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Charlestons Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the countys Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High Schools cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Charleston hosts 31st Annual RWB Days
Jeff Riggs, his wife Kristen Riggs and their son Caleb Riggs watch the fireworks display at the Coles County Airport Friday as part of Red, White and Blue Days. The two-day celebration ended with the fireworks.
Bruce Springsteen tribute band to perform Sunday during RWB Days
Members of the University Professionals of Illinois socialize before the negotiation team meets with Eastern’s negotiation team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.
Eastern’s faculty union hopes to hear financial package during next meeting
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
Brother Jed takes his turn to preach after his wife, Sister Cindy, on Sept. 13. He explains stories about his life and answers questions from students.
Brother Jed’s history with Eastern
Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Josh Oakley returns to coach men’s soccer
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
In the top of the eighth, left, Jason DeCicco, a senior left-handed pitcher, is relieved after Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. After stepping off the mound, DeCicco embraces most of the team exchanging sentiments with them.
Panthers snap losing streak on Senior Day
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.
Panthers lose weekend series against Belmont
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
COLUMN: Id appreciate if we didnt ruin the world
COLUMN: I’d appreciate if we didn’t ruin the world
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
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Siobhan Doherty speaks into a megaphone while protesting the overture of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade Friday evening at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Doherty said she came out because she is very mad about Roe v. Wade being overturned. Im mad for not only myself, but also for all the women and people with uteruses that this is going to affect, Doherty said.
THROUGH THE LENS: Community members protest Roe v. Wade being overturned
Six-year-old Dulce Stern swims towards her mom Chelsea Stern at the Rotary Community Aquatic Center pool in Charleston Ill. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Chelsea said the two come out here almost every day to swim and have fun, plus it helps burn off some energy. Dulce said she loves jumping off the diving board and going on the slide with her dad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston community beats the heat
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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Opportunity to learn about Asian cultures

Opportunity to learn about Asian cultures

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

Antiques, art show has history of friendship

April 29, 2011
Annual fashion show to showcase new scenes

Annual fashion show to showcase new scenes

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

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

April 22, 2011
Celebration offers variety of activities

Celebration offers variety of activities

April 15, 2011
Latest Woodchuck, biggest event yet

Latest Woodchuck, biggest event yet

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

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

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

April 8, 2011
New barbecue restaurant opens near square

New barbecue restaurant opens near square

April 8, 2011
April Fools Day Pocket Guide

April Fools’ Day Pocket Guide

April 1, 2011
Eastern student records pop-country album

Eastern student records pop-country album

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

‘Angles’ album provides unique sound for The Strokes

April 1, 2011
Nerds unite with obsessions, interests

Nerds unite with obsessions, interests

April 1, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

April 1, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

April 1, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

April 1, 2011
Blueprint for the ultimate prank

Blueprint for the ultimate prank

April 1, 2011
Eastern student records pop-country album

Eastern student records pop-country album

April 1, 2011
Sculpture art around campus

Sculpture art around campus

April 1, 2011
Third Squarefest provides unique music styles

Third Squarefest provides unique music styles

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

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

March 25, 2011
Lessons in seduction

Lessons in seduction

March 25, 2011
Tartuffe modernized with 80s twist

‘Tartuffe’ modernized with ’80s twist

March 4, 2011
Tartuffe modernized with 80s twist

‘Tartuffe’ modernized with ’80s twist

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

Hip-Hop dominates charts with generational music

March 4, 2011
New restaurant offers usual bar foods, drinks

New restaurant offers usual bar foods, drinks

March 4, 2011
Tartuffe modernized with 80s twist

‘Tartuffe’ modernized with ’80s twist

March 4, 2011
Bands come together to celebrate

Bands come together to celebrate

February 25, 2011
Bands come together to celebrate

Bands come together to celebrate

February 25, 2011
EIU Wind Symphony to perform six musical pieces

EIU Wind Symphony to perform six musical pieces

February 25, 2011
Bands come together to celebrate

Bands come together to celebrate

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

New Spider-Man comic gives off spy vibe

February 25, 2011
Charleston brings in big name rapper

Charleston brings in big name rapper

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

Beethoven’s Sixth to be performed by Eastern Symphony Orchestra

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

Ahn Trio premiere honors late EIU vice president

February 18, 2011
Kenyetta Dance Company

Kenyetta Dance Company

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

Aaron Jakubiec to perform at Faculty Artist Series

February 4, 2011
Cold War Kids disappoints with latest CD

Cold War Kids disappoints with latest CD

February 4, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

January 28, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

January 28, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

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

New musical layer added to latest Cake album

January 28, 2011
Student Spotlight: Singing in the quad

Student Spotlight: Singing in the quad

January 28, 2011
Not your ordinary RSO

Not your ordinary RSO

January 28, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

January 21, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

January 21, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

January 21, 2011
Bringin the funk

Bringin’ the funk

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

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

Gypsy jazz group revisits early 20th century tradition

January 21, 2011
Musicians bring silent films to life

Musicians bring silent films to life

January 21, 2011
Mitch Davis experiences Ravechuck

Mitch Davis experiences Ravechuck

January 21, 2011
Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight

January 14, 2011
Awards expected for Black Swan

Awards expected for ‘Black Swan’

January 14, 2011
New restaurant on the block

New restaurant on the block

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

The Moon Dogs to perform at Jackson Avenue Coffee

January 14, 2011
Holiday classic comes to campus

Holiday classic comes to campus

December 13, 2010
Its a Wonderful Life radio show

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ radio show

December 10, 2010
Art:Space

Art:Space

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

It’s not too late to do your shopping online

December 10, 2010
Maintenance needed for campus parking lots

Maintenance needed for campus parking lots

December 6, 2010
Annual show singing holiday cheer

Annual show singing holiday cheer

December 3, 2010
Wrong Number focuses on vocal acting

‘Wrong Number’ focuses on vocal acting

December 3, 2010
Charleston music profile: Dear Chicago

Charleston music profile: Dear Chicago

December 3, 2010
Wagons a story of revenge

‘Wagons’ a story of revenge

December 3, 2010
Brotherhood a worthy sequel

‘Brotherhood’ a worthy sequel

December 3, 2010
Spoo to make 25th season his last

Spoo to make 25th season his last

November 29, 2010
Murphy takes leave of absence

Murphy takes leave of absence

November 29, 2010
Tuition changing for future students

Tuition changing for future students

November 29, 2010
Translations a story of love, war

‘Translations’ a story of love, war

November 12, 2010
Similarities to another famous Green

Similarities to another famous Green

November 12, 2010
Translations a story of love, war

‘Translations’ a story of love, war

November 12, 2010
Art:Space

Art:Space

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

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

November 12, 2010
Teams set new records

Teams set new records

November 8, 2010
Panthers pick up win on Senior Night

Panthers pick up win on Senior Night

November 8, 2010
Season ends with 2-1 loss to Drake

Season ends with 2-1 loss to Drake

November 8, 2010
Own goals ends Panthers season

Own goals ends Panthers season

November 8, 2010
Play at pylon triggers celebration

Play at pylon triggers celebration

November 8, 2010
Team hits its Streid

Team hits its Streid

November 5, 2010
Awards given to non-traditional students

Awards given to non-traditional students

November 5, 2010
Art: Space

Art: Space

November 5, 2010
The force is not strong with this one

The force is not strong with this one

November 5, 2010
Hitting all the right notes

Hitting all the right notes

November 5, 2010
Tigers have big advantage

Tigers have big advantage

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

Rugby looks to close out season on the road

November 5, 2010
Tournament bid on the line for soccer

Tournament bid on the line for soccer

October 29, 2010
Tubas flexibility featured at TUBA events

Tuba’s flexibility featured at TUBA events

October 29, 2010
Come for action, not story

Come for action, not story

October 29, 2010
Holt, White present challenge

Holt, White present challenge

October 29, 2010
Halloweentown great horror alternative

‘Halloweentown’ great horror alternative

October 29, 2010
Bets on Blue fills Charleston streets

‘Bets on Blue’ fills Charleston streets

October 25, 2010
Homecoming rally sounds off

Homecoming rally sounds off

October 25, 2010
Alumni awarded for contributions to campus

Alumni awarded for contributions to campus

October 25, 2010
Alumni return for 50th year reunion

Alumni return for 50th year reunion

October 22, 2010
Alumni return for 50th year reunion

Alumni return for 50th year reunion

October 22, 2010
Backlash follows new Medal of Honor game

Backlash follows new ‘Medal of Honor’ game

October 22, 2010
Alumni return for 50th year reunion

Alumni return for 50th year reunion

October 22, 2010
Alumni return for 50th year reunion

Alumni return for 50th year reunion

October 22, 2010
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