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Career Services offers slices of wisdom
Career Services offers slices of wisdom
The 2023 EIU Homecoming Royalty Court winners, Rochelle Carter as Princess, Sheldon Turner as Prince, Hannah Lawrence as Queen, and Nick Trimble as King, take the stage at the homecoming royalty coronation Monday night.
Lawrence, Trimble crowned as head homecoming royalty
Kimberly Cheatle is the 27th Director of the U.S. Secret Service. She was sworn in to office September 17, 2022.
From Eastern alum to director of the Secret Service
Many groups in the Charleston community walked in the 2022 Homecoming Parade throughout downtown Charleston like Easterns Panther Marching Band, Charleston High Schools Marching Band, several political organization group candidates, churches, Fair and Bagel Fest Queens, and more.
EIU Homecoming Event Run-Down
Hadley Clark presents on her studio practice at Tarble Art Center Thursday evening.
Creating repurposed art with Hadley Clark
Libero Christina Martinez Mundo runs down the line high-fiving her teammates before the start of the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Eastern exits break as highest-ranked OVC team in volleyball
Safety Blake Ruffin (4) tackles Sycamore quarterback Gavin Screws at their game vs. Indiana State Thursday night. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores.
Panthers of the Week: Blake Ruffin, Mackenzie Aldridge
Jake McConnery, a freshman business major, dribbles the ball up field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon.
Late goal costs EIU the game against SIUE
Sophomore wide receiver Justin Bowick jr. (1) attempts to catch the football being thrown at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Panther football has best start of season in a decade
Panthers’ football lists superstitions before game day
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’: the perfect family friendly movie
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
COLUMN: Writers strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: Writer’s strike ends, but is it really over?
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
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
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’: the perfect family friendly movie
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
COLUMN: Writers strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: Writer’s strike ends, but is it really over?
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
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
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
Director of Jennifer Seas walks students through the new Who Speaks for the Oceans? exhibit on Monday evening.
The collaborative creation of Tarble’s Fall Exhibition
Comedian Rhapsody tour stops by Charleston
Comedian Rhapsody tour stops by Charleston
EIUs Jazz Ensemble finishes their performance at the Jazz Showcase with the final song of On Green Dolphin in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
Jazz ensemble brings families together
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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Staff profile for Robert.

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief

Rob Le Cates is a junior journalism major. He previously served as summer editor-in-chief, photo editor and assistant photo editor at The News.

All content by Rob Le Cates
Following an investigation, the mens swim team is suspended for the fall semester.

EIU suspends men’s 2023 swim meets for hazing investigation

Zaria Flippin and Rob Le Cates
September 28, 2023
Junior wide receiver Eli Mirza is tackled by defenders during the Mid-America Classic game against the Redbirds at OBrien Field Saturday. Thomas scored two touchdowns and ran for 80 yards. Mirza ran for 46 yards and caught 6. The Panthers won 14-13.

[Photo] Panthers win Mid-American Classic at home opener

September 16, 2023
The Panthers attempt to block a field goal during the Mid-America Classic game against the Redbirds at OBrien Field Saturday. The kick was unsuccessful and the Panthers won 14-13.

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Sophomore wide receiver Justin Bowick Jr. attempts for a catch but is interrupted by Illinois State Universitys Paul Omodia, a freshman defensive back during the Mid-America Classic game against the Redbirds at OBrien Field Saturday. The Panthers won 14-13.

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Redshirt junior quarterback Pierce Holley is sacked by junior defensive back ISUs Nigel White during the Mid-America Classic game against the Redbirds at OBrien Field Saturday. The Panthers won 14-13. Holley threw for 273 yards and was sacked eight times.

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Senior offensive linemen Chad Strickland walks with assistance toward his celebrating teammates after the football team hoist the Mid-America Classic trophy after defeating the Illinois State University Redbirds 14-13 at OBrien Field Saturday. Strickland was injured during the last four minutes of the game and left the field.

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Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.

[Photo] Takeaways from Panthers before volleyball conference play

September 18, 2023
Opposite/outside hitter Natalie Mitchem hits the ball over the net during the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1. Mitchem had 12 kills and points.

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Outside hitter Tori Mohesky hits the ball over the net during the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1. Mohesky had one kill and two points.

[Photo] Tigers hand Panthers first loss of the season

September 15, 2023
Middle blocker Kate Dean slams the ball over the net past two blockers during the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1. Dean had 11 kills and scored 12 points.

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Associate Head Volleyball Coach Cole Aiazzi, speaks with the team during a timeout during the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1.

[Photo] Tigers hand Panthers first loss of the season

September 15, 2023
Libero Christina Martinez Mundo runs down the line high-fiving her teammates before the start of the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1.

[Photo] Eastern exits break as highest-ranked OVC team in volleyball

October 2, 2023
Student Government Crest

Patel named new student body president

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2023
Board of Trustees has their first meeting of the semester in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

BOT approves FY24, proposed ’25 budget, up to $2.3 million expenses, coaching contracts

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2023
Eastern Illinois Universitys Board of Trustees votes on action items during the Friday meeting in the Grand Ballroom.

BOT to vote on FY24 budget, up to $2.3 million expenses, coaching contracts

Rob Le Cates, Editor-In-Chief
September 8, 2023
Speaker of the Senate Karolina Guzek, a junior political science major, adjourns the first meeting in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union at the Arcola/Tuscola Room Wednesday night. Guzek said she is happy to see the recruitment efforts paid off seeing around 14 senators at the meeting, and having five more ready for interviews later this week.

Student Senate announces unofficial election results

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2023
Lucy Ade, a senior interpersonal communications major and former student body president , announces the unofficial results to the 2023-2024 Student Government elections in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union at the Arcola/Tuscola Room Wednesday night. Results will be confirmed Friday evening, to allow anyone to propose election fraud. Ade said she believes this is the first official meeting to open to fall semester since COVID.

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Student Government Crest

Lack of interest postpones Student Government elections

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2023
A member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Marshone Gordon, a junior TV and video production major, emcees and announces the next group up to perform during the Meet The Greeks event Saturday evening.

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Members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. stroll during the Meet The Greeks event Saturday evening.

[Photo] Meet the Greeks brings people together

August 28, 2023
From right, Zeta Phi Beta Omicron Delta chapter President Rafiat Yarrow, a senior political science major, strolls with Secretary Jaedah Franks, a junior biology pre-med major, during the Meet The Greeks event Saturday evening, Aug. 26, at the basketball courts outside Lawson and Taylor Hall on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill. Easterns sororities and fraternities National Pan-Hellenic Council performed giving an oral history of when their group was founded, chapter was founded, the founding members, and strolling.

[Photo] Meet the Greeks brings people together

August 28, 2023
Azaria Bell, a junior Spanish major, double dutches before the start of Meet the Greeks at the basketball courts outside of Lawson and Taylor Hall Saturday evening. While Bell is not in one of the Greek organizations, she said the event is a good way for students to come out and show support for each other. Its important for people of color to come out and support each other at events, Bell said. It reminds us we arent alone and there are people just like you on campus. It inspires a sense of camaraderie.

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Staff profile for Robert.

Letter from the Editor: New staff, changes, and more to come

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2023
Community members Amara Lewis, 5, attempts to catch up to her brother Marcus Lewis, 3, at Easterns Welcome Weekend Fall Fair Saturday evening in the empty lot next to Tarble Arts Center. This was the first day the family visited the fair, but said from what theyve seen, it has been a great time so far.

Fall Fair reunites Eastern, Charleston community

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2023
CJ Applegate, Superintendent of Parks and Facilities for the City of Charleston, Ill., paints lampposts alongside fellow student volunteers from Eastern Illinois University at The Square Saturday morning. Applegate has worked with the city for around 20 years with this year being his eighth as superintendent. He was appreciative the weather hadnt gotten hot like it would in the next week or so.

[Photo] Conjoining Charleston and Eastern through volunteering

August 19, 2023
Team Leader Emily Ross, a senior music education major, said community service is an important construct for her. She is involved with her sorority where they regularly do community service.

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Charleston Police responded to Dominos Pizza after a man was shot in the arm Tuesday afternoon.

Dominos shooting leaves one injured

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2023
The News Editorial Board selected 11 recipients of an honorary title as one of the DEN 2023 People of the Year.

[Photo] The News announces 2023 DEN People of the Year

April 26, 2023
Jennifer Wisner, a graduate student studying business, was nominated as the Graduate Assistant of the Year for the 2023 DEN People of the Year Edition.

[Photo] The News names Wisner Graduate Assistant of the Year

April 26, 2023
Business Professor Mark Grünhagen was nominated as the person of the year for the College of Business and Technology for the 2023 DEN People of the Year Edition.

[Photo] The News names Grünhagen Business and Technology Person of the Year

April 26, 2023
Todd Bruns was nominated as the person of the year for all faculty and staff for the 2023 DEN People of the Year Edition.

[Photo] The News names Bruns Faculty/Staff Member of the Year

April 26, 2023
Brian Barrett, a senior sport management major, was nominated as the Undergraduate of the Year for the 2023 DEN People of the Year Edition.

[Photo] The News names Barrett Undergraduate Student of the Year

April 26, 2023
One of two newest Board of Trustee members, Julie Everett introduces herself to the board and talks about her history as an Eastern alumna during the BOT meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom. “I seeked my MBA here at EIU, and it was a wonderful experience,” Everett said. “My passions, both professionally and through volunteering, would be supporting youth, but then also creating opportunities for individuals who may be underserved. I see that sometimes [students] can also be very, very excited to be in this education space. I absolutely believe that [higher education] is a gateway for so many big things in someone’s life. I feel like my MBA is what opened all the doors [for me].”

[Photo] BOT approves tuition, fees, housing cost increases

April 21, 2023
EIU-UPI Jennifer Stringfellow speaks to students at the Student and Community Day morning session at Morton Park Wednesday.

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Dozens of students ate Dominos pizza at the Student and Community Day morning session at Morton Park Wednesday.

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Friends Jthan Ross (left), a sophomore music education major, and Kaity Parker (right), a sophomore music education major, get Dominos pizza at the Student and Community Day morning session at Morton Park Wednesday. Ross said he came to show support during the strike. It feels great to be a part of something that is important, Ross said.

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Corey Cunningham, a counselor at Eastern Illinois Universitys Counseling Center, pickets outside Old Main Thursday.

Counseling clinic cancels, reschedules appointments because of UPI strike

Rob Le Cates, Photo Editor
April 12, 2023
Juanita Cross, an academic adviser and member of EIU-UPI, gets off the charter bus that the union took to support Governors State Universitys UPI union on their first day of picketing Tuesday afternoon.

[Photo] Strike Day 4: Eastern’s union joins GSU in strike

April 11, 2023
EIU-UPI and student picketers walk outside Old Main on their fourth day of picketing for a fair contract Tuesday morning.

[Photo] BREAKING: EIU admin offers final offer for EIU-UPI contract agreement

April 12, 2023
An EIU-UPI picketer encourages drivers to honk horns in support of the union contract negotiations outside Old Main on their fourth day of picketing for a fair contract Tuesday afternoon.

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Thomas MacMullen, an instructor in the school of technology, leads chants during the morning shift of the fourth day of picketing Tuesday.

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EIU-UPI and student picketers walk outside Old Main on their fourth day of picketing for a fair contract Tuesday morning.

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EIU-UPI and student picketers walk outside Old Main on their fourth day of picketing for a fair contract Tuesday morning.

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Picketers sit in the shade to cool off on their fourth day of picketing for a fair contract Tuesday morning.

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Corey Cunningham, a counselor at Eastern Illinois Universitys Counseling Center, pickets outside Old Main Thursday.

[Photo] EIU president comments on EIU-UPI strike, negotiations

April 11, 2023
JC Foley, an instructor in the school of technology and program coordinator in construction management, blows a whistle to the beat of chants during EIU-UPIs third day of picketing for a fair contract Monday morning at Old Main. Foley said the main reason he is striking is because of the salary disparity between University President David Glassmans $160K contract for next year. Foley teaches 32 and a half credit hours and said its hypocrisy for Glassman to be paid more for teaching 6 credit hours a year. Foley said working at Eastern has never been about money, its about his own personal enjoyment.

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Abidalrahman Abdul Mohd, an assistant professor in the department of hj mathematics and computer science, blows a whistle to the beat of chants during EIU-UPIs third day of picketing for a fair contract Monday morning.

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Around 100 EIU-UPI union members and student protestors picketed during the morning shift for the third day of picketing for a fair contract Monday morning at Old Main.

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EIU-UPI had their third day of picketing for a fair contract Monday morning at Old Main.

[Photo] Strike Day 3: EIU-UPI reacts to Friday’s negotiation meeting

April 10, 2023
EIU-UPI had their third day of picketing for a fair contract Monday morning at Old Main.

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EIU-UPI had their third day of picketing for a fair contract Monday morning at Old Main.

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John Miller, UPIs president, speaks to the crowd of picketers at the end of the scheduled picketing times for the second day of the strike.

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President of EIU-UPI Jennifer Stringfellow speaks at the rally at Morton Park Thursday morning. In her speech she said the union isnt used to fighting for a fair contract. Weve been used to an administration that supports us, that understands our value to the university, Stringfellow said. Today, we are now dealing with an administration that doesnt respect that.

[Photo] Strike day 1: EIU-UPI march in the picket line

April 6, 2023
EIU-UPI started picketing for a fair contract Thursday morning at Old Main.

[Photo] Students picket with EIU-UPI in strike

April 6, 2023
EIU-UPI started picketing for a fair contract Thursday morning at Old Main.

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President of the UPI John Miller walks with picketers toward Morton Park from Old Main for a rally on the first day of picketing Thursday morning.

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More than 100 people picketed with EIU-UPI in front of Old Main on the first day of picketing.

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Some educators left the classroom to picket Thursday morning at Old Main. Easterns chapter of UPI supports roughly 450 employees on campus including professors, academic advisors, annually contracted faculty, the tenured and tenure-track faculty and academic support professionals.

[Photo] Students return to classes after EIU-UPI strike suspended

April 17, 2023
Some educators left the classroom to picket Thursday morning at Old Main. Easterns chapter of UPI supports roughly 450 employees on campus including professors, academic advisors, annually contracted faculty, the tenured and tenure-track faculty and academic support professionals.

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Easterns University President David Glassman sits in his office while members of Easterns chapter of UPI and students picket on the sidewalk in front of Old Main Thursday morning. This is the first day of picketing for the strike.

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Steve Scher, a psychology professor, walks out of Eastern chapter of University Professionals of Illinois meeting where, after voting, approximately 95 percent voted in favor of striking Tuesday evening. The unions bargaining team made the final decision to strike.

[Photo] BREAKING NEWS: EIU-UPI to strike Thursday

April 4, 2023
Easterns chapter of University Professionals of Illinois will go on strike after approximately 95 percent of the union voted in favor of striking Tuesday evening. The unions bargaining team made the final decision to strike.

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Ryan Ignoffo (7), a senior utility player, pitches in the top of the seventh inning, during the baseball game against Butler University at Coaches Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Panthers lost 6-5, and are now 15-8 in season play.

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Ryan Ignoffo (7), a senior utility player, pitches in the top of the seventh inning, during the baseball game against Butler University at Coaches Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Panthers lost 6-5, and are now 15-8 in season play.

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Ryan Ignoffo (7), a senior utility player, pitches in the top of the seventh inning, during the baseball game against Butler University at Coaches Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Panthers lost 6-5, and are now 15-8 in season play.

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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

Rob Le Cates and Luke Taylor
April 2, 2023
Kaden Howard, a senior language arts teacher education major, walks up the east stairs to the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union have affirming messages and a transgender flag in chalk.

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Ziggy Rolling (left), a sophomore digital media major, and Michaela Tillerson (right), a junior biological sciences major, yell chants during the protest. Both Tillerson and Rolling identify as nonbinary and chose to show up and give support because they care about the cause.

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Corey Cunningham, an on-campus counselor, yells chants about transgender unity. Cunningham said this cause is near and dear to her heart because she has loved ones and clients who are trans. It was impartive for me to show up and give support,

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Students rallied and spoke about anti-transgender bills being signed into legislation across the country.

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Professor of journalism, Shelley Berry, delivers a speech encouraging transgender students that there are people who love them during the Trans Visibility Protest at the Mellin Steps Friday.

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The Panthers had 18 hits against Illinois Wesleyan during the baseball game at Coaches Stadium Wednesday afternoon.

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The Panthers won 24-7 against Illinois Wesleyan during the baseball game at Coaches Stadium Wednesday afternoon.

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The Panthers won 24-7 against Illinois Wesleyan during the baseball game at Coaches Stadium Wednesday afternoon.

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The Panthers won 24-7 against Illinois Wesleyan during the baseball game at Coaches Stadium Wednesday afternoon.

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[Photo] Eastern athletics announces schedule changes for baseball

March 31, 2023
Easterns baseball team bump fists after the game against Illinois Wesleyan University at Coaches Stadium Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] EIU baseball to play Saint Xavier Wednesday

April 18, 2023
Jack Potteiger, a freshman left handed pitcher throws to Illinois Wesleyan Univerity batters in the top of the seventh inning during the baseball game at Coaches Stadium Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won 24-7.

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