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Faculty Senate set for Tuesday afternoon
Faculty Senate set for Tuesday  afternoon
National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day
Karen Gonski is the 2021 president of the Panhellenic Council.
Meet the Panhellenic Council president
Circus at Doudna Tuesday
Circus at Doudna Tuesday
Doug West, owner of Breakout Escape Games has photos of other escape rooms he has particpated in on display at his escape room.
Escaping Charleston
Eastern midfielder Chad Hamler races a pair of opponents to the ball in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 7 at Lakeside Field. Hamler had a shot in the game, which Eastern lost 1-0.
Summit League men’s soccer teams open conference play
Eastern outside Kylie Michael drops to a knee to receive a serve in a match against Indiana State on Sept. 19 in Lantz Arena. Michael had 8 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.
OVC play underway for volleyball teams
Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns hands the ball off to running back Harrison Bey-Buie in a game against Illinois State on Sept. 18 at OBrien Field. Bey-Buie ran for 46 yards and a touchdown in the game, which Eastern lost 31-24.
Panthers win conference opener 28-14
Eastern middle blocker Emily Wilcox swings on a kills attempt in a match against Indiana State on Sept. 19 in Lantz Arena. Wilcox had 10 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.
Volleyball team drops pair of matches to Racers
Eastern forward Michaela Danyo takes possession of the ball against Chicago State on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Danyp had 2 shots and an assist in the match, which Eastern won 1-0.
Panthers tie Eagles in conference opener
COMIC: Big chicken on his hip
COMIC: Big chicken on his hip
EDITORIAL: Register to vote
EDITORIAL: Register to vote
COLUMN: Recognizing cultural appropriation
COLUMN: Recognizing cultural appropriation
COLUMN: Friendship and ADHD is harder than you think
COLUMN: Friendship and ADHD is harder than you think
Fall is finally upon us
Fall is finally upon us
EDITORIAL: Register to vote
EDITORIAL: Register to vote
Fall is finally upon us
Fall is finally upon us
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
Eastern Center Kevin Duckworth muscles inside for two of his 12 points from Dec. 10, 1984.
STAFF EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
COLUMN: Recognizing cultural appropriation
COLUMN: Recognizing cultural appropriation
COLUMN: Friendship and ADHD is harder than you think
COLUMN: Friendship and ADHD is harder than you think
Velvet Underground tribute hits and misses
Velvet Underground tribute hits and misses
In defense of the term Latinx
In defense of the term Latinx
COLUMN: A new Mont-era
COLUMN: A new Mont-era
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
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
Letter to the Editor: Douglas Hall needs to be renamed
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’
Sabrina Rodgers, a freshman computer science major, and Malaiah Mccrory, a freshman psychology major, paint a Kim Possible theme on the windows of Andrews Hall for Neighborhood Week Window Painting.
Window painting in Andrews Hall
PHOTO GALLERY: Car crash at Lincoln Avenue and University Drive
PHOTO GALLERY: Car crash at Lincoln Avenue and University Drive
Greeks from different chapters get pied in front of Doudna steps for NPHC’s pie a greek event for the fourth day of NPHC Week.
PHOTO GALLERY: GREEK LIFE PIE IN THE FACE
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet the Greeks
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet the Greeks
Payton Ade, a sophomore history and political science major and the Student Body Executive Vice President, asks trivia questions about EIU history to students who come up to the Student Government informational table.
EIU Trivia
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 3: Revisiting “Nevermind” 30 Years After Its Release
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 3: Atlantis: The Lost Empire & The Road to El Dorado
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 2: My 4 Favorite Albums Go Head to Head
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 1: Billy Yost of The Kickback
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 2: Les Miserables & Singin’ in the Rain
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Luke Taylor, News Editor

Hi, I'm Luke, the 2021-22 News Editor! I'm majoring in journalism with a minor in sociology. I was also the Summer 2021 Editor-in-Chief and I'm excited to come back to the newsroom. 

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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
the movie den

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
the movie den

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
the movie den

The Movie DEN Ep. 1: Palm Springs & Boogie Nights

September 13, 2021
Discussion to be had on Black writers, literature

Discussion to be had on Black writers, literature

September 12, 2021
Eastern announces disciplinary actions for COVID-19 non-compliance

Eastern announces disciplinary actions for COVID-19 non-compliance

September 10, 2021
Easterns top paid employee is University President David Glassman. He makes $357,701 annually.

Eastern’s top paid employees in 2020

September 7, 2021
On Sept. 7, 2021 the Mayor of Charleston, Brandon Combs conducts the City Council Meeting. During this meeting, the coucil voted on appropriating two different funds; $130,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds from FY 2014/FY2015 and $180,000 from MTF funds from FY 2016/FY 2017.

City Council declares local state of emergency after rise in COVID-19 cases

September 7, 2021
Exploring Ashmore Estates

Exploring Ashmore Estates

September 6, 2021
Ashmore Estates to host ghostly event Saturday

Ashmore Estates to host ghostly event Saturday

September 2, 2021
On-campus job fair to be held Wednesday

On-campus job fair to be held Wednesday

August 31, 2021
How to get involved with intramurals

How to get involved with intramurals

August 30, 2021
House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Illinois State Rep. Chris Miller and U.S. Rep. Mary Miller pose for a photo to commemorate Mary Miller being sworn in as a freshman Congresswoman.

Miller calls for Biden impeachment due to ‘erratic’ conduct

August 30, 2021
Protest scheduled for Friday at Coles County Courthouse

Protest scheduled for Friday at Coles County Courthouse

August 27, 2021
What is Student Government, who is in it

What is Student Government, who is in it

August 24, 2021
Familiar face with new name, position

Familiar face with new name, position

August 24, 2021
Omar Solomon, Eastern admissions counselor and hype man talks to the crowd during First Night.

First Night kicks off Fall 2021 semester

August 23, 2021
Column: Taking a break from the news

Column: Taking a break from the news

July 23, 2021
Residence halls to return to semi-normalcy this fall

Residence halls to return to semi-normalcy this fall

July 21, 2021

Ted’s Warehouse documentary to air on WEIU TV

July 9, 2021
Sister Cindy preaches on campus on November 23, 1982.

Sister Cindy is TikTok famous, but Eastern knew her before

July 8, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Bubbles at Red, White and Blue Days

July 4, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk-in at Red, White and Blue Days

July 3, 2021

FYI: Events schedule and details for 4th of July weekend

July 2, 2021

Eastern expects students to get vaccinated

July 2, 2021

Column: “Palm Springs” didn’t get the attention it deserved

June 30, 2021

Car and bike show planned for Red, White and Blue Days

June 29, 2021
University president David Glassman leaves the University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for a lunch break before the Board of Trustees meeting on June 25. Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 981. AFSCME members have been negotiating and protesting for higher wages and other changes to their contract for over a year. The union members displayed signs with the yearly income of various board members as well as average yearly income for clerical, technical and service workers.

Board of Trustees approves $700k new locker room

June 25, 2021

Column: AFSCME deserves all of our support

June 24, 2021

AFSCME continues protests during contract negotiations

June 23, 2021

FYI: Eastern’s summer camps schedule and COVID-19 protocols

June 2, 2021

“4 for 4th” event pre-registration open now

May 26, 2021

Lunar eclipse to occur Wednesday morning

May 25, 2021
Photo illustration: Easterns COVID-19 guidelines have been updated.

Campus COVID-19 guidelines updated

May 24, 2021

Red, White and Blue Days seeks vendors

May 20, 2021
Tadiwanashe Mhinga, a business analytical major, works on his laptop at the Center for Student Innovation desk in Booth Library Monday afternoon. The CSI desk will be open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm.

FYI: Summer hours for administration, activities

May 18, 2021

Forum held on sexual assault awareness

April 20, 2021

Students share why they chose Eastern for EIU Go Time

April 18, 2021

Panther Service Day held Saturday

April 18, 2021

CEVO to accept donations for SACIS

April 13, 2021
Kevin Galindo, a sophomore geography major, works at the front desk in Taylor Hall. Galindo has worked at the desk since the Fall 2020 semester.

Students celebrate Student Employment Week

April 13, 2021

Vigil against Asian hate to be held Monday

April 11, 2021

Knot tied at Klehm

April 4, 2021

Eastern students celebrate Easter, share thoughts

April 4, 2021

Student Government, IFC, PHC represented in forum

March 30, 2021

Jewish students share thoughts on Passover, Judaism

March 28, 2021

Student forum held on Douglas Hall name

March 23, 2021

Glassman denounces xenophobia in email

March 22, 2021

Women’s History Month kicks off with EIUnity keynote

March 8, 2021

3 alumna making a difference

March 8, 2021

Column: Journalists are not trying to make you look good or bad

March 8, 2021

Black alumni have rich history on and off campus

February 22, 2021

Naming Committee to discuss name change

February 17, 2021

Column: A winter storm? Snow thank you

February 17, 2021

Students share Super Bowl Sunday experiences

February 8, 2021

Column: Star Wars droids are gay because I said so

February 4, 2021

Naming Committee to meet Wednesday

February 3, 2021

Students talk about 1st wellness day of semester

February 1, 2021

‘I Am Not Your Negro’ discussed by students Tuesday

January 27, 2021

Online voting open for Student Gov. special election

January 25, 2021

Column: Respondus is a dystopian nightmare

January 15, 2021

Respondus becoming more common

January 13, 2021

Rep. Miller’s daughter claims Miller is ‘owning’ comments

January 12, 2021

Eastern students ready for new semester

January 11, 2021

Column: Dark humor can work, but only with the right target

December 8, 2020

Options for students dealing with SAD

December 7, 2020

Panel held Thursday to discuss racism on campus

December 4, 2020
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