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Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senates first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Student Senate reaches quorum, approves Prestigious Pantherettes
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
Kyle Carlesimo, a freshman guard, struggles to gain possession of a loose ball but a St. Mary of the Woods College player holds his firm grip on the ball during the mens basketball game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Carlesimo led the Panthers with 19 points and seven rebounds. The team had an average of 4 rebounds per player, with a total of 50. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.
Carlesimo leads men’s basketball to first home win of the season
Maya Chandler (10), a junior guard, is defended by Miah Monohan (3), a sophomore guard as she approaches the Panthers hoop during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena Sunday afternoon. Monahan scored five points with six assists and four rebounds. The Panthers won 83-73 against the Ramblers.
Women’s basketball rallies in second half to beat Loyola Chicago
Linebacker Colin Bohanek (45), and defensive back Mark Aitken (2), tackles a Southeast Missouri player during their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the OBrien Field.
Eastern football set to face off against No. 25 UT Martin
Summerlyn Smith (8), a senior setter, puts up the ball during volleyball practice in Lantz Arena Thursday afternoon.
Smith sisters “set” up for success
Forward Sincere Malone (5), splits the double team by Illinois States defense on the right wing as Malone attempts to drive to the basket at Easterns first mens basketball home game of the season against Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
EIU athletics to hit the road for games over Thanksgiving break
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: “Face/Off”: an exciting and shameless action extravaganza
A tribute at the front enterance of the memorial service that people could view. As part of the tribute, pictures of Jason Aguilar and teammates and other mementos were placed.
EDITORIAL: You aren’t alone
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: If its not a crime, why are they doing time?
EDITORIAL: If it’s not a crime, why are they doing time?
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: “Face/Off”: an exciting and shameless action extravaganza
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
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
Candy Fordjour Frimpong, a graduate student studying art, details her ceramics project in the Ceramics Studio Sunday afternoon. Fordjour Frimpong said with her artwork she hopes to promote a message of diversity. I want to use my indigenous background to relate well with the contemporaries around [Charleston], Fordjour Frimpong said.
Students tell stories through their art
Teachers Assistant Samuel Wilson, a graduate student studying art, assists Jennifer Teibowei, a freshman biological sciences major, learn how to chain stitch during an Introduction to Art class in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Out of time, out of money: Reality of art students
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
Sajani Reddy Singapuram, a computer technology graduate student, dressed in her saree, along with other traditional Indian attire and jewelry, walks up the stairs and into the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for her singing performance at the Global Culture Night
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for a night full of culture
The Coles County Board retained its two Democratic seats during the general elections on Election Day. Michael Watts and Gail Mason, who represent District 3 and 12 respectively, will continue to serve on the Board into the next term which ends in 2024. District 11 Candidate Matt Titus ran and lost 669-563.
THROUGH THE LENS: Coles County Democrats Election Day watch party
THROUGH THE LENS: Art on a different canvas
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard sticks with a Millikin Big Blue player attempting to drive the ball towards the goal in Lantz Arena Thursday evening. Washington led the Panthers with 29 points. The Panthers won 82-78 against the Big Blues.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball team kicks off season against Big Blue
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 11: Sausage Party
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 10: The Nice Guys
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 9: Jeepers Creepers
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 8: Saw
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Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks

May 2, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: New Fontaines D.C. release is their best yet

April 29, 2022
August Frisby, a music performance major and alto saxophone player, performs a solo during the Jazz Ensemble performance on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Eastern Jazz Ensemble performs final, ‘best’ performance

April 26, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: Interpol’s “Antics” a solid follow-up

April 22, 2022
August Frisby, a sophomore music performance major, plays All These People in the Blue Note Quintet during the final Jazz Combos performance of the spring semester Thursday night at The Theatre in Doudna. Frisby played both the alto and baritone saxophone during the performance.

Thursday marks last jazz combo performance this spring

April 21, 2022
The Eastern men’s basketball head coach Marty Simmons (seated left) instructs players on what to do during a timeout during the Panthers’ game against Murray State on Jan. 17 at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 72-46 to the Racers.

How life, basketball brought Simmons to EIU

April 20, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: Good Looks “Bummer Year” is worth a listen

April 15, 2022
Students talk mental health during COVID

Students talk mental health during COVID

April 13, 2022
Members of the Newman Catholic Center Roy Lanham, the director of campus ministry, Brianna Bartosz, a senior communications disorder sciences major, and Erin Zurek, a graduate student studying communication disorder sceinces bring water from Lake Charleston to Sister City Park after walking a mile there and back Friday afternoon. Zurek has been doing this for three years and hopes that people will help contribute to the cause. Its just an hour out of our day, Zurek said. We didnt even walk that far compared to like how other people who dont have reliable access to water, who would have had to walk in order to survive.

Fundraiser for access to clean water raises around $2K

April 8, 2022
Las Cafeteras members, from left, drummer Jose Guadalupe Cruz Cano, vocalist Denise Carlos, vocalist Hector Paul Flores, keys player Jesus Gonzalez Ramirez and base player Moisès Baqueiro take bows after an encore of their performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall Thursday night.

Las Cafeteras visits Eastern with cultural music

April 8, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: Continuing to come around to Wilco

April 8, 2022
Professors, GSD coordinator react to anti-trans laws

Professors, GSD coordinator react to anti-trans laws

April 6, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: Jerkcurb’s “Air Con Eden” a great rediscovery

April 1, 2022
From left, Julie Campbell , an English professor, congratulates Kristen Paape, a studio 2D art major, on winning an award for her artistic work depicting queer stories and womens stories on Wednesday nigh in the Coleman Hall auditorium. Paape added, I was just really excited to apply it at all. And when I heard that, like feedback, specifically when they werent telling me like their comments up on stage, it was just like really fun for me and made me feel really good.

Art major wins 2 WHAM Awards

March 30, 2022
Meth possession most common felony in Coles County

Meth possession most common felony in Coles County

March 29, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: In retrospect, “Pressure Machine” might be really good

March 25, 2022
Author and army veteran Jennifer Hobbs speaks at her book lecture at Carnegie Public Library Wednesday morning. During the lecture Hobbs talks about the struggles she has overcome alongside her husband who was also a combat veteran in the same unit.

Army veteran, author visits Charleston library

March 23, 2022
Female students, professors talk being a woman in STEM

Female students, professors talk being a woman in STEM

March 23, 2022
Xander Wilson, a freshman history major, plays the baritone saxophone at the jazz concert alongside Chuck Israels in the Dvorak Concert Tuesday night

‘Jazz icon’ Chuck Israels visits Eastern Tuesday

March 22, 2022
Eastern shortstop Megan Burton attempts to place a tag on a Morehead State baserunner in first game of a doubleheader on Sunday at Williams Field. Eastern won the game 4-0.

Sweeps galore as softball teams begin OVC play

March 22, 2022
Eastern softball players (from left) Megan Burton, Alexa Rehmeier and Hannah Cravens celebrate after winning game one of a double header against Morehead State on Sunday at Williams Field. Rehmeier threw a one-hit shutout in the game and Burton and Cravens each scored a run in the 4-0 victory.

Panthers sweep Sunday doubleheader, off to 3-0 start in conference play

March 20, 2022
Stay safe during Spring Break

Stay safe during Spring Break

March 11, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: In defense of Coldplay’s early material

March 11, 2022
Aja Black, vocalist and emcee for The Reminders sings the final song in the performance “Coming Home” in the Dvorak Concert Hall Thursday.

The Reminders set stage at Doudna

March 10, 2022
Last Eastern events before Spring Break

Last Eastern events before Spring Break

March 7, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: Why “Agoraphobia” by Deerhunter is the best song ever written

March 4, 2022
A member of the Jazz Lab Band focuses on his music sheet while playing the trombone.

Jazz band performs Ray Charles, Duke Ellington music at Doudna

March 1, 2022
Jazz lab, symphonic band at Doudna, more this week

Jazz lab, symphonic band at Doudna, more this week

February 28, 2022
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV drives toward the basket in the mens basketball game against Austin Peay on Saturday in Lantz Arena. Friday led the team with 13 points in the game, which Eastern lost 64-52.

Panthers close out regular season with 64-52 loss to Austin Peay

February 26, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: 2022 full of promising releases from my favorite artists

February 25, 2022
From left, Savanna Wooten, a junior music education major, and Daniel Torres, a junior music performance major, play in the Birdland Quintet at the Jazz Combos at the Dvorak Concert Hall on Thursday.

Jazz Combos performs at Doudna Thursday night

February 24, 2022
creative outlet

Creative Outlet Ep. 8: Reviewing Spoon’s “Lucifer On The Sofa” with Matt Setnan

February 22, 2022
Sophomore guard Dan Luers controls the ball while being guarded at the men’s basketball game against Tennessee Martin on Feb. 12 at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 82-70 against the Skyhawks.

Panthers lose 66-52 in road game against Cougars

February 21, 2022
More African American Heritage Month events, more this week on campus

More African American Heritage Month events, more this week on campus

February 21, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: Spoon’s newest release a 2022 highlight so far

February 18, 2022
Vaccine, booster clinic to be held Feb. 16 in Union

Vaccine, booster clinic to be held Feb. 16 in Union

February 15, 2022
Sophomore guard Dan Luers drives towards the rim at the men’s basketball game against Tennessee Martin on Saturday at Lantz Arena. The Panthers beat the Skyhawks 82-70.

Panthers’ second-half comeback falls short against Austin Peay

February 14, 2022
Guard Kashawn Charles celebrates during the final seconds of a win over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday at Lantz Arena. Charles had a career-high of 27 points in the game, which the Panthers won 82-70 against the Skyhawks.

Charles leads Panthers to big win against Skyhawks

February 12, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: Best love songs for Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2022
Freshman forward Paul Bizimana shoots a ball at Thursdays mens basketball game against Tennessee Tech at Lantz Arena. Bizimana led with 17 points and had 4 rebounds. The Panthers lost 73-62 to the Golden Eagles.

Panthers suffer home loss to Tennessee Tech Thursday

February 10, 2022
Emily Bernard, a graduate student studying health promotion and leadership, presents what a female condom is and how it works for Eastern Illinois University’s Health Education Resources Center’s Rubber Lovers Valentine’s Edition. Bernard talks about many different sexual health topics in her presentation such as safe sex, different types of condoms, and sexually transmitted diseases in the Arcola/Tuscola room of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Valentine’s Rubber Lovers gives safe sex and protection to students

February 9, 2022
Bob Sheppard, an American saxophonist, solos at the 62nd Annual Jazz Festival in the Dvorak Concert Hall in The Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday. Sheppard played alongside EIU students and faculty during the performance.

Eastern’s 62nd Annual Jazz Festival hosted postponed concert Saturday

February 5, 2022
Joy Okokon, a graduate student studying art, peels clay off of a drying towel in the Ceramics Studio in Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday.

Black artists ‘make magic’

February 2, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: Black musicians’ influence spans countless genres

February 1, 2022
Paul Bizimana, a freshman forward, gets picked up by his teammates after making a late basket in the men’s basketball game on Saturday against Tennessee State Tigers at Lantz Arena. Bizimana had 20 points and 6 rebounds. The Panthers won 62-57 against the Tigers.

Panthers get 1st home win of conference season

January 29, 2022
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements gets trapped by Belmonts defense in the Panthers game against the Bruins on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Clements had a total of 5 assists. The Panthers lost 90-56 to the Bruins.

Three teams remain in race for top of OVC men’s basketball standings

January 28, 2022
Students play the flute on Nov. 11 in the Wind Symphony Band performance at Doudna Fine Arts Center in Dvorak Concert Hall.

62nd Annual Jazz Festival, Talisk, art shows coming to Doudna and Tarble in February

January 28, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: Music industry needs support after impact of COVID-19

January 27, 2022
Eastern forward Paul Bizimana puts up a shot in the Panthers’ game against Belmont on Monday in Lantz Arena. Bizimana scored 20 points in the game, which Eastern lost 90-56.

Panthers drop home game against Belmont 90-56

January 24, 2022
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements attempts a layup in Easterns game against Southeast Missouri on Saturday in Lantz Arena. Clements scored 14 points in the game, which Eastern lost 87-58.

Panthers lose 9th-straight game, fall to 0-5 in conference play

January 22, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity

January 21, 2022
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles surveys the court in the Panthers game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.

Trio of teams fighting for top spot in OVC men’s basketball standings

January 20, 2022
creative outlet

Creative Outlet Ep. 7: Wander

January 18, 2022
Ryan Meyer

COLUMN: High expectations for third Fontaines D.C. record

January 14, 2022
Eastern forward Paul Bizimana looks to pass the ball in the Panthers game against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Jan. 13 in Lantz Arena. Bizimana tied for the team high with nine points in the game, which Eastern lost 66-53.

Panthers return to action with 13-point loss to Cougars

January 13, 2022
creative outlet

Creative Outlet Ep. 6: Kelsey Ferrel a.k.a. Feral

January 12, 2022
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements handles the ball in transition in the Panthers game against North Park on Dec. 4, 2021 in Lantz Arena. Clements had 25 points and 11 assists in the game, which Eastern won 76-71.

Panthers go 0-4 over break, have 3 games canceled

January 11, 2022
At Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday afternoon, Sam Tolch, a junior art education major, and Angela Risinger, a junior 2D studio art major, talk to each other about the showcased paintings inside the Glenn Hild Student Art Gallery that were created by students.

Eastern’s Advanced Painting course showcases art from the semester

December 9, 2021
COLUMN: Spotify Wrapped is a marketing tactic

COLUMN: Spotify Wrapped is a marketing tactic

December 9, 2021
Angela Gausmann, a junior vocal performance major, and Makayla McPhedran, (right) a senior music major, talk with Mrs. Claus during the Holiday Winter Fest in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday night.

Holiday Winter Fest at Doudna

December 2, 2021
COLUMN: Exciting MLB offseason changes

COLUMN: Exciting MLB offseason changes

December 2, 2021
Lumpkin Hall is named after Richard Lumpkin, a man who supported Eastern through financial contributions. The building was named after Lumpkin in 1990.

Richard Lumpkin and his namesake hall

November 28, 2021
Redshirt senior defensive lineman Justin Growel chases Murray State quarterback DJ Williams at Saturday’s football game at O’Brien Field. The Panthers lost 20-13 to the Racers.

THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Racers

November 20, 2021
Jason Johnson and members of Eastern’s defense celebrate a fumble recovery in their last game of the season Saturday against the Murray State Racers, a game that ended in a 20-13 loss for the Panthers.

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Eastern sophomore quarterback Chris Katrenick cocks to throw after faking a handoff to sophomore running back Jaelin Benefield in the midst of what would become a 20-13 loss to the Murray State Racers on Saturday at O’Brien Field.

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Eastern freshman running back Harrison Bey-Buie had 47 yards on 12 carries and one touchdown at O’Brien Field. The Panthers lost 20-13 to Murray State in their last game of the 2021 season on Saturday.

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Murray State freshman running back Damonta Witherspoon stiff arms Eastern freshman defensive back Tyris Harvey. Witherspoon would go on to rush for 135 yards on 16 carries, including a touchdown, to propel the Racers to a 20-13 victory on Saturday at O’Brien Field.

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Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV makes a move in the paint during Thursday nights game against Rockford in Lantz Arena. Friday IV set a new career high with 21 points in the game, which Eastern won 96-64.

Panthers beat Rockford 96-64 for 1st win of season

November 18, 2021
Eastern forward Jermaine Hamlin (34) jumps to deflect an inbounds pass in the final seconds of Easterns loss to Central Michigan on Nov. 15. The pass was gathered by Central Michigan guard Jermaine Jackson Jr. (10) who scored on a layup as time expired, giving the Panthers a 62-61 loss.

Panthers lose at buzzer in home opener

November 15, 2021
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV battles with two Chicago State defenders in the paint in a game last December, which Eastern won 78-56.

Men’s basketball team to play home opener Monday

November 14, 2021
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV attempts a layup agaisnt Morehead State on Jan. 14, 2021, in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost that game 87-61.

Panthers lose to Billikens in 2nd game of season

November 12, 2021
Students play the clarinet at Thursday night’s Wind Symphony Band performance at Doudna Fine Arts Center in Dvorak Concert Hall.

Wind symphony band performs at Doudna

November 11, 2021
COLUMN: Real Estate concert in Bloomington review

COLUMN: Real Estate concert in Bloomington review

November 11, 2021
BY RYAN MEYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Vice President for Academic Affairs Jay Gatrell speaks during Tuesday afternoon’s Faculty Senate meeting. Gatrell gave an announcement stating that there would be no more passwords on student evaluations for faculty.

[Photo] Faculty Senate talk issues with class formats

November 9, 2021
Vice President for Academic Affairs Jay Gatrell speaks during Tuesday afternoon’s Faculty Senate meeting. Gatrell gave an announcement stating that there would be no more passwords on student evaluations for faculty.

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Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biology pre-med major, and Kayla Ruth, a senior early childhood education major, sing “Ignition Remix” by R. Kelly on Monday night at 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union. Team 2 won the competition 3-2. Ruth said that they wanted to support the BSU and that they feel like it is a great place to come and celebrate together and just chill.

Battle of the Aux competition with BSU

November 8, 2021
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV attempts a layup agaisnt Morehead State on Jan. 14, 2021, in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost that game 87-61.

Men’s basketball team opening season at Northwestern

November 8, 2021
Sam Fagaly plays the saxophone as bassist Andrey Gonçalves looks toward him during Sunday evening’s Jazz Faculty Concert in Dvorak Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Jazzy faculty play Doudna Sunday night

November 7, 2021
Eastern mens basketball Marty Simmons (center) poses with Eastern President David Glassman (left) and Athletic Director Tom Michael in his introductory press conference on April 1, 2021 in Lantz Arena.

Simmons discusses Panthers’ preparations

November 4, 2021
COLUMN: Dune movie appropriates culture of Muslims, lacks cast to represent it

COLUMN: ‘Dune’ movie appropriates culture of Muslims, lacks cast to represent it

November 4, 2021
Photo from the 1941 Warbler. Coach Lantz controls his emotions.

The history of Lantz Arena

November 3, 2021
Joey Veronico, a junior marketing major from Hoffman Estates, walks past the Greenwood School Museum on March 31, 2010.

The history of Charleston’s schoolhouse, Greenwood

November 1, 2021
Diana Rogel, a senior Spanish major, takes her turn in talking about different topics during the Who’s Protecting Us? panel discussion presented by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Incorporated and Eastern’s Criminal Justice Club.

Panel starts conversation on criminal justice, police brutality

October 28, 2021
COLUMN: Creating the ideal indie rock band

COLUMN: Creating the ideal indie rock band

October 28, 2021
Panel to discuss police brutality, criminal justice reform

Panel to discuss police brutality, criminal justice reform

October 27, 2021

Homecoming parade brings campus, community together

October 24, 2021
The crowd toasts to the Doug DiBianco floor dedication in front of McKinney Hall Friday afternoon.

Gender-inclusive floor dedicated to Doug DiBianco

October 24, 2021
Homecoming Queen Jacqueline Williams, a senior kinesiology major, is honored by the crowd at Homecoming Coronation. Coronation was held Monday night in the MLK Union Grand Ballroom. Williams said when it was announced that she won, she couldn’t believe she had won and that she stood there shocked for a moment.

Homecoming events for the weekend

October 21, 2021
COLUMN: Inner Waves Apoptosis review

COLUMN: Inner Wave’s ‘Apoptosis’ review

October 21, 2021
Maynard Pat OBrien

O’Brien Stadium’s namesake remembered

October 19, 2021
creative outlet

Creative Outlet Ep. 5: Former Voice of Thomas the Tank Engine Joseph May

October 18, 2021
Two couples posed by Lake Ahmoweenah, with Old Main in background, July 1902. Pictured from left to right are Frank Henderson, Ethel Carnes, Grace Moore, and Charles Henderson.

Old Main, Livingston C. Lord’s history

October 17, 2021
Campus closed for fall break

Campus closed for fall break

October 13, 2021
H.F. Thut Greenhouses namesake

H.F. Thut Greenhouse’s namesake

October 7, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 5: Every Single Star Wars Movie (ft. Ryan Meyer)

October 6, 2021
Hayes Cummins, guitarist, plays in the CORDIS: Condition Blue concert inside Dvorak Concert Hall on Oct. 5.

CORDIS returns to Eastern

October 5, 2021
creative outlet

Creative Outlet Ep. 4: What I Like About DIIV’s ‘Deceiver’

October 5, 2021
CORDIS Condition Blue held at Doudna Tuesday

CORDIS’ ‘Condition Blue’ held at Doudna Tuesday

October 4, 2021
Some of Easterns wealthiest alumni

Some of Eastern’s wealthiest alumni

October 3, 2021
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