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The gates of the castle outside of Old Main could be seen Wednesday afternoon where the Lantanas are in bloom. Part of Levi Lee’s job as Grounds Gardener is selecting the annual flower beds. He is in charge of selecting the plants for different areas across campus from Old Main to Greek Court.
Eastern to host open-sessions for employee, labor relations director next week
Isai Morales, a freshman biology major, tests at Eastern’s Student Recreation Center Court 5 for COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Eastern University President David Glassman sent out an email stating that “all EIU students and employees are expected to complete on-campus SHIELD testing upon their return to campus” for the spring semester.
Eastern to no longer utilize SHIELD COVID testing
The Charleston Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Charleston family displaced due to structure fire
A profile shot of University President David Glassman at his desk in the Presidental Office in Old Main on Monday.
Presidential Search Committee aims to meet early September
Drew Cagle and The Reputation performed during their acoustic tour Haunted earlier this year.
Eastern student to open for multi-platinum record band Sunday
Eastern midfielder Chad Hamler tries to beat two opponents to the ball in Easterns match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Panthers’ returning soccer coach says it’s good to be back
Pitcher Olivia Price attempts to catch a line drive up the middle during the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon against SIUE. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings, with Price picking up the win after pitching 8.1 shutout innings in relief.
Eastern athletics budget analysis, financial hurdles
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
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer
COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer
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
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
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
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Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
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Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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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 25, 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 3, 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 28, 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
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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 6, 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 3, 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

December 1, 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 12, 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
Anne Flaherty and President Glassman cut the ribbon to showcase the new campus food pantry in McAfee on Sept. 30.

Eastern campus food pantry opening

September 30, 2021
Amy Rosenstein, department of special education, asks a question about the textbook rental meeting staff at the Sept. 30, 2021 CAA meeting.

CAA approves American Sign Language courses

September 30, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 4: Beauty and the Beast 1991 & 2017

September 29, 2021
Vice President of Student Affairs Anne Flaherty gives a presentation on the current status of student mental health and the measures the department has done to assist students at the Sept. 29, 2021 Faculty Senate meeting.

Faculty Senate, VPSA talk mental health

September 28, 2021
National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day

September 27, 2021
The Richland County High School Marching Tigers color guard perform as part of “The Greatest Show.” It featured songs from “The Greatest Showman,” and props that evoked a circus theme. The show opened with band and color guard members pantomiming a circus and audience. They placed fourth in the 3A division.

High school marching bands take O’Brien

September 26, 2021
Chair of Biological Sciences Gary Bulla, addresses the council about an exit assessment in the department.

CAA makes changes to graduation requirements

September 23, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 3: Atlantis: The Lost Empire & The Road to El Dorado

September 22, 2021
The Council of Academic Affairs held a meeting Sept. 16 in Booth library.

CAA to discuss potential changes to classes

September 22, 2021
City Council approves $8M loan plan

City Council approves $8M loan plan

September 22, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 2: Les Miserables & Singin’ in the Rain

September 15, 2021
Faculty Senate to meet Tuesday afternoon

Faculty Senate to meet Tuesday afternoon

September 13, 2021
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