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Kimberly Cheatle is the 27th Director of the U.S. Secret Service. She was sworn in to office September 17, 2022.
From Eastern alum to director of the Secret Service
Many groups in the Charleston community walked in the 2022 Homecoming Parade throughout downtown Charleston like Easterns Panther Marching Band, Charleston High Schools Marching Band, several political organization group candidates, churches, Fair and Bagel Fest Queens, and more.
EIU Homecoming Event Run-Down
Hadley Clark presents on her studio practice at Tarble Art Center Thursday evening.
Creating repurposed art with Hadley Clark
Freshman political science major, Mason Tegeler plays as character Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps play in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
39 Steps, a night of fun and laughs
McKinney Halls boat makes it back to land in one piece as the winner of the boat race between all of the residence halls on Thursday afternoon at campus pond.
McKinney wins annual boat race
Libero Christina Martinez Mundo runs down the line high-fiving her teammates before the start of the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Eastern exits break as highest-ranked OVC team in volleyball
Safety Blake Ruffin (4) tackles Sycamore quarterback Gavin Screws at their game vs. Indiana State Thursday night. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores.
Panthers of the Week: Blake Ruffin, Mackenzie Aldridge
Jake McConnery, a freshman business major, dribbles the ball up field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon.
Late goal costs EIU the game against SIUE
Sophomore wide receiver Justin Bowick jr. (1) attempts to catch the football being thrown at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Panther football has best start of season in a decade
Panthers’ football lists superstitions before game day
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
COLUMN: Writers strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: Writer’s strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: More in-class writing will retain college students
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: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Welcome to The News
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
COLUMN: Writers strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: Writer’s strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: More in-class writing will retain college students
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: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
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
Hadley Clark presents on her studio practice at Tarble Art Center Thursday evening.
Creating repurposed art with Hadley Clark
Freshman political science major, Mason Tegeler plays as character Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps play in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
39 Steps, a night of fun and laughs
Director of Jennifer Seas walks students through the new Who Speaks for the Oceans? exhibit on Monday evening.
The collaborative creation of Tarble’s Fall Exhibition
Comedian Rhapsody tour stops by Charleston
Comedian Rhapsody tour stops by Charleston
EIUs Jazz Ensemble finishes their performance at the Jazz Showcase with the final song of On Green Dolphin in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
Jazz ensemble brings families together
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 32: Toy Story
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 31: 2001: A Space Odyssey
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Students discuss staying happy around midterms

Emilie Bowman, Reporter
March 3, 2020
Latricia Booker, a junior majoring in pre-nursing and Miss Black EIU 2019, and Mikayla Sanford, a biological science major, celebrates together after Sanford’s crowing as Miss Black EIU 2020 in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Student Union on Saturday night. The two took several photos together as the previous and currently reigning queens.

Sanford crowned Miss Black EIU

Emilie Bowman, Reporter
March 1, 2020

Love’s in the air: Students talk Valentine’s Day

Emilie Bowman, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2020

Students disappointed in Eastern’s inaction

Emilie Bowman, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2020
Stuart Benkert, the inaugural head of the department of performing arts at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, answers questions during his interview at Booth Library on Tuesday afternoon. During his interview, he discussed techniques and ways to bring more diversity to Eastern staff.

Eastern hosts 3rd CLAS dean candidate Stuart Benkert Tuesday

Emilie Bowman, Reporter
January 28, 2020

Students share Syllabus Week impressions

Emilie Bowman, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2020

CAA discusses new music course, gen ed moratorium

Emilie Bowman, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2019

CAA to vote on new music course

Emilie Bowman, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2019

National Voter Registration Day recognized

Emilie Bowman, Reporter
September 23, 2019

CAA to vote on course changes

Emilie Bowman, Reporter
September 18, 2019
Holly Farley, a nursing professor, addresses questions from Greg Aydt, an academic adviser for the Student Success Center, Thursday during a CAA meeting in Room 4440 of Booth Library.

CAA approves 21 nursing program items

Emilie Bowman, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2019

Insurance available to Eastern students

Emilie Bowman, Reporter
September 4, 2019

CAA will discuss nursing courses, GPA requirements

Emilie Bowman, Reporter
September 4, 2019

CAA talks changes to admissions grade scale

Emilie Bowman, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2019

CAA to discuss proposed nursing courses

Emilie Bowman, Reporter
August 28, 2019

CAA hears of Nursing program, approves 8 items

Emilie Bowman, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2019

CAA to discuss BIO course amends

Emilie Bowman, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2019
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