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Hadley Clark presents on her studio practice at Tarble Art Center Thursday evening.
Creating repurposed art with Hadley Clark
Freshman political science major, Mason Tegeler plays as character Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps play in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
39 Steps, a night of fun and laughs
McKinney Halls boat makes it back to land in one piece as the winner of the boat race between all of the residence halls on Thursday afternoon at campus pond.
McKinney wins annual boat race
Following an investigation, the mens swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
EIU suspends men’s 2023 swim meets for hazing investigation
A house smoking from a fire at 912 Oakcrest Drive in Charleston, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
Fire at four apartment units
Panthers’ football lists superstitions before game day
Sophomores Mason Stoeger (190) and Michael Atkins (181) run during the Walt Crawford Open meet at the Panther Trail during the 2022 season.
Panthers’ XC hope to improve as a team at Louisville Classic
Sam Eccles, a senior forward, dribbles between two Lindenwood defenders at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.
Eastern stages last minute comeback to overcome the Lions
Following an investigation, the mens swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
EIU suspends men’s 2023 swim meets for hazing investigation
Junior wide receiver Eli Mirza celebrates after he scores a touchdown against McNeese cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
‘We’re chasing after greatness’ Mirza says previewing game against Northwestern State
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: More in-class writing will retain college students
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: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Welcome to The News
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: More in-class writing will retain college students
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: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
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.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
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
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
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
Circus and movement artist Alex Oliva performs with the Cyr wheel as a apart of the Cirque Night Out show.
A Cirque Night Out, a night to remember 
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- The Princess Bride
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- ‘The Princess Bride’
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Taylor Swift is sort of metal
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: The CM Punk Comeback Era has abruptly ended
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 32: Toy Story
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 31: 2001: A Space Odyssey
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Locals sign in and make donations to support Shirley Bell’s campaign for state representative of the 110th District Tuesday afternoon at Burgess-Osborne Auditorium.

[Photo] Glenn Poshard endorses Shirley Bell at fundraising event

July 17, 2018
Jackson Porter, a Macomb resident, pitches in a summer league baseball game at the Eastern baseball field Friday afternoon. The two teams playing in the game are the Macomb Bombers and the Champaign Recruit (temporary name). Both teams have ages around 16 to 19 years old.

[Photo] FEATURE PHOTO: Pitching for the win

July 13, 2018
Deanna Shockey, a Mattoon resident, shows her spices product at 18th Street Farmers Market Vendorfest Saturday morning. The Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato spice is our most popular product. It tastes like a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich. We already sold out this type this morning.” Shockey said.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: 18th Street Farmers Market Vendorfest

July 9, 2018
Riley McInerney, a Charleston resident, receives the trophy for the first place for all groups.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: 4 Mile Run/Walk

July 4, 2018
Jonathan Williams, a graduate student majoring in history, and Kate Gosnell, a senior history major, does a tableau performance of peoples life during the Civil War era, Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Log Cabin.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Town ball at Lincoln Log Cabin

July 2, 2018
The audience stands up and gives thanks to the band.

[Photo] Local veterans celebrated at the Charleston Community Band concert

June 29, 2018
Connor Woodley, a Charleston resident, practices football at Obrien Field Monday afternoon.

[Photo] FEATURE PHOTO: Football practice

June 25, 2018
Chris Dixon, a junior finance major, studying for his statistics class, Thursday afternoon at Booth library.

[Photo] FEATURE PHOTO: Studying in Booth

June 21, 2018
Scott Clarke (right), President of the Charleston Board of Education, explains his wish of being the delegate. Charleston Board of education is appointing a delegate and alternate delegate for 2018 Joint Annual Conference on their monthly meeting at Charleston School District meeting, Polk Street Wednesday night.

[Photo] FEATURE PHOTO: Charleston Board of Education meeting

June 20, 2018
Kate Gosnell, a junior history major, picks herbs for lamb chops from the garden during the CIvil War Encampment. They plant their own herbs, so they are more natural and fresh.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Civil War Encampment at Lincoln Log Cabin

June 18, 2018
Jia Yuan, a visiting scholar from China is looking for her new office, Thursday afternoon outside of Lumpkin Hall. I just arrived a week ago, there are too many things to set up. Its pretty easy to get lost on campus.

[Photo] FEATURE PHOTO: Getting lost on campus

June 14, 2018
Tyler Kaufman, a Lerna resident, speeds across the finish line of Tour De Charleston Saturday morning. Kaufman won first place in the 50-mile route with a time of 2:15.39.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Tour de Charleston 2018

June 4, 2018
The crowd cheers contestants on at “Tugs” Monday afternoon at the Campus Pond.

[Photo] Sororities face off during Tugs

April 9, 2018
Members of Delta Chi compete in Airband in McAfee Gym Saturday night.

Delta Chi wins fraternity division, Alpha Gamma Delta wins sorority division in Airband

April 9, 2018
Rodney Rote Jr., a senior music performance major, sets up the exhibit Designs of Duty in Booth Library Monday afternoon. Designs of Duty is an exhibit featuring East Central Illinois veterans and their service-related tattoos, this will be on display at Booth Library from Jan. 22 through May 11.

[Photo] Booth Library exhibit to feature veterans’ service-related tattoos

January 22, 2018
Marne Austin, a communication studies professor from Saint Mary’s College, had audience members meditate during her speech.

[Photo] Students learn about each other, themselves at interactive speech

November 29, 2017
Two firefighters enter Douglas Hall Wednesday night after a fire broke out in the buildings attic.

[Photo] Sparking motor to blame for Douglas Hall fire

November 30, 2017
Scott Kroner, a senior business major, fills a plate with food during the Thanksgiving potluck last Thursday at the Charleston Elks Lodge 623. “The meaning of Thanksgiving is to eat until you cannot eat anymore, then take a nap. If you’re not doing that, you’re doing it wrong,” Kroner said.

Elks Lodge hosts Thanksgiving potluck for members’ family, friends

November 26, 2017
Local costume designer prepares for Halloween

Local costume designer prepares for Halloween

Qian Cheng, Contributing Writer
October 26, 2017
Students check the Pokemon list and discuss finding tactics during the ROC Fest event EIU Go.

[Photo]

Students warm up for the “EIU Go” event at the Pemberton Great Room. The gestures they are making are related to the four houses from the Harry Potter book and movie series.

[Photo] Students hunt for Pokemon during second day of ROC Fest

September 26, 2017

Column: Coming to America

Qian Cheng, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2016
Members of the Eastern Illinois University Jazz Lab Band performing on November 20, 2014 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Doudna to host jazz lab band concert

Qian Cheng, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2015

Doudna to host second annual piano competition

Qian Cheng, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2015
File photo

LASO to host ’30 for 30′ movie showing for heritage month

Qian Cheng, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2014

Safe zone training to begin

Qian Cheng, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2014
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