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Shelby Swinford is handed a tray of food during the CCAR Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday afternoon.
Eastern faculty share Thanksgiving traditions
Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senates first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Student Senate reaches quorum, approves Prestigious Pantherettes
Kyle Carlesimo, a freshman guard, struggles to gain possession of a loose ball but a St. Mary of the Woods College player holds his firm grip on the ball during the mens basketball game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Carlesimo led the Panthers with 19 points and seven rebounds. The team had an average of 4 rebounds per player, with a total of 50. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.
Carlesimo leads men’s basketball to first home win of the season
Maya Chandler (10), a junior guard, is defended by Miah Monohan (3), a sophomore guard as she approaches the Panthers hoop during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena Sunday afternoon. Monahan scored five points with six assists and four rebounds. The Panthers won 83-73 against the Ramblers.
Women’s basketball rallies in second half to beat Loyola Chicago
Linebacker Colin Bohanek (45), and defensive back Mark Aitken (2), tackles a Southeast Missouri player during their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the OBrien Field.
Eastern football set to face off against No. 25 UT Martin
Summerlyn Smith (8), a senior setter, puts up the ball during volleyball practice in Lantz Arena Thursday afternoon.
Smith sisters “set” up for success
Forward Sincere Malone (5), splits the double team by Illinois States defense on the right wing as Malone attempts to drive to the basket at Easterns first mens basketball home game of the season against Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
EIU athletics to hit the road for games over Thanksgiving break
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
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Finding yourself in times of change
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
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: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
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
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
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
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Finding yourself in times of change
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
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: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
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
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
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
THROUGH THE LENS: Art on a different canvas
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard sticks with a Millikin Big Blue player attempting to drive the ball towards the goal in Lantz Arena Thursday evening. Washington led the Panthers with 29 points. The Panthers won 82-78 against the Big Blues.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball team kicks off season against Big Blue
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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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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 12: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

November 19, 2022
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break

Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break

November 18, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 11: Sausage Party

November 15, 2022
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Face/Off”: an exciting and shameless action extravaganza

November 15, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 10: The Nice Guys

November 10, 2022
Douglas Taurel opens his one-man production called The American Soldier by calling the audiences attention by simulating the military in The Black Box Thursday evening in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Through his show, Taurel unveils struggles that soldiers and veterans face when returning to society after battle.

‘The American Soldier’: One man cast shows struggles of war, veterans

November 4, 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
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Barbarian,” frightening storytelling at its finest

November 2, 2022
Lashonda Banks celebrates her win at balloon darts at the RHA Family Carnival. Banks was visiting her son Jeremy Banks for Family Weekend. “Family Weekend is very important to us because we still get to be together with (Jeremy) who is now apart from us,” Banks said.

Family Weekend to invite families over Halloween weekend

October 28, 2022
August Frisby, a junior music performance major and alto saxophone player, and Kyle Huddleston, a tenor saxophone player, both apart of the Blue Note Quintet, perform Cornbread by Lee Morgan in the Black Box Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday night.

Jazz Combos performs at Doudna Thursday

October 21, 2022
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “It Follows,” a simple but masterfully executed horror film

October 18, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 7: It (2017)

October 17, 2022
The Company dance together in the PSUKHE performance of AILEY II in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center on Thursday night.

AILEY II impresses, surprises Eastern students at Doudna

October 14, 2022
Eastern students wish for others to talk freely about drugs, alcohol

Eastern students wish for others to ‘talk freely’ about drugs, alcohol

October 12, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 6: Hush

October 11, 2022
Thomas Dining, Booth Library to be open for fall break

Thomas Dining, Booth Library to be open for fall break

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
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Collateral” is a thought-provoking crime noir film

October 4, 2022
Marty, played by Jessica Nantes, a TV video and production maor, directs Theresa, played by Brea Howard, a theatre major, to act as Martys mother to create a picture of her childhood family dynamic in the Circle Mirror Transformation play.

Circle Mirror Transformation actors stay in character through it all

September 29, 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
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 4: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

September 25, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius

September 20, 2022
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Tower Heist,” a fun and highly underrated comedy  

September 20, 2022
Tarble Arts Center Assistant Director and Exhibitions Curator Mike Schuetz, looks at the Abraham Lincoln Biography, in woodcuts that is part of the Working Artists Exhibit on Feb. 14.

Tarble to celebrate 40th anniversary Friday

September 20, 2022
The parking lot in between the Triad and Lantz Arena and south of the Lincoln Stevenson and Powell-Norton dorm halls, known as E Lot will be closed for construction from Thursday to next Tuesday.

Parking Lot E to be temporarily closed

September 15, 2022
Eastern faculty speak on own mental health

Eastern faculty speak on own mental health

September 13, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend

September 12, 2022
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “I Came By” offers familiar thrills in a fairly suspenseful way

September 8, 2022
Arvind Kumar Bhongiri, a graduate student in computer technology, and Vishal Kadamanda, also a computer technology graduate student, try not to let the blocks fall while playing Jenga at Resident Hall Night in Booth Library on Wednesday.

Games at Booth Library, information meeting for new students

September 7, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 1: Catch Me If You Can

September 5, 2022
Eastern buildings to be closed on Labor Day

Eastern buildings to be closed on Labor Day

September 4, 2022
Monkeypox: What to know and what to look for on campus

Monkeypox: What to know and what to look for on campus

September 4, 2022

COLUMN: Film “Beast” is intense, but repetitive

August 23, 2022
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COLUMN: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is visually innovative

May 3, 2022
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COLUMN: “The Northman” is a brutal, stunning film

April 26, 2022
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COLUMN: “Father Stu” is a heartfelt biopic

April 19, 2022
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COLUMN: “Ambulance” is an exhilarating film

April 12, 2022
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COLUMN: “Morbius” lacks identity or focus

April 5, 2022
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COLUMN: “The Adam Project” is a surprisingly emotional film

March 29, 2022
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COLUMN: “Deep Water” is a dull and uninspired thriller

March 21, 2022
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COLUMN: “The Batman” is a gritty and stylish superhero thriller

March 8, 2022
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COLUMN: “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (2022) is a sliced and diced mess of a film

March 1, 2022
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COLUMN: “The Last Duel” is original film that mirrors current issues

February 22, 2022
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COLUMN: John Carpenter’s “The Fog” is a dated yet charming look at older era of horror

February 15, 2022
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COLUMN: “War of the Worlds”: Spielberg’s Remake for a New Generation of Sci-Fi

February 8, 2022
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