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Three different graduation ceremonies were held for the different colleges Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022, in Lantz Arena; Lumpkin College of Business and Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Education all held ceremonies for the students in the respective colleges.
Seniors prepare for graduation
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Vice Chairperson for Easterns board of trustees Christopher Hicks, speaks during the board of trustees meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom.
Board of trustees removes out-of-state tuition for US residents
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox throws the ball at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
Nine-run first inning too much for EIU to overcome
Senior guard Jordan Tiger Booker during the mens basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
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
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Flamm Orchards hires around 130 to 150 workers per season to plant, tend to and process crops for thousands of families. Flamm Orchards is one of many farms in cooperation with Illinois’ statewide program to curb hunger and help stock food banks. Crops are sorted into categories where lesser-rated produce is donated to food banks.
THROUGH THE LENS: Small town standard
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
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Opportunity to learn about Asian cultures

Opportunity to learn about Asian cultures

Samantha Wilmes
April 29, 2011
Antiques, art show has history of friendship

Antiques, art show has history of friendship

Samantha Wilmes
April 29, 2011
Far East Movement, Mike Posner set to perform hits at spring concert

Far East Movement, Mike Posner set to perform hits at spring concert

Samantha Wilmes
April 22, 2011
Far East Movement, Mike Posner set to perform hits at spring concert

Far East Movement, Mike Posner set to perform hits at spring concert

Samantha Wilmes
April 22, 2011
Annual fashion show to showcase new scenes

Annual fashion show to showcase new scenes

Samantha Wilmes
April 22, 2011
Celebration offers variety of activities

Celebration offers variety of activities

Samantha Wilmes
April 15, 2011
Latest Woodchuck, biggest event yet

Latest Woodchuck, biggest event yet

Samantha Wilmes
April 15, 2011
Noises Off: Theatre department to bring British comedy to life

‘Noises Off’: Theatre department to bring British comedy to life

Samantha Wilmes
April 15, 2011
Old Shoe to perform music at first-time show in Charleston

Old Shoe to perform music at first-time show in Charleston

Samantha Wilmes
April 8, 2011
New barbecue restaurant opens near square

New barbecue restaurant opens near square

Samantha Wilmes
April 8, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Samantha Wilmes
April 1, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Samantha Wilmes
April 1, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Samantha Wilmes
April 1, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Samantha Wilmes
April 1, 2011
Eastern student records pop-country album

Eastern student records pop-country album

Samantha Wilmes
April 1, 2011
Sculpture art around campus

Sculpture art around campus

Samantha Wilmes
April 1, 2011
April Fools Day Pocket Guide

April Fools’ Day Pocket Guide

Samantha Wilmes
April 1, 2011
Eastern student records pop-country album

Eastern student records pop-country album

Samantha Wilmes
April 1, 2011
Angles album provides unique sound for The Strokes

‘Angles’ album provides unique sound for The Strokes

Samantha Wilmes
April 1, 2011
Nerds unite with obsessions, interests

Nerds unite with obsessions, interests

Samantha Wilmes
April 1, 2011
Lessons in seduction

Lessons in seduction

Samantha Wilmes
March 25, 2011
Third Squarefest provides unique music styles

Third Squarefest provides unique music styles

Samantha Wilmes
March 25, 2011
Shall We Dance? benefit to raise money, awareness

‘Shall We Dance?’ benefit to raise money, awareness

Samantha Wilmes
March 25, 2011
New restaurant offers usual bar foods, drinks

New restaurant offers usual bar foods, drinks

Samantha Wilmes
March 4, 2011
Tartuffe modernized with 80s twist

‘Tartuffe’ modernized with ’80s twist

Samantha Wilmes
March 4, 2011
Tartuffe modernized with 80s twist

‘Tartuffe’ modernized with ’80s twist

Samantha Wilmes
March 4, 2011
Tartuffe modernized with 80s twist

‘Tartuffe’ modernized with ’80s twist

Samantha Wilmes
March 4, 2011
Hip-Hop dominates charts with generational music

Hip-Hop dominates charts with generational music

Samantha Wilmes
March 4, 2011
EIU Wind Symphony to perform six musical pieces

EIU Wind Symphony to perform six musical pieces

Samantha Wilmes
February 25, 2011
Bands come together to celebrate

Bands come together to celebrate

Samantha Wilmes
February 25, 2011
New Spider-Man comic gives off spy vibe

New Spider-Man comic gives off spy vibe

Samantha Wilmes
February 25, 2011
Bands come together to celebrate

Bands come together to celebrate

Samantha Wilmes
February 25, 2011
Bands come together to celebrate

Bands come together to celebrate

Samantha Wilmes
February 25, 2011
Charleston brings in big name rapper

Charleston brings in big name rapper

Samantha Wilmes
February 18, 2011
Beethovens Sixth to be performed by Eastern Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven’s Sixth to be performed by Eastern Symphony Orchestra

Samantha Wilmes
February 18, 2011
Ahn Trio premiere honors late EIU vice president

Ahn Trio premiere honors late EIU vice president

Samantha Wilmes
February 18, 2011
Kenyetta Dance Company

Kenyetta Dance Company

Samantha Wilmes
February 4, 2011
Aaron Jakubiec to perform at Faculty Artist Series

Aaron Jakubiec to perform at Faculty Artist Series

Samantha Wilmes
February 4, 2011
Cold War Kids disappoints with latest CD

Cold War Kids disappoints with latest CD

Samantha Wilmes
February 4, 2011
Student Spotlight: Singing in the quad

Student Spotlight: Singing in the quad

Samantha Wilmes
January 28, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

Samantha Wilmes
January 28, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

Samantha Wilmes
January 28, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

Samantha Wilmes
January 28, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

Samantha Wilmes
January 28, 2011
New musical layer added to latest Cake album

New musical layer added to latest Cake album

Samantha Wilmes
January 28, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

Samantha Wilmes
January 21, 2011
Dead Rising 2: Case West causes too many distractions, not enough zombie killing

Dead Rising 2: Case West causes too many distractions, not enough zombie killing

Samantha Wilmes
January 21, 2011
Gypsy jazz group revisits early 20th century tradition

Gypsy jazz group revisits early 20th century tradition

Samantha Wilmes
January 21, 2011
Musicians bring silent films to life

Musicians bring silent films to life

Samantha Wilmes
January 21, 2011
Mitch Davis experiences Ravechuck

Mitch Davis experiences Ravechuck

Samantha Wilmes
January 21, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

Samantha Wilmes
January 21, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

Samantha Wilmes
January 21, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

Samantha Wilmes
January 21, 2011
New restaurant on the block

New restaurant on the block

Samantha Wilmes
January 14, 2011
The Moon Dogs to perform at Jackson Avenue Coffee

The Moon Dogs to perform at Jackson Avenue Coffee

Samantha Wilmes
January 14, 2011
Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight

Samantha Wilmes
January 14, 2011
Awards expected for Black Swan

Awards expected for ‘Black Swan’

Samantha Wilmes
January 14, 2011
Holiday classic comes to campus

Holiday classic comes to campus

Samantha Wilmes
December 13, 2010
Its a Wonderful Life radio show

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ radio show

Samantha Wilmes
December 10, 2010
Art:Space

Art:Space

Samantha Wilmes
December 10, 2010
Its not too late to do your shopping online

It’s not too late to do your shopping online

Samantha Wilmes
December 10, 2010
Maintenance needed for campus parking lots

Maintenance needed for campus parking lots

Samantha Wilmes
December 6, 2010
Charleston music profile: Dear Chicago

Charleston music profile: Dear Chicago

Samantha Wilmes
December 3, 2010
Wagons a story of revenge

‘Wagons’ a story of revenge

Samantha Wilmes
December 3, 2010
Brotherhood a worthy sequel

‘Brotherhood’ a worthy sequel

Samantha Wilmes
December 3, 2010
Annual show singing holiday cheer

Annual show singing holiday cheer

Samantha Wilmes
December 3, 2010
Wrong Number focuses on vocal acting

‘Wrong Number’ focuses on vocal acting

Samantha Wilmes
December 3, 2010
Murphy takes leave of absence

Murphy takes leave of absence

Samantha Wilmes
November 29, 2010
Tuition changing for future students

Tuition changing for future students

Samantha Wilmes
November 29, 2010
Spoo to make 25th season his last

Spoo to make 25th season his last

Samantha Wilmes
November 29, 2010
Art:Space

Art:Space

Samantha Wilmes
November 12, 2010
Straight to DVD, Knuckleheads a real knock-out

Straight to DVD, ‘Knuckleheads’ a real knock-out

Samantha Wilmes
November 12, 2010
Translations a story of love, war

‘Translations’ a story of love, war

Samantha Wilmes
November 12, 2010
Similarities to another famous Green

Similarities to another famous Green

Samantha Wilmes
November 12, 2010
Translations a story of love, war

‘Translations’ a story of love, war

Samantha Wilmes
November 12, 2010
Season ends with 2-1 loss to Drake

Season ends with 2-1 loss to Drake

Samantha Wilmes
November 8, 2010
Own goals ends Panthers season

Own goals ends Panthers season

Samantha Wilmes
November 8, 2010
Play at pylon triggers celebration

Play at pylon triggers celebration

Samantha Wilmes
November 8, 2010
Teams set new records

Teams set new records

Samantha Wilmes
November 8, 2010
Panthers pick up win on Senior Night

Panthers pick up win on Senior Night

Samantha Wilmes
November 8, 2010
The force is not strong with this one

The force is not strong with this one

Samantha Wilmes
November 5, 2010
Hitting all the right notes

Hitting all the right notes

Samantha Wilmes
November 5, 2010
Tigers have big advantage

Tigers have big advantage

Samantha Wilmes
November 5, 2010
Rugby looks to close out season on the road

Rugby looks to close out season on the road

Samantha Wilmes
November 5, 2010
Team hits its Streid

Team hits its Streid

Samantha Wilmes
November 5, 2010
Awards given to non-traditional students

Awards given to non-traditional students

Samantha Wilmes
November 5, 2010
Art: Space

Art: Space

Samantha Wilmes
November 5, 2010
Tubas flexibility featured at TUBA events

Tuba’s flexibility featured at TUBA events

Samantha Wilmes
October 29, 2010
Come for action, not story

Come for action, not story

Samantha Wilmes
October 29, 2010
Holt, White present challenge

Holt, White present challenge

Samantha Wilmes
October 29, 2010
Halloweentown great horror alternative

‘Halloweentown’ great horror alternative

Samantha Wilmes
October 29, 2010
Tournament bid on the line for soccer

Tournament bid on the line for soccer

Samantha Wilmes
October 29, 2010
Alumni awarded for contributions to campus

Alumni awarded for contributions to campus

Samantha Wilmes
October 25, 2010
Bets on Blue fills Charleston streets

‘Bets on Blue’ fills Charleston streets

Samantha Wilmes
October 25, 2010
Homecoming rally sounds off

Homecoming rally sounds off

Samantha Wilmes
October 25, 2010
Alumni return for 50th year reunion

Alumni return for 50th year reunion

Samantha Wilmes
October 22, 2010
Parade float tradition continues

Parade float tradition continues

Samantha Wilmes
October 22, 2010
Parade float tradition continues

Parade float tradition continues

Samantha Wilmes
October 22, 2010
Alumni return for 50th year reunion

Alumni return for 50th year reunion

Samantha Wilmes
October 22, 2010
New restaurant a planet of disappointments

New restaurant a planet of disappointments

Samantha Wilmes
October 22, 2010
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