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Drew Cagle and The Reputation performed during their acoustic tour Haunted earlier this year.
Eastern student to open for multi-platinum record band Sunday
Charlestons Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the countys Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High Schools cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Charleston hosts 31st Annual RWB Days
Jeff Riggs, his wife Kristen Riggs and their son Caleb Riggs watch the fireworks display at the Coles County Airport Friday as part of Red, White and Blue Days. The two-day celebration ended with the fireworks.
Bruce Springsteen tribute band to perform Sunday during RWB Days
Members of the University Professionals of Illinois socialize before the negotiation team meets with Eastern’s negotiation team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.
Eastern’s faculty union hopes to hear financial package during next meeting
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Josh Oakley returns to coach men’s soccer
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
In the top of the eighth, left, Jason DeCicco, a senior left-handed pitcher, is relieved after Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. After stepping off the mound, DeCicco embraces most of the team exchanging sentiments with them.
Panthers snap losing streak on Senior Day
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.
Panthers lose weekend series against Belmont
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
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
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
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
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
COLUMN: Id appreciate if we didnt ruin the world
COLUMN: I’d appreciate if we didn’t ruin the world
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
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’
Siobhan Doherty speaks into a megaphone while protesting the overture of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade Friday evening at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Doherty said she came out because she is very mad about Roe v. Wade being overturned. Im mad for not only myself, but also for all the women and people with uteruses that this is going to affect, Doherty said.
THROUGH THE LENS: Community members protest Roe v. Wade being overturned
Six-year-old Dulce Stern swims towards her mom Chelsea Stern at the Rotary Community Aquatic Center pool in Charleston Ill. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Chelsea said the two come out here almost every day to swim and have fun, plus it helps burn off some energy. Dulce said she loves jumping off the diving board and going on the slide with her dad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston community beats the heat
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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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 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’

March 1, 2019

Political vandalism will create pointless protest

March 1, 2019

Season 2 of ‘The Dragon Prince’ does not disappoint

February 26, 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 19, 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

February 1, 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

February 1, 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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