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University President David Glassman and BOT Chairperson Joyce Madigan converse following the BOT meeting on Jan. 21.
BOT approves the fiscal year of 2022 budget, athletic director 3-year employment extension
Council of Academic Affairs Chair Richard Wilkinson opens a discussion about Honors course HON 1191 at the Nov. 11 meeting in the Witter’s Conference Room. The Council unanimously in favor of revising Honors course, HON 1191.
CAA votes for new computer information technology course
Students gather for an Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism event meant to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through community service.
Students volunteer, learn about MLK’s history
Student Senate President Jacqueline Williams, a senior kinesiology major, welcomes senators back for the first meeting of the year on Jan. 19. The Senate did not meet the quorum of 15, so they could not hold any official business.
Student Senate to host Student Government Week, share goals for the semester
Charleston City Council Members Tim Newell and Jeff Lahr converse at the end of the Nov. 2 City Council meeting. During the meeting, the council voted on awarding a bid to R&R Services, Inc. from Argenta, Ill., to perform landscape waste tub grinding for the city. The total cost is $45,000 and the funds for the project have already been counted for in Charleston’s FY22 budget.
City Council rejects bid for project at Sister City Park
Eastern head coach Marty Simmons talks to freshman forward Paul Bizimana during a timeout in the Panthers game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.
Panthers to welcome Redhawks Saturday following road loss to Murray State
Eastern guard Lariah Washington defends Murray State forward Hannah McKay in Easterns game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Washington had seven points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71.
Panthers grab road win in rematch against Murray State, prepare to host SEMO
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles surveys the court in the Panthers game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.
Trio of teams fighting for top spot in OVC men’s basketball standings
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes attempts a layup in Easterns game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Hughes scored 14 points in the game, which the Panthers lost 80-71.
Updating OVC women’s basketball standings early in conference play
Eastern forward Rodolfo Bolis looks to pass the ball in the Panthers game against Murray State Monday at Lantz Arena. Bolis had nine points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 72-46.
Panthers suffer home loss to OVC-leading Murray State
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Too much and not enough time
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
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Graduate Supervisor for Freshman Connection, Jess Meadows, a graduate student studying counseling, plays a drawing game with freshman at the Freshmen Connection game night at Lawson Hall Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Freshman Connection Game Night
Imani Walker, a senior neuroscience major, lights her candle for the 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. vigil outside of Thomas Hall presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
THROUGH THE LENS: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Kennedi Johnson, a freshman psychology major, socializes with her new friend that she met while playing bingo in the Grand Ballroom Tuesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Winter welcome days
Grace Witzig, a freshman communications disorders and sciences major, Jonathan Coffin, a freshman pre-nursing major, and Callista Denoyer, a freshman chemestry major paint at the UB Express Yourself! Paint-N-Sip mixer, for part of the Winter Welcome Days, at the University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Winter Welcome Days Paint-N-Sip
Elizabeth Wilder, a freshman undecided major, hugs her friend, Rileigh Haarmann, a freshman communication disorders and sciences major, when she gets off the elevator while moving back into the residence halls for Spring semester.
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for spring semester
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 16: Thor: Ragnorak & Spider-Man: No Way Home
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 7: Wander
the news desk
The News Desk Jan. 13, 2022
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 6: Kelsey Ferrel a.k.a. Feral
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 15: Taxi Driver & Goodfellas
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Ian Palacios, Columnist

Ian Palacios is a junior English and philosophy major. This is his second semester at The News.

All content by Ian Palacios
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?

COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?

January 19, 2022
COLUMN: The danger of Minecraft’s hidden ideology

COLUMN: The danger of Minecraft’s hidden ideology

January 12, 2022
COLUMN: Why we’re lonely and what we can do about it

COLUMN: Why we’re lonely and what we can do about it

December 7, 2021
COLUMN: The ethics of gift giving

COLUMN: The ethics of gift giving

November 30, 2021
COLUMN: Stop calling things subjective

COLUMN: Stop calling things subjective

November 9, 2021
COLUMN: Whether you stand for the flag shouldnt matter

COLUMN: Whether you stand for the flag shouldn’t matter

November 2, 2021
COLUMN: Philosophy is not dead, we use it every day

COLUMN: Philosophy is not dead, we use it every day

October 26, 2021
COLUMN: Netflix original “You” portraying subtleties of patriarchy

COLUMN: Netflix original “You” portraying subtleties of patriarchy

October 19, 2021
COLUMN: Netflix show Squid Game critiques capitalism and consent

COLUMN: Netflix show “Squid Game” critiques capitalism and consent

October 12, 2021
COLUMN: Put yourself in the chicken coop

COLUMN: Put yourself in the chicken coop

October 5, 2021
COLUMN: Is monogamy selfish?

COLUMN: Is monogamy selfish?

September 22, 2021
COLUMN: You wouldn’t reward a dog’s bad behavior

COLUMN: You wouldn’t reward a dog’s bad behavior

September 14, 2021
COLUMN: Age is not what defines a good president

COLUMN: Age is not what defines a good president

September 7, 2021
COLUMN: Bo Burnhams special Inside brings light

COLUMN: Bo Burnham’s special ‘Inside’ brings light

August 31, 2021
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