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Zoe Volk,a junior graphic design major, working on projects in the Doudna computer lab.
EIU to replace campus computers
Old main, Eastern Illinois University Charleston Ill,
Unpacking the 2025 budget
Runners participate in the Toddler Trot on the OBrien Stadium football field 50-yard line during the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Races for all Paces event Saturday morning.
Running for a cause: Sarah Bush Lincoln ready for annual races
Cicadas shells collect on mature tree just west of Eastern Illinois University campus, May 8 2011 Charleston, Ill.
Cicadas swarm state track meet
Samira Dadson sews a zipper onto denim in preparation for the denim day fashion shoot in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Fashion Lab, Charleston Ill., April 18, 2024. Dadson has been sewing for the past 10 years.
Fighting inequality with fashion
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, stiff arms a Bryant University Bulldogs defender at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.
Holley, Panthers receive preseason recognition
Defender Kya Trejo attempts a long pass on Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon.
How does women’s soccer train for the fall?
Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball programs first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field on the Northwestern University campus on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.
Archibald leaves EIU softball program to coach with father
The NCAAs $2.75 billion settlement will affect Easterns athletic department. Just how much is not yet known. Scroll down for more.
OVC concerned with the NCAA’s handling of a $2.75 billion settlement
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at mens soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.
How does men’s soccer train for the fall?
Gunnar Olson
‘Planet of the Apes’ an intro course on ethics
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
Column: The ethics of AI
Jacob Hamm
Dear Democrats: Take Trump seriously
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
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
Gunnar Olson
‘Planet of the Apes’ an intro course on ethics
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
Column: The ethics of AI
Jacob Hamm
Dear Democrats: Take Trump seriously
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
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
Samira Dadson sews a zipper onto denim in preparation for the denim day fashion shoot in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Fashion Lab, Charleston Ill., April 18, 2024. Dadson has been sewing for the past 10 years.
Fighting inequality with fashion
From left, Theo Edwards, Ronnie Kosciuk and Emery Johnson walk with a crowd in the slut walk near Lawson Hall Thursday.
Slut walk combats sexual assault, harassment at EIU
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.
Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault
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
2023s Miss Coles County Fair winner, Laney Wright, tossed candy to the parade crowd.
THROUGH THE LENS: Red, White, and Blue Days In Charleston
Athletes at Easterns Cross Country camp line up for a running start at their annual banana relay Friday, June 28.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU Cross Country camp goes bananas
Bredesen after buying a bouquet of wildflowers on June 15.
Down to Earth: the Farmers Market at Courthouse Square
The owner of Revival City Doughnuts, Marschelle McCoy, takes out a tray of doughnuts from the cart and gives advice on what went wrong and what could have been better with the doughnuts to her employee Bronica Bazzano at Revival City Doughnuts on Feb. 8.
THROUGH THE LENS: The Lord will provide
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
Panther Profiles: Ep. 21: Mike OConor
Panther Profiles: Ep. 21: Mike O’Conor
Panther Profiles: Ep. 20: Bella Marcum
Panther Profiles: Ep. 20: Bella Marcum
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 63: Drew’s Last Episode + How We Started The Podcast
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 62: Is The Bear That Good?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
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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.

[Photo] Art revolves around McClellan

April 24, 2024
Alexis Jones, posing for a headshot.

[Photo] Celebrating WHAM at EIU

Alexis Moore-Jones and Jacob Hamm
March 29, 2024
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.

[Photo] LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest

March 8, 2024
Matthew Hutti, Posing with his mother Deborah Hutti. in Charleston IL.

[Photo] Honoring the memory of Charleston council member Matthew Hutti  

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feauture Reporter
January 16, 2024
A house smoking from a fire at 912 Oakcrest Drive in Charleston, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

[Photo] Fire at four apartment units

T.J. Seputis, Reporter
September 27, 2023
The Center for Student Innovation offers a wide variety of technology for students like 3D printing, virtual reality, podcasting equipment, large computer monitors, a green screen and more. Students and faculty can also check out laptops, digital cameras, and webcams through the center.

[Photo] Center for Student Innovation offers updated technology to students

February 22, 2023
Aerial shot of the Eastern themed corn maze. Photo submitted by L & A Family Farms.

[Photo] Eastern themed corn maze to open Saturday

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 17, 2022
Easterns Robotic Team #2 won second place in the Sumo Robot Contest at the National Robotics Competitions on April 7 to April 9 in Marion, Ohio. Pictured from left to right, is Wutthigrai Boonsuk, an advisor of the robotics teams and associate professor in the School of Technology, Jason Duhamell, Team #1s team captain and a management information systems major, Ian Centers, Team #2s team captain and a engineering technology major, Aleigh Crowder, member of Team #2 and a biological sciences major, Srilekha Poli, member of Team #2 and a technology major, Sri Sai Balu Rocharla, a member of Team #1 and a technology major, and Toqueer Israr, an advisor of the robotics teams and an associate professor in the School of Technology.

[Photo] Eastern's robotic team places second in national competition

April 18, 2022
Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

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Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

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A body found in the Illinois River near Peru has been identified as Jelani Day, an Illinois State University graduate student who was reported missing on Aug. 25. The cause of death was determined to be drowning.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Continue the fight for Jelani

October 26, 2021
Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

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A body found in the Illinois River near Peru has been identified as Jelani Day, an Illinois State University graduate student who was reported missing on Aug. 25. The cause of death was determined to be drowning.

[Photo] BREAKING NEWS: Jelani Day confirmed dead

September 23, 2021
Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

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Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

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Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

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Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

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Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

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Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

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Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

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Joshua Fairchild

[Photo] Charleston man arrested in connection with death

Corryn Brock, Staff Writer
June 28, 2021
Eastern senior Everett Lau gestures toward a green screen during a broadcast for WEIU Newswatch. Lau has been working for the station since 2017.

[Photo] Lau celebrates National Weatherperson’s Day

Corryn Brock, News Editor
February 5, 2021
Two health care workers wear homemade masks made by members of the Facebook group DIY Face Masks for Coles County. Lou Conwell, an administrator for the page, said the group delivers the masks to nursing homes, health care facilities and child protective services where they place the masks in bins to avoid physical contact.

[Photo] Facebook group assists Coles County by making face masks

Hannah Shillo, Associate News Editor
April 2, 2020
(From left to right) Sophomores Lucy Hill, a music performance major, Resa Fuller, a music performance major, Jessica Stewart, an English education major, and Lucas Lower, a computer science major stand next to a snowman they built Saturday night in front of Old Main. The snowman was knocked down Saturday night.

[Photo] 4 students share story of snowman

Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor
January 13, 2019
Eastern waives its application fee for the fall semester.

[Photo] Eastern waives application fee for prospective students

Staff Report
July 18, 2018
Alisa Hill, a senior political science major, has overcome several challenges to be able to get accepted into Northern Illinois University’s master’s in public administration program. While at Eastern, Hill has never received less than a 3.0, earning multiple scholarships as well as the TRiO Achiever Award and being named Eastern’s Top Black Scholar.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Alisa Hill overcomes challenges, gets to graduate school and internship

Kareemah Martin, Contributing Writer
April 29, 2018
Kyrsten Holderby, a senior biological sciences major, will present her research at a national conference this weekend.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Kyrsten Holderby will present research at national conference

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 19, 2018
The Eastern Symphony Orchestra performs under the direction of music professor Richard Robert Rossi.

[Photo] Music professor Rossi to return to monastery

Olivia Swenson-Hultz  , Associate News Editor
April 2, 2018
Brian T. Griffin was taken into custody by the Chicago Police Department’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit. Griffin was a suspect in the aggravated arson case at 506 Monroe Ave.

[Photo] Suspect in Mother’s Bar fire arrested Wednesday

Staff Report
March 29, 2018
This is a calendar showing this years list of events for African-American History Month.

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Kehinde Adebayo, a graduate student in economics, came to Eastern from Nigeria five months ago. Adebayo is an international student ambassador. He said he wanted to be one to help others like he was helped when he first came to the United States.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Graduate student helps others as international student ambassador

Cassie Buchman, Editor in Chief
January 7, 2018
Bailey Martin-Giacalone, a senior biological sciences major and student laureate, was given an award by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureates for excellence and achievement.

[Photo] #StudentSpotlight: Bailey Martin-Giacalone receives The Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award

Travis Moody, Staff Reporter
November 28, 2017
Fallen trees because of Hurricane Irma in front Pereras sisters house in Miami, Fla on Monday, Sept. 11.

[Photo] Helpless during a hurricane  

Jaynell Perera, Columnist
September 12, 2017
Lydia Pond takes a picture on Mt. Quandary in Colorado on one of her June training trips. Pond has been training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in August, which she is doing to raise money for Parkinsons disease research.

[Photo] Alumna to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, raise money for Parkinson’s research

Cassie Buchman, Staff Reporter
August 4, 2017
Meagan Ramey, a senior biological sciences major, poses with her mother, Stephanie Adams, 62, of Middleton, Wis., at the Womens March in Washington, D.C. Saturday.

[Photo] Eastern senior travels to D.C. for historic march

Leon Mire, Associate News Editor
January 23, 2017
Students from Carl Sandburg Elementary School place meaningful items one by one during the White Table Ceremony, in the Booth Library for Veterans Day.

[Photo] Speeches, donations, demonstrations to honor veterans

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2016
Joel Stewart, the new university police officer, is sworn in by Lynette Drake, the interim vice president for student affairs earlier this month.

[Photo] New officer hopes to be good face for UPD

Chrissy Miller, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2016
Previous members of the organization Hello Dali acting out a scene. The group does improv comedy in front of a crowd of about 35 people every two weeks.

[Photo] Making crowd laugh on cue, relieving stress

T'Nerra Butler, Verge Editor
October 6, 2016
Chris Vallillo playing his guitar. He plays more than three instruments.

[Photo] Musician to sing historic Civil Rights Movement songs

T'Nerra Butler, Verge Editor
September 22, 2016
The band Brainchild performing one of their songs at the Limelight Eventplex in Peoria.

[Photo] ‘Brainchild’ to rock stage

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter
September 22, 2016
Musician and one-man band Edward David Anderson will hit the stage as a one-man band at Macs Uptowner on Friday August 26, 2016 at 9:30 p.m.

[Photo] Edward David Anderson to take the stage at Mac’s Uptowner

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter
August 25, 2016
Eastern students volunteer for the Young Athletes program teach hand-eye coordination at Mark Twain Elementary School. This program is a stepping stone for the Special Olympics.

[Photo] Eastern volunteers PLAY, teach kids in after-school programs

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2016
Clay Harrington

[Photo] Evangelist to bring message of love

July 15, 2016
Clay Harrington

[Photo] Unity Rally to include candlelight vigil, live music

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 11, 2016
Cameron Craigs album, My Life as a Sonata: A Passion Recapitulated, will be released on Aug. 16.

[Photo] Eastern's Cameron Craig releasing vocal album

July 7, 2016
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[Photo] Student Senate welcomes new speaker

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
April 26, 2016
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[Photo] ROTC to celebrate 100 years of Cadet Command

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 21, 2016
The Ashmore Fire Department offered Eastern students opportunities for service work last year.

[Photo] Panther Service Day to bring students together 

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 21, 2016
A group of students pose for a photo at the 2015 English Scholarship and Awards Tea in Pemberton Hall.

[Photo] English department to recognize student achievements 

April 19, 2016
Students use Pemberton Prom to dress up and have a good time with their friends.

[Photo] Pemberton Prom hopes to be swimming success  

Raquael Logan, Verge Reporter
April 14, 2016
In celebration of National Library Week, Booth sponsored the Edible Book Festival, where participants created an artwork out of food to represent a book. 

[Photo] Booth to celebrate National Library Week

Abbey Whittington, Entertainment Editor
April 6, 2016
Greg Poljacik, a stage combat choreographer and teacher, will provide a public presentation in the Leature Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m. The presentation, “How the Arts Further Scientific Understanding of Human Behavior”, will draw on research with actors, chamber quartet musicians, ballet dancers, stunt people and others.

[Photo] EIU-UPI to join rallies in Chicago

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
March 28, 2016
EIU Dancers will be showcasing dances from various decades Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

[Photo] Speaker talks about “death spiral” in public higher education

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
March 22, 2016
Justin Edwards, 26, of Dolton

[Photo] 1 suspect arrested, 2 at large after home invasion

Staff Report
March 8, 2016
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[Photo] MADA gives student artistic outlet

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
March 2, 2016
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[Photo] Civic Engagement and Volunteerism office lends helping hands to community

Abbey Whittington, Entertainment Editor
March 1, 2016
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[Photo] Former officer writes book about motivating interviews

Luis Martinez, News Editor
February 19, 2016
Renown band is respected for producing traditional celtic sounds. Lúnasa members are: Kevin Crawford (flutes, low whistles and tin whistles), Trevor Hutchinson (double bass), Ed Boyd (guitar), Colin Farrell (fiddle and whistles), and Cillian Vallely (uilleann pipes and low whistles).

[Photo] Performance to combine Irish, American sounds

Mercury Bowen, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2016
Sophomore swimmers Ben Pitlock and Patrick Wood wrote a rap song for Fund EIU.

[Photo] Eastern swimmers rap to Fund EIU

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 8, 2016
While preparing for the fall art show, members gain professional communication skills.

[Photo] Art education RSO creates family bond for members

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
February 7, 2016
Co-founder of Cometry, Iggy Mwela, is performing spoken word.

[Photo] Comedy, poetry collide on Underground stage

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
February 7, 2016
Members of the Colleges Against Cancer organization pose for a photo after participating in their Relay for Life event last year on April 12, 2015.

[Photo] Eastern students unite colleges against cancer

Lynnsey Veach, City Editor
January 24, 2016
Cloud Form sculpture is made of steel which makes it suitable for the outdoors and is located by Buzzard Hall.

[Photo] Sculpture made with digital design, steel

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
January 15, 2016
We all come from different musical backgrounds, but we do a good job of including everyones musical ambition in our sound, band member Yeck-Petty said.

[Photo] Porch Fire to ignite Mac Uptowner’s stage

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
January 15, 2016
Former College Democrat members Ryan Woods and Mike Olsen stand with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, center, outside of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] College democrats RSO re-activates

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
January 13, 2016
This is the plan for how the courtyard should look after its completion.

[Photo] New completion goal for new south quad courtyard

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 9, 2015
Students from the EIU American Marketing Association, pose for photos at the Penalty Box for their Beach Bash fundraiser. The students raise money for a trip to a conference each year during this trip students meet other members from different chapters and have scholarship and internship opportunities.

[Photo] Organization to bring ugly sweater party to town

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
December 8, 2015
William T. Ridgeway

[Photo] Friends, family remember African-American leader

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
December 6, 2015
Adele performing live in 2009.

[Photo] Adele sings to soul in new album

Rose Sacco, [email protected]
December 3, 2015
The Holiday Art sale features handmade items from area artists featuring ceramics, wood items, jewelry and other pieces. A portion of the sales proceeds will be used to support the art department’s scholarship fund. The sale will be December 3-5.

[Photo] Doudna to host annual holiday art sale

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
November 30, 2015
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[Photo] Miss Black Illinois visits Eastern, uplifts women

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
November 16, 2015
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[Photo] ClusterPluck debuts untraditional Bluegrass sounds

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
November 12, 2015
Two competitors practice their respective pieces for the Midwest Collabrative Piano Competition. The competition takes place on Saturday in the recital hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Doudna to host second annual piano competition

Qian Cheng, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2015
Larissa Kmetz, a junior sociology major, and Gretchen Butterfield, a sophomore biological sciences major, work with the Hunger action team and hand out plates for students to decorate to send to the Wesley Foundation Food Pantry every Thursday of November in Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. With each plate decorated a dollar is donated to the food pantry.

[Photo] Student community service to fight against hunger

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
November 10, 2015
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[Photo] Police searching for suspect in cell phone theft

Staff Report
November 9, 2015
Moondogs, local band performing during ROARs fundraising event on January 2015.

[Photo] Second Rock Out Against Rape concert to commence

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
November 5, 2015
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[Photo] Call of Duty concert to honor Veterans

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
November 4, 2015
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[Photo] 40-mile relay to help Parks and Recreation

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 2, 2015
Matthew Basso, a professor of history and gender studies from the University of Utah will be guest speaking at the 9th Annual James Jones lecture series on Wednesday Nov. 4 in the lecture hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Matthew Basso to speak for James Jones Lecture series

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
November 2, 2015
MADAs executive board prepares for the trunk show held in the south quad in 2014.

[Photo] RSO designs clothing pieces for fashion show

Lexi Stickel, Staff reporter
October 30, 2015
Mike Felten, chicago singer-songwritter to perform Whered you get that dress Saturday during the Halloween Party in the JAC.

[Photo] JAC to throw first Halloween, costume party

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 30, 2015
Submitted photo Attendees run past Old Main during the 2013 Homecoming Race.

[Photo] Annual 2.5k race to kick off Homecoming parade

Analicia Haynes, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2015
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[Photo] Pancake batter serves community, raises awareness

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 22, 2015
Pianist and composer Travis Wesley will perform Thursday in the Dvorak Concert Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Travis Wesley Trio to perform at Doudna

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2015
Chinese Diplomat Weiping Zhao is coming to Eastern Wednesday, Sept. 2 in Buzzard Auditorium at 7:30 pm to speak about the current Chinese and U.S. relationship. The discussion is free and open to the public prior to the lecture a reception will be held in the Rathskellar of the Martin Luther King University Union from 6 pm to 7:15 pm

[Photo] Chinese Consul General to speak to Eastern

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor
August 31, 2015
The Coles County Barbershop Singers will be performing Tuesday night at 7 pm in Kiwanis Park. The group has been active since 1970

[Photo] Barbershop quartet to perform at Kiwanis Park

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
August 31, 2015
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[Photo] Fire damages closet in Stevenson Hall

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
August 28, 2015
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[Photo] Mac’s Uptowner to host band’s 300th performance

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
August 28, 2015
The Moore Brothers is coming to Eastern for a performance on Saturday, August 29th in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Brothers Daniel, Jacob and Isaac play a mix of bluegrass, country, gospel and blues.

[Photo] Moore Brothers to kick off Doudna season

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
August 27, 2015
Workers of Howell Paving in Mattoon lay down the asphalt for the construction of Runway 11 at the Coles County Memorial Airport over the summer. The airport will close to finish construction in September.

[Photo] Construction shuts down airport, no air show this year

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
August 26, 2015
Kim Brant, 55, of Charleston, was arrested at 10:09 a.m. Wednesday on charges of attempted murder and domestic battery in connection to a woman who police found to have been stabbed repeatedly with scissors.

[Photo] Charleston man charged with attempted murder

Staff Report
July 22, 2015
Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets, a rock band from Champaign, will perform at 2:30 p.m. July 4 at Morton Park for Red, White & Blue Days. From left to right, members are: Mark Rubel, bass; Timmy Ray, guitar; Buster B. Dordaun, drums; Roger Prillman, keys; and Tary Powers, sax.

[Photo] 1950s-inspired band to rock Fourth of July

Tony Komada, Online Editor
June 29, 2015
Various pieces of glass art can be seen in the Tarble Arts Center as part of the Studio Glass exhibit, which will be on display until June 28.

[Photo] Glass artwork on display at Tarble

Chris Picazo, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2015
| The Daily Eastern News Members of Student Government and Senate pose with President Bill Perry during the Selfies with Prez Event on March 26, 2015 in the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr, Unversity Union.

[Photo] Students to say goodbye to Perry during ‘Picnic with the Prez’

Chris Widdel, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2015
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