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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?
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
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
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
Luke Brewer
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ review: new dinosaurs, same old problems
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
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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Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Katja Benz, Reporter

Katja Benz is a senior English major. This is her third semester at The News.

All content by Katja Benz
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: To everyone, thank you

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 27, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: KitKats, Reese’s, and new perspective

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 20, 2023
Student Government meets in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Wednesday evening at Eastern Illinois University's campus in Charleston, Ill.

Student senate approves 11 bills

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 19, 2023
Student Government meets in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Wednesday evening at Eastern Illinois University's campus in Charleston, Ill.

Student government reaches quorum for the second time

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 14, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: I know the best is yet to come

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 13, 2023
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senate's 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 meets quorum for the first time all semester

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 7, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: The stages of life can cause anxiety

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 6, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: The playing field is not level

Katja Benz
March 30, 2023
Student Body President Lucy Ade, a senior interpersonal communications major, introduces herself during Student Senate's orientation Wednesday night at the Arcola Room in the Union.

Student senate fails to meet quorum again

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
March 23, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Reflecting back on my time

Katja Benz, Columnist
March 23, 2023
Student government fails to meet quorum again

Student government fails to meet quorum again

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
March 9, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Vote in Student Government, let your voice be heard

Katja Benz, Columnist
March 9, 2023
Student Senator Connor Mellott, a freshman public relations major, asks Mark Hudson, Eastern's director of housing and dining services, about a misprint in the handout from last meeting about total cost calculations during the Student Senate meeting Wednesday night.

Student Senate fails to meet quorum for the 6th time

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
March 2, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Onto the next steps in life

Katja Benz, Columnist
March 2, 2023
Sororities bring women together

Sororities bring women together

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
March 1, 2023
Student senate misses quorum for the fifth time in a row

Student senate misses quorum for the fifth time in a row

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
February 23, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Our world keeps getting crazier

Katja Benz, Columnist
February 23, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Yet again, a mass tragedy

Katja Benz, Columnist
February 16, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Accessibility matters, especially on campus tours

Katja Benz, Columnist
February 9, 2023
Student Body President Lucy Ade, a senior interpersonal communications major, introduces herself during Student Senate's orientation Wednesday night at the Arcola Room in the Union.

Student senate fails to meet quorum for third week in a row

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
February 9, 2023
Masquerade murder mystery made students mysterious

Masquerade murder mystery made students mysterious

Katja Benz, Reporter
February 3, 2023
Caleb Kowalewski, a junior history education major, gives his committee report during the Student.

Student Senate fails to meet quorum for all meetings of the semester

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
February 2, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Do we actually know where our information goes?

Katja Benz, Columnist
February 2, 2023
At Lunchbox Voodoo's Open Mic Night event Friday night, the band Absent Ground performs multiple cover songs as one of the first acts of the night.

Lunchbox Voodoo hosts open-mic night

Katja Benz, Reporter
January 30, 2023
The Student Senate discussed race issues at Eastern as well as Electronic Writing Portfolio submissions for students.

Student Senate discuss race survey, EWP submission

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
January 26, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: What would have happened?

Katja Benz, Columnist
January 26, 2023
Anna Sipes, a senior biological sciences major, poses in the Buzzard Hall photo studio on Friday. After Eastern, Sipes wants to pursue medical to become a doctor in space.

Eastern student aspires to work in aerospace medicine

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
January 25, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Global warming is a reality that is fast coming

Katja Benz, Columnist
January 21, 2023
Diana Rogers-Adkinson, answers questions from students during her interview for Eastern Illinois University's next presidential candidate in the Arcola/Tuscola room of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Tuesday afternoon. When asked about her values, Rogers-Adkinson answered that her first value is "students are always first."

Diana Rogers-Adkinson talks retention rate at student interview

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
January 18, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Finding my passion through experinces

Katja Benz, Columnist
January 16, 2023
David Brennen, one of four presidential candidates, answers a question about increased funding for athletics in the Arcola-Tuscola room of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Thursday afternoon. Brennen said he can’t promise anything but he loves fundraising by getting involved with alumni and speaking with state legislators.

Students interview second presidential candidate, David Brennen

Katja Benz, Reporter
January 12, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Many months ahead, many thoughts ahead

Katja Benz, Columnist
January 9, 2023
The EIU Beekeeping Club poses for a selfie during a meeting via Instagram.

Buzzworthy RSO works towards environment stability

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
December 5, 2022
Will Harrington, a 2-year-old, cautiously accepts a candy cane from Santa during the Holiday Fest at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday afternoon. Harrington's parents said they always enjoyed the Doudna holiday events and were looking forward for their son to meet Santa.

Holiday Fest gathers families for holiday cheer at Doudna

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
December 5, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Do I like movies, or making fun of movies?

Katja Benz, Columnist
December 5, 2022
Senator Karolinea Guzek, a freshman political science major, reads through the Business Affairs committee handout to see the presentation information at the Student Government meeting at Taylor Hall on Wednesday. Senate on the Go is where Student Senate hosts their meetings in areas like residential halls to encourage student involvement with the Senate.

Student Senate elects Guzek as new speaker

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
December 2, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Finding yourself in times of change

Katja Benz, Columnist
November 28, 2022
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senate's 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 reaches quorum, approves Prestigious Pantherettes

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
November 17, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Our voices matter more than we think

Katja Benz, Columnist
November 14, 2022
The Student Senate discussed race issues at Eastern as well as Electronic Writing Portfolio submissions for students.

Student Senate does not reach quorum for fifth time, half of meetings

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
November 10, 2022
At the Dia De Los Muertos Gala, attendees were able to dress up, enjoy tacos and rice, watch a live percussion performance, and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed away in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Día De Los Muertos Gala receives full crowd Saturday

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
November 7, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Life after school

Katja Benz, Columnist
November 7, 2022
Caleb Kowalewski, a junior history education major, gives his committee report during the Student.

Student Senate fails to reach quorum for fourth time this fall

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
November 2, 2022
Chris Andrus, a freshman vocal performance and audio recording technology major, reads books to his nephew during the Family Reading Time for Family Fun Fest in front of Booth Library.

Families read on campus during Family Weekend at Booth

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 31, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Coming from humble beginnings

Katja Benz, Columnist
October 31, 2022
Student Government meets in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Wednesday evening at Eastern Illinois University's campus in Charleston, Ill.

Student Senate fails to meet quorum Wednesday

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 27, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: College tours give more experience

Katja Benz, Columnist
October 24, 2022
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senate's 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 reaches quorum after 3 weeks

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 20, 2022
Alpha Psi Lambda President Luis Paniagua, a senior graphic major, hands candy to six-year-old Emma Turner during the 2022 Homecoming Parade in downtown Charleston at the Square Saturday morning.

Students show joy for first ‘normal’ Homecoming Parade since COVID-19

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 17, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Burn out and stress, a recipe for even more distress

Katja Benz, Columnist
October 17, 2022
Senate fails to reach quorum for second week

Senate fails to reach quorum for second week

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 13, 2022
Members of the 2022 Homecoming Court pose for a royalty court photo after the Homecoming Coronation Ceremony at the Grand Ballroom in the Union Monday evening.

2022 Homecoming Court crowned Monday night

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 11, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Social media sucks

Katja Benz, Columnist
October 10, 2022
Senate, LASO, BSU hosts bowling night in the Union

Senate, LASO, BSU hosts bowling night in the Union

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 6, 2022
EIU Pride: Safe space for students

EIU Pride: Safe space for students

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 5, 2022
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senate's 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

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

COLUMN: Correcting a “white-washed” view

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

Senate fills empty vice president seats

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

COLUMN: I am hungry for more

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

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Thursday at Eastern

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
September 16, 2022
Student Senate approves RSOs for pickleball, beekeeping, Nigerian students

Student Senate approves RSOs for pickleball, beekeeping, Nigerian students

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

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

Minority students say Eastern needs to step up

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

COLUMN: How to combat burn out

Katja Benz, Columnist
September 13, 2022
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senate's 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

Katja Benz, Campus Reporter
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

Katja Benz, Columinst
September 7, 2022
Student Body President Lucy Ade, a senior interpersonal communications major, introduces herself during Student Senate's orientation Wednesday night at the Arcola Room in the Union.

First Student Senate meeting features Q&A

Katja Benz, Campus Reporter
August 31, 2022
Literary Divas: Time to read, discuss books

Literary Divas: Time to read, discuss books

Katja Benz, Campus Reporter
August 30, 2022

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

Katja Benz, Columinst
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

Katja Benz, Campus Reporter
August 22, 2022

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

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

COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout

Katja Benz, Columnist
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

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

COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer

Katja Benz, Columnist
July 7, 2022
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren't being sensitive

COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive

Katja Benz, Columnist
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

Katja Benz, Reporter
June 16, 2022
I really hope graduate school isn't scary

I really hope graduate school isn’t scary

Katja Benz, Columnist
June 14, 2022
COLUMN: I'd appreciate if we didn't ruin the world

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

Katja Benz, Columnist
June 10, 2022
COLUMN: I'm begging for educational safety

COLUMN: I’m begging for educational safety

Katja Benz, Columnist
May 31, 2022
The best worst decision I ever made

The best worst decision I ever made

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

COLUMN: So it turns out I love summer school

Katja Benz, Columnist
May 17, 2022
Counseling, student development department chair to retire

Counseling, student development department chair to retire

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 28, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear Norton and Powell, thank you

Katja Benz, Columnist
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

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
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

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 20, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear Dr. Abel, thank you

Katja Benz, Columnist
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

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 14, 2022
Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear Everyone, I’m proud of you

Katja Benz, Columnist
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

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
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

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 4, 2022
Katja Benz

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

Katja Benz, Columnist
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

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
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

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
March 31, 2022
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