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Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
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 reaches quorum, approves Prestigious Pantherettes
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
Kyle Carlesimo, a freshman guard, struggles to gain possession of a loose ball but a St. Mary of the Woods College player holds his firm grip on the ball during the mens basketball game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Carlesimo led the Panthers with 19 points and seven rebounds. The team had an average of 4 rebounds per player, with a total of 50. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.
Carlesimo leads men’s basketball to first home win of the season
Maya Chandler (10), a junior guard, is defended by Miah Monohan (3), a sophomore guard as she approaches the Panthers hoop during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena Sunday afternoon. Monahan scored five points with six assists and four rebounds. The Panthers won 83-73 against the Ramblers.
Women’s basketball rallies in second half to beat Loyola Chicago
Linebacker Colin Bohanek (45), and defensive back Mark Aitken (2), tackles a Southeast Missouri player during their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the OBrien Field.
Eastern football set to face off against No. 25 UT Martin
Summerlyn Smith (8), a senior setter, puts up the ball during volleyball practice in Lantz Arena Thursday afternoon.
Smith sisters “set” up for success
Forward Sincere Malone (5), splits the double team by Illinois States defense on the right wing as Malone attempts to drive to the basket at Easterns first mens basketball home game of the season against Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
EIU athletics to hit the road for games over Thanksgiving break
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
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: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: “Face/Off”: an exciting and shameless action extravaganza
A tribute at the front enterance of the memorial service that people could view. As part of the tribute, pictures of Jason Aguilar and teammates and other mementos were placed.
EDITORIAL: You aren’t alone
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: If its not a crime, why are they doing time?
EDITORIAL: If it’s not a crime, why are they doing time?
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
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
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: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: “Face/Off”: an exciting and shameless action extravaganza
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
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Candy Fordjour Frimpong, a graduate student studying art, details her ceramics project in the Ceramics Studio Sunday afternoon. Fordjour Frimpong said with her artwork she hopes to promote a message of diversity. I want to use my indigenous background to relate well with the contemporaries around [Charleston], Fordjour Frimpong said.
Students tell stories through their art
Teachers Assistant Samuel Wilson, a graduate student studying art, assists Jennifer Teibowei, a freshman biological sciences major, learn how to chain stitch during an Introduction to Art class in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Out of time, out of money: Reality of art students
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
Sajani Reddy Singapuram, a computer technology graduate student, dressed in her saree, along with other traditional Indian attire and jewelry, walks up the stairs and into the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for her singing performance at the Global Culture Night
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for a night full of culture
The Coles County Board retained its two Democratic seats during the general elections on Election Day. Michael Watts and Gail Mason, who represent District 3 and 12 respectively, will continue to serve on the Board into the next term which ends in 2024. District 11 Candidate Matt Titus ran and lost 669-563.
THROUGH THE LENS: Coles County Democrats Election Day watch party
THROUGH THE LENS: Art on a different canvas
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard sticks with a Millikin Big Blue player attempting to drive the ball towards the goal in Lantz Arena Thursday evening. Washington led the Panthers with 29 points. The Panthers won 82-78 against the Big Blues.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball team kicks off season against Big Blue
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 12: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 11: Sausage Party
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 10: The Nice Guys
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 9: Jeepers Creepers
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 8: Saw
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Miller Dunlap, a freshman with an undecided major, and member of Sigma Pi Fraternity Inc., helps his team win a victory for the Tugs competition event for Greek Week on Monday evening at the Campus Pond on April 18, 2022 at Eastern Ilinois University in Charleston, Ill.

THROUGH THE LENS: Greek Week tugs

April 18, 2022
Logan Trent, a junior criminolgy and criminal justice major, and a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Inc., expresses a tough lost at the Tugs event for Greek Week on Monday evening at the Campus Pond on April 18, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.

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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.

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Hanna Zayas, a junior exercise science major, cheers on the Sigma Pi Fraternity Inc., after they win 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.

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Members of Sigma Pi Fraternity Inc., struggle to win at the Tugs event for Greek Week but make a great turn around in the end, where they end up winning against the other team on Monday evening at the Campus Pond on April 18, 2022 at Eastern Ilinois University in Charleston, Ill.

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A crowd gathers to watch the other team on the opposite side of the lake struggle to win 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.

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A member of the Tri Delta Sorority Inc., helps get a stranded rope out of the water at the Tugs event for Greek Week on Monday evening at the Campus Pond.

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At the Couture Models fashion show Black In Time hosted by Femi Usikalu, a senior digital media major, from left, Makayla Brown, a sophomore pre-nursing major, Christopher Burney, a fashion merchandising and design major, and Vanessa Hightower, a sophomore corporate communications major, dress in style together for the Black Panther theme section on Saturday night in the Grand Ballroom.

THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Black In Time’ Couture Modeling

April 10, 2022
Aaliyah Enter, a sophomore finance major, models for the Ni**as in Paris theme of the Couture Models fashion show Black In Time hosted by Femi Usikalu, a senior digital media major, Saturday night in the Grand Ballroom.

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Jacqueline Williams, a sophomore teacher education major, models for the theme of Ni**as in Paris at the Couture Models fashion show Black In Time hosted by Femi Usikalu, a senior digital media major, on Saturday night in the Grand Ballroom.

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Aaliyah Enter, a sophomore finance major, models on stage in the Couture Models fashion show Black In Time hosted by Femi Usikalu, a senior digital media major, Saturday night in the Grand Ballroom at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill. on April 10, 2022.

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From left, Meante Foster, a junior in exercise science major, and Abiah Jackson, a junior criminology major, model on stage together for the Black Panther theme portion of Couture Models fashion show Black In Time hosted by Femi Usikalu, a senior digital media major, on Saturday night in the Grand Ballroom.

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Makayla Brown, a sophomore pre-nursing major, poses for the 1920’s theme of the Couture Models fashion show Black In Time hosted by Femi Usikalu, a senior digital media major.

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Crystal Valentine, the guest speaker for the Poetry-ish Women’s History Month event, reads her poem about how the Kardashian family culturally appropiate Black women on Thursday night in Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

THROUGH THE LENS: Poetry-ish

March 31, 2022
Displays about Women’s History that were later used for a Kahoot game with complementary nail polish and champagne glasses for the Poetry-ish Women’s History Month event.

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Crystal Valentine, the guest speaker for the Poetry-ish Women’s History Month event, explains what she’s going to discuss in her next poems.

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Yolanda Williams, the Academic Advisor, asks a question for Crystal Valentine, the guest speaker, during a Question and Answer segment during the Poetry-ish event.

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Paola Cuatepitza Rojas, a sophomore early childhood education major, interacts with other students at the Poetry-ish event.

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Karah Estillore, a sophomore accounting major, gets her eighth answer in a row correct while playing Kahoot.

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Karah Estillore, a sophomore accounting major, poses for a marketing and communications picture after winning a pair of Airpods as her Kahoot prize.

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From left, Anaja Smith, a freshman majoring in community health and Talaya Warfield, a freshman majoring in human services, listens to questions asked by their peers during the question and answer segment for Crystal Valentine, the guest speaker for the Poetry-ish Women’s History Month event, on Thursday night in Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

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Students compete against each other for the Greek Life softball game for SigFest week hosted by Sigma Chi Fraternitys President, Bryden Brown, a senior exercise science major on Thursday evening, March 24, 2022, at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.

THROUGH THE LENS: SigFest softball game

March 25, 2022
Participants from Alpha Sigma Alpha, from left, Abby Mann, a senior nutrition and dietetics major, Claire Bunse, a junior marketing major, and Kaylee Donaldson, an exercise science major, laugh and celebrate their win in the Greek Life softball game for SigFest week.

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Tasima Allen, a junior theatre major, starts to paint her mason jar for Andrews Hall’s mason jar painting event Monday night as a way to destress and express during the school week.

THROUGH THE LENS: Destress and express painting

January 25, 2022
Ashley Mlinar, a freshman studio art major, and Brook Ozier, a freshman biology major, decorate mason jars together.

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Diana Maggi, a freshman biological sciences major, and Olivia Lys, a freshman computer science major, paint mason jars together in the Andrews Hall lobby Monday night.

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Kaitlin Santiago, a junior English major, wins her bingo prize after competing against other students in the Grand Ballroom during one of the Winter Welcome Dayz events.

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Kennedi Johnson, a freshman psychology major, socializes with her new friend that she met while playing bingo in the Grand Ballroom Tuesday night.

[Photo] THROUGH THE LENS: Winter welcome days

January 12, 2022
Katelind Winterland, a freshman business major, focuses on her bingo cards while with a group of friends in the Grand Ballroom for the Winter Welcome Dayz event on Tuesday night.

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People who joined the Latkes and Lights event in honor of Hanukkah, learn about the history of the holiday while playing a game of Dreidel in McAfee Wednesday night.

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Anna Fishbein, (left) a graduate student studying College Student Affairs, plays a Jewish game called Dreidel after Heather Paul, (right) a senior Jewish Educator and student rabbi at Illini Hillel at the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana, discusses how to play the game to others.

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Vice President Jay Gatrell gives a pep talk and words of encouragement to first generation students at Taylor Hall.

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Suzie Park, Special Assistant to the Provost on Student Training, and Vice President Jay Gatrell, mingle and eat lunch at the First Generation Week Lunch with the Firsts in Thomas Hall Monday afternoon.

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Eastern’s first Southern Majorette team performs at the homecoming parade.

[Photo] Elite Elegance brings majorette-style dances to Eastern

November 4, 2021

THROUGH THE LENS: Dia de los Muertos ofrenda exhibit

November 2, 2021
Jason Aguilar’s ofrenda for the Dia de los Muertos ofrenda exhibit inside the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Friends, teammates of Aguilar say he was selfless, caring

November 2, 2021
Jason Aguilar’s ofrenda, inside the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

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Trelyn Newkirk, a junior TV and video production major, and Kristin Routt, a Spanish professor, along with many other students and faculty, recite an All Souls Day prayer in front of Jason Aguilar’s ofrenda for the Dia de los Muertos ofrenda exhibit inside the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

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Alicia, a sophomore biological sciences major, Jaheel Perrin, a sophomore sport management major, and Riley Baker, a senior physical education major, admire Jason Aguilar’s ofrenda during the Dia de los Muertos ofrenda exhibit where they honor those who have passed, inside the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

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Christian Watson, a sophomore spanish teacher licensure major, shows off the ofrenda he and his other group members put together for the Dia de los Muertos ofrenda exhibit inside the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

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Students gather around Jason Aguilar’s ofrenda to honor his memory during the Dia de los Muertos ofrenda exhibit inside the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] THROUGH THE LENS: The News’ year in photos

December 31, 2021
Yolanda Botello, a junior special education major, presents the ofrenda she and her group members made which feature pictures of family members that passed away. Botello says, “They passed away without a goodbye, but they will always be in our hearts.”

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Alana Mcneely a junior human services major, runs to first base as Antwan Grahman a junior construction management major attempts to tag her out.

[Photo] THROUGH THE LENS: Kickball with the Greeks

October 20, 2021
Tyler Warner, a freshman graphic design major, practices his craft, playing frisbee, during his free time and enjoys the nice weather outside.

THROUGH THE LENS: Frisbee Free Time

October 12, 2021
Tyler Warner, a freshman graphic design major, throws frisbees into numerous baskets.

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Multiple residence halls build a boat which is designed with a 2000’s cartoon as the theme in order to compete in the relay race.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: RHA boat races

September 30, 2021
The Council of Academic Affairs held a meeting Sept. 16 in Booth library.

[Photo] CAA met and discussed Senior Seminar requirements

September 16, 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.

[Photo] Study Abroad shares chocolate, information

September 9, 2021
Audrey Buss, a freshman science education major, fills out a job application while her husband, Luke Mason, is there to support her.

[Photo] Coles Co. COVID-19 cases see surge

September 1, 2021
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