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An aerial drone shot above Eastern Illinois University's McAfee Gym, which is one of the buildings University Police cleared in search of an armed individual following an unidentified single unconfirmed and noncredible information caller to a nonemergency line Monday morning.
EIU police responds to report of armed individual, determines it was unfounded
From left to right department chair of Philosophy Grant Sterling, department chair of mathematics and computer science Andrew Mertz and department chair of communications and journalism Matt Gill talk at the Faculty Forum about the recent layoffs at the lecture hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Wednesday.
Eastern faculty forum discusses department merger timeline, concerns, communication
Billy Hung, associate professor in Biological Sciences and president of the union, discusses aspects of the new union deal. Having the news of the recent layoffs, Dr. Hung was hoping for more members to show to the meeting but was still happy with the around 45 members that joined via in person or online in the Marin Luther King Jr. Union on Thursday.
Eastern Illinois University faculty union drafts contract proposals
Line outside the Charleston Area Churches Food Pantry waits to be attended to after SNAP got cut by the federal government on Wednesday Nov. 5.
SNAP funding problems worry Central Illinois residents
David Cook II gestures at the graph while explaining the 'Birthday Problem' during his lecture 'Much Ado About Summing' at Booth Library on Thursday, Nov. 6th, 2025.
Former EIU professor turned Google engineer delivers lectures on math
EIU men’s basketball senior guard Zion Fruster attempts a layup while being guarded by Nicholls senior guard Zee Hamoda during Eastern's 65-57 win over Nicholls at Groniger Arena on Friday.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Catalina Rochaix
Senior midfielder Casey Welage lays on the pitch after EIU's 1-0 loss to Liberty in the Ohio Valley Conference Quarterfinals at Hunter Stadium on Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer loses to Liberty in OVC tournament
EIU redshirt freshman linebacker Jordyn Stewart (34) and junior linebacker Ja'Wuan Nickson (5) work together to tackle Tennessee Tech redshirt sophomore running back Aidan Littles (35) during the home football game at O’Brien Field on Saturday Nov. 8th, 2025.
Panthers lose fifth-straight game to No. 5 Tennessee Tech
EIU men’s basketball senior guard Zion Fruster attempts a layup while being guarded by Nicholls senior guard Zee Hamoda during Eastern's 65-57 win over Nicholls at Groniger Arena on Friday.
Fruster leads Eastern past Nicholls for home opener win
EIU football head coach Chris Wilkerson yells at his defense to make a stop during Eastern’s overtime loss 27-20 to UT Martin at O’Brien Field on Saturday.
EIU football faces No. 7 Tennessee Tech on senior day
Former EIU right-handed pitcher Will Klein was one of the last names added to the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series roster, but he pitched four innings and got the win in the team's 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in game three of the World Series. (File)
Dodgers pitcher, EIU alum Will Klein wins World Series game 3
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
EIU men’s basketball senior guard Zion Fruster attempts a layup while being guarded by Nicholls senior guard Zee Hamoda during Eastern's 65-57 win over Nicholls at Groniger Arena on Friday.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Catalina Rochaix
EIU men’s basketball senior guard Zion Fruster attempts a layup while being guarded by Nicholls senior guard Zee Hamoda during Eastern's 65-57 win over Nicholls at Groniger Arena on Friday.
Fruster leads Eastern past Nicholls for home opener win
EIU women’s basketball junior guard Ava Stoller shoots a three over Purdue fifth year guard Madison Layden-Zay in the first half of Eastern’s game against Purdue in Mackey Arena on Thursday.
Panthers lose first quarter momentum in loss to Purdue
Women’s basketball redshirt junior center Meioshe Mason shoots a layup while Drake freshman forward Quinn Vice tries to block her during Eastern’s 83-65 loss to Drake at the Kid’s Day Game in Groniger Arena on Monday.
Panthers lose kids day game, snap home winning streak
The Eastern Illinois University, Mens basketball , Redshirt junior Forward number 17 Lazar Grobovic (Right) and (left) Forward graduate student Kooper Jacobi, look iup for the ball to drop from the rim, Thursday night Feb 20,2025, EIU Panthers won 63-54, in Southern Indiana Evensville, , at Liberty Arena in Indiana.
EIU men’s basketball hope to carry momentum into new season
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COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Eastern Illinois University sophomore outside hitter Katie Kopshever spikes the ball against Lindenwood as Eastern won three games to one in the Gardella Family Court on Saturday.
Panthers of the Week: Katie Kopshever, Brenda Torres
EIU cross country junior Brenda Torres (right) gets held up by trainer Thomas Erdey (left) after collapsing at the finish line of the Ohio Valley Conference championship race as Torres finished second overall and the team placed fourth at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail on Friday.
EIU men, women finish fourth at OVC championships
Eastern Illinois University cross country senior runner Michael Atkins leads the pack at the Walt Crawford Invitational. Atkins finished in fifth place as EIU won both the men’s and women’s races at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail on Friday.
Cross-country senior prepares for his final OVC championship
Freshman midfielder Camylle Graves blocks a SIUE player from getting the ball on as Eastern won 2-0 on Sunday.
Panthers of the Week: Camylle Graves, Michael Atkins
Eastern Illinois University cross country senior Michael Atkins (left) talks to coach Riley McInerney (right) after the Walt Crawford Invitational. Atkins finished in fifth place as EIU won both the men’s and women’s races at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail on Sept. 5.
Charleston native comes back to coach cross-country
EIU redshirt freshman linebacker Jordyn Stewart (34) and junior linebacker Ja'Wuan Nickson (5) work together to tackle Tennessee Tech redshirt sophomore running back Aidan Littles (35) during the home football game at O’Brien Field on Saturday Nov. 8th, 2025.
Panthers lose fifth-straight game to No. 5 Tennessee Tech
EIU football head coach Chris Wilkerson yells at his defense to make a stop during Eastern’s overtime loss 27-20 to UT Martin at O’Brien Field on Saturday.
EIU football faces No. 7 Tennessee Tech on senior day
EIU football graduate student wide receiver Cooper Willman (left) celebrates with his teammates by doing a 67 gesture after scoring a touchdown during Eastern’s overtime loss 27-20 to UT Martin at O’Brien Field on Saturday.
Four takeaways from EIU football’s 27-20 loss to UTM
EIU football redshirt sophomore quarterback Cole LaCrue throws the ball downfield after he found an open receiver during Eastern’s overtime loss 27-20 to UT Martin at O’Brien Field on Saturday.
Missed field goal haunts Panthers in 27-20 overtime loss
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Cole LaCrue tries to juke the defense as runs around the pocket as Eastern lost 21-10 at the homecoming football game against Gardner-Webb at O'Brien field on Saturday.
Panthers focus on fast start, offensive improvement ahead of UT Martin
Senior midfielder Casey Welage lays on the pitch after EIU's 1-0 loss to Liberty in the Ohio Valley Conference Quarterfinals at Hunter Stadium on Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer loses to Liberty in OVC tournament
Junior defender Cland Iwasaki (left) hugs senior forward Fabricio Roberti (right) after EIU men's soccer's 2-0 win over Southern Indiana at Lakeside Field on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.
Senior forward talks position change, transition to US in Q&A
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Zach Renz (left) and EIU’s Sho Toda (right) fight for the ball near SIUE’s goal during EIU’s loss to SIUE 2-1 on Sunday,
EIU loses last regular season game, finishes sixth in OVC
EIU women's soccer junior forward Alex Tetteh battles for a ball against Southern Indiana senior defender Charli Grafton (left) and redshirt junior Emma Thurston during EIU's 3-0 loss to Southern Indiana at Lakeside Field.
Panthers lose OVC Championship quarterfinal to Southern Indiana
EIU junior forward Gui Gragnano (7) goes down on his knees and points to the sky after scoring a goal during the home soccer game against Western Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Gragnano broke the tie, bringing the score to 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Gui Gragnano, Ariadna Pereles
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
Eastern Illinois University men’s swim junior Nolan Wallace competes in the breaststroke against Valparaiso freshman Carson Parker. Wallace would win two events during its first meet of the year as the men's team lost 157.5-104.5 at Padovan pool on Friday.
EIU swim returns to Padovan Pool, loses to Valparaiso
EIU swim sophomore Abdelrahman Awad (middle), freshman Alexander Sadowski (left) and senior Zach Clark (right) look at their head coach for directions during swim practice at Padovan Pool on Monday.
EIU swim opens first of 7 home meets
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
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
EIU men’s basketball senior guard Zion Fruster attempts a layup while being guarded by Nicholls senior guard Zee Hamoda during Eastern's 65-57 win over Nicholls at Groniger Arena on Friday.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Catalina Rochaix
Eastern Illinois University sophomore outside hitter Katie Kopshever spikes the ball against Lindenwood as Eastern won three games to one in the Gardella Family Court on Saturday.
Panthers of the Week: Katie Kopshever, Brenda Torres
EIU celebrates a long-played point as sophomore outside hitter Katie Kopshever makes a diving play during Eastern’s 3-1 win over UT Martin at costume night at Gardella Court in McAfee Gym on Friday.
Panthers extend winning streak to 8, stay undefeated at home
Senior outside hitter Tori Mohesky goes to spike the ball over Western Illinois blockers junior Hillary Estes (left) and graduate student Kiyah Franklin (right) during Eastern’s 3-1 win over Western Illinois at Gardella Family Court in McAfee Gym on Tuesday.
EIU volleyball puts up 13 aces in 3-0 victory against UT Martin
EIU junior forward Gui Gragnano (7) goes down on his knees and points to the sky after scoring a goal during the home soccer game against Western Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Gragnano broke the tie, bringing the score to 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Gui Gragnano, Ariadna Pereles
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EIU’s Black Student Union ‘Sneaker Ball’
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What’s the scariest thing you’ve encountered at EIU?
Trio Village musicians (left to right) pianist Cara Chowning, flutist Rebecca Johnson and oboist Elizabeth Sullivan perform a piece titled "Passepied Canon" at the recital hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Tuesday.
Trio Village debuts new array of music at Doudna Fine Arts Center
From left, singer Alana Dove joins Birdland Quintet members MJ Jarrell and Megan Greenberg during the song “Butterfly” by Herbie Hancock at the Jazz Combo Concert in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.
EIU Jazz Combos concert hosts special guests
The Eastern Illinois Symphony Orchestra plays in the Dvorak Conert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. The Orchestra has its first concert of the year on Friday.
Eastern Symphony Orchestra to perform Beethoven
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COLUMN: I love Halloween
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COLUMN: ‘Tron:’ Technological masterpiece, at least at the time
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Visitors make their way up the steps towards the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation Visitor Center to begin their day at 2025 Harvest Frolic on Sept. 27.
THROUGH THE LENS: Harvest Frolic festival brings performers, artisans to Lincoln Log Cabin
Six Appeal begins its cover of “What’s Up” by 4 Non-Blondes with singer Mel Daneke taking the lead and spotlight at the ACA Festival in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
THROUGH THE LENS: Six Appeal, Blue Fusion headline ACA Festival
From left, Cheryl Hawker gets assistance from instructor Bonnie Rideout at the basket weaving event on Saturday at the Lincoln Log Cabin. Hawker is a retired professor from Eastern Illinois University and taught in the mathematics department.
THROUGH THE LENS: Lincoln Log Cabin hosts basket weaving workshop
Eastern Illinois University junior art education major and pickleball club president Alexis Weger cuts the ribbon to officially open the new pickleball courts during the ribbon-cutting of new pickleball courts and renovated basketball courts next to Stevenson Hall on Thursday.
THROUGH THE LENS: New pickleball court opens by Stevenson
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
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Koria Downs

Koria Downs, Reporter

Koria Downs is a junior broadcast journalism major and can be reached at 581-2812 or at kdowns@eiu.edu.

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Junior hospitality and tourism major Lillia Ochoa writes a birthday card for Booth Library's 75th birthday at the North Foyer in Booth Library on Wednesday.

Booth Library celebrates 75th anniversary with students

Koria Downs, Reporter
November 6, 2025
Eastern Illinois University students wish Booth Library a happy 75th birthday by writing on the large poster board in North Foyer of Booth Library on Wednesday.

Booth Library ambassadors honor Mary J Booth during the 75th Birthday event in North Foyer of Booth Library.

Eastern Illinois University students wish Booth Library happy 75th birthday by writing on the large poster board in North Foyer of Booth Library on Wednesday, Nov. 5th, 2025.

Academic Support Center opened a new study lounge in McAfee Gym room 1611. The new study lounge offers free snacks and coffee to add comfort.

Academic Support Center transforms classroom into public study lounge

Koria Downs, Reporter
October 27, 2025
The new study lounge opened by the Academic Support Center McAfee Gym room 1611. Students come here to do work and meet with certified peer educators.

President of EIU Jay Gatrell speaks about how the library has grown even since he has been president at Booth Library's 75th Anniversary Event on Friday.

Booth Library celebrates 75th anniversary, building rededication

Koria Downs, Reporter
October 14, 2025
Staff, alumni, and more at the 75th Anniversary event at Booth Library as Booth has been the library on campus since 1950 on Friday.

Junior environmental biology major Isabella-Rose Gonzalzles holds Naja the therapy dog at the Boogie and Balance Wellness Fair in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

EIU PD introduces newest paw-fficer at wellness fair

Koria Downs, Reporter
October 5, 2025
Office of Leadership and Engagement Director Ceci Brinker interacts with Naja the therapy dog at the Boogie and Balance Wellness Fair in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Eastern Illinois University's campus on Thursday, Oct. 2nd, 2025.

Sophomore marketing major Summer Peoples paints a plant pot at the Boogie and Balance Wellness Fair Thursday.

Office of Leadership and Engagement Director Ceci Brinker interacts with Naja the therapy dog at the Boogie and Balance Wellness Fair in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Eastern Illinois University's campus on Thursday, Oct. 2nd, 2025.

Office of Leadership and Engagement Director Ceci Brinker interacts with Naja the therapy dog at the Boogie and Balance Wellness Fair in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Eastern Illinois University's campus on Thursday, Oct. 2nd, 2025.

Counseling grad student Cameron Korhorn (Left) hands nutrition grad student Alyssa Heriaud (Right) a bingo sheet at the Boogie and Balance Wellness Fair in the University Ballroom.

A Variety of books is displayed for students to purchase at the book sale at the alumni clock tower outside of Booth Library on Wednesday

Fall book sale sells out graphic novels, sales down from last year

Koria Downs, Reporter
September 19, 2025
Sophomore Biological Science Major Juanita Mhlanga reads a book at the Book Sale at the alumni clock tower outside of Booth Library on Wednesday.

Jenna Luginbill is an Institution Relations Coordinator and showcases Spain at the Study Abroad Fair at Library Quad Wednesday.

Study abroad fair highlights well-traveled students

Koria Downs, Reporter
September 12, 2025
A student’s passport gets signed at one of the tables. If students got four signatures from different tables, they get a free T-shirt at the Study Abroad Fair in Library Quad Wednesday.

At the Study Abroad Fair tables were set all around Library Quad. Each table showcased a different country on Wednesday.

Associate professor Gabriel Grant pours ice into the dunk tank, cooling down the water for dean of the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Austin Cheney at the Dunkin' the Dean event on Wednesday.

Lumpkin dean gets cold on South Quad

Koria Downs, Reporter
August 29, 2025
EIU students wrote post cards in appreciation to alumni and for scholarships they have received on Tuesday at EIU Giving Day.

EIU raises $120,000 from Giving Day

Koria Downs, Reporter
April 23, 2025
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

Koria Downs, Reporter
April 14, 2025
Another vendor table that has buttons, stickers and keychains being out for people to purchase at the Liberation Mic in the EIU Cultural House Wednesday.

Audience at the EIU Cultural House clap for a performance by one of the main acts at the Liberation Mic event.

Junior music performance major Alene Maxstadt charges guests as they walk in the Cultural House during the Liberation Mic event Wednesday.

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

Koria Downs, Reporter
April 8, 2025
Graduate student Chloe Flanigan's artworks hang in the Tarble Arts Center depicting her family doing farm work.

Graduate student Tristen Hahn made a series of work titled "fridge magnets" featuring a real fridge door displayed at the Tarble Arts Center,

People walking into the Tarble Art Center viewing the art made by Eastern Illinois University students at the Tarble Art Center on April 5, 2025 on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.

Junior art major Karina Warfel's work "Ode to my family" is dedicated to the generations that came before her, she said. The miniature rocking chair is covered in photos of Warfel's family.

Pamela Zimmerman's artwork "Walk" at the Tarble Art Center on Saturday.

Junior Karla Tejada works the register at the EIU Union Bookstore.

Eastern students balance work and school

Koria Downs, Reporter
April 2, 2025
Sophomore biochemistry major Jayla Singlton (back) and sophomore early childhood major Aaliyah Cook (middle) standing outside of the pantry waiting for their turn to get inside at McAfee gym on March 12.

EIU food pantry provides alternative meal options on campus

Koria Downs, Reporter
March 29, 2025
Sophomore Marianna Osiecki Biological Sciences major, in the Stevenson Hall dining area. She is searching for a free seat nearby

International Student and Sophomore Azan Asif is a service assistant working behind the desk in McKinney Hall 

Events and Exhibit Coordinator Diane Highland show directions on where to find the Jane Addams exhibit to the audience at Booth Library for Women’s History Month on March 13.

Booth Library honors Jane Addams for Women’s History Month

Koria Downs, Reporter
March 14, 2025
Information of the Hull House such as origin, settlement house, and services are showcased in the hallway of the Booth Library as part of a project by junior English professional writing major Lauren Clark and senior English studies major Killeen Reidy.

People watching the documentary of Jane Addams life in the West Reading Room on the 3000 level of Booth Library for Women’s History Month on March 13.

LaTasha Harris, from the Conduct of Hope Community presents her panel at the Black Wall Street event on Thursday at South Quad Commons. 

EIU Black Wall Street shows off Black owned businesses

Koria Downs, Reporter
March 3, 2025
Students tuning into student vendor Samaria Rosenthal as she talks about her story and what got her into starting a business at the Black Wall Street event held in the South Quad commons on Thursday.

Vendors had the ability to create their own logos at the Black Wall Street event held on Thursday.

Graduate student Samaria Rosenthal made customized T-shirts, jewelry and water bottles at Black Wall Street.

Junior early childhood major London Griffin does Henna art on grad student Luis Paniagua at the Black Wall Street event held in the South Quad Commons on Thursday.

Cumberland High School Freshman Kaelin Edwards photographed along with her sketch, "Bile's Brilliant Smile" that was featured at the Tarble Arts Center on February 7

Arcola High School senior Damian Salvidar being photographed along with his college, "Untitled" that was inspired by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. His art was also featured at the Tarble Arts Center on February 7th

Guests walking around and looking into different rooms and admiring paintings and other pieces by young artists at the Tarble Art event on February 7.

Sophomore, Biology Major Isabella-Rose Gonzalzles admiring the animal sketches made by young artists during the Tarble Arts event on February 7,

A family shows how proud they are as their child excitedly points to his name on the art exhibit wall in the Tarble Arts Center on Friday.

K-12 students show art at Tarble Arts Center

Koria Downs, Reporter
February 9, 2025
Professor Jay Grabiec discusses the enrollment and academic benefits for students while on the Florence, Italy trip during a study abroad meeting in the Lumpkin Hall on Tuesday.

Eastern’s study abroad program set for Florence, Italy

Koria Downs, Reporter
January 31, 2025
Professor Jay Grabiec introducing information about a study abroad trip to Florence Italy during the Study Abroad meeting in the Lumpkin Hall on Tuesday

Professor Jay Grabiec giving the students an overview of previous places students been too while at Italy during the Study Abroad meeting in the Lumpkin Hall on Tuesday

All 5 students who are interested in doing a study abroad to Florence Italy including Lumpkin Associate Dr David Melton seated while Professor Jay Grabiec presents during the Study Abroad meeting in the Lumpkin Hall on Tuesday.

Liam Corcoran sophomore, elementary education major and Ella Wang freshman Undecided. Eating in South Quad Dining Thursday afternoon

Dinner After Hours returns to Stevenson, dishwasher fixed in South Quad

Koria Downs, Reporter
January 17, 2025
Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 

Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library

Koria Downs, Reporter
November 18, 2024
Amber Webb talks to the students about key traits of inclusive leaders at the Lead Lunch.

Inclusive leadership taught at Lead Lunch

Koria Downs, Reporter
November 11, 2024
Students attended The Lead Lunch, with cookies and drinks.

Executive Director & Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer John Blue, Vice President of Student Affairs Anne Flaherty and GSD student worker Cal Jimenez talk excited for the ribbon cutting to start on Oct 22, 2024

Trans*formation Station opens in EIU GSD

Koria Downs, Reporter
October 23, 2024
Executive Director and Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer John Blue talking to the students in the Union Loft on Oct. 17, 2024, for a lead lunch.

Executive director and senior diversity and inclusion officer gives advice at lunch

Koria Downs, Reporter
October 19, 2024
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EIU GSD hosts National Coming Out Day

Koria Downs, Reporter
October 9, 2024
At the National Coming Out Day event, students could make key chains or bracelets in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Bridge Lounge Tuesday.

A rainbow painted door covered with signatures from EIU students showing their pride was showcased in the Bridge Lounge Tuesday.

Rainbow cupcakes and other refreshments were handed out at the event for National Coming Out Day.

Students gather for during the homecoming week event Western Craft Night in the University Ballroom in the Marin Luther King Jr Union, too decorate hats, enjoy music and to stuff a stuffed cow, on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Tuesday night Oct. 1,2024.

EIU students line dance for homecoming

Koria Downs, Reporter
October 5, 2024
Ben Boutell belts during the Disney section of Radius' show at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Radius and local A cappella groups light up Doudna

Koria Downs, Reporter
September 30, 2024
Tarble employee and art graduate student Tristen Hahn showcases art in the Touch Me room to art major graduates Chloe Flanigan and Pamela Zimmerman the Tarble Arts Center at the opening reception on Friday, Sept. 20.

Tarble Arts Center opens for the fall

Koria Downs, Reporter
September 23, 2024
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Visitors view "She who brings her own things" by artist glyneshia at the Tarble Arts Center Friday. glyneshia's work is made of items from both her personal collection of work and from the Tarble's collection and draws inspiration from Black living spaces.

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