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Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fourth of July in Charleston
Rick Shook, who represents District Eight on the Coles County Board, asks attorney Andrew Keyt a question before the board voted Tuesday on whether to approve the Coles Wind project.
Coles County Board approves Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine wind farm
Charleston's Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the county's Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High School's cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Events in Charleston this week
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
The Charleston Community Band plays “Dancing Queen” by Abba Thursday in Kiwanis Park. This group consisted of 71 local instrumentalists with ages ranging from 13 to 90.
Events in Charleston this week
Tom Michael was introduced as the new athletic director Tuesday in Lantz Arena.
Eastern Illinois weighs NCAA House Settlement before June 30 deadline
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE ATHLETICS DEPRTMENT Eastern Illinois Men's Track and Field freshman jumper Abraham Johnson qualified for the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in triple jump.
EIU freshman Johnson headed to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Eastern Illinois baseball looks on as Little Rock celebrates a 2-1 win and Ohio Valley Conference championship game at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern’s offense struggles in OVC championship loss to Little Rock
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs (4) walks towards the Ohio Valley Conference tournament board to put EIU's logo onto the championship spot after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the OVC tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Eastern Illinois baseball faces Little Rock in the OVC championship
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teammates after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Running back, redshirt Freshman Jacarre Fleming takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.
Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: Thank you and goodbye… for now 
Luke Brewer
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ review: new dinosaurs, same old problems
Luke Brewer
‘28 Years Later’ review: a worthy sequel that lives up to the legacy
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is Wes Anderson to perfection
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 92: Cam’s Final Episode + The Future of the Podcast
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 91: Eyes Wide Shut: More Romantic Than Meets the Eye
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 90: Kept Woman: Can I Have My Time Back?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fourth of July in Charleston
Protestors line the sidewalk next to Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests in Morton Park on Saturday, June 14.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘No Kings’ protest in Charleston
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School runner leads the pack in heat 3 of the 100m of the IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Thursday, May 29.
THROUGH THE LENS: IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
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Kalyn Hayslett

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100 head to Teach Out in Springfield

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2017

Partnership to bring free food to youth

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2017
Students console one another after a moment of silence was held for Byron Edingburg, the Eastern Illinois student that was killed in a shooting over the weekend.

Students, professors share memories of late senior

Kalyn Hayslett and Cassie Buchman
April 24, 2017

Tarble After Hours uses ‘90s theme, student collaborations

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2017

Workgroup No. 8 approved its final recommendation report

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2017

Sculpture becomes place for trivia

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2017

Workgroup No. 8 updates draft document for final report

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor in Chief
April 10, 2017

‘Deuces’ film has great actors but weird ending

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2017
Members of Sigma Chi compete in ‘tuggs’ at the campus pond Monday afternoon. Sigma Chi lost to Delta Chi in 2 minutes, 14 seconds.

[Photo] Delta Chi wins tugs round one, Phi Kappa Theta win still up in the air

Analicia Haynes, Online Editor
April 3, 2017

Jarrell, Titus run for school board position

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor in chief
March 31, 2017

Workgroup No. 8 hears new master’s degree program proposal

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2017

Panther Service Day offers new sites, collaborations

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2017

Breakfast offers updates on EIU impact study, new businesses

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2017

Community breakfast to focus on Eastern impact study

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2017

CUPB analyzes economic impact study

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2017
Margaret Mwenya, senior director of nutrition and food security for Catholic Relief Services, demonstrates how women in Zambia use the position of the sun as a reminder to feed their children. It is suggested that the women feed their children five times a day to ensure that they are properly nourished Mwenya said. The Zambian mothers also come up with songs to remember nutritional facts Mwenya said.

[Photo] Nonprofit battles malnutrition in Zambia

Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter
March 3, 2017

Committee uses data to update report

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2017
Dr. Britto Nathan, biological science professor, shows admitted students his lab in the Life Sciences building Monday morning. Nathan explains how he does experiments with students and typically examines the brain. Parents and students were given a chance to ask about Nathan’s research experience with Alzheimer's disease.

[Photo] Admitted Student Day informs potential Panthers

Loren Dickson, Entertainment Reporter
February 20, 2017

Show your love without breaking bank

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2017

Students, faculty can donate to Miss Black EIU pageant

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2017

Kesha and the Creepies to perform for spring concert

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2017

Spring concert performer to be revealed Thursday

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2017

Students have multiple ways to serve elderly

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2017

Workgroup make plans to arrange, analyze data

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2017

Panelists suggest tax increase for higher ed funding

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2017
Senior marketing major Sierra Murray chooses the pastry that looks the best during the Country Cheese and More food tasting Wednesday morning in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union. Country Cheese and More recently began selling pastries in Java Beanery and Bakery January. The owner Nicola Pearce and Sydnie Hansel, in foreground, restocked the rasberry muffins while answering questions and describing the available options.

Local business partnering with Java

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2017

CUPB talks lobbying, marketing efforts

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2017

CUPB talks balanced budget, lobbying efforts

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2017

March to unite women, fight for rights

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2017

Student Senate prepares for new speaker, senators

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2017

MLK Jr. Service Day activities On and off campus

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2017
Mike Shelton, right, looks over the new furniture he donated in to the cafe of Klehm Hall Wednesday afternoon. Shelton donated the furniture in memory of his wife, Linda, an Eastern alumnus and also was on the hospitality advisory board at Eastern.

Furniture donation continues alumnae’s legacy

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2017

Workgroup considers transfer students

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2016

Hunger Action Month activities exceed initial goals

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2016

Sophomores step up to organize ‘Holiday Hustle’

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2016

Panthers can show school pride through “Giving Tuesday”

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2016

Showcase to share women victims’ stories

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2016

Workgroup members analyze possible administration structures

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2016
“I’ve been stressed, confused and shocked. We need to work together to make sure [Donald Trump] doesn't take away our rights” - Maya Lee, sophomore psychology major, as she holds a sign that reads, “Build bonds, Not Walls.” Lee picked up her sign after speaking at unity rally protesting the president elect, Donald Trump Friday.

Unity Rally held to protest Trump

Kalyn Hayslett and Cassie Buchman
November 11, 2016
Students from Carl Sandburg Elementary School place meaningful items one by one during the "White Table Ceremony," in the Booth Library for Veterans Day.

Speeches, donations, demonstrations to honor veterans

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2016

Coles County School Facility Tax wins popular vote

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2016

Workgroup No.9 discusses organization of colleges

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2016

Hunger Action Month to raise awareness, funds

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2016

Workgroup identifies pros and cons of new academic programs

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2016

Enrollment workgroup prioritizes suggestions

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2016
Dressed in the Man in the Yellow Hat and Curious George customes model charleston community children participate in the costume contest during the Annual Kids Fun fest in the grand ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union ballroom. During the fest all children model on their Halloween costumes on the stage and the winner earns a bag of candy.

[Photo] Sorority to host Fifth annual ‘Fun Fest’

Kennedy Nolen, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2016

County school facility occupation tax to be on ballot

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2016

Workgroup 9 discusses new college

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2016
Ben Wilburn, a graduate assistant and coordinator in the LGBTQA+ resource center, discusses microaggressions, which are subtle but offensive comments or actions that are often unintentional, in the transgender community and advises students and community members to be aware of them during his “Talkin’ Trans” presentation Monday in Carnegie Public Library.

Lecture uses legos, statistics, experience to explain gender

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2016

Workgroup No. 2 combines suggestions to start draft

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2016

Academic Workgroup examines data discrepancies, discusses memorandum

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2016

Workgroup no. 7 prepares for academic program recommendations

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2016

Subcommittee plans to analyze, compare data

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2016

Band fills park with music, comfort

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2016
Ariel Taylor, a sophomore family and consumer sciences major, makes a fleece blanket with her niece Janyiah Clark, 6 and cousing Amariana Beal, 7. Taylor said her Family Weekend was going well so far, and that her family members had not driven her crazy-yet.

Families create blankets for community

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2016

Students should not be intimidated by wine tasting

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2016
Hawah Abdulrasaq-coker, sophomore pre med major, completes with President David Glassman in a 30 second ‘minute to win-it’ game during the ‘Go for the Gold!’ Prowling with the Prez social. The game required the participants to use straws to move as many m&ms as possible. “You have to have really good lungs for that,” Abdulrasaq-coker said. “It’s not that easy.” EIU Student Government hosted the olympic themed games from 4 to 6 p.m. in the South Quad on September 15.

[Photo] Students have “Minute to Win It” at Prowlin’ with the Prez

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 16, 2016

City council makes Owen Motor Sports Inc. a property in city limits

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2016

Students to have several volunteer opportunities

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2016
Tarble Art Center Assistant Director Mike Schuetz secures a support beam on a sculpture outside Tarble Art Center Wednesday. When the piece is complete, people will be able to sit at the picnic tables located on each of the four platforms.

New sculpture to serve as hang out

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2016

Eastern volunteers PLAY, teach kids in after-school programs

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2016

Column: Be S.M.A.R.T. about the coming year

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2016
ROTC to celebrate 100 years of Cadet Command

ROTC to celebrate 100 years of Cadet Command

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 21, 2016
The Ashmore Fire Department offered Eastern students opportunities for service work last year.

Panther Service Day to bring students together 

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 21, 2016
Alpha Phi sorority member Talia Perscio gets crowned by Mackenzie Boub, last years Greek Week Queen. Perscio and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity member Daniel Guerrero were crowned the 2016 Greek Week royalty at the Airband competition Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Greek Royalty represents Greek community

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 8, 2016

Easter Holiday rooted in Paganism

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 1, 2016

Dinner for students to learn about Good Friday

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
March 31, 2016
Brothers of Sigma Chi fraternity practice costume changes for Saturdays Airband routine in Lance Arena racket ball court.

Airband, Greek Sing competition brings unity within members

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
March 31, 2016

Gold Medal Worthy Film: Race

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
February 25, 2016

Intimate crowd becomes part of comical act

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
February 8, 2016
While preparing for the fall art show, members gain professional communication skills.

Art education RSO creates family bond for members

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
February 7, 2016
Co-founder of Cometry, Iggy Mwela, is performing spoken word.

Comedy, poetry collide on Underground stage

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
February 7, 2016
During the prom dress resale fundraiser community members can purchase clean and gently worn affordable dresses and accessories.

Prom dress resale serves community, marching band

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
January 29, 2016
Practice makes perfect for contestants

Practice makes perfect for contestants

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
January 22, 2016
"Cloud Form" sculpture is made of steel which makes it suitable for the outdoors and is located by Buzzard Hall.

Sculpture made with digital design, steel

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
January 15, 2016
"We all come from different musical backgrounds, but we do a good job of including everyone's musical ambition in our sound," band member Yeck-Petty said.

Porch Fire to ignite Mac Uptowner’s stage

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
January 15, 2016
Graduate Assistant David Mitchell and Director Pete Grant are both apart of C.A.T.S. digital and multimedia services department.

C.A.T.S. service is a hidden technology treasure

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
December 11, 2015
Mother and daughter decorate a christmas tree for the Charleston Carnegie Public Library silent auction.

Christmas tree auction becomes community tradition

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
December 3, 2015
ClusterPluck debuts untraditional Bluegrass sounds

ClusterPluck debuts untraditional Bluegrass sounds

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
November 12, 2015
Moondogs, local band performing during ROAR's fundraising event on January 2015.

Second Rock Out Against Rape concert to commence

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
November 5, 2015
Mike Rosenbaum playing piano in Thomas Hall's party room

Student pianist’s tunes lead him spiritually

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
November 5, 2015

Arts section stays ‘On the Verge’ of entertainment

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
November 4, 2015
Darien Ghostone, a junior kinesiology and sports studies major, and Kelsey Hosea, a senior communication studies major, were crowned Eastern’s Homecoming King and Queen on Monday in McAfee Gymnasium. Ghostone said that he remained humble through the process even when his friends would tell him he was going to win. “I heard my name, and I just smiled,” Ghostone said. “I feel blessed being the 100th king.”

Royalty use platforms to help students

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 22, 2015

Top of the Roc hosts last Free Music Friday

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 22, 2015
Pancake batter serves community, raises awareness

Pancake batter serves community, raises awareness

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 22, 2015

Friends, musical duo to perform Sunday

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 11, 2015
At 6 p.m. on Saturday the Vault Arts Collective will host third live music performance highlighting local and independent bands.

Abandoned bank gets major makeover for over 70 artists

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 1, 2015
Holly Allen, a junior theatre arts major holds Imani McDaniel, a senior theatre arts major on Wednesday during their rehearsal in the Doudna Fine Arts Center for “Gidion’s Knot” by Johnna Adams. “Gidion’s Knot” wil be peformed Oct.1-4 in the Black Box Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Play embodies suicide, bullying prevention efforts

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
September 24, 2015
EIU homecoming football game at O'Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois on October 25, 2014. (Jay Grabiec)

Blue Crew prepares for tailgate, first home football game

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
September 17, 2015

VMAs encourage fashion statements on different levels

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
September 3, 2015

Freshman takes Eastern by the strings

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
September 3, 2015

Mac’s Uptowner to host band’s 300th performance

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
August 28, 2015

Special Olympics to have new events, divisions

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Reporter
April 30, 2015

Play brings actor-audience interactions

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Reporter
April 23, 2015

How to beat the wind with wardrobe additions

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Reporter
April 16, 2015
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