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Shelby Swinford is handed a tray of food during the CCAR Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday afternoon.
Eastern faculty share Thanksgiving traditions
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
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
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Finding yourself in times of change
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
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
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Finding yourself in times of change
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
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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Experience makes you who you are

April 25, 2019
Katie Conlin, a sophomore special education major, runs with a dog named Lucky Monday afternoon at Pets with the Prez in the Library Quad.

[Photo] Gallery: Pets with the Prez

April 22, 2019

Analyzing a part of Trump’s following

April 18, 2019
People set up the screen for the movie to be shown Wednesday afternoon in the South Quad. The University Board was showing the Disney movie “Inside Out.”

[Photo] Gallery: Frisbee before a movie

April 17, 2019
Roomates Elizabeth Houck, a freshman graphic design major, and Fatima Estrada, a freshman sociology major, hang out on the Doudna Steps with their dog Dash Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] Photo: It’s a puppy!

April 17, 2019
Eastern’ Michael YaSenka delivers a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on March 31. Eastern beat Chicago State 6-3 on Tuesday.

[Photo] Eastern beats Chicago State 6-3 at home

April 16, 2019

Treat animals with love and care

April 11, 2019
Lovelytheband performs for the crowd of guests Thursday night at McAfee Gym.

[Photo] Gallery: Lovelytheband

April 11, 2019
Eastern’s Michael YaSenka tosses a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on March 31. Eastern hosts Eastern Kentucky this weekend.

[Photo] Eastern hosting Colonels for 3 games

April 11, 2019
Kappa Delta competes in Tugs Wednesday afternoon at the Campus Pond. They lost to Delta Zeta.

[Photo] GALLERY: Tugs Day 2

April 10, 2019

E-cigs can help you quit tobacco

April 4, 2019
Alicia Matusiak (center), student VP of student affairs, addresses the senate Wednesday night at the Student Senate meeting in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Student Senate tables Apportionment Board budget allocation bills

April 3, 2019
Elizabeth Walters, a junior psychology major, fishes during a light drizzle Thursday afternoon at the Campus Pond near Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Photo: Fishing in a drizzle fo’ shizzle

April 4, 2019
Eastern junior Michael YaSenka fires a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri Sunday at Coaches Field.

[Photo] Eastern falls to Redbirds 3-0

April 2, 2019

‘On My Block’ season 2 better than season 1

April 1, 2019
Eastern’s Michael YaSenka fires a pitch in the Panthers’s 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on Sunday. Eastern beat the Redhawks 9-6 on Monday.

[Photo] Panthers top Redhawks 9-6 in series finale

April 1, 2019
Eastern’s Christian Pena celebrates after hitting a home run in Eastern’s 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri Sunday at Coaches Field. Eastern is now 5-5 in conference play.

[Photo] Eastern baseball loses in extra innings in OVC home opener

March 31, 2019

Consider the third parties in politics

March 28, 2019
Sophomores Brittni Lawson, a pre-nursing major, and Sarah Fors, an elementary education major, talk with each other while hanging out Wednesday afternoon in the South Quad outside of Taylor Hall. Lawson said it was nice to get out and enjoy the weather.

[Photo] Photo: Hanging in the hammock

March 28, 2019

What to expect in season 2 of ‘On My Block’

March 25, 2019

Database leak shows attack on journalists

March 21, 2019
If you leave for spring break and forget to lock up, robbers could come and steal your jewels. There are several precautions that should be followed before students pack up and leave for break such as locking your residence.

Feature Photos: Lego Safety

March 7, 2019

Be open to new learning methods, experiences

March 6, 2019
Photo Illustration by Jordan Boyer

[Photo] It’s official: Chucktown Unofficial 2019 kicks off Saturday morning

March 1, 2019

Looking back at ‘Mindhunter’

February 28, 2019

Political vandalism will create pointless protest

February 28, 2019

Season 2 of ‘The Dragon Prince’ does not disappoint

February 25, 2019
JaQualis Matlock attempts a shot attempt around the basket as Eastern Kentucky’s Nick Mayo tries to block it during Eastern’s 67-66 victory Jan. 31 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Notebook: Race at top of OVC tightening up for final games

February 25, 2019
A participant from the audience joins the Ndlamu dance during the Step Afrika! concert Saturday night in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] GALLERY: Step Afrika! wows audience at Doudna

February 24, 2019
Step Afrika! performs Ndlamu, a traditional dance of the Zulu people, Saturday night in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Step Afrika! showcases different dance styles

February 24, 2019

Change DARE curriculum to actually help students

February 21, 2019
Photo illustration by Jordan Boyer: The newly-formed Collegiate Recovery Student Association is a student-led group where students can share their experiences recovering from addiction. According to collegiate recovery coordinator Emily Won, it is helpful to have support because addiction is so powerful.

[Photo] Safety group supporting students in recovery

February 20, 2019
Beth Probst (left), principal at Jasper County Junior High and Newton Community High School, talks to students at Small & Rural Informal Night Wednesday at Buzzard Hall.

[Photo] Council to be utilized to decide on BLM flag alternatives

February 20, 2019
Cam Burrell works against two Eastern Kentucky defenders to fight for an offensive rebound during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Powerhouse Belmont hosts Eastern Thursday

February 20, 2019

Unidentified man who exposed self to 2 students still at large

February 19, 2019
Gaines M. Foster, a professor of history at Louisiana State University, gives a lecture on Civil War memory at the 13th annual Barry D. Riccio Lecture Monday night in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Lecturer discusses how Civil War issues live on

February 18, 2019

New hope for live action manga adaptations

February 18, 2019
Ben Harvey tries to block an Eastern Kentucky player’s shot attempt during Eastern’s 67-66 win over the Colonels in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Eastern suffers late loss to Redhawks in Lantz Arena

February 17, 2019
Esperanza members Yrely Robledo, an accounting major, and Gina Canchola a business management major, sell a man chocolate covered deserts Thursday afternoon outside of Coleman Hall.

[Photo] PHOTO: Valentine’s Day chocolate

February 14, 2019
Members of Phi Sigma Phi Carrie Benjamin, a freshman elementary education major, and Ashlyn Pinney, a senior psychology major, sell soda pop to raise money for SACIS Thursday afternoon outside of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] PHOTO: Crushing it

February 14, 2019
The crowd listens to the panel’s discussion during Black Queer Lives Matter Wednesday night in the 7th Street Underground.

[Photo] Students, employers network at Job, Internship Fair

February 13, 2019
Cam Burrell attempts a reverse layup as an Eastern Kentucky defender misses his block attempt during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Three teams tied at top of OVC standings

February 12, 2019
Kashawn Charles rises for a pull-up jump shot with two defenders on him during Eastern’s 67-66 victory over Eastern Kentucky in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Eastern’s depth proving it is important

February 11, 2019
Josiah Wallace attempts a floater in the lane as an Eastern Kentucky defender flies to try and block it during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Austin Peay beat Eastern 94-86, Panthers fall to 6-6

February 10, 2019

All we hear today are false facts, where is the truth?

February 7, 2019
Ixtaso Agüero Campanon, a exercise science major, and Daniela Vermeo, a freshman sports management major, play table tennis Thursday night in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] PHOTO: Table tennis

February 7, 2019
New members for Student Senate are sworn in Wednesday night at the meeting in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Student Senate votes to approve 7 out of 9 RSOs

February 6, 2019
Erin Helgeson Torres, flutist for Tower Duo, goes for a bow after performing one of their songs Wednesday night in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] GALLERY: Music in Motion

February 6, 2019

‘Alita: Battle Angel’ is Hollywood’s last chance

February 4, 2019
Eastern’s Rade Kukobat shoots a shot in a game for the Panthers this season. His tattoo on his left arm has biblical influences.

[Photo] Tattoos help men’s basketball players remember past

February 4, 2019
Nick Mayo shoots a free throw in Eastern Kentucky’s 67-66 loss to Eastern on Jan. 31. Mayo leads the Ohio Valley Conference with 141 made free throws.

[Photo] How Ja Morant, Dylan Windler and Nick Mayo aim to make the NBA and change the OVC forever

February 1, 2019

Think about taking CPR training

January 31, 2019
Eastern center Aboubacar Diallo grabs a rebound in Eastern’s 67-66 win over Eastern Kentucky Thursday night in Lantz Arena. Eastern is now 6-3 in conference play.

[Photo] Eastern wins 67-66 on Colonels missed last shot

January 31, 2019
Andrea Carey, a hiring associate, and Rachael Croy, a chief scribe at ScribeAmerica, talk to a student at a table they set up in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Thursday afternoon. They were offering employment opportunities as a medical scribe. According to their informational handout, a medical scribe is essentially a personal assistant for a physician; they document and gather information on patient visits.

[Photo] PHOTO: Employment opportunities in the union

January 31, 2019
Austin Cheney, the associate dean of the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology, was the third candidate to be interviewed for the dean of Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Thursday afternoon in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. He said in his past positions he focused heavily on student engagement. He also talked about values he would bring with the position: engagement, opening dialogue and collaboration, investing in others, planning and execution. “There are many learning experiences probably more enriching in the big picture for those students that happen outside the class room then happen in the classroom. In the classroom is really important, don’t get me wrong, outside the class room really sets the students apart and helps them be really successful in their careers, personal life’s and building relationships.” Cheney said during the interview

[Photo] PHOTO: Third candidate for dean of Lumpkin

January 31, 2019
Eastern freshman guard Kira Arthofer works on an Austin Peay defender in the Panthers’ 70-63 loss Jan. 19 in Lantz Arena.The Panthers have lost three games in a row and host Eastern Kentucky on Thursday.

[Photo] Eastern wants to get back on track against Colonels

January 30, 2019
Andrew Agoranos, a freshman criminology major, walks outside of Coleman Hall in the cold weather Monday afternoon.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: A cold Wednesday afternoon

January 30, 2019

AHS ‘Apocalypse’ one of the best

January 28, 2019
jillian Jeske, a freshman sociology major, reads to student at the Newman Center after school tutoring program Monday afternoon.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: After school tutoring

January 28, 2019
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