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The national No Kings Day protest was planned as part of the 50501 movement, meaning 50 states, 50 protests one movement.
Events in Charleston this week
From left, Tiffany Gibson and her daughter Piper Gibson cross the finish line at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Races for all Paces Saturday morning at O'Brien Stadium. When asked why she participated, Tiffany said "Why not? It's a great day and it's an awesome feeling. It's a good promotion of healthy habits for sure." Piper noted that she couldn't wait to get some water.
Events in Charleston this week
Old main, Eastern Illinois University Charleston Ill,
EIU associate degree proposal aims to boost degree completion
The farmer's market was held on the Square in front of the courthouse on Wednesday morning, September 11.
Events in Charleston this week
Screen grab from agrivoltaics video.
Land-use conflict sprouts new agricultural and energy collection method
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 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
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 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
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?
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
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
Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is Wes Anderson to perfection
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: One final Q&A
The finished and tied newspapers stacked on top of each other ready to be dispersed throughout campus buildings.
EDITORIAL: Now is the time. Stand with free press
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: RFK Jr. is wrong about autism
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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
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
Vendors line the sidewalks in front of the Dounda Fine Arts Center selling goods like plush animals, lithography prints, clothing and more during Spring Fest which ran from Thursday to Saturday.
Spring Fest brings vendors, live music
Ben Rienbolt, the international student coordinator who ran the event for Holi and set up for the day for students, got to participate himself in the festival of colors.
Unofficial Holi festival of colors celebration lights up Library Quad
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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 doesn't 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 afternoon's 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 event's 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 don't 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 don't speak it last Wednesday at the Newman Catholic Center.

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 Eastern's 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

The News
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

Luke Taylor, News Editor
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
Tarble's 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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