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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. 9: Jeepers Creepers
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Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

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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

November 21, 2022
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[Photo] Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break

November 18, 2022
Easterns 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

November 14, 2022
Eastern University President David Glassman gives the Board of Trustees an update on university highlights during the first BOT meeting of the fall semester on Spet. 9 in the Grand Ballroom.

BOT to approve final FY23 budget Friday

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

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

November 8, 2022
What is on the Coles County voting ballot

What is on the Coles County voting ballot

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

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

November 3, 2022
Council of Academic Affairs Chairperson, Marita Gronnvoll, and Cindy Richardson at a CAA meeting on Thursday.

CAA discusses new student accountability subcommittee

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

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

October 31, 2022
Scare on the Square

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

October 26, 2022
flu shots

[Photo] Eastern offers flu shots Friday, Wednesday

October 20, 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.

EIU-UPI delivers grievance to Glassman last Friday

October 20, 2022
The Council of Academic Affairs met on Thursday and introduced two new CAA members. (Left) Nidhi Patel, a finance major, is the student representative from Student Government. (Right) Laurel Teller, an assistant professor in the communication sciences and disorders department, is representing the College of Health and Human Services.

CAA approves new gender, crime course

October 20, 2022
OPENING 2009

[Photo] Decade long plans for new science building begins with $118M state funds

October 20, 2022
Eight Eastern alumni receive awards Saturday night

Eight Eastern alumni receive awards Saturday night

October 19, 2022
Council of Academic Affairs Chairperson, Marita Gronnvoll, and Cindy Richardson at a CAA meeting on Thursday.

CAA meets quorum, discusses changing bylaws

October 13, 2022
Easterns Council of Academic Affairs Chair Marita Gronnvoll speaks during the meeting on Sept. 22 in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.

CAA fails to reach quorum last week, voids voted items

October 13, 2022
WANTED

[Photo] Senate fails to reach quorum for second week

October 12, 2022
Almost half of Coles County felonies in 2022 involve drugs, alcohol

Almost half of Coles County felonies in 2022 involve drugs, alcohol

October 12, 2022
Coles County Board member Stan Metzger reads a recommendation by the States Attorney office to be added to the amended ordinance before voting at Tuesday nights meeting. The Standards for Wind Energy Conversion Systems over 500kW amended Coles County Board ordinance was approved 8-4.

County board approves wind energy ordinance despite confusion, questions

October 12, 2022
Whats open for Easterns Fall Break

[Photo] Thomas Dining, Booth Library to be open for fall break

October 6, 2022
bowling night

[Photo] Senate, LASO, BSU hosts bowling night in the Union

October 6, 2022
EIU Pride

[Photo] EIU Pride: Safe space for students

October 4, 2022
Annual UPD report shows increase in drug judicial referrals

Annual UPD report shows increase in drug judicial referrals

October 4, 2022
Ex-CPD officer takes plea deal for 3 Class 1 felonies

Ex-CPD officer takes plea deal for 3 Class 1 felonies

October 4, 2022
The Charleston Fire Department and Charleston Police Department respond to a two vehicle accident on University Drive and West Grant Avenue Monday afternoon. Two people were transported to the hospital.

[Photo] Two-vehicle accident on University Drive sends two to hospital

October 3, 2022
Homecoming court nominations open for voting

Homecoming court nominations open for voting

October 3, 2022
Eastern University President David Glassman stands and waves to the crowd after finishing his last State of the University Address of his presidency term Thursday afternoon in the Dvorak Concert Hall. Towards the end of his speech, he started to get emotional reminiscing his time at Eastern.

‘It feels very sad’: Glassman gives his last State of the University Address

September 29, 2022
Students gather in the Library Quad Thursday afternoon to socialize and meet one another during the a Latinx social event sponsored by Easterns Latin American Student Organization.

LASO connects students to Latinx community

September 27, 2022
Budika the African Spurred tortoise, basks in the sun on Tuesday afternoon behind the greenhouse.

Budika: The secret tortoise in the Secret Garden

September 27, 2022
Easterns Council of Academic Affairs Chair Marita Gronnvoll speaks during the meeting on Sept. 22 in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.

CAA approves new Medical Spanish course

September 22, 2022
The City Council have their meeting Tuesday evening.

City Council files Title 6 amendment for public inspection

September 20, 2022
Sister Cindy, a popular evangelical preacher, along with other group members set up station in the Library Quad Free Speech Zone Monday afternoon to spread the word of their God. Students had mixed reactions to the groups messages. From mocking to arguing to refusal, many students said they had fun. Several students said although they are religious, they dont associate themselves with Sister Cindys view of religion and God.

Students disrupt Sister Cindy visit with band, memorial for birds

September 20, 2022
Easterns new Duo Security requirement for email, paws and D2l login (1)

[Photo] Eastern’s new Duo Security login inconvenient to students

September 18, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month

[Photo] Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Thursday at Eastern

September 16, 2022
Pickleball Club

[Photo] Student Senate approves RSOs for pickleball, beekeeping, Nigerian students

September 15, 2022
Eastern fall enrollment shows increase in graduate, international students

Eastern fall enrollment shows increase in graduate, international students

September 14, 2022
Theyre just like you!

[Photo] Eastern faculty speak on own mental health

September 13, 2022
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[Photo] Counseling Clinic associate director: Ways to stay grounded

September 14, 2022
Ruth and Vaughn Jaenike Art Grant Application

[Photo] Grant open for local art projects

September 12, 2022
Stephanie Wright-Griggs and Carla Wright, two great granddaughters to Zella Powell, join together to cut the ribbon for Powell-Norton Hall in honor of its rededication on Friday afternoon.

Powell-Norton Hall dedication brings their family back to Eastern

September 9, 2022
Eastern University President David Glassman gives the Board of Trustees an update on university highlights during the first BOT meeting of the fall semester on Spet. 9 in the Grand Ballroom.

EIU-UPI speak to BOT about negotiations on Friday

September 9, 2022
Jeannie Ludlow, professor of English and director of womens gender, and sexuality studies, and Jennifer Stevens, the associate professor of sociology and criminology, listen to faculty speak to their audience as the Teach Out ends on the Library Quad Thursday afternoon.

‘What we’re fighting for is you’: EIU-UPI holds Teach Out amidst negotiations

September 8, 2022
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Eastern’s top 10 highest paid faculty

September 6, 2022
Eastern to spend $110K on new president search

Eastern to spend $110K on new president search

September 6, 2022
Economic professor weighs in on debt forgiveness

Economic professor weighs in on debt forgiveness

September 6, 2022
Charleston Mayor, Brandon Combs, reads out a ordinance which provides an additional amount of Tax Increment Financing funds to The Body Club at 618 Jackson Avenue at Tuesday afternoons City Council meeting at City Hall.

City Council approves $318K bid award for park improvement

September 6, 2022
Ex-CPD officer to plead guilty to Class 2 felony

Ex-CPD officer to plead guilty to Class 2 felony

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Eastern buildings to be closed on Labor Day

September 4, 2022
EIU-UPI, Eastern yet to reach agreement on 21 proposals

EIU-UPI, Eastern yet to reach agreement on 21 proposals

August 31, 2022
Billy Hung, the associate professor under the department of biological sciences, hosts a faculty union meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The members negotiate an employee contract and update one another on new information.

Union, university reach tentative agreements on 11 proposals

August 31, 2022
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[Photo] Students share thoughts on student loans, debt forgiveness

August 25, 2022
Dave Seiler and other members in the audience cheer and raise up their signs as JB Pritzker, the current governor of Illinois, enters the room of the Charleston Library.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker: ‘Hate is on the ballot’

August 25, 2022
Lugging multiple totes into Taylor Hall on Friday afternoon during Welcome Weekend with his parents Kobe Jones, a sophomore accounting major, said he is excited for the new semester. He said he hopes to meet new friends and is looking to get involved in campus life.

Upperclass, alumni give tips for new students

August 24, 2022
Abbey Vollmer, a junior communications disorders and sciences major, and volleyball player TaKenya Stafford, a sophomore journalism major, dance the Cha Cha Slide during First Night at OBrien Field Sunday night.

The last First Night with University President Glassman

August 22, 2022
During a friendly competition, two friends get ready to duel against each other during last years Quakin the Quad

Zipline, rock wall cancelled amidst Welcome Weekend

August 20, 2022
Atlas Hennegan, a senior English major, delivers a speech to the crowd during the Defend Roe! Emergency Rally at the Mellin Steps Thursday afternoon. Hennegan and several other speakers encouraged protesters with chants and offered personal stories.

Students, faculty rally for abortion rights

May 5, 2022
Photo of Kristian K.P. Philpotts submitted and taken by Marla Rice, his mother after he graduated from Illinois State University.

Memorial scholarship GoFundMe made to honor fraternity alum

April 29, 2022
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Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)

April 28, 2022
Council of Academic Affairs Chairperson Richard Wilkinson asks for a motion to open a period of discussion during the Thursday afternoon, April 28, 2022, CAA meeting at the Witters Conference Room.

CAA approves eliminating recreation admin program

April 28, 2022
As apart of her Illinois college tour, The Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, Juliana Stratton, visits Eastern Illinois University and talks about teacher education and the topics of mental health, as well as teacher diversity, in the Buzzard Hall auditorium on Wednesday afternoon.

Stratton speaks to education majors about teacher shortage

April 28, 2022
Joseph Flynn Jr., a candidate for the Eastern senior diversity and inclusion officer position, talks to faculty during the open session Tuesday afternoon in the Black Box Theatre. Flynn currently works at Northern Illinois University as the associate director of academic affairs for the Center for Black Studies.

Alum presents solutions to racial disparity, hate flyers

April 26, 2022
Chairperson Joyce Madigan, opens the Friday Board of Trustees meeting with a call to order and roll call in the Grand Ballroom.

BOT approves tuition, fees increase for next year

April 22, 2022
Michael McKean, the associate director at the Rayburn Student Center at Texas A&M Commerce, visits Eastern on Wednesday for in-person interviews, a tour of campus and more throughout the day. McKean answered questions from Eastern employees and faculty in the Oakland Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Wednesday afternoon regarding McKeans interest in the job position of director of the Union.

Final candidate for director of the Union visits Eastern

April 20, 2022
Randall Bogard, the assistant director of student activities and Downing Student Union operations at the Western Kentucky University, visits Eastern on Tuesday for in-person interviews, a tour of campus and more throughout the day. Bogard answered questions from Eastern employees and faculty in the Oakland Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Tuesday afternoon regarding Bogards interest in the job position of director of the Union.

Candidate for director of Union returns to Eastern

April 19, 2022
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Journalists’ Mental Health with Madelyn Kidd and Corryn Brock

April 14, 2022
Rodney Ranes, one of four candidates for the position director of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, answers questions by Eastern faculty during the open session on Thursday afternoon in the Oakland Room in the Union. Ranes spent Wednesday on Easterns campus meeting administration, touring campus and being interviewed. Ranes is currently the president of Olney Central College.

Community college president visits Eastern for open director of Union position

April 14, 2022
Megan Cotner, instructor of public health and nutrition, and Mikki Sherwood, department chair of human services and community leadership present a new course proposal for a class called Interprofessional Education in Collaborative Health and Human Services to the Council of Acadmic Affairs Thursday afternoon in the Witters Conference Room.

CAA approves new CHHS course

April 14, 2022
Daniel Fox, one of four candidates for the position director of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, answers questions by Eastern faculty during the open session on Wednesday afternoon in the Oakland Room in the Union. Fox spent Wednesday on Easterns campus meeting administration, touring campus and being interviewed.

First candidate for union director visits Eastern

April 13, 2022
Daniel Fox, one of four candidates for the position director of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, answers questions by Eastern faculty during the open session on Wednesday afternoon in the Oakland Room in the Union. Fox spent Wednesday on Easterns campus meeting administration, touring campus and being interviewed.

[Photo] D.J. Fox announced as new Union Director

May 24, 2022
Elise Keane, a sophomore neuroscience major, poses for a picture Monday evening,.

Recovering from sexual assault mentally, physically

April 13, 2022
From right, Tyler Heleine, interim sheriff for Coles County, is congratulated by Coles County Board member Darrell Cox for being officially declared as interim sheriff at the end of the Thursday County Board meeting.

County board appoints interim sheriff

April 12, 2022
Easterns Director of Enrollment Support Justin Tierney speaks on Eastern creating a transfer plan for the Lincoln College students after the school closes in May Tuesday afternoon. Tierney said as an alumni, the closing is heartbreaking.

Eastern opening doors to Lincoln College students as institution closes

April 12, 2022
From left, Nikki Hillier, professor in public health, and Julie Dietz, chair of public health and nutrition, give a presentation for a new Bachelors degree in health services which the CAA approved unanimously Thursday afternoon in the Witters Confernence Room.

CAA approves new health services degree

April 7, 2022
The Inclusive Excellence in Higher Education panel members featuring , from left, Executive Director of the Illinois Higher Education Board Ginger Ostro, the President of the University of Maryland at College Park Darryll Pines and Eastern University President David Glassman at Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.

IBHE director, University of Maryland president talk on diversity in higher ed

April 6, 2022
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