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Lily Ames, a masters art student, looks around the photo gallery which features black and white pictures by Gene Wingler from when the Tarble Arts Center was in the process of construction on Friday night.
Tarble opens first art exhibit of the year, celebrates anniversary
asterns Council of Academic Affairs Chair Marita Gronnvoll speaks during the Thursday afternoon in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.
CAA approves new Medical Spanish course
The Jazz Showcase performs in the Theatre Thursday night.
Jazz Showcase shows off Eastern’s jazz department
Students walk outside the Human Services Building Monday afternoon.
Sarah Bush to operate on-campus pharmacy
Brianna Hull-Dennis, a senior political science major, introduces herself to new senators at Student Governments orientation Wednesday night in the Arcola Room in the Union.
Senate fills empty vice president seats
Freshman outside and opposite hitter, Lilli Amettis (left), and junior libero and defensive Specialist Christina Martinez Mundo (right) celebrate with their team after scoring a point in the third set against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.
Amettis, Flynn lead volleyball team to first OVC win
Number 33, Nile Hill, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver catches the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.
Football team to open OVC play on the road
Kaitlyn Flynn (right), sophomore outside hitter, sets the ball during volleyball practice Thursday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers will start OVC play against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars.
Volleyball team to play SIUE at home in first OVC matches
Eastern goalkeeper Mac Van Oudt reaches to deflect a shot in the Panthers 2-0 loss to Belmont Tuesday at Lakeside Field.
Men’s soccer team sits at fifth place ahead of conference play
Number 15 Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, spikes the ball during the volleyball game against the Illinois State University Redbirds at Lantz Arena Wednesday evening. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Redbirds.
Multiple Panther volleyball players ranked in the OVC
Ian Palacios is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Latinx or Latino, what to use
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: My parents should be banned from using emojis
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The dangers of stereotypes
COLUMN: Arcade Fire, “WE” is a lightning-in-a-bottle album
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: No whey! Milk ingredients have no business in a potato chip
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
A sign in support of the University Professionals of Illinois wage negotiation on March 21.
EDITORIAL: Eastern admin not ‘All In’ for professors
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
Ian Palacios is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Latinx or Latino, what to use
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: My parents should be banned from using emojis
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The dangers of stereotypes
COLUMN: Arcade Fire, “WE” is a lightning-in-a-bottle album
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: No whey! Milk ingredients have no business in a potato chip
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
Lily Ames, a masters art student, looks around the photo gallery which features black and white pictures by Gene Wingler from when the Tarble Arts Center was in the process of construction on Friday night.
Tarble opens first art exhibit of the year, celebrates anniversary
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
Grant open for local art projects
Grant open for local art projects
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Jobs, insightful with a few flaws
Taylor Brakenhoff, a freshman education major, feeds the goats at the petting zoo hosted by Willow City during the Charleston Round Up event Friday afternoon in South Quad
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston Round Up brings petting zoo, food, games
Bikers raced throughout rural and residential Charleston Saturday morning during the Tour De Charleston, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The race started at 7:55 in the morning with two different start times, ten minutes apart; racers were able to choose between three different races a 12.5 mile, 25-mile or 100 km race.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
Vighnewsara Manda, a graduate student studying computer information and technology, dishes some tomato masala curry out onto a plate Saturday afternoon at the Parkplace Apartments. Manda said being able to cook Indian food in Charleston, is difficult because the closest Indian market is an hour away in Champaign.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students share stories through cultural food
Justin Thomas, a senior wide receiver, leaps over Franky West, a sophomore defensive back, to avoid the tackle. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 7-35 Saturday night at Illinois State University.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds
Bri Olshawsky, a freshman theatre major, and Rylee Beckel, a freshman vocal music education major, perform a parody of Hamilton as apart of the student-created performances of the Up All Night Festival in the Globe Theatre Saturday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Up All Night Performance Festival
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 1: Catch Me If You Can
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
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Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

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two dudes talk movies

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
two dudes talk movies

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 8, 2022
two dudes talk movies

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

COLUMN: Film “Beast” is intense, but repetitive

August 23, 2022
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is visually innovative

May 3, 2022
Drew Coffey

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

April 26, 2022
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: “Father Stu” is a heartfelt biopic

April 19, 2022
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: “Ambulance” is an exhilarating film

April 12, 2022
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: “Morbius” lacks identity or focus

April 5, 2022
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: “The Adam Project” is a surprisingly emotional film

March 29, 2022
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: “Deep Water” is a dull and uninspired thriller

March 21, 2022
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: “The Batman” is a gritty and stylish superhero thriller

March 8, 2022
Drew Coffey

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

March 1, 2022
Drew Coffey

COLUMN: “The Last Duel” is original film that mirrors current issues

February 22, 2022
Drew Coffey

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

February 15, 2022
Drew Coffey

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

February 8, 2022
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