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A house smoking from a fire at 912 Oakcrest Drive in Charleston, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
Fire at four apartment units
President Jay Gatrell invited Eastern Illinois University campus community for a fall update where he provides information on EIU five year blueprint for success at Doudna Fine Arts Center Concourse Wednesday morning.
Gatrell’s plan to improve the University
Grace Hosey, a senior marketing major, ask questions about job opportunities with members of ESPN at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom job fair Wednesday afternoon.
Fall Job & Internship Fair seemingly disappointing
Jayci Stewart and Maggie Bullinger present their Snoozin’ Like a Panther” presentation to form an informational presentation about how to improve a student’s sleeping habits on Monday afternoon.
Snoozin’ like a Panther
Career Services hosts a networking night at Tarble Art Center to help people network with employers and build relationships on Monday evening.
Networking Night creates important connections
Junior wide receiver Eli Mirza celebrates after he scores a touchdown against McNeese cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
‘We’re chasing after greatness’ Mirza says previewing game against Northwestern State
Chad Strickland, a senior exercise science major, performs offensive line drills at OBrien Field on Eastern Illinois University Campus Monday Evening
Strickland selected as trophy semifinalist
Easterns womens cross country team will open their season this Friday at the EIU Walt Crawford Open. The team said they feel ready for the season to start.
Panthers hope to bounce back at Louisville meet
Sophmore forward Bat-Od Buman-Uchral dribbles past a defender in the afternoon.
The Panthers hope to maintain leads against Lindenwood
Panthers look to continue the momentum after Sunday
Panthers look to continue the momentum after Sunday
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Octogenarians and optics 
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Welcome to The News
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Octogenarians and optics 
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Cartoons, cartoons, cartoons… oh my!
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
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
Circus and movement artist Alex Oliva performs with the Cyr wheel as a apart of the Cirque Night Out show.
A Cirque Night Out, a night to remember 
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- The Princess Bride
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- ‘The Princess Bride’
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Taylor Swift is sort of metal
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The CM Punk Comeback Era has abruptly ended
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
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 32: Toy Story
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 31: 2001: A Space Odyssey
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Don’t miss out on potential memories with friends and family

Liz Stephens, Columnist
April 30, 2018

Music professor offers life lessons while at Eastern

Liz Stephens, Columnist
April 22, 2018

Save money now, or you may pay for it later

Liz Stephens, Columnist
April 16, 2018

Advice for first-year students

Liz Stephens, Columnist
April 8, 2018

Fake memes, images targeting shooting survivors are wrong

Liz Stephens, Columnist
March 26, 2018

Hate is not the answer to problems

Liz Stephens, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2018

Do not let failure stop you from trying

Liz Stephens, Columnist
March 19, 2018

OPINION: Stress leads to crazy dreams

Liz Stephens, Columnist
March 8, 2018

Be sparing with second chances

Liz Stephens, Columnist
March 4, 2018

Try thinking towards your future

Liz Stephens, Columnist
March 1, 2018

Survivors’ voices need to be heard

Liz Stephens, Columnist
February 25, 2018

Never be afraid to take chances

Liz Stephens, Columnist
February 19, 2018

Think positively to achieve positive results

Liz Stephens, Columnist
February 13, 2018

Bettering yourself means changing yourself

Liz Stephens, columnist
February 4, 2018

There can be happiness after loss

Liz Stephens, Columnist
February 2, 2018

Taking time for yourself is healthy, good for you

Liz Stephens, Columnist
January 29, 2018

Taking a break from vitamin D

Liz Stephens, Columnist
January 28, 2018

Slipping up doesn’t mean giving up

Liz Stephens, Columnist
January 21, 2018

Slipping up on goals does not validate quitting

Liz Stephens, Columnists
January 21, 2018

Watch what you say in public

Liz Stephens, Columnist
January 12, 2018

Cold weather does not need to mean cold hearts

Liz Stephens, Columnist
January 7, 2018

Millennial generation forgets meaning of ‘love’

Liz Stephens, Columnist
November 26, 2017

Lead by example, teach respect

Liz Stephens, Columnist
November 13, 2017

Always cherish loved ones during the holiday season

Liz Stephens, Columnist
November 6, 2017

#MeToo: My story of sexual assault

Liz Stephens, Columnist
October 22, 2017

Addicts don’t volunteer to be addicts

Liz Stephens, Columnist
October 15, 2017

Beware of energy vampires during October

Liz Stephens, Columnist
October 8, 2017

Only dead fish swim with the stream

Liz Stephens, Columnist
October 1, 2017

Family weekend from a townie’s perspective

Liz Stephens, Columnist
September 17, 2017

Clear out your junk and go live

Liz Stephens , Columnist
September 10, 2017

Choose friends wisely

Liz Stephens, Columnist
September 5, 2017

Things my grandma taught me

Liz Stephens, Columnist
August 27, 2017

Column: Do not sweat the small stuff

Liz Stephens, Columnist
August 20, 2017

OPINION: All kinds of parents deserve recognition

Liz Stephens, Staff Reporter
June 18, 2017

Music, crafts to be featured at Five Mile House

Liz Stephens, Staff Reporter
June 18, 2017

Opinion: Being overworked is not trendy

Liz Stephens, Reporter
June 13, 2017
The sun rises on Lake Charleston Tuesday morning.

Photo: Sunrise over Lake Charleston

Liz Stephens, Staff Reporter
June 7, 2017

Local businesses help raise awareness of breastfeeding in public

Liz Stephens, Reporter
May 19, 2017

City Council approves athletic funding

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
April 18, 2017

Trans*formation station needs donations for students

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
April 11, 2017

Lincoln Log Cabin to host Easter Egg Hunt and Roll

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
April 6, 2017

“Death of a Salesman” draws intimate crowd

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
April 3, 2017

Three candidates up for City Council positions

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
April 3, 2017

Kickball tournament to raise funds for cancer research

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
March 28, 2017
Lady Save the Bees models in front of her Resist poster, in which she spray painted as part of The Diva Drag Show.

Drag Queen “drags” President Trump

Kennedy Nolen and Liz Stephens
March 21, 2017

New activities to come to EIU “Unofficial”

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
March 2, 2017
Eastern students dressed in clothing honoring historical women during the Living History Project Premier at the Carneige Library.

History comes alive, Eastern students portray under-recognized women

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
March 1, 2017
Executive chef Brent Furry and sous chef Nathan Douglas look over the anticipated menu for Alexander Briggs. The friends, have previous experience working together and are embarking on a journey together in hopes of creating a successful restaraunt in the Charleston area before opening more in surrounding communities.

Fine dining to have new home in Charleston

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
February 23, 2017
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Charleston Community Theatre Presents ‘Death of a Salesman’

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
February 19, 2017
Gary Ambler, right, rehearses his lines for the play “Seminar” in the Black Box Theatre in the Donna Fine Arts Center.

40 years later, alum returns to Doudna stage

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
February 14, 2017
Jack Cruikshank, center, a graduate student studying political science listens to Teshome Abebe answer a question during the Professional Perspectives panel discussion Wedensday in Lumpkin Auditorium.

Panel discusses President Trump’s executive orders

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
February 9, 2017
Bree Rehar, health promotions coordinator at Health Education Resounce Center kicks off the “Snoozin’ Like a Panther” seminar in the Martinsville room in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union Monday. She educated students on how thier enviroment and health habbits can affect their sleep and then inturn their grades.

Snoozin’ like a panther a success

Liz Stephens, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2017

President Glassman to be given award

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
January 26, 2017
The cast members of the play “Seminar” look to Gary Ambler, center, as they rehearse their lines Tuesday afternoon at the Black Box Theatre in Doudna Fine Arts Center. The cast rehearses six days a week in preparation for the play that begins on March 1.

New play to bring contemporary issues to the stage

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
January 25, 2017

“Shirley Valentine” shows feminism and independence

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
January 24, 2017
Host and MC of the night Deja Dave gets the crowd involved during brief intermissions.

Rappers, poets perform at open mic night

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
January 20, 2017

City council votes to destroy, archive recordings

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
January 18, 2017

Performances at UB open mic night

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
January 18, 2017

Skate shop supports local students

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
January 11, 2017

Students look back on 2016, plan resolutions

Liz Stephens, City Reporter
January 9, 2017
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