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Percussion Ensemble concert Tuesday to feature traditional Afro-Cuban music
Percussion Ensemble concert Tuesday to feature traditional Afro-Cuban music
Faculty Senate to discuss enrollment numbers on Tuesday
Faculty Senate to discuss enrollment numbers on Tuesday
Breathing exercises help students relax, deal with stress
Breathing exercises help students relax, deal with stress
Diana Maggi, a freshman biological sciences major, creates a domestic life art project in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Recognizing International Artist Day
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
Eastern outside hitter Elisavet Papageoriou winds up for a kill attempt in a match against Morehead State on Oct. 22 in Lantz Arena. Papageorgiou had 4 block assists and 5 digs in the match, which Eastern lost 3-0.
OVC volleyball standings solidifying
Eastern midfielder Jonas Castelhano dribbles away from a pair of opponents in a match against Omaha on Oct. 9 at Lakeside Field. Castelhano had an assist in the match, a 2-1 loss for Eastern.
Men’s soccer team to host Belmont in nonconference match
Eastern running back Jaelin Benefield avoids a Tennessee State player while running the ball in the Homecoming Game against the Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Eastern lost 28-0 to Tennessee State at O’Brien Field.
Turnovers hurt Panthers in Hoco loss
Eastern freshman outside hitter TaKenya Stafford (left) receives a serve in a match against Morehead State on Oct. 22 in Lantz Arena. Stafford had 6 kills in the match, a 3-0 loss for Eastern.
Volleyball team goes 0-2 against Eagles over weekend
Eastern sophomore Jackson Penny competes in the backstroke segment of the 200 yard individual medley in a meet against Evansville on Oct. 9 at Padovan Pool. The mens swimming team lost the meet 125-76.
Swimming teams pick up weekend wins
COMIC: Last minute Halloween costume
COMIC: Last minute Halloween costume
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
COLUMN: The long trend of animal predictors
COLUMN: The long trend of animal predictors
COLUMN: COVID-19 is still rampant
COLUMN: COVID-19 is still rampant
COLUMN: Faux fur is bad for the environment
COLUMN: Faux fur is bad for the environment
Homecoming Queen Jacqueline Williams, a senior kinesiology major, is honored by the crowd at Homecoming Coronation. Coronation was held Monday night in the MLK Union Grand Ballroom. Williams said when it was announced that she won, she couldn’t believe she had won and that she stood there shocked for a moment.
EDITORIAL: Racism towards Homecoming Court not OK
EDITORIAL: Welcome back Alumni
EDITORIAL: Welcome back Alumni
EDITORIAL: Check out our new podcast section online
EDITORIAL: Check out our new podcast section online
EDITORIAL: Student Senate: Do better
EDITORIAL: Make Homecoming events more appealing
EDITORIAL: Make Homecoming events more appealing
COLUMN: The long trend of animal predictors
COLUMN: The long trend of animal predictors
COLUMN: COVID-19 is still rampant
COLUMN: COVID-19 is still rampant
COLUMN: Faux fur is bad for the environment
COLUMN: Faux fur is bad for the environment
Destiny Blanchard
COLUMN: NFTs are really confusing
COLUMN: Time to visit The Covered Bridge Festival
COLUMN: Time to visit The Covered Bridge Festival
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
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
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’
Christine Gristick, the mother of the linebacker’s coach, Adam Gristick, cheers for her son during the homecoming football game Saturday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Homecoming Weekend Events
THROUGH THE LENS: Doug DiBianco Dedication
Alana Mcneely a junior human services major, runs to first base as Antwan Grahman a junior construction management major attempts to tag her out.
THROUGH THE LENS: Kickball with the Greeks
The parents of the woman whose house caught on fire, hug her while they wait outside.
THROUGH THE LENS: House fire Tuesday afternoon
Amairany Bueno, a freshman management major, Evodie Tshipamba, an electrical engineering major, and Diana Maggi, a freshman biology major, compete against each other in inflatable jousting during the Kick-Off in the Library Quad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Homecoming Kick-Off
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 007: Goldfinger & No Time to Die
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 5: Former Voice of Thomas the Tank Engine Joseph May
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 6: The Twilight Saga (ft. Maddy Powers)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 5: Every Single Star Wars Movie (ft. Ryan Meyer)
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 4: What I Like About DIIV’s ‘Deceiver’
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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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