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People walking around Charleston Square near Castle and Cottage.
IHSA track meet helps local businesses
Human Services Building
Sarah Bush Lincoln assumes EIU student medical clinic
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
Jo Rich-Valdez, the founder and curator of Gaslight Art Colony and Gallery, points out artwork in Marshall.
Rural art beautifies, enhances communities
New restaurant to come to MLK Union food court
New restaurant to come to MLK Union food court
EIU Panthers preparing to hit softball against the RedHawks at NCAA Tournament
EIU Softball season ends at NCAA Tournament
Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball programs first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field on the Northwestern University campus on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.
EIU softball loses first-ever NCAA Regional game
Eastern’s softball team holds up the championship bracket in celebration after winning the OVC Softball championship against SIUE 2-0 Saturday in Oxford, Ala.
Eastern to play Northwestern in regional NCAA tournament
The Panthers celebrate after winning their first Ohio Valley Conference Championship title Saturday afternoon against the SIUE cougars 2-0.
Eastern softball captures first OVC Championship title
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: I am proud to lead the sports section
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society
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
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society
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
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
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
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
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 29: Top Gun: Maverick
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 28: Game of Thrones feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 27: Back to the Future Trilogy
Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat
Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
Roberto Hodge

Roberto Hodge, News Editor (Fall 2015)

Hi, my name is Roberto Hodge, and I am the News Editor for the Daily Eastern News.

All content by Roberto Hodge

City experiences two different fog types this past week

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
December 7, 2015

Turkey shortage will not impact campus dining

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
November 18, 2015

Housing dedicates memorial garden for former staff members

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
November 10, 2015

Journalists are the writers of history

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
November 4, 2015

Students speak out against retaliation rumor

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
October 30, 2015
Student Community Service Office along with others around campus have been collecting socks since the middle of October and will continue to do so until November 9, 2015. They are collecting socks on behalf of the homeless, with boxes in various locations about campus.

[Photo] Socktoberfest collects for Homeless

October 29, 2015

Student athletes should receive payment

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
October 28, 2015
The Charleston Fire Department responds to a stove fire at 9:10 p.m on Thursday in Apartment 24 of the Elliott building in University Court. Fire officials said that the fire was extinguished before the sprinkler system was activated and there was minimal damage.

Stove fire prompts Elliott building evacuation

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
October 8, 2015

Fire alarm automatic notifications disabled

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
October 5, 2015

Family weekend concert canceled

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
October 4, 2015

UPD believes robberies may be related

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
September 21, 2015

Column: Mediafest offers wisdom to students

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
September 18, 2015
Eastern, which has the lowest student enrollment in the state, declined nearly 400 students this year. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Western Illinois University and Northern Illinois University have also declined.

University enrollment fluctuates statewide

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
September 14, 2015

The Weeknd: Makes madness beautiful, ‘go tell your friends’

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
September 3, 2015

EIU alert notification system working normally after error

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
September 2, 2015
Fire damages closet in Stevenson Hall

Fire damages closet in Stevenson Hall

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
August 28, 2015

Eastern: uncertainty under a dark blue cloud

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
August 26, 2015
The side entrance of McAfee Gymnasium is closed due to the construction of an elevator in the building. Construction for the elevator began this summer, but due to the lack of a state fiscal budget construction has stopped until further notice.

Campus construction halted by unapproved state fiscal budget

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
August 24, 2015

Eastern identifies positions for layoffs

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
August 18, 2015
Anne Thibault, an acting professor at Eastern, and Illinois State University alum Andy Hudson interact during the EIU Theatre Arts production of The Good Person on Setzuan at The Black Box in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Professor continues acting, teaching craft at Eastern

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
May 17, 2015

Eastern moves forward with more Latino recruitment initiatives

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
May 3, 2015

Summer meals to continue

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 30, 2015

Students continue education, spending summer abroad

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 30, 2015

Eastern continues recruitment efforts

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 27, 2015
The kitchen of Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln is replicated in the Lincoln Log Cabin in Lerna, Ill.

Lincoln Log Cabin continues historic values, traditions

April 26, 2015

Omega Psi Phi hosts week-long events for ‘Que Week’

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 27, 2015
Anne Thibault, an acting professor at Eastern, and Illinois State University alum Andy Hudson interact during the EIU Theatre Arts production of The Good Person on Setzuan at The Black Box in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

The not so good people of Setzuan

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 23, 2015

MEI moves forward with becoming official committee

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 23, 2015
Eastern study abroad students dance in the mud during Holi festival in the Library Quad on April 25, 2015. The event, which lasted two hours conssted of participants throwing paint at each other and sliding the mud.

International students compare Holi event

Roberto Hodge , Multicultural Editor
April 22, 2015

Trio of performers to light up Doudna

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 20, 2015

Communication studies professor reflects on Guatemalan heritage

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 20, 2015

Students react negatively to proposed athletic fee increase

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 16, 2015

Through use of fair trading, artisans gain decent wages

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 16, 2015

LASO to host largest their largest fundraiser of year 

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 16, 2015
History professor Brian Mann (Left) listens to fellow panelist Newton Key, also a history professor, as he discusses the importance of geography in relation to ISIS Tuesday in the Booth Library conference room.

Professors attempt to make sense of the Islamic State

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 14, 2015

Pride collecting donations for trans women

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 14, 2015

Minority faculty representation increases over 10-year period

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 12, 2015

Couture models to host ‘bare’ subject matter

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 12, 2015

Greek racial tensions in Oklahoma raise concerns

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 12, 2015

Campus ministry to pray for 147 Christian victims

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 9, 2015
Jarvis Burks, senior Kappa Alpha Psi member and communication studies major, takes a photograph of Cyle Cobolt, senior Kappa Alpha Psi member and a communications major with Cassy Hodge a breast cancer supporter at the Kappa Alpha Psi and S.u.c.c.e.s.s. breast cancer awareness event in front of Thomas Residence Hall on Sept. 30, 2014.

Kappa men to celebrate 40th year on campus

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 7, 2015
Steve Kilty, an alumni of Eastern, skypes in from Japan to the Information Workshop: Studying and Working in Asia to shares his experiences of teaching in Tokyo Tuesday in the auditorium of Lumpkin Hall.

Eastern alumni share experiences, personal stories working in Asia

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 7, 2015
Safe Zone was created to address the concerns of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and ally community at Eastern Illinois University. Safe Zones are areas on and around campus where supportive people provide information and assist in diffusing stereotypes.

Safe zone phase one, two allows support of LGBT

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 6, 2015

LGBT representers speak on personal stories

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 3, 2015

Review: Students show campus they actually have talent

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 2, 2015
‘High tech, low life’

‘High tech, low life’

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 1, 2015

Students share personal stories, struggles dealing with their LBGT acronym

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 1, 2015
Sunrose Maskey, a freshman psychology major performs a Napali dance to Shakiras Waka Waka song evening for Sounds of the World on October 14,2014.

[Photo] AIS displays different countries with singing and dancing

March 31, 2015

Need for more diverse novels to be debated

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 30, 2015

Language proficiency proves beneficial for careers

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 26, 2015

Students assist those with speech disorders

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 26, 2015

Kids day out

Roberto Hodge, Multicultrual Editor
March 25, 2015

Communication studies department to fundraise for dry-erase boards

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 24, 2015

Autism comparisons to be made through “The Big Bang Theory’

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 24, 2015

Students to shed light on U.S. immigration issues

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 23, 2015

Spring power outage dates set

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 12, 2015
Kathy Phillips, a health studies professor, reflects on her 37 years of service on campus. Phillips is currently the longest employed female faculty member.

Longest working female faculty member reflects on nearly 40 years

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 12, 2015

Faculty, students to free themselves from smoking

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 11, 2015

Award ceremony to honor women’s achievements

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 11, 2015

Panelists expose size, masturbation myths

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 10, 2015

WISM to encourage women in fields of science, mathematics

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 10, 2015

Student juggles college, 2-year-old son

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 9, 2015
Carol Waldmann, interim director of financial aid, participates in a panel discussion on Sept. 25 that included Eastern president Bill Perry and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) in the Arcola-Tuscola Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Financial aid breaks down scholarships, grants

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 9, 2015
Study abroad lacks in gender, minority representation locally, nationally

Study abroad lacks in gender, minority representation locally, nationally

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 9, 2015

Students given chance to explore languages

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 6, 2015
Detective Marlon Williams offers people to come pray at the alter at Mount Olive Baptist Church on Feb. 8. Williams serves as both a detective for the Charleston Police Department and as a Deacon at the church.

CPD detective fights crime, spreads faith

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 5, 2015

Staff Senate ‘shouts out’ to university employees

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 5, 2015

Language barriers broken through words of diversity, inclusion

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 3, 2015

Community coffee hour proposes plans for cultural food program, inclusive dialogue

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 2, 2015

Study Abroad deals with lacking enrollment

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 26, 2015

Student Government, UB deal with budget cuts

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 26, 2015

Review: With ‘Sims’ playing life never felt so good

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 26, 2015

Sorority to educate students on Kwanzaa traditions

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 25, 2015

Women’s history and awareness begins Feb 25

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 23, 2015

‘Black power mixtape’ to be shown, debated

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 22, 2015

Cultures represented through worldly sounds

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 20, 2015

Graduate student to ‘unmatter’ theories of race

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 20, 2015

English teaching center to expand facilities

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 19, 2015

Students to find ‘Financial Peace’ in money-saving seminar

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 19, 2015
Shaniyah Mayes, a freshman psychology major poses for the upcoming Glam show Wednesday evening.

[Photo] Models to strut as African kings, queens

February 18, 2015

Nearly Naked 5k postponed

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 17, 2015

Enrollment cripples new summer study abroad programs proposals

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 16, 2015

‘It’s On:’ Students to take a stand against sexual assault

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 16, 2015

Students to ‘bare it all’ for charity cause

Roberto Hodge , Multicultural Editor
February 16, 2015

Sisterhood acts on foundations of Christianity, friendship

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 16, 2015
Brittany Fisher, a senior political science, discusses her stance on the misrepresentation of her sorority on the VH1’s show ‘Sorority Sisters’ during the Real Sorority Sisters Discuss “Sorority Sister” Monday in the auditorium of Lumpkin Hall.

Real sorority sisters hash out VH1’s ‘sorority sisters’

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 10, 2015

Athletes partner with community service

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 9, 2015

Diversity conference illuminates issues of privilege

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 8, 2015

New entrepreneurship center to teach students how to be their own boss

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 6, 2015

NPHC sorority sisters to discuss VH1 show, controversy

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 6, 2015

Review: ‘Dear White People’ exceeds expectations

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 5, 2015

Diversity conference to combat stereotype

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 3, 2015
Shamerea Richards, a senior communication studies major, suggests that students learn their basic rights when dealing with law enforcement Monday during “Life of a Black Man” in the auditorium of Coleman Hall.

Alphas simulate ‘life of a black man’ through testimonials, interactive game

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 3, 2015

Sorority to host free HIV testing

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 1, 2015

Library accepting student entries

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 1, 2015
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