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The national No Kings Day protest was planned as part of the 50501 movement, meaning 50 states, 50 protests one movement.
Events in Charleston this week
From left, Tiffany Gibson and her daughter Piper Gibson cross the finish line at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Races for all Paces Saturday morning at O'Brien Stadium. When asked why she participated, Tiffany said "Why not? It's a great day and it's an awesome feeling. It's a good promotion of healthy habits for sure." Piper noted that she couldn't wait to get some water.
Events in Charleston this week
Old main, Eastern Illinois University Charleston Ill,
EIU associate degree proposal aims to boost degree completion
The farmer's market was held on the Square in front of the courthouse on Wednesday morning, September 11.
Events in Charleston this week
Screen grab from agrivoltaics video.
Land-use conflict sprouts new agricultural and energy collection method
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE ATHLETICS DEPRTMENT Eastern Illinois Men's Track and Field freshman jumper Abraham Johnson qualified for the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in triple jump.
EIU freshman Johnson headed to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.
Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School runner leads the pack in heat 3 of the 100m of the IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Thursday, May 29.
THROUGH THE LENS: IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball looks on as Little Rock celebrates a 2-1 win and Ohio Valley Conference championship game at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern’s offense struggles in OVC championship loss to Little Rock
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs (4) walks towards the Ohio Valley Conference tournament board to put EIU's logo onto the championship spot after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the OVC tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Eastern Illinois baseball faces Little Rock in the OVC championship
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teammates after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Running back, redshirt Freshman Jacarre Fleming takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.
Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
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
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Luke Brewer
Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is Wes Anderson to perfection
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: One final Q&A
The finished and tied newspapers stacked on top of each other ready to be dispersed throughout campus buildings.
EDITORIAL: Now is the time. Stand with free press
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: RFK Jr. is wrong about autism
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 92: Cam’s Final Episode + The Future of the Podcast
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 91: Eyes Wide Shut: More Romantic Than Meets the Eye
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 90: Kept Woman: Can I Have My Time Back?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School runner leads the pack in heat 3 of the 100m of the IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Thursday, May 29.
THROUGH THE LENS: IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
Vendors line the sidewalks in front of the Dounda Fine Arts Center selling goods like plush animals, lithography prints, clothing and more during Spring Fest which ran from Thursday to Saturday.
Spring Fest brings vendors, live music
Ben Rienbolt, the international student coordinator who ran the event for Holi and set up for the day for students, got to participate himself in the festival of colors.
Unofficial Holi festival of colors celebration lights up Library Quad
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Drew Coffey

Drew Coffey, Reporter, Columnist

Drew is a senior television and video production major. He previously served as a reporter for The News.

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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
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 62: Is The Bear That Good?

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 26, 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
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last

Drew Coffey, Columnist
April 18, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 17, 2024
President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, "Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”  

Jay Gatrell: The first year

Drew Coffey, Reporter
April 11, 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
Jemma Allen, a junior vocal performance and music education major, instructs Madison More, 8, a student at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, on which notes to play on the piano in a practice room in the basement of the Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday.

Rigorous course load prepares EIU music student for graduation

Drew Coffey, Reporter
April 5, 2024
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: ‘It Comes at Night:’ many questions, few answers

Drew Coffey, Columnist
April 3, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 16, 2024
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: ‘The Revenant:’ the man vs. the world

Drew Coffey, Columnist
March 12, 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
Eastern plans on building a new academic science building in the empty lot outside the Tarble Arts Center.

New science building in the works at EIU

Drew Coffey, Reporter
March 5, 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
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COLUMN: ‘Lone Survivor:’ a tense and honorable salute

Drew Coffey, Columinist
February 28, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 54: Judas and The Black Messiah

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 23, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 53: Queen and Slim

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 23, 2024
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: ‘Cube’: ‘Saw’ before ‘Saw’

Drew Coffey, Columnist
February 20, 2024
Forward Sincere Malone, sophomore, looks for a pass during an Eastern Illinois University men's baskteball game against Lindenwood at Groniger Arena Saturday, Feb 17, 2024.

Senior Point Guard Tiger Booker defends Colin Ruffin during an Eastern Illinois University men's baskteball game against Lindenwood at Groniger Arena Saturday, 72-57 Feb 17, 2024. © Drew Coffey

Corey Sawyer, junior, shoots a free throw during an Eastern Illinois University men's baskteball game against Lindenwood at Groniger Arena Saturday, Feb 17, 2024.

Senior guard Tiger Booker dribbles past defender on Saturday, February 17, 2024 in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Lindenwood Lions 72-57 Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Panthers dominate Lions on senior night

Chloe Proffitt, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 52: Race

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 9, 2024
Jordan Gomez, senior psychology major, performs at Seventh Street Underground for stand up/talent open night hosted by lunchbox voodoo

Comedians, musicians perform at open mic night 

Drew Coffey, Reporter
February 5, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 51: Remember The Titans and Is The Bear Better Than Succession

Cam’ron Hardy, Drew Coffey, and Harper Hancock
February 2, 2024
RA's of Stevenson Hall host a trivia and game night Wednesday night, giving away prizes for students

In the mind of an RA at EIU 

Drew Coffey, Reporter
February 1, 2024
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘Mean Girls’ (2024), haven’t I seen this before?

Drew Coffey, Columnist
January 30, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 50: Saltburn

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 28, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 49: Her

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 19, 2024
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘The Iron Claw,’ an emotional gut punch

Drew Coffey, Columnist
January 16, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 48: Creep and Creep 2

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
January 13, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 47: The Debate on If Die Hard Is A Christmas Movie

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 13, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 46: Should Edward Scissorhands Be Cut From Existence?

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 13, 2024
Members of the Hello Dali improv comedy show end the Up All Night performance with a piece where the contestant has to guess what person or object the other three members are by asking them a series of questions.

“Hello Dali” shows off comedic chops in final show

Drew Coffey, Reporter
December 11, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 45: Is ‘The Killer’ David Fincher’s Worst Movie?

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
December 6, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: My top films of 2023

Drew Coffey, Columnist
December 5, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 44: Why is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Talked About So Much?

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 24, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 43: Is Interstellar The Best Sci-Fi Movie Ever? ft. Special Guest

Cam’ron Hardy, Luke Brewer, and Drew Coffey
November 17, 2023
The African Students Association host the African Renaissance fashion show where models from Couture, The Kat Walk, Essence, and more show off their cultural looks which is a mix of afrofuturism and afrocentrism in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Saturday night.

African Student Association hosts stylish competition on campus  

Drew Coffey, Reporter
November 13, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 42: Three Guys talk about the peak 'Guy Movie'

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 42: Three Guys talk about the peak ‘Guy Movie’

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
November 10, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 41: Matilda Fan Tells Us Why It’s Her Favorite Movie

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 10, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 40: Is 'Halloween (1978)' A Must Watch Movie? Feat. Special Guest

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 40: Is ‘Halloween (1978)’ A Must Watch Movie? Feat. Special Guest

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 10, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’: a forgotten sci-fi/horror gem

Drew Coffey, Columnist
November 7, 2023
Student makes popcorn before the start of the Poltergeist screening Monday, Oct. 30.

Sunday Screams: Booth Library hosts “Poltergeist”

Drew Coffey, Reporter
November 1, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘The Strangers’: a flawed film masked with empty scares

Drew Coffey, Columnist
October 24, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 39: Is ‘Us’ Jordan Peele’s best movie? Feat. Special Guest

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
October 20, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 38: The Evil Dead feat. Very Special Guest, Director Drew Britton

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 38: The Evil Dead feat. Very Special Guest, Director Drew Britton

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
October 13, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 37: Halloween Edition: Is The Blair Witch Project That Good?

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 37: Halloween Edition: Is The Blair Witch Project That Good?

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
October 12, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 36: Reviewing the Worst Movie of All Time: The Room

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 36: Reviewing the Worst Movie of All Time: The Room

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
October 12, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: “The Collector”: An Underrated and Blood-Soaked Thriller 

Drew Coffey, Columnist
October 10, 2023
Eastern Illinois University's president Jay Gatrell and the city of Charleston's mayor, Brandon Combs, throw candy for people during EIU's homecoming parade Saturday morning.

EIU Homecoming Parade unites students and community

Drew Coffey, Reporter
October 9, 2023
Students chat and laugh before the dealer distribute cards to the players at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Thursday evening.

EIU hosts Casino Night; continues Homecoming Week 

Drew Coffey, Reporter
October 6, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters

Drew Coffey, Columnist
September 26, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
September 22, 2023
Jessica Nantes, a senior TV and video production major plays pickleball with her sister and friends and at the outside Lantz Arena tennis courts Tuesday evening.

Local pickleball club consistently hits the courts, welcomes all  

Drew Coffey, Reporter
September 21, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
September 15, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘La La Land’: A toe-tapping, amazing, musical love story 

Drew Coffey, Columnist
September 12, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 32: Toy Story

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
September 10, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: “The Outsiders”: An impressive adaptation with young A-list stars 

Drew Coffey, Columnist
August 29, 2023
Students in South Quad Dinning eats during lunch hours on Thursday afternoon

Taylor dining hall sees changes coming into the new school year

Drew Coffey, Reporter
August 25, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 30: Barbie

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
August 25, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 29: Top Gun: Maverick

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
May 2, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 28: Game of Thrones feat. Special Guest

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 26, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 27: Back to the Future Trilogy

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
April 19, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”: a strong start to a great modern trilogy

Drew Coffey, Columnist
April 18, 2023
Members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Inc., work as a team to defeat their opponents at the Tugs event for Greek Week on Monday evening at the Campus Pond on April 18, 2022 at Eastern Ilinois University in Charleston, Ill.

Greek week to come this week

Drew Coffey, Reporter
April 17, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movie Ep. 26: The Dark Knight Trilogy

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 9, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Final Destination,” a horror film with a faceless killer

Drew Coffey, Columnist
April 4, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 25: I See You + Debate on Streaming Services

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
March 31, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 24: Mean Girls Feat. Special Guest

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 24, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘The Prestige,’ a film focused on detail

Drew Coffey, Columnist
March 21, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 23: Donnie Darko

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 20, 2023
Rhys-Maxwell Barnes, a choral conducting graduate student, follows the porvided ramen recipe and pours chicken broth into her pan during the Health and Counseling Services "Cooking Thyme: Noodles and Company" cooking class in Klehm Hall.

Cooking Thyme gives student an introduction to cooking

Drew Coffey, Reporter
March 10, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 22: Shutter Island

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 4, 2023
Graphic submitted by Sierra Price.

Si-Si Sweetz: A sweet store for a sweet tooth

Drew Coffey, Reporter
March 1, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘Uncut Gems’: a film filled with anxiety and tension 

Drew Coffey, Columnist
February 28, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 21: Nope

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 24, 2023
Marcello Woltmann, a senior sport management major and president of the Eastern Illinois University esports team, finishes playing an Overwatch 2 deathmatch match Tuesday evening in the eSports Arena in the Student Recreation Center.

eSports club welcomes casual, competitive audiences

Drew Coffey, Reporter
February 21, 2023
Marcello Woltmann, a senior sport management major and president of the Eastern Illinois University esports team, finishes playing an Overwatch 2 deathmatch match Tuesday evening in the eSports Arena in the Student Recreation Center.

[Photo] COLUMN: Esports are important

Maurice Phipps, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2023
The eSports club started in 2018 and was temporarily deactivated two years later due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 20: Hidden Figures

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
February 18, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ’42’: a sports film with plenty of heart and impact

Drew Coffey, Columnist
February 14, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 19: 42 Feat. Special Guest

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 10, 2023
Aidan Gonzalez, a freshman history education major, hits a ping pong ball to Jonathan Kang, a junior economics major, Wednesday night at Immanuel Lutheran campus ministry.

ILCM hosts ping pong tournament for students to relax

Drew Coffey, Reporter
February 9, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 18: The Help feat. Special Guest

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
February 3, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ an undebatable classic

Drew Coffey, Columnist
January 31, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 17: The Shining

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 27, 2023
Joe Trotter, a harm reduction program coordinator, informs people about opiates and other drugs while he teaches what the signs of an overdose look like, risk factors for an overdose, and how to save someone's life using Narcan in Klehm Hall Tuesday evening.

Narcan training teaches students about overdose prevention

Drew Coffey, Reporter
January 25, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘Jumper’: a fun and creative film that lacks heart 

Drew Coffey, Columnist
January 18, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 15: The Maze Runner

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 13, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 14: Batman Returns feat. Special Guest

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
January 10, 2023
From left, Isaiah Hughes, True Force Martial Arts owner, practices different drills with Ed Thomas, a Charleston resident, at the True Force Martial Arts school on the Square Saturday morning. Hughes said he has had around 15 years of martial arts experience.

Martial arts on square teaches respect, discipline

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

COLUMN: “The Machinist”: a psychological film led by an iconic leading performance  

Drew Coffey, Columnist
December 6, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 13: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
December 3, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 12: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 19, 2022
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break

Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break

Drew Coffey, Campus Reporter
November 18, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 11: Sausage Party

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 15, 2022
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