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The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won the first game 13-11.
EIU Baseball reminisce win against Morehead to prepare for NCAA Tournament
People walking around Charleston Square near Castle and Cottage.
IHSA track meet helps local businesses
Human Services Building
Sarah Bush Lincoln assumes EIU student medical clinic
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
Jo Rich-Valdez, the founder and curator of Gaslight Art Colony and Gallery, points out artwork in Marshall.
Rural art beautifies, enhances communities
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won the first game 13-11.
EIU Baseball reminisce win against Morehead to prepare for NCAA Tournament
EIU Panthers preparing to hit softball against the RedHawks at NCAA Tournament
EIU Softball season ends at NCAA Tournament
Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball programs first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field on the Northwestern University campus on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.
EIU softball loses first-ever NCAA Regional game
Eastern’s softball team holds up the championship bracket in celebration after winning the OVC Softball championship against SIUE 2-0 Saturday in Oxford, Ala.
Eastern to play Northwestern in regional NCAA tournament
The Panthers celebrate after winning their first Ohio Valley Conference Championship title Saturday afternoon against the SIUE cougars 2-0.
Eastern softball captures first OVC Championship title
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: my sales pitch for the lovely sport of Kabaddi
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: my sales pitch for the lovely sport of Kabaddi
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
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
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
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
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match
Cupquakes Ep. 2: The Broken Batter
Cupquakes Ep. 2: The Broken Batter
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 29: Top Gun: Maverick
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 28: Game of Thrones feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 27: Back to the Future Trilogy
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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

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

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 Alzheimers disease.

[Photo] Admitted Student Day informs potential Panthers

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] doesnt 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’

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

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 everyones 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 ROARs 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 Halls 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 OBrien 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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