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More than 40 students, faculty members and Union members attended the Teach Out protest, held by Easterns chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, Thursday afternoon at the Mellin Steps in the Library Quad. The protest was held in response to the current status of the contract negotiation where the administration and Union have yet to reach an agreement on 21 proposals.
BREAKING: EIU-UPI announces rally to file intent to strike Monday
EIU University Board hosts 2000s Game Night
EIU University Board hosts 2000’s Game Night
In the Spotlight performance to come Friday
‘In the Spotlight’ performance to come Friday
Warning signs that you’re in a toxic relationship
Warning signs that you’re in a toxic relationship
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.
Student senate fails to meet quorum again
Kinyon Hodges, a junior guard, scrambles after a loose ball during the mens basketball game against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2022, at Lantz Arena. Hodges scored 10 points and had three assists. The Panthers won 91-80 against the Eagles.
4 EIU men’s basketball players enter the transfer portal
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: I want to go to more EIU sporting events before I graduate
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Other football alumni should take after Jimmy G’s example
Eastern pitched Alexa Rehmeier prepares to face a batter in game one of a doubleheader against Morehead State on March 20 at Williams Field. Rehmeier threw a complete game shutout, striking out 10 batters as Eastern won 4-0.
Athletics department announces schedule changes
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Reflecting back on my time
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Listening to music offline while on spring break
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Members of Eastern Illinois Universitys of University of Professionals Illinois attend the Board of Trustees meeting in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
EDITORIAL: Union members need to vote to strike
Comic
EDITORIAL: Do not hold grudges against The News for the past
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Reflecting back on my time
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Listening to music offline while on spring break
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘The Prestige,’ a film focused on detail
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
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
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match
Victor Cayres, a piano instructor for Eastern Illinois University, plays Folk Songs by Paul Basler with Francis Morales, a senior music major, during the Horn and Trumpet Studios Recital on Monday afternoon in the Recital Hall.
THROUGH THE LENS: Horn and Trumpet Recital
President Glassman and Jay Gatrell talk to each other at the Official Announcement and Celebration of Eastern Illinois Universitys 13th president Friday afternoon .
THROUGH THE LENS: Jay Gatrell, from provost to president
Abigail Riti, a freshman psychology major, Riley Bauer, a junior english major, and Silas Roemer, a freshman physics major, find sticks to use as the arms for the final touches of their snowman named Byobert in the Library Quad Wednesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students build Byobert the snowman
Olivia Enlow, a freshman theater major, rehearses lines as an understudy for Calliope, one of the nine muses, in Xanadu in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: “Xanadu” week four rehearsal
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 24: Mean Girls Feat. Special Guest
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 23: Donnie Darko
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 22: Shutter Island
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Kyara Moarles-Rodriguez is a senior English major major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Reporter

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez is a senior English major. She previously served as associate news editor at The News.

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Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs reads over an agenda item during the City Council meeting Tuesday evening at City Hall.

City Council places next year’s tax levy on file for public inspection

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
December 7, 2022
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.

Students call for changes in Eastern’s Student Disability Services

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
November 30, 2022
Charleston Mayor, Brandon Combs, reads out a ordinance which provides an additional amount of Tax Increment Financing funds to The Body Club at 618 Jackson Avenue at Tuesday afternoons City Council meeting at City Hall.

City Council approves city towing agreement

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
November 15, 2022
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.

Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
November 9, 2022
Sean Chen, a pianist, performs three different musical pieces in the Dvorak Concert Hall of Doudna Fine Arts Center Friday night. Chen received a standing ovation from the audience members at the end of his performance.

Guest pianist gives performance of love

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
November 7, 2022
At the Family Fun Fest, families are able to do many different activities such as making sand bottles, coloring, riding the mini train, eating snow cones, and more outside in the Library Quad Saturday afternoon.

Families reunite, celebrate Eastern’s Family Weekend

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
October 30, 2022
Emilio Zarate, a junior finance major, dresses up as Darth Vader and sings Counting Stars by One Republic for the karaoke part of the Calling All the Monsters! event, a costume party and karaoke night in 7th Street Underground. He also won the events costume contest.

Students sing in costumes at NAACP Halloween karaoke night

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
October 30, 2022
Mike Cospy, dressed as Bruno, and his wife Liz Cospy, dressed as Mirabel, both from the movie Encanto, have a booth at Scare on the Square to hand out candy to kids Saturday afternoon.

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At Scare on the Square, a group dresses up as characters from the movie Hocus Pocus and hands out bags full of candy Saturday afternoon.

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sabella Ladesma, a freshman critical writing major, and dressed as Daphne from Scooby Doo, sings Cooler Than Me by Mike Posner for karaoke at the Calling All the Monsters! event, a costume party and karaoke night in 7th Street Underground of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

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Tatiana Stringer, a sophomore health administration major, dresses up as an angel and sings Halo by Beyonce for karaoke at the Calling All the Monsters! event, a costume party and karaoke night in 7th Street Underground of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

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Kingsford Onyina, an economics grad student, poses for a picture for a story about personal ghost story experiences.

Students share scariest paranormal experiences

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
October 26, 2022
The Charleston City Council meets on Tuesday evening to discuss street closures for different events being held.

City Council approves street closures for holiday events

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
October 19, 2022
Molly Fasnacht lets her child play around with different games at family fun night in the University Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Homecoming Week provides game night, fun for families

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
October 12, 2022
More than 60 people attended the March For Our Lives rally sponsored by the Coles County Democrats and Coles Progressives at the Coles County Courthouse on June 11.

‘Peaceful protests can change the world’: Women, LGBTQ+ march to protest rights

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
October 8, 2022
Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs stacks his papers while after reading an ordinance for regulating low-speed gas-powered bicycles during the City Council meeting Tuesday evening at City Hall.

City Council approves $101K for Sister City Park fencing

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
October 5, 2022
Ruby D Luxe, performed by Tory Rose, performs to “Candy Store” from Heathers the musical during the student drag show on Nov. 8, 2019 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union.

Eastern’s drag shows through the 21st century

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
October 5, 2022
Lucy Ade, a junior interpersonal communications major, poses for a picture Saturday afternoon in Buzzard Hall.

LGBTQ+ Eastern students share their experiences

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
October 5, 2022
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

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
September 30, 2022
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

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
September 28, 2022
Students help teach English to fellow students who dont speak it last Wednesday at the Newman Catholic Center.

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Susmitha Murugan, a graduate student stuyding technology, poses for a picture near Lumpkin Hall Friday afternoon.

Food insecurity affects mental, physical health

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
September 21, 2022
Skylar Oliver, a junior elementary education major, hands Stephanie Riera, a freshman criminology major, bags of various food such as cereal and crisps from the food pantry inside McAfee on Friday afternoon.

Eastern food pantry celebrates 1-year anniversary

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
September 21, 2022
Renee Heaslip, a senior biological sciences major, poses for a picture outside of the Life Science Building Friday afternoon.

Juggling school, work: ‘Living is expensive’

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
September 14, 2022
Members of the Hello Dali improv comedy show end the Up All Night performance with a piece where the contestant has to guess what person or object the other three members are by asking them a series of questions.

Songs, skits, plays made within 24 hours at Doudna Saturday

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
September 11, 2022
Drew Shrader, a senior marketing major, talks about personal financial status while attending college Saturday afternoon outside Booth Library.

Students share financial struggles

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
September 7, 2022
Clarissa Sager (right), a senior business management major, prepares herself before Heaven Bonelli (left) inserts the needle to draw blood Tuesday afternoon in between the Doudna Fine Arts Center and the Union. Bonelli has worked with ImpactLife since January as a phlebotomist for more than two years.

Eastern students help save lives by donating blood

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
August 31, 2022
Students share thoughts on student loans, debt forgiveness

Students share thoughts on student loans, debt forgiveness

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
August 25, 2022
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth

COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
July 22, 2022
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring

COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
July 15, 2022
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life

COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
June 25, 2022
COLUMN: The unhealthy and dangerous media presence of the Depp v. Heard trial

COLUMN: The unhealthy and dangerous media presence of the Depp v. Heard trial

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
June 9, 2022
COLUMN: Shootings are a cause for stricter gun laws

COLUMN: Shootings are a cause for stricter gun laws

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
May 26, 2022
Student Senator Jasmine Yusef, a junior English major, awarded Speaker Katelynn Alexander, a senior political science major a plaque thanking her for her dedication to the Student Senate over the past semester Wednesday night. The plaque reads “Presented to: Katelynn Alexander Speaker or the Student Senate. Thank you for your tireless dedicatio of time, commitment and support to the Student Body of Eastern Illinois University Fall 2021.”

Student Senate votes on bylaw revisions

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
December 9, 2021

Student Senate to vote on bylaw revisions

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
December 8, 2021
COLUMN: Public transportation needs more federal funding

COLUMN: Public transportation needs more federal funding

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
December 5, 2021
Executive Vice President of Student Government Payton Ade, a sophomore interpersonal communications major, explains the revisons off bylaw changes to article two at the Dec. 1, 2021 meeting. The revisions for this article pertain to committees and the responsibilities and duties of them. The revision of all the bylaws was tabled for next week.

Student Senate reviews bylaw revisions

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
December 2, 2021
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE KEEP Black and white photograph of President Robert Guy Buzzard, seated at his desk and signing diplomas. Date of photograph is approximate. Buzzard served as president of Eastern Illinois University from 1933 to 1956.

Remembering former Eastern President Buzzard

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
November 28, 2021
COLUMN: Howard University student protest is inspiring

COLUMN: Howard University student protest is inspiring

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
November 28, 2021
Shavon Edmond, a sophomore sociology major, helps out a customer at the Back to Business: Small Business Expo Saturday afternoon at 7th Street Underground. Edmond started her business earlier in the summer. Edmond said she just started meddling with things and just got interested in seeing inspiration on apps like Tik Tok. “I started to just make it on my own, and like just branched off from there.”

Student entrepreneurs share their skills, services

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
November 14, 2021
COLUMN: Stop altering your photos

COLUMN: Stop altering your photos

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
November 14, 2021
Council of Academic Affairs member Kiran Padmaraju motions in favor of adding an item to the agenda at the Oct. 28 meeting. The council voted on a proposed departmental honors program for the Department of Human Services and Community Leadership with all present members approving.

CAA to vote on revisions to meeting and event management minor

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
November 11, 2021
Kirsten Hetzel, a sophomore music education major, plays the saxophone in honor of National Saxophone Day. Hetzel has been playing saxophone for nine years Hetzel said she plays because of the self improvement quallities. “I fell in love with playing it for myself and now I really enjoy playing it and challenging myself with new areas of the instrument.”

Saxophonists talk playing, learning about saxophones

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
November 7, 2021
COLUMN: Astroworld and Travis Scott placed performance over lives

COLUMN: Astroworld and Travis Scott placed performance over lives

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
November 7, 2021
Jeanne Lord, from the Department of Health Services and Community Leadership, presents a proposal for a honors prgoram for those majoring in human services program administration or minoring in aging studies, financial literacy, or human services program administration. The Council approved of this proposal at the Oct. 28 meeting.

CAA meeting canceled

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
November 3, 2021
Rianna Rothermel, a sophomore early childhood education major, and Caleigh Miller, a junior sports management major, wear carved out pumpkins in the spirit of Halloween during the Greeks and Treats event Sunday night.

Greeks and Treats brings the community, Greek life members together

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
October 31, 2021
COLUMN: Men need more space in the body positivity movement

COLUMN: Men need more space in the body positivity movement

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
October 31, 2021
Associate Vice-President for Enrollment Management Josh Norman, and Jeffery Stowell, a psychology professor present a proposal to the Council of Academic Affairs about reducing the current recidency hours requirement for transfer students at the Oct. 21, CAA meeting held in the Whitters Conference Room. The proposal suggests that the current requirement of 40 credit hours be reduced to 30. The council approved of the vote with only one member, Billy Hung, not in favor.

CAA to vote on proposed honors program for the Department of Human Services

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
October 27, 2021
Breathing exercises help students relax, deal with stress

Breathing exercises help students relax, deal with stress

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
October 25, 2021
COLUMN: Faux fur is bad for the environment

COLUMN: Faux fur is bad for the environment

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
October 24, 2021
Billy Hung, biological sciences professor, gives his thoughts and point of view on a philosophy proposal brought to the Council of Academic Affairs.

CAA to vote on changes to residency hour requirements

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
October 20, 2021
Jordan Holmes, a senior criminology major, and Kassandra Garcia, a senior human services major, study for their classes during their Criminal Justice club meeting.

Criminal Justice Club prepares students for law enforcement

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
October 20, 2021
Samira Abdoulaye-Pedila, the 2018 homecoming princess, hugs Diana Argueta as she is crowned Easterns homecoming princess during coronation and the pep rally in McAfee Gym Oct. 24, 2019.

Homecoming Week to kick off Monday

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
October 17, 2021
COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment

COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
October 17, 2021
Iota Phi Theta members DJ Jones, a senior digital media and graphic design major, and Ian Davis, a senior exercise science major, lead the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk organized by Iota Phi Theta held Oct. 10.

Iota Phi Theta walks for breast cancer awareness

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
October 10, 2021
Iota Phi Theta members DJ Jones, a senior digital media and graphic design major, and Ian Davis, a senior exercise science major, lead the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk organized by Iota Phi Theta held Oct. 10.

[Photo] THROUGH THE LENS: The News’ year in photos

December 31, 2021
COLUMN: We need to do more to protect women from sexual assault

COLUMN: We need to do more to protect women from sexual assault

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
October 10, 2021
Katelynn Alexander, a senior political science major and student senator, presents her powerpoint presentation during the Student Government meeting Wednesday night.

Student Senate hears Speaker of the Senate nominations, appoints senators to committees

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
October 6, 2021
Raven Ramsey, senior construction management major and Katherine Farrell, a graduate student studying sociology, cut wood in a project for the Construction Club.

Construction Club builds connections between students

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
October 3, 2021
COLUMN: The sexualization of teenagers on TV must end

COLUMN: The sexualization of teenagers on TV must end

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
October 3, 2021
Anne Flaherty and President Glassman cut the ribbon to showcase the new campus food pantry in McAfee on Sept. 30.

[Photo] Eastern campus food pantry opening

September 30, 2021
Karen Gonski is the 2021 president of the Panhellenic Council.

Meet the Panhellenic Council president

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
September 27, 2021
COLUMN: In defense of the term Latinx

COLUMN: In defense of the term Latinx

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
September 26, 2021
Tarbles grand opening will showcase new exhibitions, renovations

Tarble’s grand opening will showcase new exhibitions, renovations

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
September 23, 2021
Student Government Vice President Payton Ade adjourns the Wednesday Student Government meeting.

Life as Eastern’s student executive vice president

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
September 22, 2021
COLUMN: Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous

COLUMN: Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
September 20, 2021
Tarble to host crystal bowl sound bath sessions

Tarble to host crystal bowl sound bath sessions

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
September 20, 2021
COLUMN: Hold the food industry accountable

COLUMN: Hold the food industry accountable

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist
September 12, 2021
Eastern Illinois University’s Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated perform at the Meet the Greeks event held on Sept. 10.

Meet the Greeks showcases Black Greek life

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
September 12, 2021
Meet the Greeks took place Sept. 10.

Get ready to meet the Greeks

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
September 10, 2021
Eastern President David Glassman talks during an emergency Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The meeting was live streamed to the public amid COVID-19 concerns and the photo is a screenshot of that livestream.

Board of Trustees to meet Friday

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
September 8, 2021
Anna Brown, a junior art major, and Kyle English, a junior accounting major, look at art focused on endangered animals. The art represented the animals as the size they would typically be. Brown said the lighting made the art look fantastic.

Tarble to reopen in late September

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
September 6, 2021
Audrey Buss, a freshman science education major, fills out a job application while her husband, Luke Mason, is there to support her.

On-campus job fair held Wednesday

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
September 2, 2021
Glassman announces updated COVID-19 policy

Glassman announces updated COVID-19 policy

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
August 31, 2021
You aren’t safe from COVID-19, act like it

You aren’t safe from COVID-19, act like it

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
August 30, 2021
FILE PHOTO Gladys Valentin, a senior elementary education major and the President of LASO, reads a book with Aubrey Malak, a three year old Charleston resident, during Latino Hertiage Story Time on Sept. 26 in Booth Library.

Alums offer advice for current students

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
August 25, 2021
Looking forward to a new school year, experiences

Looking forward to a new school year, experiences

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
August 24, 2021
Eastern Treasurer Paul McCann walks down Lincoln Avenue on Aug. 19, crossing the paths of protesters seeking a contract for members of The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 981.

AFSCME continue protests for contract

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor
August 23, 2021

Column: The body positivity movement is focused on the wrong things

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Opinions Writer
July 21, 2021

Column: Lane from “Gilmore Girls” deserved a different ending

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Opinions Writer
July 16, 2021

Column: “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” still needs some improvements

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Opinions Writer
July 12, 2021

Column: “Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From” is a disappointing read

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Opinions Writer
July 1, 2021

Column: Embracing being “girly”

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Opinions Writer
June 24, 2021

Column: “In The Heights” fell short in diversity goal

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Opinions Writer
June 17, 2021

Column: “Sour” is the album of the summer

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Opinions Writer
June 10, 2021

Column: Americans shouldn’t idolize politicians

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Opinions Writer
June 3, 2021

FYI: Memorial Day weekend events

Luke Taylor and Kyara Morales-Rodriguez
May 28, 2021

Column: “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is a great game

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Opinions Writer
May 26, 2021

Vendor applications available for 18th Street Farmer’s Market

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 21, 2021

Column: My grades don’t represent my potential

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Opinions Writer
May 19, 2021

MTEA promotes minorities in education

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
April 30, 2021

Column: We got though a stressful semester

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez
April 28, 2021

RHA members share experiences

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter
April 25, 2021
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