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Drew Cagle and The Reputation performed during their acoustic tour Haunted earlier this year.
Eastern student to open for multi-platinum record band Sunday
Charlestons Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the countys Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High Schools cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Charleston hosts 31st Annual RWB Days
Jeff Riggs, his wife Kristen Riggs and their son Caleb Riggs watch the fireworks display at the Coles County Airport Friday as part of Red, White and Blue Days. The two-day celebration ended with the fireworks.
Bruce Springsteen tribute band to perform Sunday during RWB Days
Members of the University Professionals of Illinois socialize before the negotiation team meets with Eastern’s negotiation team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.
Eastern’s faculty union hopes to hear financial package during next meeting
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Josh Oakley returns to coach men’s soccer
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
In the top of the eighth, left, Jason DeCicco, a senior left-handed pitcher, is relieved after Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. After stepping off the mound, DeCicco embraces most of the team exchanging sentiments with them.
Panthers snap losing streak on Senior Day
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.
Panthers lose weekend series against Belmont
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
COLUMN: Id appreciate if we didnt ruin the world
COLUMN: I’d appreciate if we didn’t ruin the world
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Siobhan Doherty speaks into a megaphone while protesting the overture of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade Friday evening at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Doherty said she came out because she is very mad about Roe v. Wade being overturned. Im mad for not only myself, but also for all the women and people with uteruses that this is going to affect, Doherty said.
THROUGH THE LENS: Community members protest Roe v. Wade being overturned
Six-year-old Dulce Stern swims towards her mom Chelsea Stern at the Rotary Community Aquatic Center pool in Charleston Ill. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Chelsea said the two come out here almost every day to swim and have fun, plus it helps burn off some energy. Dulce said she loves jumping off the diving board and going on the slide with her dad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston community beats the heat
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter.

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

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

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

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

June 9, 2022
COLUMN: Shootings are a cause for stricter gun laws

COLUMN: Shootings are a cause for stricter gun laws

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

December 9, 2021

Student Senate to vote on bylaw revisions

December 8, 2021
COLUMN: Public transportation needs more federal funding

COLUMN: Public transportation needs more federal funding

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

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

November 28, 2021
COLUMN: Howard University student protest is inspiring

COLUMN: Howard University student protest is inspiring

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

November 14, 2021
COLUMN: Stop altering your photos

COLUMN: Stop altering your photos

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

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

November 7, 2021
COLUMN: Astroworld and Travis Scott placed performance over lives

COLUMN: Astroworld and Travis Scott placed performance over lives

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

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

October 31, 2021
COLUMN: Men need more space in the body positivity movement

COLUMN: Men need more space in the body positivity movement

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

October 27, 2021
Breathing exercises help students relax, deal with stress

Breathing exercises help students relax, deal with stress

October 25, 2021
COLUMN: Faux fur is bad for the environment

COLUMN: Faux fur is bad for the environment

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

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

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

October 17, 2021
COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment

COLUMN: Over-consumerism is damaging our environment

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

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

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

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

October 3, 2021
COLUMN: The sexualization of teenagers on TV must end

COLUMN: The sexualization of teenagers on TV must end

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

September 27, 2021
COLUMN: In defense of the term Latinx

COLUMN: In defense of the term Latinx

September 26, 2021
Tarbles grand opening will showcase new exhibitions, renovations

Tarble’s grand opening will showcase new exhibitions, renovations

September 23, 2021
Student Government Vice President Payton Ade adjourns the Wednesday Student Government meeting.

Life as Eastern’s student executive vice president

September 22, 2021
COLUMN: Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous

COLUMN: Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous

September 20, 2021
Tarble to host crystal bowl sound bath sessions

Tarble to host crystal bowl sound bath sessions

September 20, 2021
COLUMN: Hold the food industry accountable

COLUMN: Hold the food industry accountable

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

September 12, 2021
Meet the Greeks took place Sept. 10.

Get ready to meet the Greeks

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

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

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

September 2, 2021
Glassman announces updated COVID-19 policy

Glassman announces updated COVID-19 policy

August 31, 2021
You aren’t safe from COVID-19, act like it

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

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

August 25, 2021
Looking forward to a new school year, experiences

Looking forward to a new school year, experiences

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

August 23, 2021

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

July 21, 2021

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

July 16, 2021

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

July 12, 2021

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

July 1, 2021

Column: Embracing being “girly”

June 24, 2021

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

June 17, 2021

Column: “Sour” is the album of the summer

June 10, 2021

Column: Americans shouldn’t idolize politicians

June 3, 2021

FYI: Memorial Day weekend events

May 28, 2021

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

May 26, 2021

Vendor applications available for 18th Street Farmer’s Market

May 21, 2021

Column: My grades don’t represent my potential

May 19, 2021

MTEA promotes minorities in education

April 30, 2021

Column: We got though a stressful semester

April 28, 2021

RHA members share experiences

April 25, 2021

Newman Center Food Pantry providing for those in need

April 15, 2021

Column: One Direction deserved more respect

April 14, 2021

RSO allowing students to express their creativity

April 8, 2021

ASL Club celebrates sign language, inclusivity

April 7, 2021

Column: Reading has lost its appeal

April 7, 2021

Column: Spanish album a good idea for Uchis

March 31, 2021

Eastern RSO tackling issues Black women face

March 25, 2021

Column: Doja Cat snubbed at the Grammys

March 25, 2021

EIU Pride to protest name of floor for LGBTQ students

March 22, 2021

RSO provides entrepreneurship skills

March 14, 2021

Column: It is easy to get stressed this semester

March 11, 2021

Hello Dali gives students the chance to try improv comedy

March 10, 2021

Column: There’s no rush to figure things out

March 4, 2021

Naming Committee to meet Wed.

March 3, 2021

EIU Best Buddies builds friendships

February 26, 2021

Column: Filters can distort our self image

February 25, 2021

Students share tips on how to make your dorm rooms feel more like home

February 19, 2021

Faculty percussion recital set for Saturday

February 19, 2021

Column: Winter storm makes me miss summer

February 17, 2021

Students share plans for spending Valentine’s with significant others

February 11, 2021

CAA to vote on 10 items in meeting Thursday afternoon

February 11, 2021

RSO brings community to Eastern’s Korean students

February 10, 2021

CAA set to meet Thursday afternoon

February 4, 2021

Column: Bullying on TikTok a real problem

February 4, 2021

Pantherpalooza to be held virtually next week

January 29, 2021

NAACP informing people on minority issues

January 28, 2021

Column: Halsey’s pregnancy is meaningful

January 28, 2021

CAA to hold 1st meeting of semester Thursday

January 21, 2021

Conversation to be held about peace

January 21, 2021

Column: Chloe x Halle have grown as artists

January 21, 2021

‘Transversing Spaces’ event to be held Tuesday

January 19, 2021

Eastern students share hobbies

January 13, 2021

Column: Selfishness is upsetting to see during a pandemic

January 13, 2021

CAA to vote on 11 action items

December 10, 2020

Cause for Paws shows love for animals

December 10, 2020

Students prepare to binge shows over break

December 8, 2020

Drive-through parade to be held Saturday

December 4, 2020
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