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Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fourth of July in Charleston
Rick Shook, who represents District Eight on the Coles County Board, asks attorney Andrew Keyt a question before the board voted Tuesday on whether to approve the Coles Wind project.
Coles County Board approves Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine wind farm
Charleston's Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the county's Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High School's cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Events in Charleston this week
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
The Charleston Community Band plays “Dancing Queen” by Abba Thursday in Kiwanis Park. This group consisted of 71 local instrumentalists with ages ranging from 13 to 90.
Events in Charleston this week
Tom Michael was introduced as the new athletic director Tuesday in Lantz Arena.
Eastern Illinois weighs NCAA House Settlement before June 30 deadline
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE ATHLETICS DEPRTMENT Eastern Illinois Men's Track and Field freshman jumper Abraham Johnson qualified for the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in triple jump.
EIU freshman Johnson headed to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Eastern Illinois baseball looks on as Little Rock celebrates a 2-1 win and Ohio Valley Conference championship game at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern’s offense struggles in OVC championship loss to Little Rock
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs (4) walks towards the Ohio Valley Conference tournament board to put EIU's logo onto the championship spot after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the OVC tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Eastern Illinois baseball faces Little Rock in the OVC championship
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teammates after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Running back, redshirt Freshman Jacarre Fleming takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.
Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
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.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: Thank you and goodbye… for now 
Luke Brewer
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ review: new dinosaurs, same old problems
Luke Brewer
‘28 Years Later’ review: a worthy sequel that lives up to the legacy
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is Wes Anderson to perfection
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 92: Cam’s Final Episode + The Future of the Podcast
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 91: Eyes Wide Shut: More Romantic Than Meets the Eye
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 90: Kept Woman: Can I Have My Time Back?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fourth of July in Charleston
Protestors line the sidewalk next to Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests in Morton Park on Saturday, June 14.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘No Kings’ protest in Charleston
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School runner leads the pack in heat 3 of the 100m of the IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Thursday, May 29.
THROUGH THE LENS: IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
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The Daily Eastern News
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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

T’Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
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
A small museum containing historical information on President Abraham Lincoln and life in the 1800s in the Lincoln Log Cabin in Lerna, Ill.

Lincoln Log Cabin continues historic values, traditions

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
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 Shakira's "Waka Waka" song evening for Sounds of the World on October 14,2014.

[Photo] AIS displays different countries with singing and dancing

T’Nerra Butler, Staff Reporter
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

T’Nerra Butler, Staff Reporter
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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