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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 
More than 40 students, faculty members and Union members attended the Teach Out protest, held by Easterns 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
EIU University Board hosts 2000s Game Night
EIU University Board hosts 2000’s Game Night
In the Spotlight performance to come Friday
‘In the Spotlight’ performance to come Friday
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
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Other football alumni should take after Jimmy G’s example
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
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Reflecting back on my time
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
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
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
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Reflecting back on my time
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
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
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 22: Shutter Island
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Rob Le Cates is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or rllecates@eiu.edu.

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Rob Le Cates is a sophomore journalism major. He previously served as the assistant photo editor at The News.

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Union members encouraged participants and supporters to wear green ribbons to show comradery in the contract negotiations after delivering the strike intention letter Monday afternoon.

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Union organizer Todd Bruns, the dean of library services, advertises the Work Out event for students to show support after delivering the strike intention letter Monday afternoon.

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Organization President UPI John Miller invigorates union members and students after delivering the strike intention letter Monday afternoon. The organization has two other union chapters who have filed their intent to strike. The earliest Governers State University can strike is on April 7 and Chicago State University can strike on April 3.

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Shelley Berry, a journalism professor, hugs EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow after a media interview about the union delivering the intention to strike letter Monday afternoon.

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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.

[Photo] EIU-UPI rallies, files intent to strike

March 27, 2023
EIU Dancers shift their arms upward in the beginning of the sixteenth song Recovery by James Arthur in the performance In The Spotlight at The Theatre Friday night.

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The company leans on each other in the final songs Closer by Ne-Yo and Move Your Feet by Junior Senior during the performance In The Spotlight Friday night.

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The group jump in the air in a diamond formation during the second song I Will Carry You by Ellie Holcomb during the performance In The Spotlight at The Theatre Friday night.

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Mandy Transon (left), a junior early childhood special education major, leans forward while being held in place by Rachel Wisner (right), a freshman accounting major, lunges forward during the sixth song called Why by Skinney Living during their performance In The Spotlight at The Theatre Friday night.

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Mandy Transon, a junior early childhood special education major, does a jeté in the performance In The Spotlight at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Friday night. While introducing this song, one of the dancers talked about how being in the spotlight puts a lot of pressure on someone, so having others to help support is crucial.

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From left, Cherish Crosby, a senior mass communications major, Lex Coniglio, a sophomore history: international studies major, and Carisa Arroyo, a junior early childhood education major, hold hands and bow at the end of their performance In The Spotlight at The Theatre Friday night.

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More than 50 Illinois school districts presented tables to graduating education majors during the EIU/UIUC Spring Education Job Fair at the Union Grand Ballroom Tuesday morning.

[Photo] EIU/UIUC Spring Education Job Fair allows students to get started on their careers

March 22, 2023
Kendra Leftridge (middle), principal of Taft Primary School in Kankakee talks with an event coordinator during the EIU/UIUC Spring Education Job Fair at the Union Grand Ballroom Tuesday morning. Leftridge said she encourages everyone to come to their school district because it is great.

[Photo] EIU/UIUC Spring Education Job Fair allows students to get started on their careers

March 22, 2023
A member of the University Police Department stands and safeguards any potential trouble at an unaffiliated Unofficial house party Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Ways the police enforce safety during Unofficial

March 10, 2023
The event organizers ran out of bingo cards so several students were unable to play Safety Bingo in Thomas Dining Monday night.

[Photo] EIU’s Spring Into Safety week kicks off with bingo night

March 7, 2023
Abby Frohning, a graduate student studying counciling and event organizer from the Health Education Resource Center, cross references the called numbers to stamped during Safety Bingo in Thomas Dining Monday night.

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Abby Frohning, a graduate student studying counciling and event organizer from the Health Education Resource Center, cross references the called numbers to stamped during Safety Bingo in Thomas Dining Monday night.

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Jenna Minor, a senior broadcast journalism major, brings back her winnings to her friends table at Safety Bingo in Thomas Dining Monday night.

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The event organizers ran out of bingo cards so several students were unable to play Safety Bingo in Thomas Dining Monday night.

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Esperanza Murillo, a graduate student studying health promotion and event organizer from the Health Education Resource Center, pulls numbers from the bingo wheel and places them in the already called holder in Thomas Dining Monday night.

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More than 50 students played Safety Bingo in Thomas Dining Monday night.

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Abby Frohning, a graduate student studying counseling and event organizer from the HERC, calls numbers during Safety Bingo in Thomas Dining Monday night. Frohning said the event went better than she expected and for the third one, felt like a hit. We always like to spread awareness and having anyone is better than no one, Frohning said.

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Jaidyn Julius, a freshman special education major, excitedly brings back her prize for bingo-ing during Safety Bingo in Thomas Dining Monday night. Julius said she has gone to every bingo event Eastern has hosted this academic year.

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Charles Lustina, a junior biochemistry major, picks out a reward during Safety Bingo after winning in Thomas Dining Monday night.

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Partygoers string empty cups, cans, and bottles on tree limbs at the first Unofficial party house Saturday morning.

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Partygoers walk through and around empty alcohol cans, cups, and 24-packs at the third Unofficial party house Saturday afternoon. The party was canceled after there was damage to the property and an individual left in an ambulance.

[Photo] It’s Borg time: Unofficial takes over Charleston

March 6, 2023
A partygoer helps clean up by emptying a Busch Light after the third Unofficial house party at Eastern Illinois Universitys Sigma Pi party house Saturday afternoon.

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A partygoer throws away empty cups and containers after the third Unofficial house party at Eastern Illinois Universitys Sigma Pi party house Saturday afternoon.

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Partygoers help clean up trash left after the third Unofficial house party at Eastern Illinois Universitys Sigma Pi party house Saturday afternoon.

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Partygoers leave the third Unofficial party house and head to the afterparty at Ikes Saturday afternoon. The party was canceled after there was damage to the property and an unresponsive individual left in an ambulance.

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The 2023 Unofficial house crawl started at 9 a.m., with the first party going until noon, then the second from noon to 2 p.m., then the final house party from 2 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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After being told to leave the third scheduled house party, partygoers walked down the street to another unaffiliated house party Saturday afternoon.

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A partygoer dances on the balcony of the second Unofficial party house Saturday morning.

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Partygoers sit on the roof of the second Unofficial party house Saturday morning.

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A partygoer shows off their borg at the first Unofficial house party Saturday morning. A borg stands for blackout rage gallon. People make their own homemade drinks for both safety reasons and person taste. Several partygoers said they prefered to bring their own drinks so they know whats in it.

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Partygoers dance to music on the balcony of the second Unofficial party house Saturday morning.

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Chloe Hempel (Erato, Eros, Hera), a sophomore vocal music education major, struggles to carry in a disco ball during the first dress rehearsal for Xanadu.

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Eastern Alumn Grace Muñoz helps get costumes in order before the first quick dress rehearsal of Xanadu Thursday afternoon in The Theatre. Muñoz is the person in charge of costumes.

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Brianna Olshawsky (Calliope, Aphrodite), a freshman theater major runs through the introduction scene of Xanadu at The Globe Studio during rehearsals in late-January.

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Larry Cox, a music theater instructor and director for Xanadu, coaches a group of backup dancers during rehearsal last Thursday.

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The cast warms up before rehearsal in late-January.

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Larry Cox encourages his talent to be more energetic during rehearsals in late-January.. Cox said audience members wont pay attention if the actors and actresses arent high-energy.

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Larry Cox, a music theater instructor and director for Xanadu, warms up with the cast in late-January.

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Xanadu will open its doors on Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023, with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. There will be other showings on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 as well and the final one Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

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From right, Mitchell Cox (Danny), a freshman theatre major, criticizes Benjamin Woolery (Sonny), a rehearsal theatre major, for wearing roller skates to a business meeting during rehearsal for Xanadu Sunday evening in The Theatre.

[Photo] An in-depth examination of "Xanadu"

March 1, 2023
Benjamin Woolery (Sonny), a freshman theatre major, attempts to skate during the first dress rehearsal of Xanadu Sunday evening in The Theatre.

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Karrin Estes, a junior music teacher education major, flutters ribbons during the song Im Alive at the start of rehearsal.

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Mitchell Cox (Danny), a freshman theater major, sings the song Whenever youre away form me, from Xanadu during rehearsal.

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According to the EIU chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois, around 1000 signed postcards in support of raise increases for faculty salaries were delivered to University President David Glassmans office Monday afternoon in Old Main.

[Photo] EIU-UPI protests for new contracts

February 27, 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 Glassmans office Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2023, on Easterns campus in Charleston, Ill.

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

March 10, 2023
Jeannie Ludlow (left), a member of the University Professionals of Illinois chapter for Eastern Illinois University, talks with EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow before the group delivers, according to the Union, around 1000 signed postcards in support of increasing contract raises to University President David Glassmans office Monday afternoon.

[Photo] Jeannie Ludlow: Being a feminist while teaching women's history

March 1, 2023
Students played characters with drug names like Advil and Amoxicillin in an honors colleges conference room Friday afternoon.

[Photo] D&D event brings students into a 'pseudo-fantasical medieval world'

February 27, 2023
Harrison Walker, a graduate student studying computer and information technology major, writes down notes during the one-shot campaign ran by the dean of the Pine Honors College, Richard England, in a conference room in the college Friday evening.

[Photo] D&D event brings students into a ‘pseudo-fantasical medieval world’

February 27, 2023
Fans packed the stands in celebration of Senior Day for the womens basketball team for their game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 66-61. This loss concluded conference play for the 2022-23 basketball season. The womens team was placed in the second seed slot behind the University of Arkansas- Little Rock with a season of 14-4.

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Fans cheer after the Panthers gain the lead during the last few minutes of the fourth quarter at the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

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Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard, sticks with attackers playing defense during the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had four assists.

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Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard, dribbles in between defenders during the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had four assists. The Panthers lost 66-61.

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Taris Thornton (25), a sophomore forward, falls while controlling the ball and being pressured by defenders during the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored seven points. The Panthers lost 66-61.

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Miah Monahan (3), a sophomore guard, pushes the defense against a Morehead State attacker during the womens basketball game at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won 60-49.

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Head Coach Matt Bollant yells to players to watch for shooters during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won 60-49.

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Morgan Litwiler (24), a senior forward drives the push during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Litwiller scored two points and had three assists. The Panthers won 60-49.

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Morehead States Sandra Lin (3) is pressured by Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard, during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Lin scored five points and had seven assists. Washington led the Panthers with 21 points and had three assists. The Panthers won 60-49.

[Photo] Women’s basketball secures second seed in OVC tournament

February 23, 2023
Lyric Johnson (4), a freshman guard, steals a ball during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Johnson had two steals. The Panthers won 60-49.

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Lyric Johnson (4), a freshman guard, dribbles toward the basket after stealing a ball during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Johnson had two steals. The Panthers won 60-49.

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The victory against the Morehead State Eagles secured the Panthers the second seed in the upcoming OVC Tournament March 1-4 in Evansville, Ind. This is the highest seed EIU has seen in the tournament since 2013.

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Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard, posts up during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Washington led the Panthers with 21 points and had three assists. The Panthers won 60-49.

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Generic Universal RolePlaying System (GURPS) is a tabletop board game famous for its variety and adaptability to different genres.

[Photo] Gamers’ Guild: where you’ll never get ‘board’

February 21, 2023
Jon Mattson, a broadcast instructor, teaches an audio class Monday morning in Buzzard Hall. Mattson and several students expressed frustrations with the lack of uniformity for Adobe software on campus.

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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

Rob Le Cates, Photo Editor
February 21, 2023
The Council of Academic Affairs voted in favor of revising the curriculum in the history department to be more inclusive to all students.

[Photo] CAA approves revision for anti-racist comments

February 17, 2023
The Council of Academic Affairs voted in favor of revising the curriculum in the history department to be more inclusive to all students.

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Rob Le Cates is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or rllecates@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Queer media, take notes on atypical relationships and love

Rob Le Cates, Photo Editor
February 15, 2023
Cameron Craig directs the adult choir group before the start of the Sunday Service at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Craig is the music director for the church and is able to conduct and sing with his experience from his masters of arts.

[Photo] EIU professor, his husband speak on overcoming sexuality struggles

February 15, 2023
Lucy Ade, a junior interpersonal communication major, plans out her month using a planner and a magnetic wall calendar in her office in the Student Life Offices in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Friday afternoon. Ade said she has so much to do on top of classes.

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Student Body President Lucy Ade, a junior interpersonal communication major, works on Student Government Election marketing in her office in the Student Life Offices in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Friday afternoon

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Student Body President Lucy Ade, a junior interpersonal communication major, works on Student Government Election marketing in her office in the Student Life Offices in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Friday afternoon.

[Photo] Lucy Ade finds identity in EIU Pride

February 15, 2023
Members of the Red Cross Julie Bly and Tara Fields presented information on Sickle Cell disease as part of African American Heritage Month Monday.

[Photo] Sickle cell presentation informs students to donate blood

February 6, 2023
The women’s basketball team picked up its tenth conference win in Saturday afternoons game against Southeast Missouri State University at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 63-57. The Panthers are 10-0 in conference play and 17-3 in season play.

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