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Skylar Oliver, a junior elementary education major, helps Crevaughn Borders, a sophomore philosophy major, bag her food that she picked out from the food pantry inside McAfee Gym Friday afternoon.
In first year, Eastern’s food pantry helps over 950 students
Eastern University President David Glassman stands and waves to the crowd after finishing his last State of the University Address of his presidency term Thursday afternoon in the Dvorak Concert Hall. Towards the end of his speech, he started to get emotional reminiscing his time at Eastern.
‘It feels very sad’: Glassman gives his last State of the University Address
Marty, played by Jessica Nantes, a TV video and production maor, directs Theresa, played by Brea Howard, a theatre major, to act as Martys mother to create a picture of her childhood family dynamic in the Circle Mirror Transformation play.
Circle Mirror Transformation actors stay in character through it all
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 holds first unofficial meeting with unmet quorum
Students help teach English to fellow students who dont speak it, Wednesday night at the Newman Catholic Center.
Students learn English with Amigos and Friends
Isabel Spanburg, a junior majoring in Biological Sciences, watches her shot during the Indiana State Invite at the Country Club of Terre Haute in Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 3, 2022. Spanburg finished the invite in 50th place, shooting a 36-hole total of 183.
EIU’s fall golf season in full swing
The Eastern mens cross country team starts the race in the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3 at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail. The team placed first overall in the event.
Cross country teams head to Louisville Classic
Eastern midfielder Chad Hamler tries to beat two opponents to the ball in Easterns match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Men’s soccer team to have its first home game Saturday
Number 1, Ireland Hieb, a senior middle backer, runs then a student hype tunnel before the start of the volleyball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening, Sept. 23, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.
OVC volleyball teams open conference play
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Women deserve to thrive in the sports world too
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The DEN is not real, I just made it up
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The rise of LGBTQIA+ representation in media
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Gargoyles’ and the gun debate
COLUMN: The importance of finding a work-life balance
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
A sign in support of the University Professionals of Illinois wage negotiation on March 21.
EDITORIAL: Eastern admin not ‘All In’ for professors
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
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The DEN is not real, I just made it up
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The rise of LGBTQIA+ representation in media
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Gargoyles’ and the gun debate
COLUMN: The importance of finding a work-life balance
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
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Marty, played by Jessica Nantes, a TV video and production maor, directs Theresa, played by Brea Howard, a theatre major, to act as Martys mother to create a picture of her childhood family dynamic in the Circle Mirror Transformation play.
Circle Mirror Transformation actors stay in character through it all
Lily Ames, a masters art student, looks around the photo gallery which features black and white pictures by Gene Wingler from when the Tarble Arts Center was in the process of construction on Friday night.
Tarble opens first art exhibit of the year, celebrates anniversary
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
Grant open for local art projects
Grant open for local art projects
Katie Gillespie, a freshman secondary English education major chucks a ball while playing giant yard pong in the Library Quad for part of a Mental Health Pop Up Day event Tuesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mental health pop up days
Taylor Brakenhoff, a freshman education major, feeds the goats at the petting zoo hosted by Willow City during the Charleston Round Up event Friday afternoon in South Quad
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston Round Up brings petting zoo, food, games
Bikers raced throughout rural and residential Charleston Saturday morning during the Tour De Charleston, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The race started at 7:55 in the morning with two different start times, ten minutes apart; racers were able to choose between three different races a 12.5 mile, 25-mile or 100 km race.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
Vighnewsara Manda, a graduate student studying computer information and technology, dishes some tomato masala curry out onto a plate Saturday afternoon at the Parkplace Apartments. Manda said being able to cook Indian food in Charleston, is difficult because the closest Indian market is an hour away in Champaign.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students share stories through cultural food
Justin Thomas, a senior wide receiver, leaps over Franky West, a sophomore defensive back, to avoid the tackle. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 7-35 Saturday night at Illinois State University.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 4: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 1: Catch Me If You Can
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
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Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

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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 holds first unofficial meeting with unmet quorum

September 29, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Correcting a “white-washed” view

September 26, 2022
Brianna Hull-Dennis, a senior political science major, introduces herself to new senators at Student Governments orientation Wednesday night in the Arcola Room in the Union.

Senate fills empty vice president seats

September 22, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: I am hungry for more

September 19, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Thursday at Eastern

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Thursday at Eastern

September 16, 2022
Student Senate approves RSOs for pickleball, beekeeping, Nigerian students

Student Senate approves RSOs for pickleball, beekeeping, Nigerian students

September 15, 2022
Student Senate met in 7th Street Underground for their weekly meeting Wednesday evening.

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Daniela Munoz, a senior fashion merchandising and design major, pulls a raffle ticket out of a bin during the Latinx social event sponsored by Easterns Latin American Student Organization on Sept. 8 in the Library Quad.

Minority students say Eastern needs to step up

September 14, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: How to combat burn out

September 13, 2022
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 swears in 7 new senators

September 8, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Financial aid differences from community college to Eastern

September 7, 2022
Student Body President Lucy Ade, a senior interpersonal communications major, introduces herself during Student Senates orientation Wednesday night at the Arcola Room in the Union.

First Student Senate meeting features Q&A

August 31, 2022
Literary Divas: Time to read, discuss books

Literary Divas: Time to read, discuss books

August 30, 2022

COLUMN: How to start off on the right foot this school year

August 29, 2022
Stephanie Buck, a sophomore elementary education major, poses for a picture in the Library Quad after attending the Christian Faith Communities Find Your Fit session Sunday afternoon.

Eastern provides communities for new students to join

August 22, 2022

COLUMN: An interview with the president, tips for a successful year

August 21, 2022
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout

COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout

July 19, 2022
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today

COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today

July 15, 2022
COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer

COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer

July 7, 2022
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive

COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive

June 22, 2022
Gas prices in Charleston have stayed above $5 for several weeks. Charleston community members said they have had to avoid filling their tanks up fully to afford the inflated prices.

Charleston residents adapt to increased gas prices

June 16, 2022
I really hope graduate school isnt scary

I really hope graduate school isn’t scary

June 14, 2022
COLUMN: Id appreciate if we didnt ruin the world

COLUMN: I’d appreciate if we didn’t ruin the world

June 10, 2022
COLUMN: Im begging for educational safety

COLUMN: I’m begging for educational safety

May 31, 2022
The best worst decision I ever made

The best worst decision I ever made

May 24, 2022
COLUMN: So it turns out I love summer school

COLUMN: So it turns out I love summer school

May 17, 2022
Counseling, student development department chair to retire

Counseling, student development department chair to retire

April 28, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear Norton and Powell, thank you

April 25, 2022
Members of Delta Zeta compete against the opposing team during Tugs for Greek Week at the Campus Pond Wednesday afternoon.

Greek week comes to an end with awards ceremony

April 24, 2022
Student Senator Brianna Hull-Dennis, a junior political science major, voices her opinion during a time of discussion pertaining to a senate bill for the Student Recreation Center funding during the final student senate meeting of the spring semester Wednesday night.

Student Senate approves $22K budget allocation

April 20, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear Dr. Abel, thank you

April 18, 2022
Eastern Treasurer Paul McCann presents fee increases for multiple campus organizations and other programs for 2022-2023 during the Student Senate meeting Wednesday night at 7th Street Underground.

Student Senate gives approval for tuition fee increases

April 14, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear Everyone, I’m proud of you

April 11, 2022
From left, Eastern University Board President Haylee Brickey, a senior public relations major, and Holly Olson, a senior management major, present the University Board budget for 2022-2023 Wednesday night during the Student Senate meeting at 7th Street Underground.

Senate recommends student account holds to be removed by admin

April 6, 2022
Student Government held a tabling event in the Bridge Lounge in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Monday to reach out to students. There were games provided and awards for those with the highest scores.

Student Senate play games with students, staff

April 4, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear LGBTQ Community, I’m glad I’m part of you

April 4, 2022
Kirk Smith speaks directly to audience members in the front row during his part of the Autism Conference Comedy night on Thursday.

Comedians bring awareness to autism

March 31, 2022
Mark Hudson, Eastern’s executive director of university housing and dining services, points to the misprint and explains the error at the Student Senate meeting Wednesday night at 7th Street Underground. The rate for housing and dining is increasing three percent.

Student Senate approve room, board increase

March 31, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear Academy, do better

March 28, 2022
Mark Hudson, Eastern Illinois University’s executive director of university housing and dining services speaks at the Student Government meeting Wednesday night. Hudson talked about the Bond Revenue Committee and how it impacts students living on campus for the 2022-2023 school year.

Student Senate discusses potential room and board fee increase

March 24, 2022
Vice President of Student Affairs Anne Flaherty gives a presentation on the current status of student mental health and the measures the department has done to assist students at the Sept. 29, 2021 Faculty Senate meeting.

Flaherty empowers women as VPSA

March 22, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear architecture, support the homeless

March 21, 2022
Student Senator Constance Young, a senior political science major, gives a presentation to appoint funds for the date/rape drug kits during the Student Senate meeting Wednesday in the Stevenson Hall lobby.

Student Senate approves 500 date rape drug kits, 100 coasters

March 9, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear society, this is what it means to be a woman in America

March 7, 2022
Little Women: the Broadway Musical at Doudna this weekend

‘Little Women: the Broadway Musical’ at Doudna this weekend

March 3, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear Black women, you’ve got this

February 28, 2022
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.

Former and newly crowned Miss Black EIU celebrate 50th anniversary

February 28, 2022
Miss Black EIU 2022 Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, hugs her father Brian Franks after winning Miss Black EIU on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.

Franks named 2022 Miss Black EIU

February 27, 2022
From left, Daisha Mitchell, a sophomore pre-nursing major, Mia Smith, a sophomore pre-nursing major, and Najma Mosley-Williams, a sophomore biochemistry major, cheer for their friend, Ariel Johnson, a sophomore pre-medicine major, to win the best shoe award during The National Association For The Advancement Of Colored Peoples (NAACP) Image Awards Friday night, in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

2022 NAACP Image Awards given to students, staff

February 19, 2022
From left to right, Elajah Brazzleton, a freshman early childhood education major, DeShiya Hughes, a freshman psychology major, and Alicia Ferguson, a broadcast journalism major, have discussions about black women on reality television and relate it to their own lives and how they personally feel during the Black Women and Reality TV...Is it For the Culture? in the University Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Tuesday night.

Talk with Strong S.H.E. about Black women in reality TV Tuesday

February 15, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear Olympics, care more about your athletes

February 14, 2022
NPHC gets involved with African American Heritage Month

NPHC gets involved with African American Heritage Month

February 9, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear Hollywood, stop making straight movies

February 7, 2022
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority event Thursday discusses cultural appropriation

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority event Thursday discusses cultural appropriation

February 4, 2022
Qwen Collins, a junior nursing major, tries to win different prizes by playing Black History Bingo Monday night for the African American Heritage Month Kickoff event.

Eastern’s AAHM kickoff shared historic African American figures

January 31, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear white people, it’s time to acknowledge our privilege

January 31, 2022
Black History Month events to be held throughout February

Black History Month events to be held throughout February

January 28, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear Universities, how much does safety really cost?

January 24, 2022
Students gather for an Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism event meant to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through community service.

Students volunteer, learn about MLK’s history

January 19, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear America, lower your cost of living

January 17, 2022
COLUMN: Dear Instagram, thank you for ruining my mental health

COLUMN: Dear Instagram, thank you for ruining my mental health

January 11, 2022
Students walk to their classes on the first day of the Spring semester on Monday afternoon.

Students reflect on first day of classes

January 10, 2022
Moving out procedures for residence halls and greek court for the end of the Fall semester.

How to move out ahead of winter break

December 8, 2021
COLUMN: College has changed. And now I hate it

COLUMN: College has changed. And now I hate it

December 7, 2021
Lucy Hill, a senior vocal performance major, plays as Maxine’s Grandma on Dec. 3 in “Love, Garland, Bows, and Tinsel: A Holiday Radio Romance,” a play written by Hannah Killough, a senior theater arts major. This play talks about a queer couple’s holiday romance without tragedy. Killough had been writing the play since May.

Doudna hosts world premiere of radio play

December 5, 2021
Biannual Radio Play at Doudna Friday

Biannual Radio Play at Doudna Friday

December 2, 2021
COLUMN: Reasons that hustle culture is awful

COLUMN: Reasons that hustle culture is awful

November 30, 2021
In the play “Blood at the Root” at Doudna Fine Arts Center Theatre, immediately after a fight breaks out, everyone is gossips about who started it, what happened, and why.

‘Blood at the Root’ examines racism, social justice

November 14, 2021
Blood at the Root premieres Thursday

‘Blood at the Root’ premieres Thursday

November 10, 2021
Eastern President David Glassman

President Glassman shares his experiences as a forensic anthropologist

November 10, 2021
Presentation teaches about Sarah Lincolns life, legacy

Presentation teaches about Sarah Lincoln’s life, legacy

November 3, 2021
Students gather around Jason Aguilar’s ofrenda to honor his memory during the Dia de los Muertos ofrenda exhibit inside the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Eastern observes Day of the Dead

November 2, 2021

Drag performers lip-sync, dance at student drag show

October 31, 2021
Garrison Reed, a sophomore music education major, plays the “Reflection Canon” by Kieffer on the vibraphone at the Percussion Ensemble Concert Tuesday night. The Reflection Canon piece consisted of four parts including “There is Light for One Year,” “The Smallest Become the Tallest,” “Flying” and “Knowledge of Eternity.” The focus of the concert was Afro-Cuban music.

Afro-Cuban music highlighted by ensemble

October 26, 2021
Member of the ensembles watch their director, Kellie Clark, give instruction for vocal cues. The concert took place Sunday afternoon and was called “Through Darkness to Light.” Clark said the selection of music was one of the hardest parts for this concert and that she wanted it to reflect the recent pandemic.

Choral ensembles sing about getting through dark times

October 24, 2021
Andrew Martin, choral conductor, conducts concert choir class on the Mellin Steps on March 21, 2021. Martin explained because singing is an aerosol activity and COVID protocols only a group of ten can sing inside. Now the group can expand because they can sing outside in the warm weather.

First concert of Eastern’s choir on Sunday

October 21, 2021
A lineup of pronoun pins on a table set in display for National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11.

GSD Center hands out pronoun pins

October 20, 2021
Registration opens Monday for seniors, priority students

Registration opens Monday for seniors, priority students

October 17, 2021
Amanda Feder, host, and Marita Metzke, guest, of the Older, Wiser, and Smarter discussion, talk about spirituality and religion and how it connects with sexuality.

Older, Wiser and Smarter discuss sexuality, religion

October 13, 2021
Discussion series on human sexuality, belief systems kicking off

Discussion series on human sexuality, belief systems kicking off

October 12, 2021
Aidan Collins, a junior theater major, as Alex and Max Zumpano, a senior theater, as Will Cronin perform in Bright New Boise Friday night.

‘A Bright New Boise’ wrapped Sunday

October 10, 2021
Students attended the “In the Heights” movie night Friday for Latino Heritage Month sponsered by LASO.

‘In the Heights’ movie night showcases Latinx cultures

October 10, 2021
Talk highlights LGBTQ, Latinx communities

Talk highlights LGBTQ, Latinx communities

September 30, 2021
Sabrina Bunting, a freshman majoring in english language arts, makes a strawberry smoothie for a customer.

National Coffee Day celebrated Wednesday

September 28, 2021
Hello Dali!: Improv group takes the stage

Hello Dali!: Improv group takes the stage

September 24, 2021
English Club to host Mad Hatter Tea Party

English Club to host Mad Hatter Tea Party

September 22, 2021
Latinx professors talk experiences in Charleston

Latinx professors talk experiences in Charleston

September 22, 2021
Brejona Hutchinson, a sophomore majoring in computer and information technology, enjoys Latino Heritage Kickoff by waiting in line for a taco.

Celebrating Latino Heritage Month

September 15, 2021
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