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Members of the University Professionals of Illinois socialize before the negotiation team meets with Eastern’s negotiation team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.
Faculty union gains forward momentum with third negotiation meeting
The renaming of Douglas Hall to Powell-Norton Hall was approved by the Board of Trustees during their meeting on April 22.
At least a few thousand dollars to rename Douglas Hall
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.
D.J. Fox announced as new Union Director
Brian Carter, a worker for King-Lar Company, fastens a vent in one of the science labs in the Life Science Building.
Biology students, staff relocated during construction
Laura McLaughlin, Eastern’s general counsel, and Amie Calvert the director of office employee and labor relations leave Booth Library after hearing the University Professionals of Illinois team’s demand to bargain in regards to wages Monday afternoon.
‘Struggle’ to get faculty union contract signed
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
In the top of the eighth, left, Jason DeCicco, a senior left-handed pitcher, is relieved after Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. After stepping off the mound, DeCicco embraces most of the team exchanging sentiments with them.
Panthers snap losing streak on Senior Day
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.
Panthers lose weekend series against Belmont
Submitted Photo Kyle Lang, a senior right-handed pitcher, warms up during the Saturday, May 7 Morehead State Series at Coaches Stadium.(Sandy King | Eastern Athletics)
Panthers fall close in second series game against Belmont
COLUMN: Living with PCOS
COLUMN: Living with PCOS
The best worst decision I ever made
The best worst decision I ever made
Robert Rob Le Cates
COLUMN: Growing my hair long helped me appreciate myself
COLUMN: Sonder is a testament to student creativity, filmmaking
COLUMN: “Sonder” is a testament to student creativity, filmmaking
COLUMN: Away from campus blues
COLUMN: Away from campus blues
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: See you at Unofficial (as always)
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: See you at Unofficial (as always)
COLUMN: Living with PCOS
COLUMN: Living with PCOS
Robert Rob Le Cates
COLUMN: Growing my hair long helped me appreciate myself
COLUMN: Sonder is a testament to student creativity, filmmaking
COLUMN: “Sonder” is a testament to student creativity, filmmaking
COLUMN: Away from campus blues
COLUMN: Away from campus blues
COLUMN: So it turns out I love summer school
COLUMN: So it turns out I love summer school
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
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’
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
The coaches of the Sigma Sigma Sigma, Alpha Phi, and Sigma Chi team celebrate their first place for their dance routine at Greek Weeks Airband event Saturday night at McAfee gym
THROUGH THE LENS: Airband is out of this world
Delta Chis tugs coach Branden Lawrence, a sophomore majoring in exercise science, yells at the team to keep their footing during the tugs finals Saturday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tugs finals
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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Members of the University Professionals of Illinois socialize before the negotiation team meets with Eastern’s negotiation team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.

Faculty union gains forward momentum with third negotiation meeting

May 26, 2022
The renaming of Douglas Hall to Powell-Norton Hall was approved by the Board of Trustees during their meeting on April 22.

At least a few thousand dollars to rename Douglas Hall

May 25, 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.

D.J. Fox announced as new Union Director

May 24, 2022
The construction of the Life Science Building was approved in 2009, but due to the change in governors and the budget impasse in 2015, the construction was halted.

[Photo] Biology students, staff relocated during construction

May 23, 2022
The construction of the Life Science Building was approved in 2009, but due to the change in governors and the budget impasse in 2015, the construction was halted.

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Robert Rob Le Cates

COLUMN: Growing my hair long helped me appreciate myself

May 20, 2022
Laura McLaughlin, Eastern’s general counsel, and Amie Calvert the director of office employee and labor relations leave Booth Library after hearing the University Professionals of Illinois team’s demand to bargain in regards to wages Monday afternoon.

‘Struggle’ to get faculty union contract signed

May 19, 2022
In the top of the eighth, left, Jason DeCicco, a senior left-handed pitcher, is relieved after Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. After stepping off the mound, DeCicco embraces most of the team exchanging sentiments with them.

Panthers snap losing streak on Senior Day

May 17, 2022
After winning 6-1 against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks, the Panthers are put at a 31-18 win ratio. After the game, Eastern Baseball Coach Jason Anderson said although they won the team struggled to score when the other team wasnt.

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The Panthers won 6-1 against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks with a strong start gaining six points by the bottom of the third inning during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. With the win 6-1 against the Leathernecks, the Panthers now have a 31-18 win ratio.

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Junior right-handed pitcher Zane Robbins relieved Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, in the top of the ninth inning during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon.

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Senior outfielder, Nathan Aide, swings during the bottom of the sixth inning, driving the ball out to center field, advancing a baserunner to third during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. During the first inning, Aide hit a home run taking an additional baserunner with him to score two points. With the win 6-1 against the Leathernecks, the Panthers now have a 31-18 win ratio.

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Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs reads off a resolution for a street maintenance material bid during the Tuesday evening City Council meeting at City Hall.

City Council approves of $99,237 street maintenance materials

May 17, 2022
A sign in front of an empty office left by former Vice President of Business Affairs Sean Reeder after leaving Eastern in late March to start as the Vice Chancellor for Administration at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Eastern expected to name Vice President of Business Affairs later this month

May 16, 2022
Sharifa Hurtault, a junior TV and Video production major, gives a speech during the pro-choice rally at the Coles County Courthouse steps Saturday afternoon.

Community members, Coles Progressives rally at Courthouse steps

May 14, 2022
Jeannie Ludlow, a professor at Eastern, delivers a pro-choice speech during an abortion rally at the Coles County Courthouse steps Saturday afternoon. Coles Progressives decided to host the rally on May 14, in line with the national Roe v. Wade protests across America.

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From left, Tiffany Gibson and her daughter Piper Gibson cross the finish line at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Races for all Paces Saturday morning at OBrien Stadium. When asked why she participated, Tiffany said Why not? Its a great day and its an awesome feeling. Its a good promotion of healthy habits for sure. Piper noted that she couldnt wait to get some water.

SBLHC hosts first Races for all Paces since COVID-19

May 14, 2022
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.

THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022

May 7, 2022
A friend of Lydia Shaw, looks at her new engagement ring and offers congratulations on her proposal Saturday afternoon at Old Main.

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From right, Alumn Lydia Shaw, cries out in excitement after her now-fiance Antonio Brownfield proposes to her after her graduation ceremony at Old Main Saturday afternoon. Brownfield said he wanted to propose today because he always told Shaw good things are worth waiting for after being together for six years.

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Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.

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

May 7, 2022
Family and friends congratulated newly graduated alumns during the Class of 2022 spring commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena.

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A graduate of the Eastern Class of 2022 waves their diploma cover after graduating, showing friends and family during the spring commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena.

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Alumn Imani Tapley, a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, calls out to her sorority sisters while walking towards Eastern Illinois University President David Glassman to receive her degree in broadcast journalism during the commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena.

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Percy Williams, President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, calls out to brothers of the fraternity while walking towards Eastern Illinois University President David Glassman to receive his degree in sociology during the spring commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena.

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A new alumn shows off her diploma cover to her friends and family after the conclusion of the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena.

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Students were handed diploma covers when their names were called during the graduation ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

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Three different graduation ceremonies were held for the different colleges Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022, in Lantz Arena; Lumkin College of Business and Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Education all held ceremonies for the students in the respective colleges.

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Many students decorated their graduation caps with messages, graphics, picture collages and other meaningful displays for their graduation ceremony on Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena.

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Graduates of the Eastern class of 2022 wave and acknowledge family and friends before the start of the commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena.

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A graduate of the Eastern class of 2022 wave and acknowledge family and friends before the start of the commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena.

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The Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 listen to Commencement Speaker Carl Mito during the commencement ceremony at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

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Graduates walk into Lantz Arena shortly before the start of the Eastern Class of 2022 graduation ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

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Class of 2022 Commencement Speaker Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson, a senior from Chicago, Illinois, majoring in political science, motions as to eat soup after delivering his speech Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. As he did after being crowned homecoming king, Boyd-Johnson did the gesture to show he got what he came for.

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Graduates walk into Lantz Arena shortly before the start of the Eastern Class of 2022 graduation ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

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Eastern University President Davis Glassman walks into Lantz Arena following the kick-off of the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Saturday afternoon.

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Graduates walk into Lantz Arena shortly before the start of the Eastern Class of 2022 graduation ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

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Graduates walk into Lantz Arena shortly before the start of the Eastern Class of 2022 graduation ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

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The Eastern class of 2022 wave and acknowledge family and friends before the start of the commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena.

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The Eastern graduating class of 2022 gathered in the Student Recreation Center before the start of the commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

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A sign held by Susan Jenkins saying Dont tread on my right to choice during the pro-choice protest Friday at noon at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave.

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From left, Ruth Riegal listens to Bridgette Price argue about pro-choice ideas during the protest at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Friday at noon. The heated discussion ended with an exchange of words and a few unkind hand gestures.

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While protesting Friday afternoon drivers honked at individuals offering support and conflicting opinions at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave.

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Coles Progressives, community members and students at Eastern Illinois University campus rally as one and protest against the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion potentially indicating support for overturning Roe v. Wade Friday at noon at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave.

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Bridget Price flips off pro-choice protesters at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Friay at noon.

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Bridget Price argues with pro-choice protesters at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Friay at noon.

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From right, Charleston residents Bridgette Price, argues with Susan Jenkins after blowing smoke in her face during the pro-choice rally organized by Coles Progressives in response to the Supreme Court’s draft opinion that indicates interest in overturning the landmark abortion rights decision, Roe v. Wade Friday at noon at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave.

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Right, Tom Evans along with his wife Tina Evans, raise signs and protest with community members, Coles Progressives members and Eastern Illinois University students for the potential Roe v. Wade overture suggested by the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion Friday at noon at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Evans said he and his wife came to help protect womens rights and that everyone deserves a choice.

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Protesters were honked at, heckled and rained on during their protest against the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion potentially indicating support for overturning Roe v. Wade Friday at noon at Morton Park at Lincoln Ave.

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Coles Progressives, community members and students at Eastern Illinois University campus rally as one and protest against the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion potentially indicating support for overturning Roe v. Wade Friday at noon at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave.

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Coles Progressives, community members and students at Eastern rally as one and protest against the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion potentially indicating support for overturning Roe v. Wade Friday at noon at Morton Park.

[Photo] Eastern, Charleston community members rally at Morton Park for abortion rights

May 6, 2022
Jeannie Ludlow, a professor in women, gender and sexuality studies, delivers a closing speech at the Defend Roe! Emergency Rally at the Mellin Steps Thursday afternoon

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The rain didnt stop protesters from sharing personal stories and opinions on the Supreme Court’s draft opinion that indicates support for overturning Roe v. Wade during the Defend Roe! Emergency Rally at the Mellin Steps Thursday afternoon.

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Bottom right, Elizabeth Meyer, a sophomore communications disorder sciences major, listens to a speaker during the Defend Roe! Emergency Rally Thursday afternoon at the Mellin Steps. Meyer said she never thought she would have a problem with people who think they control a body that isnt theirs. I never thought I would have to worry about that in todays world, Meyer said.

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Over a dozen people spoke to the crowd, voicing concerns and opinions about the outcome of the Supreme Court draft that potentially indicates support for overturning Roe v. Wade Thursday afternoon.

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Over a dozen people spoke to the crowd, voicing concerns and opinions about the outcome of the Supreme Court draft that potentially indicates support for overturning Roe v. Wade Thursday afternoon.

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Elias D., a student at University of Illinois, speaks at the Defend Roe! Emergency Rally at the Mellin Steps Thursday afternoon. Elias has several friends at Eastern and decided to come support because he has helped organize similar events at U of I.

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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.

[Photo] Students, faculty rally for abortion rights

May 5, 2022
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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.

[Photo] CAA approves eliminating recreation admin program

April 28, 2022
Eastern softball coach Tara Archibald talks to the team during the eighth inning during the first game of a doubleheader against SIUE Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings.

[Photo] Weekend matchups set to shake up OVC softball standings

April 28, 2022
Pitcher Olivia Price attempts to catch a line drive up the middle during the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon against SIUE. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings, with Price picking up the win after pitching 8.1 shutout innings in relief.

[Photo] Panthers sweep Wednesday doubleheader against SIUE, including 11-inning thriller

April 27, 2022
Cole Hoover (right), a graduate assistant for the Eastern football team, talks to Jack Valente (66), a sophomore offensive lineman, before the start of the Alumni Social Spring Game on April 23 at OBrien Field.

[Photo] Hoover continuing family legacy with EIU football

April 27, 2022
From left, Yaovi Soglohoun, a freshman engineering cooperative major, and Ashley Mickens, a sophomore early childhood education major, pose for a picture outside the Physical Science Building. Soglohoun said he really likes the Douglas Hall rename because it creates a safer space for African American students. African American students will be drawn into the concept of the campus, Soglohoun said. More people are gonna be coming in and its the little stuff that draw people in. Mickens said it meant something to her for Eastern to make the consideration to change Douglas Halls name.

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From left, Yaovi Soglohoun, a freshman engineering cooperative major, and Ashley Mickens, a sophomore early childhood education major, pose for a picture outside the Physical Science Building. Soglohoun said he really likes the Douglas Hall rename because it creates a safer space for African American students. African American students like will be drawn into the concept of the campus, Soglohoun said. More people are gonna be coming in and its the little stuff that, draw people in. Mickens said it meant something to her for Eastern to make the consideration to change Douglas Halls name.

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Destiny Jackson, a freshman exercise science major, poses for a picture outside of Andrews Hall Monday afternoon on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill. Jackson said she believes Powell-Norton Hall it is a better name than Douglas Hall because it promotes diversity and more positivity than the original.

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Madison Borrelli-Juranich, a junior early childhood education major, poses for a picture outside Thomas Hall Monday afternoon. Borrelli-Juranich said the changes needed to be done now. I feel like it might bring more support to the campus, Borrelli-Juranich said. I feel more comfortable knowing things are tailored towards like diversity and switching the name based upon like what he did, and switching it to African American women, which is a little more empowering.

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From left, Hannah Wallace, a junior computer and information technology major, and Sabrina Bunting, a sophomore English education major, pose for a picture at the Mellin Steps Friday evening. The two said having Douglas Hall named after Stephen Douglas was not a good representation of Eastern and that Eastern is trying to better itself.

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Billie Frazier, a freshman political science major, poses for a picture outside of The Doudna Fine Arts Center Friday evening during Spring Fest. Frazier said as a student senator for Eastern Student Government she thinks it is a great idea to rename Douglas Hall. I think its a great push forward and to honor people of African American heritage that went there or supported Black students here at Eastern Illinois University, Frazier said. I feel like Student Government, we have really tried to push that this is something we need on campus.

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Billie Frazier, a freshman political science major, poses for a picture outside of The Doudna Fine Arts Center Friday evening during Springfest. Frazier said as a student senator for Eastern student government she thinks it is a great idea to rename Douglas Hall. I think its a great push forward and to honor people of African American heritage that wen there or supported Black students here at Eastern Illinois University, Frazier said. I feel like student government, we have really tried to push that this is something we need on campus.

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From left, Sumarias Midcalf, a junior biological sciences major, and Jaleya Peebles, a senior biological sciences major, pose for a picture in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon. The two said changing Douglas Halls name is a step in the right direction of where Eastern needs to go in promoting diversity and a better environment for students of color. I feel that anything Eastern does to try to bridge the gap between people, students of color and white students should be done, Peebles said. I also think that just changing the name is just the beginning of something that they should be doing to not necessarily make amends, but try to make Eastern better for our students.

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From left, Sumarias Midcalf, a junior biological sciences major, and Jaleya Peebles, a senior biological sciences major, pose for a picture in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon. The two said changing Douglas Halls name is a step in the right direction of where Eastern needs to go in promoting diversity and a better environment for students of color. I feel that anything Eastern does to try to bridge the gap between people, students of color and white students should be done, Peebles said. I also think that just changing the name is just the beginning of something that they should be doing to not necessarily make amends, but try to make Eastern better for our students.

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Debbie Kovacik, office manager for the Office of Inclusion and Academic Engagement, poses for a picture outside the OIAE office Monday afternoon. Kovacik said the new name, Powell-Norton Hall, will promote more positivity than the name Douglas. Ive talked to a lot of people about this and they say, Well you cant change history, thats true but at the same time you dont have to continue honoring things you know are not admirable, Kovacik said. I think both of these people are people to inspire rather than to make people feel bad.

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Debbie Kovacik, office manager for the Office of Inclusion and Academic Engagement, poses for a picture outside the OIAE office Monday afternoon. Kovacik said the new name, Powell-Norton Hall, will promote more positivity than the name Douglas. Ive talked to a lot of people about this and they say, Well you cant change history, thats true but at the same time you dont have to continue honoring things you know are not admirable, Kovacik said. I think both of these people are people to inspire rather than to make people feel bad.

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Runningback Jaelin Benefield (3), a sophomore business analytics and information systems, is tackled by Linebacker Logan Brown (23), a sophomore criminal justice major, during the Alumni Social Spring Game Saturday afternoon at OBrien Field.

THROUGH THE LENS: Football Alumni Social Spring Game

April 24, 2022
Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant contestants from left, Tykyla Crockett, a senior human services program administration, Ariel Johnson, a sophomore pre-medicine major, Mia Smith, a sophomore health administration major, Daisha Mitchell, a sophomore health administration major, and Faith Johnson, a junior pre-physical therapy major, hold hands as they announced awards for the pageant Saturday night at the Grand Ballroom.

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Wide receiver Lazerick Eatman, a junior sport management major, introduces his family, his mom Crystal Eatman, his father Richard Harringotn Jr. and his nephew Kaiden Eatman, to Head Coach Chris Wilkerson after the Alumni Social Spring Game Saturday afternoon at OBrien Field.

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The defensive line celebrates after Collin Tyson, a freshman sport management major, intercepted the ball on a throw during the Alumni Social Spring Game Saturday afternoon at OBrien Field.

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File photo for the Eastern Illinois University Football Team taken at the Alumni Social Spring Game Saturday morning at OBrien Field.

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Runningback Jaelin Benefield (3), a sophomore business analytics and information systems major, is tackled by Safety AJ Sanders (25), a freshman marketing major, during the Alumni Social Spring Game Saturday afternoon at OBrien Field.

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From left, Widerecievers DeAirious Smith (88), a sophomore engineering technology major, and Josh St. Preux, a freshman sport management major, pray before the start of the Alumni Social Spring Game Saturday afternoon at OBrien Field.

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File photo for the Eastern Illinois University Football Team taken at the Alumni Social Spring Game Saturday morning at OBrien Field.

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ollin Tyson (24), a freshman sport management major, intercepts the ball on a throw during the Alumni Social Spring Game Saturday afternoon at OBrien Field.

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