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Map of the worlds countries saying hello in a variety of languages in Coleman Hall.
How inclusive is Eastern with international students?
Coleman Halls foreign languages hall displays various cultural flags and places in the world.
How it is being a third culture student at EIU
Booth Library has only one accessible outside entrance on the South side of campus.
Booth Library hosts first research event
University President David Glassman accepts the intent to strike notice from EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow Monday afternoon in the Presidents Office at Old Main on Easterns 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
The presentation shown at Eastern Illinois University.
EIU’s Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting focuses on the future 
Goalkeeper Daniela Bermeo, a fifth year player, clears the ball during the Panthers first game of the season on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Valparaiso University Beacons tied.
International student athletes find fellowship at EIU
Number 20, Casey Welage (right), a freshman forward slide kicks the ball away from Western Illinois University players Xavier Brown (19), graduate midfielder and forward, and Oscar Olingdahl (15), a freshman midfielder, during the mens soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday morning. Wellage had 1 assist. The Panthers tied 1-1 against the Leathernecks.
BREAKING: The Ohio Valley Conference announces addition of men’s soccer
The Eastern softball team sings the EIU Fight Song to the crowd after sweeping SIUE in their home-opener double-header against SIUE on Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.
Softball sweeps SIUE in OVC home opener
Kinyon Hodges, a junior guard, scrambles after a loose ball during the mens basketball game against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2022, at Lantz Arena. Hodges scored 10 points and had three assists. The Panthers won 91-80 against the Eagles.
4 EIU men’s basketball players enter the transfer portal
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: I want to go to more EIU sporting events before I graduate
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Online programs, social media engagement appeal to international students 
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: An ending to a movie, not a trilogy
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I want a refund
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: We need support for our professors, advisors
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Members of Eastern Illinois Universitys of University of Professionals Illinois attend the Board of Trustees meeting in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
EDITORIAL: Union members need to vote to strike
Comic
EDITORIAL: Do not hold grudges against The News for the past
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Online programs, social media engagement appeal to international students 
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: An ending to a movie, not a trilogy
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I want a refund
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: We need support for our professors, advisors
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
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
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
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
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
Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match
Victor Cayres, a piano instructor for Eastern Illinois University, plays Folk Songs by Paul Basler with Francis Morales, a senior music major, during the Horn and Trumpet Studios Recital on Monday afternoon in the Recital Hall.
THROUGH THE LENS: Horn and Trumpet Recital
President Glassman and Jay Gatrell talk to each other at the Official Announcement and Celebration of Eastern Illinois Universitys 13th president Friday afternoon .
THROUGH THE LENS: Jay Gatrell, from provost to president
Abigail Riti, a freshman psychology major, Riley Bauer, a junior english major, and Silas Roemer, a freshman physics major, find sticks to use as the arms for the final touches of their snowman named Byobert in the Library Quad Wednesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students build Byobert the snowman
Olivia Enlow, a freshman theater major, rehearses lines as an understudy for Calliope, one of the nine muses, in Xanadu in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: “Xanadu” week four rehearsal
Wills Wild n Wacky Podcast...with Sean
Will’s Wild ‘n Wacky Podcast…with Sean
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 24: Mean Girls Feat. Special Guest
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 23: Donnie Darko
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
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Members of the Eastern track team compete in the men’s mile at the John Craft Invitational on Jan. 15, 2022 in the Lantz Field House. Eastern’s Jamie Marcos (3) finished the race with a time of 4:12.83, placing first out of 18 runners.

[Photo] Track and field teams to host EIU Big Blue Classic

March 31, 2022
Sophomore guard Dan Luers drives towards the rim at the men’s basketball game against Tennessee Martin on Saturday at Lantz Arena. The Panthers beat the Skyhawks 82-70.

[Photo] Panthers' second-half comeback falls short against Austin Peay

February 14, 2022
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles tries to dribble around a defender in the Panthers game against Tennessee-Martin on Feb. 12 in Lantz Arena. Charles had a career-high 27 points in the game, which Eastern won 82-70.

[Photo] Panthers lose to Belmont as Bruins pull away late

February 17, 2022
Sophomore guard Dan Luers controls the ball while being guarded at the men’s basketball game against Tennessee Martin on Feb. 12 at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 82-70 against the Skyhawks.

[Photo] Panthers lose 66-52 in road game against Cougars

February 21, 2022
Freshman forward Taris Thornton drives towards the basket at the women’s basketball game against Tennessee-Martin on Feb. 12 at Lantz Arena. Thornton had four points. The Panthers lost 58-45 to the Skyhawks.

[Photo] Panthers fall to 1st-place Belmont for 3rd-straight loss

February 17, 2022
Freshman forward Paul Bizimana shoots a ball at Thursdays mens basketball game against Tennessee Tech at Lantz Arena. Bizimana led with 17 points and had 4 rebounds. The Panthers lost 73-62 to the Golden Eagles.

[Photo] Panthers suffer home loss to Tennessee Tech Thursday

February 11, 2022
Members of the Eastern womens basketball team celebrate their win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Monday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers beat the Cougars 89-65.

[Photo] Big games upcoming for OVC women’s basketball teams

February 1, 2022
Paul Bizimana, a freshman forward, gets picked up by his teammates after making a late basket in the men’s basketball game on Saturday against Tennessee State Tigers at Lantz Arena. Bizimana had 20 points and 6 rebounds. The Panthers won 62-57 against the Tigers.

[Photo] Panthers get 1st home win of conference season

January 29, 2022
Junior guard Lariah Washington attempts a layup against Tennessee State Saturday in Lantz Arena. Washington had 20 points and 11 rebounds. The Panthers won 78-70 against the Tigers.

[Photo] THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball, Panthers vs Tennessee State

January 29, 2022
From left, Chris Wilkerson, Easterns 26 Head Coach for football, talks to former teammates along side his son, Peyton Wilkerson, on Friday in the Hall of Champions in Lantz Arena at Chris’s press conference.

[Photo] Wilkerson’s hiring connects Eastern’s football past, future

January 28, 2022
From left, Chris Wilkerson, Easterns newest head football coach, receives a jersey from EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael for becoming the football team’s new head coach at WIlkerson’s press conference on Friday in the Hall of Champions in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year

May 7, 2022
Eastern’s Breanna Sheldon runs the women’s mile at the John Craft Invite meet on Jan. 15 in the Lantz Fieldhouse. She finished with a time of 5:36.24.

[Photo] Eastern track, swimming teams continue seasons

January 25, 2022
Eastern forward Paul Bizimana puts up a shot in the Panthers’ game against Belmont on Monday in Lantz Arena. Bizimana scored 20 points in the game, which Eastern lost 90-56.

[Photo] Panthers drop home game against Belmont 90-56

January 24, 2022
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements gets trapped by Belmonts defense in the Panthers game against the Bruins on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Clements had a total of 5 assists. The Panthers lost 90-56 to the Bruins.

[Photo] Three teams remain in race for top of OVC men's basketball standings

January 28, 2022
Eastern guard Lariah Washington defends Murray State forward Hannah McKay in Easterns game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Washington had seven points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71.

[Photo] Panthers grab road win in rematch against Murray State, prepare to host SEMO

January 21, 2022
Eastern head coach Marty Simmons talks to freshman forward Paul Bizimana during a timeout in the Panthers game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.

[Photo] Panthers to welcome Redhawks Saturday following road loss to Murray State

January 21, 2022
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles surveys the court in the Panthers game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.

[Photo] Trio of teams fighting for top spot in OVC men’s basketball standings

January 20, 2022
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes attempts a layup in Easterns game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Hughes scored 14 points in the game, which the Panthers lost 80-71.

[Photo] Updating OVC women’s basketball standings early in conference play

January 20, 2022
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.

[Photo] Panthers suffer home loss to OVC-leading Murray State

January 17, 2022
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

[Photo] Panthers’ 2nd-half comeback falls short against Murray State

January 17, 2022
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer drives around a defender in Easterns game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team has 6 games over break

December 9, 2021
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes handles the ball in transition in the Panthers game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Hughes scored 10 points and had seven rebounds in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] Panther offense struggles in loss to Loyola

December 9, 2021
Eastern players (from left) Julia Bengston, Parker Stafford and Miah Monahan celebrate from the bench during the Panthers 85-74 win against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] DAR presents CPD officers with medals during City Council meeting

December 7, 2021
Eastern guard Lariah Washington fights for position in the paint during the Panthers game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 25 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74.

[Photo] OVC women’s basketball teams nearing conference play

December 6, 2021
Eastern sophomore Abbie Wydra competes in the 100 yard backstroke against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. Wydra finished with a time of 1:05.03. The women’s swim team lost 174-84.

[Photo] Swimming teams drop weekend meets at Indiana State

December 5, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles through traffic in Easterns game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] Panthers place 3rd at Compass Tournament

December 5, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer attempts to drive by a defender with help from a screen by forward Abby Wahl in Easterns game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points and 4 steals in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] Panthers hit road for Compass Tournament

December 2, 2021
Eastern sophomore Pheobe Croston competes in the 500 yard freestyle against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. Croston finished with a time of 5:37.74. The women’s swim team lost 174-84.

[Photo] Swim teams to compete in last meet of semester

December 2, 2021
Eastern Running back Harrison Bey-Buie is handed the ball by quarterback Otto Kuhns at Saturday in Easterns Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23 at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost 28-0.

[Photo] Football team dismisses 5 offensive coaches

December 2, 2021
Eastern guard Lariah Washington passes the ball into the paint in Easterns game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 25 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] Top women’s basketball performances for OVC so far

December 1, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer guards an opposing player in the Panthers game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] OVC women’s basketball teams finding mixed results

November 29, 2021
Freshman guard Julia Bengston drives around a defender in transition during Easterns double-overtime win against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Panthers compete in Hawai’i tournament

November 28, 2021
Eastern outside hitter Danielle Allen swings on a kill attempt in a match against Austin Peay on Nov. 13 in Lantz Arena. Allen had a team-high 22 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.

[Photo] Allen given 1st team All-OVC honors for Panthers

November 17, 2021
Eastern forward Abby Wahl defends an opponent at the top of the key in a game against Lindenwood on Nov. 9 in Lantz Arena. Wahl had 6 points and 3 rebounds in the game, which Eastern won 86-30.

[Photo] Panthers win 1st road game of season

November 17, 2021
Eastern running back Kendi Young runs the ball past a defender in the Panthers Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23. Eastern lost 28-0 to the Tigers at OBrien Field.

[Photo] Football team to honor seniors Saturday

November 17, 2021
Eastern senior Bailey Chandler walks onto the court with her family during a pregame ceremony Saturday at Lantz Arena. Chandler was one of four seniors honored prior to the Panthers match against Austin Peay.

[Photo] Panthers honor seniors, clinch OVC Tourney spot over weekend

November 14, 2021
Eastern freshman Emma Ballantyne competes in the 1000 yard freestyle in a meet against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. The women’s swimming team lost the meet 174-84.

[Photo] Panthers compete in A3 Performance Invite

November 14, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer (right) gets in a defensive stance against Lindenwood on Tuesday. Eastern won the game 86-30.

[Photo] OVC women’s basketball teams find success in openers

November 11, 2021
Freshman forward Taris Thornton prepares to throw the ball in bounds at Monday night’s women’s basketball game at Lantz Arena against Lindenwood. Thorton scored 10 points and the Panthers won 86-30.

[Photo] Young players get early chances for Panthers

November 10, 2021
Lariah Washington, a junior guard, jumps for the ball at the tipoff for the women’s basketball game Tuesday night against Lindenwood. Washingotn led the team with 16 points. The Panthers won 86-30.

[Photo] Panthers win by 56 points to open season

November 10, 2021
Eastern running back Jaelin Benefield avoids a Tennessee State player while running the ball at the Homecoming Game on Oct. 23 at OBrien Field. Benefield ran for 56 yards in the game, which the Panthers lost to the Tigers by a score of 28-0.

[Photo] Turnovers lead to Eastern loss Saturday

November 7, 2021
Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns prepares to release the ball in Easterns Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23 at OBrien Field. Eastern lost the game 28-0 to the Tigers.

[Photo] Panthers preparing for final road game

November 4, 2021
Easterns Daniel Luoma kicks off in Easterns Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23. The Panthers lost the game 28-0.

[Photo] OVC football teams now through 9 weeks of season

November 3, 2021
Eastern sophomore Jackson Penny competes in the 400 yard medley relay against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. Penny’s relay team finished fifth with a time of 3:46.81. The men’s swim team lost 161-95

[Photo] Swim teams in tough stretch of training

November 1, 2021
Eastern head coach Adam Cushing (center) expresses displeasures with a call on the field in Easterns Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23 at OBrien Field. Eastern lost to the Tigers 28-0.

[Photo] Panthers lose after struggles in 2nd half

October 31, 2021
Eastern running back Harrison Bey-Buie (center) runs the ball past the Tennessee State defensive line. Bey-Buie ran a total of 33 yards in Saturday afternoon’s game at O’Brien Field. Eastern lost the game 28-0 to Tennessee State.

[Photo] Panthers seek redemption on the road

October 28, 2021
Eastern running back Jaelin Benefield avoids a Tennessee State player while running the ball in the Homecoming Game against the Tigers. Eastern lost 28-0 to Tennessee State at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] Turnovers hurt Panthers in Hoco loss

October 24, 2021
Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns (left) drops back to pass in the Panthers game against Tennessee-Martin on Oct. 16 at OBrien Field. Kuhns threw for a touchdown and ran for another in the game, which Eastern lost 28-17.

[Photo] Panthers to play Tigers for Homecoming

October 21, 2021
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