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Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fourth of July in Charleston
Rick Shook, who represents District Eight on the Coles County Board, asks attorney Andrew Keyt a question before the board voted Tuesday on whether to approve the Coles Wind project.
Coles County Board approves Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine wind farm
Charleston's Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the county's Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High School's cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Events in Charleston this week
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
The Charleston Community Band plays “Dancing Queen” by Abba Thursday in Kiwanis Park. This group consisted of 71 local instrumentalists with ages ranging from 13 to 90.
Events in Charleston this week
Tom Michael was introduced as the new athletic director Tuesday in Lantz Arena.
Eastern Illinois weighs NCAA House Settlement before June 30 deadline
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
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 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
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
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?
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
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
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
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: Thank you and goodbye… for now 
Luke Brewer
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ review: new dinosaurs, same old problems
Luke Brewer
‘28 Years Later’ review: a worthy sequel that lives up to the legacy
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is Wes Anderson to perfection
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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
Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fourth of July in Charleston
Protestors line the sidewalk next to Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests in Morton Park on Saturday, June 14.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘No Kings’ protest in Charleston
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
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Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or mekidd@eiu.edu.

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief

Madelyn Kidd is a senior public affairs reporting major. She previously served as Editor-in-Chief of The Navigator at Lake Land College then managing editor and news editor at The News.

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Members of EIU-UPI chant about what they want in a new contract during their strike.

EIU-UPI accepts Eastern’s contract offer Tuesday

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2023
One of two newest Board of Trustee members, Austin Hill introduces himself to the board during the BOT meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom. Hill will serve as Eastern's newest General Councel.

BOT approves tuition, fees, housing cost increases

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2023
Eastern Illinois University's Board of Trustees votes on action items during the Friday meeting in the Grand Ballroom.

Board of trustees to approve student tuition increases

Cam’ron Hardy and Madelyn Kidd
April 21, 2023
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or mekidd@eiu.edu.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: I am not weak

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2023
Statistics from the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network.

EIU students speak out on sexual assault experiences

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2023
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.

EIU-UPI, admin comments on strike suspension

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2023
Tatiana Stringer, a sophomore health adminstration major, supports the faculty striking for a fair contract by joining them at the picket lines and yelling into the speaker phone Wednesday afternoon in front of Old Main.

BREAKING: EIU-UPI suspends strike, classes to resume

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2023
Tatiana Stringer (left), a sophomore health administration major, rings a cowbell and blows an airhorn encouraging drivers to honk in support of the union contract negotiations outside Old Main on their fourth day of picketing for a fair contract Tuesday morning.

EIU-UPI responds to EIU’s ‘middle of the night’ statement, calls out admin’s lawyer

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2023
EIU-UPI and student picketers walk outside Old Main on their fourth day of picketing for a fair contract Tuesday morning.

BREAKING: EIU admin offers final offer for EIU-UPI contract agreement

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2023
University President David Glassman walks into the first bargaining meeting since EIU-UPI started picketing. This is the union's second day of picketing for a fair contract.

EIU president comments on EIU-UPI strike, negotiations

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2023
A EIU-UPI member blew her whistle lowdly towards Old Main to be heard by administration in their offices.

Strike Day 3: EIU-UPI reacts to Friday’s negotiation meeting

Madelyn Kidd and Cam’ron Hardy
April 10, 2023
University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, members stand beside Lincoln Ave. as they encouraged drivers to honk their car horns in support of the union on Monday.

A picketer marches in the picket line on strike day three for EIU-UPI while using a bucket as a drum on Monday.

Kristin Routt, a professor of Spanish, walked the EIU-UPI strike picket line with a sign she made, which says "Honk for a Fair Contract" on Monday.

Abidalrahman "Abdul" Moh'd, an assistant professor in the department of mathematics and computer sciences, marched with a sign and whistle in the picket line in front of Old Main.

A EIU-UPI member and daugther walk the picket line together in front of Old Main on strike day three on Monday.

Emily Thorpe, a junior music and theatre major, joined the EIU-UPI picket line to support faculty and professors during strike day three.

BREAKING: Body found in Lake Charleston Sunday

BREAKING: Body found in Lake Charleston Sunday

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2023
University President David Glassman walks into the first bargaining meeting since EIU-UPI started picketing. This is the union's second day of picketing for a fair contract.

BREAKING: EIU-UPI strike continues after union, admin fails to reach deal

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2023
Scabby the Rat represents a currently labor union on strike for a contract.

Associate Professor in the biological sciences department Eloy Martinez is joined by his nine-year-old daughter Amelia Martinez who wanted to help her dad during the second day of picketing for a fair contract Friday morning. Amelia is homeschooled and her dad said his daughter wanted to come out and learn, and added it would be a good lesson in social justice.

[Photo] Strike Day 2: EIU-UPI picketing a ‘family affair’

Cam’ron Hardy, News Editor
April 7, 2023
EIU-UPI had their second day of picketing for a fair contract Friday morning.

Music professors and students pose for a picture while EIU-UPI pickets on their second day for a fair contract Friday morning.

Members of the Eastern Illinois University chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois chant about what they want in a new contract during their strike at Old Main.

Strike day 1: EIU-UPI march in the picket line

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023
Students, community members and members of other campus unions picketed alongside members of the EIU-UPI during their strike at Old Main.

[Photo] Students picket with EIU-UPI in strike

Cam’ron Hardy, News Editor
April 6, 2023
Members of the Eastern Illinois University chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois chant about what they want in a new contract during their strike at Old Main.

Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of the EIU chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, hands President David Glassman a strike intention in his office at Old Main on Monday afternoon.

EIU President calls union strike ‘premature,’ hopes to reach resolution

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2023
Members of Eastern 's chapter of University Professionals of Illinois negotiation team head toward their bargaining meeting at the Union Monday morning.

EIU-UPI to picket, rally Thursday after admin walks out on bargaining

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2023
Billy Hung, the lead negotiator for Eastern's chapter of University Professionals of Illinois's bargaining team, talks with union members after the strike was announced Tuesday evening at the Union in the Charleston/Mattoon Room. The union voted approximately 95 percent in favor of striking and will take to the picket line Thursday morning. Hung said he was overwhelmed by the support from the union in favor for the strike.

BREAKING NEWS: EIU-UPI to strike Thursday

Madelyn Kidd and Cam’ron Hardy
April 4, 2023
Eastern's chapter of University Professionals of Illinois members and students wrote on signs before the negotiation team's bargaining meeting with administration at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Monday morning.

EIU-UPI negotiations progress, potential strike in the air

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2023
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of the EIU chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, hands President David Glassman a strike intention in his office at Old Main on Monday afternoon.

EIU releases statement on potential union strike

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2023
University President David Glassman accepts the intent to strike notice from EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow Monday afternoon in the President's Office at Old Main on Eastern's campus in Charleston, Illinois. Once he accepted, Glassman said to Stringfellow he hopes the negotiations teams can come to a possible agreement, avoid a strike, and continue to work together.

EIU-UPI rallies, files intent to strike

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023
More than 40 students, faculty members and Union members attended the Teach Out protest, held by Eastern's chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, Thursday afternoon at the Mellin Steps in the Library Quad. The protest was held in response to the current status of the contract negotiation where the administration and Union have yet to reach an agreement on 21 proposals.

BREAKING: EIU-UPI announces rally to file intent to strike Monday

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2023
Booth opens ‘kick-ass heroine’ voting contest

Booth opens ‘kick-ass heroine’ voting contest

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2023
EIU University Professionals of Illinois President Jennifer Stringfellow takes the lead as she delivers, according to the Union, around 1000 signed postcards in support of increasing contract raises to University President David Glassman's office Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2023, on Eastern's campus in Charleston, Ill.

97% of voting EIU-UPI members authorize ability to strike

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2023
Billy Hung, lead negotiator for Eastern's chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, high fives fellow union members before going into the meeting Monday morning.

Year-long contract negotiation leaves EIU-UPI to vote on strike

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
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[Photo] Paying out of pocket for second party applications causes an issue for students

Jenna Minor, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2023
The Council of Academic Affairs voted in favor of revising the curriculum in the history department to be more inclusive to all students.

CAA approves revision for anti-racist comments

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2023
Look through EIU’s presidents of the past, future

Look through EIU’s presidents of the past, future

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2023
Guard Kinyon Hodges (10), gets in the defensive position in attempts to guard Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Guard Damarco Minor (0). The Panthers lost 80-62 Thursday night.

EIU basketball guard to be disciplined ‘internally’ for attempt to hit fan

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2023
Jay Gatrell, after being announced the 13th president of Eastern Illinois University, gets interviewed by WEIU in the University Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Friday afternoon.

BREAKING: Jay Gatrell to be EIU’s 13th president

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2023
Chairperson Joyce Madigan, opens the Friday Board of Trustees meeting with a call to order and roll call in the Grand Ballroom.

BOT approves $352K for new president annually

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2023
Eastern will interview four candidates to replace the current University President for Eastern, David Glassman. Those candidates include, Jay Gatrell (left), David Brennen (top middle), Michael Godard (bottom middle), and Diana Rogers-Adkinson.

Eastern to announce new president, BOT to approve president contract Friday

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2023
According to the Illinois General Attorney's office, former Coles County assistant state's attorney Brady Allen was arrested after turning himself in at the Coles County Sheriff's Office Thursday after a warrant was put out for his arrest.

BREAKING: Former Coles County Assistant State’s Attorney turns self in for 32 felony charges

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023
President Glassman address his presidential report which includes the Panther Portal Overview and Living Learning Communities in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

BOT to meet in 2 special meetings Saturday, Monday

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023
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[Photo] Women in STEM thrive at Eastern

Cam’ron Hardy, News Editor
January 27, 2023
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[Photo] EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues

Editorial Board
January 25, 2023
Christopher Gadomski, a member of Eastern Illinois University's University of Professionals Illinois, sits at the Board of Trustees meeting along with other members in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

EIU-UPI speaks at BOT meeting: ‘Cost of labor is whatever workers are willing to accept in exchange for our work’

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2023
President Glassman address his presidential report which includes the Panther Portal Overview and Living Learning Communities in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

BOT grants Glassman emeritus title, approves personnel contract post-retiring

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2023
The Council of Academic Affairs met on Thursday and unanimously approved catalogue revisions to be made to comply with the Illinois State Legislature passed Public Act 102-0998.

CAA approves revisions, complies with Illinois State Legislature on transcripts

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2023
The Charleston Fire Department was called to 805 10 St. in Charleston Thursday around 2:15 a.m. in response to a structure fire. The fire appears to have began in the rear apartment, which moved towards the attic of the structure. The structure contained four apartments with a total of four residents and one dog who are now displaced due to significant damage to the structure.

[Photo] BREAKING: Apartment fire displaces 4 residents, 1 dog

Staff Report
January 19, 2023
BREAKING: Charleston fire displaces 5 residents Sunday

BREAKING: Charleston fire displaces 5 residents Sunday

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2023
The Board of Trustees will meet in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union at 1 p..m. on Friday.

What to expect at Eastern in 2023

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2023
Ci Richardson, a senior psychology major, finds it difficult to navigate even in their accessible apartment. They said their apartment is accessible, but there are little things that are inconveniencing and irritating like the little bump between the kitchen and living room and the railing placement in the bathroom railings.

Eastern moves to make campus accessible

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2023
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

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2023
Eastern will interview four candidates to replace the current University President for Eastern, David Glassman. Those candidates include, Jay Gatrell (left), David Brennen (top middle), Michael Godard (bottom middle), and Diana Rogers-Adkinson.

Final four Eastern presidential candidates to visit campus

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2023
Eastern's Council of Academic Affairs Chair Marita Gronnvoll speaks during the meeting on Sept. 22 in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.

CAA approves courses, revision to sport, recreation management program

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
December 1, 2022
5th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois presiding Judge Mark Bovard swears in the new Coles County Sheriff Kent Martin at the Coles County Courthouse Thursday morning.

New Coles County Sheriff Kent Martin takes oath of office

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
December 1, 2022
5th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois presiding Judge Mark Bovard swears in the new Coles County Sheriff Kent Martin at the Coles County Courthouse Thursday morning.

[Photo] Coles County Sheriff to not enforce new Illinois Assault Ban

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January 13, 2023
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Families should not be responsible for disability laws

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 30, 2022
Eric Plummer is handed a bowl of chili during the CCAR Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday afternoon at CCAR's manufactoring plant. Plummer grew up watching Eastern sports games. He works two jobs, the first as a CCAR manufacturing worker and the second as a janitor.

Statistical disparities in Eastern’s disabled students count

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 30, 2022
Weller is the least accessible because of its cracked sidewalks, step up backdoor entrances and no outside push to open button.

Four out of 37 buildings at Eastern are fully accessible

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 30, 2022
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Founders Week

[Photo] Fraternity to celebrate Founders Week with events

November 29, 2022
Members of the Charleston Fire Department finish putting out the fire the north side of the house after a fire took out approximately half of the house at 102 North 12 Street leaving three residents displaced Tuesday evening. Authorities arrived on scene a little after four' o'clock and Mattoon Fire Department also provided additional resources.

BREAKING: Charleston house fire displaces three residents

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 29, 2022
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

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 21, 2022
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[Photo] Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break

Drew Coffey, Campus Reporter
November 18, 2022
Eastern's chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, handed flyers to trustees, administration and attendees about the ongoing contract negotiations outside of Tarble before the Board of Trustees meeting on Friday.

EIU-UPI delivers flyers to trustees Friday

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 14, 2022
The Board of Trustees will meet in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union at 1 p..m. on Friday.

BOT to approve final FY23 budget Friday

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 11, 2022
Members of the University Professionals of Illinois offer encouragement before their negotiation team meets with Eastern’s administration team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.

EIU-UPI calls for mediator in contract negotiations

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 10, 2022
Signs are displayed in the Bridge Lounge of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union where people can vote in the upcoming elections on Wednesday afternoon.

BREAKING NEWS: 2022 election results from Coles County

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 8, 2022
What is on the Coles County voting ballot

What is on the Coles County voting ballot

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 7, 2022
Signs are displayed in the Bridge Lounge of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union where people can vote in the upcoming elections on Wednesday afternoon.

Students can register to vote Tuesday at courthouse

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 7, 2022
HOPE holds a candlelight vigil to honor and remember those who have passed away from domestic violence. They read off the names of women and children who were victims while the attendees light their candles and have a moment of silence before blowing them out.

Candlelight vigil shows 46 names of domestic violence victims, spreads awareness

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 4, 2022
Council of Academic Affairs Chairperson, Marita Gronnvoll, and Cindy Richardson at a CAA meeting on Thursday.

CAA discusses new student accountability subcommittee

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 3, 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 $780K fire engine purchase

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
November 1, 2022
More than 30 people attended the Workers Rights Rally at Morton Park Sunday afternoon. The rally had several planned speakers and impromptu crowd speakers giving personal testimonies and speeches on the importance of workers' rights.

Rally in Charleston supports Worker’s Rights Amendment

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
October 31, 2022
Scare on the Square

[Photo] Scare on the Square to have costume contest, pet parade Friday

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
October 26, 2022
flu shots

[Photo] Eastern offers flu shots Friday, Wednesday

Cam’ron Hardy, Campus Events Junior Editor
October 20, 2022
EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow hands grievance form to Judith Garrell, the secretary for University President David Glassman's office. Glassman was unavailable at the time the grievance were delivered.

EIU-UPI delivers grievance to Glassman last Friday

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
October 20, 2022
The Council of Academic Affairs met on Thursday and unanimously approved catalogue revisions to be made to comply with the Illinois State Legislature passed Public Act 102-0998.

CAA approves new gender, crime course

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
October 20, 2022
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