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Alex Sausman, a senior in marketing, and the owner of Artic Ice making a snow cone for Elian Encarnacion, a junior in business analytics, at the Small Business Fair in the Library Quad Saturday.
Small Business Fest brings plushies, cosmetics, more
The map of Coles County Board District 6. 
Who’s running for Coles County Board in District 6?
Executive Director and Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer John Blue talking to the students in the Union Loft on Oct. 17, 2024, for a lead lunch.
Executive director and senior diversity and inclusion officer gives advice at lunch
Katie Gillespie, a junior English education major and the president of EIU Pride on Saturday, Oct., 19, 2024,  selling pre-sale tickets for the EIU Drag Show at the overhang of Coleman Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Charleston, Ill., at Eastern Illinois University. 
Professional, student participation to come at EIU drag show
A major point in discussion from the weekly Student Senate meeting on Wednesday was the transparence of fees in the billing of students. Speaker of the senate Madison Veatch (left) senate parliamentarian Megan Fox (middle) and VPSA Mason Tegeler (right) discuss with fellow senate members at the senate weekly meeting on Wednesday
Student government discusses fees, approves RSO
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the University of Tennessee Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
EIU women’s soccer loses last home game of season
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
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Why your OVC mascot may or may not suck
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville
EIU volleyball wins during Greek night
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Matt Bollant yelling at the referee during the women basketball game against UT Martin thursday night in Groniger Arena
Bollant leaves EIU basketball program
Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.
Davis, Luers enter transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Charleston head coach Brian Halsey talks to his team following the Trojan's 35-23 loss to Taylorville on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Trojan Hill.
Charleston Trojans lose 35-23 to Taylorville Tornadoes
Charleston sophomore running back Treylin Couch bobble the ball before securing it and running for his fourth touchdown during the third quarter of Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on Sept 13, 2024, in Charleston Illinois.
Charleston prepares for must-win game against Taylorville
Panther football's Pierce Holley (3) prepares to throw the ball at the EIU v. UofI game Thursday.
Panthers hope for first conference win against Tigers
Charleston high senior defensive back Jayden Sikorski and senior defensive end Mason Redfern drag down Mattoon junior quarterback Shayden Neff during the second half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4th. Charleston lost 20-17.
Charleston loses 42-10 at homecoming
Charleston High Trojan fans getting ready with body paint and posters for the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien Field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-10.
Charleston looks to break losing streak against Mount Zion
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the University of Tennessee Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
EIU women’s soccer loses last home game of season
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
Forward sophomore Abby Reinl scores the second point, making the game 2-1 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
EIU women’s soccer wins two in a row
Incarnate Word head coach Kiki Lara greeting alumni and others after Incarnate Word beat Eastern 4-1 Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field.
Former EIU soccer coach returns for first game since departure
Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore about to throw the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field
EIU men’s soccer loses 3-0 to Houston Christian University
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
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
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville
EIU volleyball wins during Greek night
Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström, supports the volleyball team from the sideline during the matchup between Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Junior outside hitter talks about support system in Sweden in Q&A
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball
Graduate studio art major Tristen Hahn paints a piece of fabric using a screen printer during the Scream Print event in the Tarble Arts Center on Oct. 18, 2024.
‘Art is screaming’ at the Tarble Arts Center
Chris Vallillo performing " This Little Light of Mine" along with songs of the Civil Right Movement" to show how music played an important role in historical struggles as a way to spread the message of equality and justice, in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, on Thursday night
Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement brings music and history together
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Piece by Piece:’ building a new entry into the documentary/drama genre
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Lars and the Real Girl:’ a very, very different type of rom-com
Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does lateral pull downs in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.
Fitness, followers, family: Monica Alifantis
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Why your OVC mascot may or may not suck
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Piece by Piece:’ building a new entry into the documentary/drama genre
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
COLUMN: Future educators: get organized
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Boo! Get off the stage!
EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 70: Joker: Folie à Deux and the Horrible, No Good, One Bad Day
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 69: Rebel Ridge: Every Ridge Has A Plateau
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 68: Whiplash: Aggression vs. Passion
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Panther Playbook Ep.5: Football in a hurricane, The Coles County Clash, EIU teams begin OVC play
The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races
The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
Students were given glow sticks at the Glow Foam Party in South Quad on Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Glow Foam Party lights up South Quad
Wednesday mornings, Bob Bennett and Mike Clayton pick the tomatoes they want to take home on at the Charleston farmer's market Wednesday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fresh produce at the Charleston Farmer’s Market
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Drew Coffey

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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
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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
Drew Coffey

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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