

Cartoon: Super Bowl Sunday

February 7, 2011
Kenyetta perform a powerful piece

Kenyetta perform a powerful piece

February 7, 2011

Cartoon: Super Bowl Sunday

February 7, 2011
Local theater has potential

Local theater has potential

January 24, 2011
Franklins birthday brings big turnout to booth

Franklin’s birthday brings big turnout to booth

January 24, 2011
Two-year contract to be determined

Two-year contract to be determined

January 10, 2011
Scherle takes on senate speaker position

Scherle takes on senate speaker position

January 10, 2011
Scherle to fill new speaker position

Scherle to fill new speaker position

December 9, 2010
Final open mic of semester brings big crowd

Final open mic of semester brings big crowd

December 9, 2010
Cyber bullying, a trend that needs to come to an end

Cyber bullying, a trend that needs to come to an end

December 7, 2010
Panthers concentrate on limiting turnovers

Panthers concentrate on limiting turnovers

December 2, 2010
Administration appreciates program Spoo built

Administration appreciates program Spoo built

December 2, 2010
Airbrush artist impresses crowd

Airbrush artist impresses crowd

November 18, 2010
HERC promotes a healthier lifestyle through the week

HERC promotes a healthier lifestyle through the week

November 16, 2010
Voice of Poe speaks out

Voice of Poe speaks out

November 11, 2010
Women just one event away from sweeping meet

Women just one event away from sweeping meet

November 9, 2010
Five seniors stand out in last home game of season

Five seniors stand out in last home game of season

November 9, 2010
Walker steps his game up

Walker steps his game up

November 9, 2010
Concert offers learning experience

Concert offers learning experience

November 8, 2010
Easterns Next Top Model presents celebrity trends

Easterns’ Next Top Model presents celebrity trends

November 8, 2010
Walmart managers, executives show benefits of store

Walmart managers, executives show benefits of store

November 4, 2010
Flooding causes power outages

Flooding causes power outages

November 4, 2010
Faculty ready signs for picketing

Faculty ready signs for picketing

November 2, 2010
Carman gives great scares

Carman gives great scares

October 28, 2010
Panthers win five of six games

Panthers win five of six games

October 28, 2010
History of Westfield College presented

History of Westfield College presented

October 26, 2010
Students unaware of furloughs

Students unaware of furloughs

October 26, 2010
EIU Blue Goes Green event surpasses last years success

‘EIU Blue Goes Green’ event surpasses last year’s success

October 21, 2010

Students gain information on graduate school

October 21, 2010
Last preseason match for tennis team

Last preseason match for tennis team

October 21, 2010
SAE, BSU sweep Homecoming Court

SAE, BSU sweep Homecoming Court

October 19, 2010
Staying positive despite bad luck

Staying positive despite bad luck

October 14, 2010
Going green effectively, efficiently

Going green effectively, efficiently

October 14, 2010
Brady speaks at Morton Park

Brady speaks at Morton Park

October 12, 2010
Comedy mixed with magic intrigues students

Comedy mixed with magic intrigues students

October 7, 2010
Retirees worry about pension

Retirees worry about pension

October 5, 2010
Students concerns addressed

Student’s concerns addressed

October 5, 2010
Students given opportunity to network

Students given opportunity to network

September 30, 2010
Panthers to play Murray State

Panthers to play Murray State

September 28, 2010
Two quarterbacks see action

Two quarterbacks see action

September 28, 2010
Plant shows off new updates

Plant shows off new updates

September 23, 2010
Newly proposed bylaw reviewed

Newly proposed bylaw reviewed

September 23, 2010
Teamwork key factor

Teamwork key factor

September 23, 2010
Professors memoir published

Professor’s memoir published

September 21, 2010
Panthers start fall ball with record of 2-0

Panthers start fall ball with record of 2-0

September 21, 2010
Last line of defense

Last line of defense

September 16, 2010
Linemen Garrity out for season

Linemen Garrity out for season

September 16, 2010
Piekarski gets finishing touch

Piekarski gets finishing touch

September 16, 2010
Giant line is getting smaller

Giant line is getting smaller

September 14, 2010
Panthers push onward with record of 4-3

Panthers push onward with record of 4-3

September 14, 2010
Different job, same business

Different job, same business

September 9, 2010
A bitter battle of conferences

A bitter battle of conferences

September 9, 2010
1 percent increase approved

1 percent increase approved

September 7, 2010
Construction takes over Easterns campus

Construction takes over Eastern’s campus

September 7, 2010
iLead starts year off strong

iLead starts year off strong

September 7, 2010
Twenty-seven and counting

Twenty-seven and counting

September 2, 2010
Experience is in question

Experience is in question

September 2, 2010
The games finally count

The games finally count

August 31, 2010
Taste of Campus

Taste of Campus

August 31, 2010
Taste of Campus

Taste of Campus

August 31, 2010
Taste of Campus

Taste of Campus

August 31, 2010
Panthers hit losing streak

Panthers hit losing streak

August 31, 2010
Taste of Campus

Taste of Campus

August 31, 2010
Saxophonist shares sounds

Saxophonist shares sounds

August 26, 2010
Maximizing the penalty

Maximizing the penalty

August 26, 2010
Freshmen backs make big plays

Freshmen backs make big plays

August 24, 2010
Heading for the Horizon

Heading for the Horizon

August 24, 2010
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