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Students gather for an Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism event meant to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through community service.
Students volunteer, learn about MLK’s history
Student Senate President Jacqueline Williams, a senior kinesiology major, welcomes senators back for the first meeting of the year on Jan. 19. The Senate did not meet the quorum of 15, so they could not hold any official business.
Student Senate to host Student Government Week, share goals for the semester
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 rejects bid for project at Sister City Park
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
Three arrested after shots fired near downtown
Three arrested after shots fired near downtown
Eastern forward Rodolfo Bolis looks to pass the ball in the Panthers game against Murray State Monday at Lantz Arena. Bolis had nine points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 72-46.
Panthers suffer home loss to OVC-leading Murray State
Eastern forward Taris Thornton fights for position under the basket in the Panthers game against Murray State Monday in Lantz Arena. Thornton finished with 14 points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71
Panthers’ 2nd-half comeback falls short against Murray State
Announcers Bryce Weiler (right) and Mike Bradd call the Eastern mens basketball teams game against SIUE Thursday night on Hit-Mix 88.9. Weiler, who is blind, had been friends with Eastern head coach Marty Simmons since Simmons coached at Evansville when Weiler was a student there.
Announcer Bryce Weiler calls Eastern men’s game Thursday, reunites with Simmons
Eastern forward Paul Bizimana looks to pass the ball in the Panthers game against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Jan. 13 in Lantz Arena. Bizimana tied for the team high with nine points in the game, which Eastern lost 66-53.
Panthers return to action with 13-point loss to Cougars
Eastern guard Henry Abraham drives along the baseline in Easterns game against Rockford on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena. Abraham had 15 points and five assists in the game, which Eastern won 96-64.
Panthers to return to action Thursday with home game against Cougars
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Too much and not enough time
Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Too much and not enough time
COLUMN: Dear America, lower your cost of living
COLUMN: Dear America, lower your cost of living
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
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
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’
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.
THROUGH THE LENS: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Kennedi Johnson, a freshman psychology major, socializes with her new friend that she met while playing bingo in the Grand Ballroom Tuesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Winter welcome days
Grace Witzig, a freshman communications disorders and sciences major, Jonathan Coffin, a freshman pre-nursing major, and Callista Denoyer, a freshman chemestry major paint at the UB Express Yourself! Paint-N-Sip mixer, for part of the Winter Welcome Days, at the University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Winter Welcome Days Paint-N-Sip
Elizabeth Wilder, a freshman undecided major, hugs her friend, Rileigh Haarmann, a freshman communication disorders and sciences major, when she gets off the elevator while moving back into the residence halls for Spring semester.
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for spring semester
THROUGH THE LENS: The News year in photos
THROUGH THE LENS: The News’ year in photos
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 16: Thor: Ragnorak & Spider-Man: No Way Home
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 7: Wander
the news desk
The News Desk Jan. 13, 2022
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 6: Kelsey Ferrel a.k.a. Feral
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 15: Taxi Driver & Goodfellas
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All content by Nora Maberry
COLUMN: What I learned, gained while being an editor for The News

COLUMN: What I learned, gained while being an editor for The News

December 10, 2021

Earthquake strikes region

April 17, 2008
Looking for a new start

Looking for a new start

April 8, 2008
Student dies of self-inflicted injury, coroner says

Student dies of self-inflicted injury, coroner says

February 11, 2008

Slideshow: Eastern at Southern Illinois

November 30, 2007
Non-stop holiday concert a first

Non-stop holiday concert a first

November 30, 2007
Directing falls in the hands of students

Directing falls in the hands of students

November 30, 2007
Slideshow: Eastern at Southern Illinois

Slideshow: Eastern at Southern Illinois

November 30, 2007
Holiday lights brighten park

Holiday lights brighten park

November 30, 2007

Slideshow: Eastern at Jacksonville State

November 16, 2007
Playoff chances still alive

Playoff chances still alive

November 16, 2007

Slideshow: Eastern vs. Samford

November 16, 2007
Eastern football makes the playoffs

Eastern football makes the playoffs

November 16, 2007

Slideshow: Eastern vs. Loyola of Chicago

November 16, 2007
Slideshow: Eastern vs. Samford

Slideshow: Eastern vs. Samford

November 16, 2007
Theres no way Im going to let her name die out

‘There’s no way I’m going to let her name die out’

November 14, 2007
Theres no way Im going to let her name die out

‘There’s no way I’m going to let her name die out’

November 14, 2007
Clubbing in a city atmosphere

Clubbing in a city atmosphere

November 9, 2007
ESO, Choral Ensemble prepare Veterans Day concert

ESO, Choral Ensemble prepare Veterans Day concert

November 9, 2007
A female-awesome play

A ‘female-awesome’ play

November 9, 2007

Video: Micah Rucker

November 9, 2007

Slideshow: Micah Rucker

November 9, 2007

Slideshow: Eastern at TSU

November 1, 2007
Touch of ink for students

Touch of ink for students

November 1, 2007

Slideshow: Homecoming Parade 2007

October 25, 2007
Movie tunes performed at Fright Night

Movie tunes performed at Fright Night

October 25, 2007
Rockome fest features corn mazes, haunted caves

Rockome fest features corn mazes, haunted caves

October 25, 2007
Play addresses hate crime

Play addresses hate crime

October 25, 2007
Discovering the haunts of Ashmore Estates

Discovering the haunts of Ashmore Estates

October 18, 2007
As You Like It gets a modern spin

‘As You Like It’ gets a modern spin

October 18, 2007
Ensemble juggles midterms, concert

Ensemble juggles midterms, concert

October 18, 2007

Slideshow: Eastern vs EKU

October 10, 2007
Slideshow: Eastern vs EKU

Slideshow: Eastern vs EKU

October 10, 2007
Music is wind players life

Music is wind players’ life

October 4, 2007
Bingo calls all ages

Bingo calls all ages

October 4, 2007
Pumpkin patch stems from family garden

Pumpkin patch stems from family garden

October 4, 2007
Savoring the flavors of wine

Savoring the flavors of wine

October 4, 2007
Strong second half leads to win

Strong second half leads to win

September 28, 2007
Paintball addictive to players

Paintball addictive to players

September 27, 2007

Slideshow: Eastern at Indiana State

September 27, 2007
Stunts encouraged at skate park

Stunts encouraged at skate park

September 20, 2007
Fuz members given instruments young

Fuz members given instruments young

September 20, 2007

Student attacked off campus Sunday

September 19, 2007
Stroll through Fox Ridge Trails

Stroll through Fox Ridge Trails

September 13, 2007
Putting around at Isaaks

Putting around at Isaak’s

September 13, 2007
Bags thrown into tailgating

Bags thrown into tailgating

September 13, 2007
Purdue hammers Eastern

Purdue hammers Eastern

September 7, 2007
Villains just want to have fun

Villains just want to have fun

September 6, 2007
Racers rev engines on Saturdays

Racers rev engines on Saturdays

September 6, 2007
Eastern vs. Tennessee Tech slideshow

Eastern vs. Tennessee Tech slideshow

September 6, 2007
Brooms sweep Arcola festival

Brooms sweep Arcola festival

September 6, 2007

ESPA Ice cream social slideshow

August 21, 2007
We are EIU, too!

“We are EIU, too!”

August 21, 2007

Quakin’ in the Quad

August 19, 2007

Eastern Wrestling is no more

August 19, 2007

Eastern discontinues wrestling program

May 16, 2007

Hencken talks forty years of homecoming

April 17, 2007

What is Lou gonna do?

April 17, 2007

Invasion: Charleston

April 17, 2007
President Perry

President Perry

April 9, 2007

President Perry

April 9, 2007

Eastern to announce new president

April 5, 2007
Paintball makes its mark at Eastern

Paintball makes its mark at Eastern

April 4, 2007
Competition coming to Charleston

Competition coming to Charleston

April 4, 2007
Another family legacy

Another family legacy

April 4, 2007
Weather conditions turn fickle

Weather conditions turn fickle

April 4, 2007
Beck wins Distinguished Faculty Award

Beck wins Distinguished Faculty Award

April 4, 2007
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

April 4, 2007
Making all the right decisions

Making all the right decisions

April 4, 2007
Full House for child stars speech on meth

‘Full House’ for child star’s speech on meth

April 4, 2007
Senate approves fee increases

Senate approves fee increases

April 4, 2007
University fails to give complete contract

University fails to give complete contract

March 7, 2007
Electrical fire fills union with smoke

Electrical fire fills union with smoke

March 3, 2007
Hencken cancels class

Hencken cancels class

February 13, 2007
SEMO shoots its way past Eastern

SEMO shoots its way past Eastern

January 5, 2007
Scoring drought extends Panthers losing streak

Scoring drought extends Panthers’ losing streak

January 5, 2007
Late miscues spell defeat for Eastern

Late miscues spell defeat for Eastern

January 2, 2007
Late first-half run propels Panthers

Late first-half run propels Panthers

December 18, 2006
Panthers fall to Colonels trap

Panthers fall to Colonels’ trap

December 18, 2006
Feasting before finals

Feasting before finals

December 11, 2006

Anderson makes step in right direction

December 11, 2006
A bit of fatherly advice

A bit of fatherly advice

December 8, 2006
Spoo not looking to rebuild

Spoo not looking to rebuild

December 6, 2006
Campus mourns loss of student

Campus mourns loss of student

December 5, 2006
Hencken fills in for Santa Claus

Hencken fills in for Santa Claus

December 4, 2006
Last act for UB comedians

Last act for UB comedians

December 4, 2006
City celebrates holiday season

City celebrates holiday season

December 4, 2006

Confirmed death in Greek Court

December 2, 2006

Weather Updates

December 1, 2006

Jim Walters, the executive director of HOPE of East Central Illinois

November 28, 2006
Presente a la School of the Americas

Presente a la School of the Americas

November 27, 2006
Eastern defense detains Redbirds

Eastern defense detains Redbirds

November 27, 2006
Turnovers cost Eastern game

Turnovers cost Eastern game

November 25, 2006
Assistant captain out until December

Assistant captain out until December

November 19, 2006
Tickets go on sale Monday

Tickets go on sale Monday

November 19, 2006
Eastern pulls off late win

Eastern pulls off late win

November 19, 2006
EASTERN MAKES THE PLAYOFFS

EASTERN MAKES THE PLAYOFFS

November 19, 2006
Second-half meltdown

‘Second-half meltdown’

November 18, 2006
Easterns football playoff hopes still alive

Eastern’s football playoff hopes still alive

November 18, 2006
Slow starts to both halves lead to defeat

Slow starts to both halves lead to defeat

November 18, 2006
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