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Skylar Oliver, a junior elementary education major, helps Crevaughn Borders, a sophomore philosophy major, bag her food that she picked out from the food pantry inside McAfee Gym Friday afternoon.
In first year, Eastern’s food pantry helps over 950 students
Eastern University President David Glassman stands and waves to the crowd after finishing his last State of the University Address of his presidency term Thursday afternoon in the Dvorak Concert Hall. Towards the end of his speech, he started to get emotional reminiscing his time at Eastern.
‘It feels very sad’: Glassman gives his last State of the University Address
Marty, played by Jessica Nantes, a TV video and production maor, directs Theresa, played by Brea Howard, a theatre major, to act as Martys mother to create a picture of her childhood family dynamic in the Circle Mirror Transformation play.
Circle Mirror Transformation actors stay in character through it all
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senates first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Student Senate holds first unofficial meeting with unmet quorum
Students help teach English to fellow students who dont speak it, Wednesday night at the Newman Catholic Center.
Students learn English with Amigos and Friends
Number 20 Emily Wilcox, a junior middle blocker, hits the ball over the net during the volleyball game against the University of Arkansas- Little Rock Trojans Friday evening at Lantz Arena. Wilcox had 3 spikes and 4 kills, scoring 7.5 points. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Trojans.
EIU volleyball team sweeps Little Rock in first OVC meeting
Isabel Spanburg, a junior majoring in Biological Sciences, watches her shot during the Indiana State Invite at the Country Club of Terre Haute in Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 3, 2022. Spanburg finished the invite in 50th place, shooting a 36-hole total of 183.
EIU’s fall golf season in full swing
The Eastern mens cross country team starts the race in the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3 at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail. The team placed first overall in the event.
Cross country teams head to Louisville Classic
Eastern midfielder Chad Hamler tries to beat two opponents to the ball in Easterns match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Men’s soccer team to have its first home game Saturday
Number 1, Ireland Hieb, a senior middle backer, runs then a student hype tunnel before the start of the volleyball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening, Sept. 23, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.
OVC volleyball teams open conference play
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The DEN is not real, I just made it up
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The rise of LGBTQIA+ representation in media
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Gargoyles’ and the gun debate
COLUMN: The importance of finding a work-life balance
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
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The DEN is not real, I just made it up
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The rise of LGBTQIA+ representation in media
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Gargoyles’ and the gun debate
COLUMN: The importance of finding a work-life balance
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
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Marty, played by Jessica Nantes, a TV video and production maor, directs Theresa, played by Brea Howard, a theatre major, to act as Martys mother to create a picture of her childhood family dynamic in the Circle Mirror Transformation play.
Circle Mirror Transformation actors stay in character through it all
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
Katie Gillespie, a freshman secondary English education major chucks a ball while playing giant yard pong in the Library Quad for part of a Mental Health Pop Up Day event Tuesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mental health pop up days
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 4: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
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
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COLUMN: TV no longer a “guilty” pleasure

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COLUMN: I Am Not Okay With This did not deserve to be canceled

COLUMN: ‘I Am Not Okay With This’ did not deserve to be canceled

January 14, 2022
COLUMN: Transgender people have always existed

COLUMN: Transgender people have always existed

December 6, 2021
COLUMN: Holidays arent always great

COLUMN: Holidays aren’t always great

November 29, 2021
COLUMN: Psychiatry is a valid form of treatment

COLUMN: Psychiatry is a valid form of treatment

November 8, 2021
COLUMN: Why you should watch Loving Vincent

COLUMN: Why you should watch ‘Loving Vincent’

November 1, 2021
COLUMN: COVID-19 is still rampant

COLUMN: COVID-19 is still rampant

October 25, 2021
COLUMN: Working students are not lazy

COLUMN: Working students are not lazy

October 18, 2021
COLUMN: Experiences as someone who is aromantic and not asexual

COLUMN: Experiences as someone who is aromantic and not asexual

October 11, 2021
COLUMN: An honest critique of Owl City

COLUMN: An honest critique of ‘Owl City’

October 4, 2021
COLUMN: Friendship and ADHD is harder than you think

COLUMN: Friendship and ADHD is harder than you think

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COLUMN: Marching band is not easy: Heres why

COLUMN: Marching band is not easy: Here’s why

September 20, 2021
COLUMN: Why you should listen to Bastilles music

COLUMN: Why you should listen to Bastille’s music

September 13, 2021
The Study Abroad Program sets up an info table for students to learn more about studying abroad. They offered chocolate from different countries that are available to study abroad at.

Study Abroad shares chocolate, information

September 9, 2021
Exploring Ashmore Estates

Exploring Ashmore Estates

September 6, 2021
COLUMN: Be more understanding of those who are aromantic

COLUMN: Be more understanding of those who are aromantic

September 6, 2021
Ashmore Estates to host ghostly event Saturday

Ashmore Estates to host ghostly event Saturday

September 2, 2021
Being sick of home, a talk of mental illness

Being sick of home, a talk of mental illness

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