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Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senates first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Student Senate reaches quorum, approves Prestigious Pantherettes
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
Kyle Carlesimo, a freshman guard, struggles to gain possession of a loose ball but a St. Mary of the Woods College player holds his firm grip on the ball during the mens basketball game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Carlesimo led the Panthers with 19 points and seven rebounds. The team had an average of 4 rebounds per player, with a total of 50. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.
Carlesimo leads men’s basketball to first home win of the season
Maya Chandler (10), a junior guard, is defended by Miah Monohan (3), a sophomore guard as she approaches the Panthers hoop during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena Sunday afternoon. Monahan scored five points with six assists and four rebounds. The Panthers won 83-73 against the Ramblers.
Women’s basketball rallies in second half to beat Loyola Chicago
Linebacker Colin Bohanek (45), and defensive back Mark Aitken (2), tackles a Southeast Missouri player during their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the OBrien Field.
Eastern football set to face off against No. 25 UT Martin
Summerlyn Smith (8), a senior setter, puts up the ball during volleyball practice in Lantz Arena Thursday afternoon.
Smith sisters “set” up for success
Forward Sincere Malone (5), splits the double team by Illinois States defense on the right wing as Malone attempts to drive to the basket at Easterns first mens basketball home game of the season against Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
EIU athletics to hit the road for games over Thanksgiving break
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
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: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: “Face/Off”: an exciting and shameless action extravaganza
A tribute at the front enterance of the memorial service that people could view. As part of the tribute, pictures of Jason Aguilar and teammates and other mementos were placed.
EDITORIAL: You aren’t alone
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: If its not a crime, why are they doing time?
EDITORIAL: If it’s not a crime, why are they doing time?
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
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: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: “Face/Off”: an exciting and shameless action extravaganza
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
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
Candy Fordjour Frimpong, a graduate student studying art, details her ceramics project in the Ceramics Studio Sunday afternoon. Fordjour Frimpong said with her artwork she hopes to promote a message of diversity. I want to use my indigenous background to relate well with the contemporaries around [Charleston], Fordjour Frimpong said.
Students tell stories through their art
Teachers Assistant Samuel Wilson, a graduate student studying art, assists Jennifer Teibowei, a freshman biological sciences major, learn how to chain stitch during an Introduction to Art class in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Out of time, out of money: Reality of art students
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
Sajani Reddy Singapuram, a computer technology graduate student, dressed in her saree, along with other traditional Indian attire and jewelry, walks up the stairs and into the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for her singing performance at the Global Culture Night
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for a night full of culture
The Coles County Board retained its two Democratic seats during the general elections on Election Day. Michael Watts and Gail Mason, who represent District 3 and 12 respectively, will continue to serve on the Board into the next term which ends in 2024. District 11 Candidate Matt Titus ran and lost 669-563.
THROUGH THE LENS: Coles County Democrats Election Day watch party
THROUGH THE LENS: Art on a different canvas
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard sticks with a Millikin Big Blue player attempting to drive the ball towards the goal in Lantz Arena Thursday evening. Washington led the Panthers with 29 points. The Panthers won 82-78 against the Big Blues.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball team kicks off season against Big Blue
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 12: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 11: Sausage Party
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 10: The Nice Guys
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 9: Jeepers Creepers
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 8: Saw
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Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

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For the first 100 customers, store franchisee and owner Krishna Patel handed out free insulated tumblers. Krishna said they were looking at Charleston for a long time and were trying to find the right location. “We’re looking forward to working with the community, college, everyone,” Krishna said.

Charleston’s running on Dunkin’

November 9, 2022
Charleston residents wait in line to vote at the Coles County Courthouse.

Coles County citizens, activists vote for their causes

November 8, 2022
Get to know local candidates

Get to know local candidates

November 6, 2022
Bradyn Wambach (right) and Gentry Cospy (left) hold the planchette while communicating with spirits through an ouija board at Airtight Bridge on Wednesday night, Oct. 12. The group performed a séance in the middle of Airtight Bridge in an attempt to communicate with spirits, with help from Tristen Marlow. Some spirits include Diana Marie Riordan-Small, a resident of Bradley, Ill, who dissappeared from her home a short time before her remains were found in Airtight Bridges river bed.

Investigating Airtight Bridge

October 26, 2022
EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow hands grievance form to Judith Garrell, the secretary for University President David Glassmans office. Glassman was unavailable at the time the grievance were delivered.

[Photo] EIU-UPI delivers grievance to Glassman last Friday

October 20, 2022
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre

September 30, 2022
Students walk outside the Human Services Building Monday afternoon.

Sarah Bush to operate on-campus pharmacy

September 22, 2022
Carmans potential: firefighter training

Carman’s potential: firefighter training

September 7, 2022
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Corn kid shows online fun, memes are no longer free

August 30, 2022
Rob Le Cates is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: In with the new, but we’re still the same

August 28, 2022
Kymoni Dixon, a sophomore majoring in exercise science for physical therapy, works at Thomas Dining hall, swiping cards. Dixon said she likes the convenience of having an on-campus job although being a student worker can become hectic.

Taylor Dining to stop serving dinner

August 11, 2022
COLUMN: Sonder is a testament to student creativity, filmmaking

COLUMN: “Sonder” is a testament to student creativity, filmmaking

May 19, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman

May 5, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear

April 28, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 28: Hoosiers & White Men Can’t Jump

April 21, 2022

[Photo] Eastern updates mask mandate on sponsored transportation

April 20, 2022
Eastern community celebrates National ASL Day 2022

Eastern community celebrates National ASL Day 2022

April 15, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 27: Looper & Terminator

April 14, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 26: All Eight Harry Potter Movies

April 7, 2022

[Photo] Police chief responds to on campus safety concerns for women

April 5, 2022
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The News Desk April 1, 2022

March 31, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 25: American Psycho & Promising Young Woman

March 30, 2022
Felony charges by men in 2021-2

[Photo] Coles County drug court: How the former ‘Meth Capital of Illinois’ responds to addiction

March 31, 2022
Eastern student to present on hate crimes, more this week

Eastern student to present on hate crimes, more this week

March 28, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 24: The Power of the Dog & Nomadland

March 24, 2022
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[Photo] Women to be celebrated March 30

March 24, 2022
Click-here-to-take-our-poll-for-Womens-History-and-Awareness-Month

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The News Desk March 11, 2022

March 11, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 23: West Side Story 1961 & 2021

March 10, 2022
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[Photo] ‘The Vehicle’ to celebrate 60th anniversary

March 8, 2022
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The News Desk March 4, 2022

March 3, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 22: Annihilation & The Martian

March 2, 2022
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The News Desk Feb. 25, 2022

February 25, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 21: The Incredibles & Ratatouille

February 23, 2022
Gordon Baltazar, a freshman biology major, poses for a headshot in the South Quad on Monday.

What does Eastern want in a president?

February 23, 2022
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[Photo] More African American Heritage Month events, more this week on campus

February 21, 2022
HAIR-SALON

[Photo] SSD Hair Salon reopening in Union on Tuesday

February 21, 2022
Lions-in-Winter

[Photo] Lions in Winter features poet W. Todd Kaneko Thursday evening

February 17, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 20: Forgetting Sarah Marshall & the Hundred Foot Journey

February 16, 2022
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The News Desk Feb. 11, 2022

February 10, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 19: Fight Club & Joker

February 9, 2022
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The News Desk Feb. 4, 2022

February 3, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 18: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull & What We Do in the Shadows

February 2, 2022
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The News Desk Jan. 28, 2022

January 27, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 17: Macbeth & the Green Knight

January 26, 2022
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The News Desk Jan. 21, 2022

January 22, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 16: Thor: Ragnorak & Spider-Man: No Way Home

January 19, 2022
Imani Walker, a senior neuroscience major, lights her candle for the 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. vigil outside of Thomas Hall presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.

Candlelight vigil, march honor MLK

January 18, 2022
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The News Desk Jan. 13, 2022

January 13, 2022
the movie den

The Movie DEN Ep. 15: Taxi Driver & Goodfellas

January 12, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 14: White Christmas & The Preacher’s Wife

December 21, 2021
Eras of The News

Eras of The News

December 10, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 13: Snowpiercer & Fargo

December 10, 2021
Don Pakey, physics professor, represents the Physics Department for the addition of adding a course called Plasma Physics at Thursday afternoon’s CAA meeting. The Council voted unanimously in favor of the addition.

CAA approves program, course changes

December 9, 2021
Sara Verdeyen, Eastern’s radiographer, showcases the new x-ray machine that was purchased. Verdeyen said that on average, depending on the season, she sees around 10 people a week to do x-rays.

Eastern supplies the medical clinic a new x-ray machine

December 9, 2021
Sonae Bishop, a junior community health major, works on writing a paper in the study lounge area of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Monday afternoon.

The perfect study spots on campus

December 6, 2021
Pictured is the front of Pemberton Hall.

History of Pemberton Hall: its namesake, legends

December 5, 2021
Holly Farley, an associate professor in the nursing program, explains changes to the Issues and Practicum in the Professional Nursing program to council member Juanita Cross at Thursday afternoon CAA meeting. The council unanimously approved of the vote with revision to the format.

CAA approves changes to human services department name

December 2, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 12: E.T. & Paddington

December 2, 2021
Marisol Gamboa, a candidate for the university police, answers questions from students inside the Paris room of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Meet Eastern’s new police chief Gamboa

December 1, 2021
Student Senator Connor Mellott, a freshman human geography major, asks a question about a proposed RSO about multicultural connections at the Sept. 10 meeting of Student Government meeting. Student Government was held in Thomas Hall’s lobby as part of the “Senate on the Go” program.

Student Senate meeting Wednesday could include bylaw changes

November 30, 2021
Faculty Senate Chair, Todd Bruns opens the Faculty Senate meeting with the executive reports at Tuesday afternoon. This meeting, the Senate talked about the recent mental health days and the recent Board of Trustees meeting.

Faculty Senate talks campus mental health

November 30, 2021
Faculty Senate Chair, Todd Bruns explains a question about faculty members online profiles and department website structure at the Oct. 26 meeting. The Senate discussed ways to inform faculty members update their profiles, but tabled the discussion for the next meeting.

Faculty Senate to discuss mental health days Tuesday

November 29, 2021
Eastern forward Rodolfo Rufino-Bolis looks to pass the ball in the Panther’s game against Rockford on Thursday. Rufino-Bolis had 14 points and 9 rebounds in the game which Eastern won 96-64.

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Eastern guard CJ Lane jumps to gather a pass in the Panther’s game against Rockford Thursday in Lantz Arena. Lane had 11 points in the game, which Eastern won 96-64.

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The Movie DEN Ep. 11: Dr. Strangelove & Mad Max: Fury Road

November 18, 2021
Joyce Madigan, the chairperson for the Board of Trustees, and David Glassman, Eastern Illinois University President, convene after the Friday Board of Trustees meeting was adjourned. The meeting was held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Union University Ballroom. The board approved of an additoin of one year to Glassman’s contract, all were in favor of the extension except one.

BOT approves 1-year contract for Glassman

November 14, 2021
Richard England, dean of the honor’s college, attends Thursday’s CAA meeting to propose revisions to an Honors course titled HON 1191. The Council unanimously in favor of revising Honors course, HON 1191.

CAA discuss certificates at Eastern

November 11, 2021
Grace O’Brien, a Graphics Design major, eats with friends at the 2017 Tarble After Hours Harry Potter pARTy at the Tarble Arts Center. “I’m glad about how creatively it came out,” O’Brien said. “There are wide variety of activities, and it looks like who ever showed up is having a great time.”

Tarble After Hours with video games, art Friday

November 11, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 10: Baby Driver & Scott Pilgrim vs the World

November 10, 2021
Max Jabrixio, public engagement manager at Apex Clean Energy, leads a Zoom call on clean energy. The call was hosted by the Academy of Lifelong Learning.

Coles Wind talks clean, wind energy

November 9, 2021
Event to propose wind farm Tuesday

Event to propose wind farm Tuesday

November 8, 2021
Faculty Senate Chair, Todd Bruns explains a question about faculty members online profiles and department website structure at the Oct. 26 meeting. The Senate discussed ways to inform faculty members update their profiles, but tabled the discussion for the next meeting.

Faculty Senate to discuss quizzes, exams on D2L Tuesday

November 8, 2021
Book signing at Charleston library Sunday

Book signing at Charleston library Sunday

November 4, 2021
Jana Sweeney pours more water for her therapy dog, Mazie, which was brought in for the Dogs and Doughnuts event in the Taylor Hall lobby.

National Doughnut Day celebrated with doughnuts and dogs in Taylor

November 4, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 9: Amores perros & Y tu mamá también

November 3, 2021
Charleston City Council Members Tim Newell and Jeff Lahr converse at the end of the Nov. 2 City Council meeting. During the meeting, the council voted on awarding a bid to R&R Services, Inc. from Argenta, Ill., to perform landscape waste tub grinding for the city. The total cost is $45,000 and the funds for the project have already been counted for in Charleston’s FY22 budget.

City council approves waste tub grinding bid

November 2, 2021
COLUMN: Why people actually care about pronouns

COLUMN: Why people actually care about pronouns

November 2, 2021
Six awards for research funded by the Council on Faculty Research

Six awards for research funded by the Council on Faculty Research

November 1, 2021
Charleston City Council member, Jeff Lahr, gives approval to an agenda item at the City Council meeting Oct. 19, 2021.

City Council to vote on waste tub grinding bid

November 1, 2021
Council of Academic Affairs Chair Richard Wilkinson starts the Thursday afternoon meeting. In this meeting, the council addressed The council voted on a proposed departmental honors program for the Department of Human Services and Community Leadership with all present members approving.

CAA approves changes to minor

October 28, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 8: Tron & Ex Machina

October 27, 2021
Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Josh Norman presents at Tuesday’s Faculty Senate meeting. Norman’s presentation highlighted Eastern’s enrollment statistics with comparisons to 2020s numbers.

Faculty Senate talks enrollment, recruitment

October 26, 2021
Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson, a senior political science major, presents Marisol Gamboa, a candidate for the University police, and opens the room for questions inside the Paris room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Third UPD chief candidate talks student-officer relationships

October 24, 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 Thursday, Oct. 21, CAA meeting held in the Witters 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 vote to reduce required credit hours

October 21, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 007: Goldfinger & No Time to Die

October 20, 2021
A lineup of pronoun pins on a table set in display for National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11.

[Photo] GSD Center hands out pronoun pins

October 20, 2021
Paulina Sanchez, a junior spanish major, throws a tennis ball at the dunk tank target.

Homecoming’s week-long events

October 18, 2021
Charleston Mayor, Brandon Combs, reads a resolution at the City Council meeting Oct. 5, 2021.

City Council to vote on company for $7.4M project

October 18, 2021
Ryan Risinger, current active chief of the Univeristy Police Department, is a candidate for the position of UPD Chief.

Current acting UPD chief a candidate for permanent position

October 17, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 6: The Twilight Saga (ft. Maddy Powers)

October 12, 2021
Lindsey Zike, a freshman art education major, signs her name on a rainbow door for National Coming Out Day.

GSD Center celebrates National Coming Out Day

October 11, 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 approves new biology course

October 7, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 5: Every Single Star Wars Movie (ft. Ryan Meyer)

October 6, 2021
Charleston Mayor, Brandon Combs, reads a resolution at the City Council meeting Oct. 5, 2021.

City Council approves $7.4M bid

October 5, 2021
City Council to vote on $7.4 million contract on Tuesday

City Council to vote on $7.4 million contract on Tuesday

October 4, 2021
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