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FILE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Old Daily Eastern News paper from 9/11 covering the aftermath effects on students in 2001.
A look back on how Charleston responded to 9/11
Director of Career Services Bobbi Kingery (left) and Human Resources Advisor John Marr (right) answer questions during the International Students: Realistic Expectations session Wednesday.
Career services holds seminar for international students
The re-opening of Chick-fil-a in the food court of the Martin Luther King Jr. Student union on Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024. Charleston Ill.
Chick-fil-A returns to University Union Food Court
President Jay Gatrell (middle right), joined with Amy Odwarka (middle), and Michele McDaniel (middle left) cut the ribbon to open the new family hub in on the fourth floor of the Booth Library on the Eastern Illinois University campus Wednesday.
Family hub opens for student parents in Booth Library
Junior computer science major Cov Dennis goes to kicks the ball during the kickball game hosted by the Black Student Union during their Find Your Friend Color Picnic Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in the Library Quad of Eastern Illinois University’s campus.
BSU is back
Paris high quarterback drew rogers gets sacked in the backfield after trying to scramble away from the Charleston defender at Trojan Hill Charleston
Charleston football prepares for Jersey
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
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From Isle of Wight to Lakeside Field: Jackson Liley
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.
‘Pinkies up’ with the EIU wide receivers
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Matt Bollant yelling at the referee during the women basketball game against UT Martin thursday night in Groniger Arena
Bollant leaves EIU basketball program
Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.
Davis, Luers enter transfer portal
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
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's 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
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
COLUMN: My journey from shot put to sports media
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Paris high quarterback drew rogers gets sacked in the backfield after trying to scramble away from the Charleston defender at Trojan Hill Charleston
Charleston football prepares for Jersey
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.
‘Pinkies up’ with the EIU wide receivers
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman
Wide receiver, senior, Cooper Willman catches the ball during the third quarter before getting push out of bounds at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores, at the O'Brien Field on Saturday night
EIU football records three interceptions, wins home opener
Senior wide receiver Chase Clough jumped to celebrate with senior quarterback after a second quarter touchdown. Head Coach Brian Halsey in the back. at Trojan Hill, Friday Sept, 6,2024, Charleston Ill. 25-18 Trojans won against the Paris Tigers.
Charleston beats Paris behind big defensive stop
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From Isle of Wight to Lakeside Field: Jackson Liley
Senior defender Morgan Rinker.
EIU soccer loses to in-state opponent NIU
Kate Germano, a sophomore midfielder (11), dribbles the ball up field towards Little Rock Trojan territory at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon.
EIU looks to beat NIU for first time in 28 years
Goalkeeper Kyce Toutanji, kicks a long ball to start the game against the IUPUI Jaguars Tuesday evening. The Panthers and Jaguars tied 1-1 with Eastern scoring with 5 minutes left on the clock.
EIU goalie records 10 saves in season debut
Head coach Dirk Bennett said he wants the team to maintain solid defense as the 2023 season continues. (File)
Charleston native to EIU soccer head coach: Dirk Bennett
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's 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
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Junior pitcher Olivia Price (6), starts her pitch to St. Louis University junior infielder Jocelyn Abbott (20) on Wednesday evening.
Athletes to watch in the winter
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
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
Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bite her lip while hitting the ball over to the other team during the doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks She also played singles
EIU women’s tennis prepares for OVC tournament
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman
Junior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn, attempts to spike the ball over the net but is blocked by the Marquette University Golden Eagles. The Panthers were swept 3-0 for the first time this season. Flynn had seven kills and points.
Outside hitter speaks on EIU volleyball program in Q&A
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball team huddle in a circle after losing to the Marquette Golden Eagles 3-0 in Groniger Arena Friday evening on August 30, 2024.
Marquette volleyball sweeps Eastern in NCAA rematch
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
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
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice:’ the sequel from beyond the grave
Ali Ewoldt, Teri Hansen, Ben Micheal and Robert Sims sing "The Time Of My Life " from Dirty Dancing at the Broadway A-Z performance in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.
Broadway makes its way to Charleston
The postcard mural, located in the Triad facing Booth Library, was painted by Grace Otzwirk over summer break.
Alum artist leaves a postcard to welcome students back
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Hilary Abigana is hoisted up while playing the flute during the final song of the night labeled as "Straw Yellow" ("La Escoba" traditional by arr. Terry L. Baldrige) "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday. During the show, the group integrates acrobatics and dances, while having ample audience engagement.
The Fourth Wall flies into Doudna
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism.
 COLUMN: ‘BlackBerry’: How the apples took over the berries
Cartoon by Gunnar Olson
EDITORIAL: AI threatens independent thinking
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: It’s ok to not be ok
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism.
‘The Boys in the Boat:’ Gold for the sport, bronze for the plot
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
Hispanic Heritage Month: ongoing debates over celebration and identity
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Is there too much wrestling?
The Overton Window: Ep. 3: The Rise of New Urbanism and a Project 2025 Rundown
The Overton Window: Ep. 3: The Rise of New Urbanism and a Project 2025 Rundown
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101
The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris's First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida
The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris’s First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM
The Overton Window: Ep. 1: Taxes on Tips, RFK Jr Drops Out and a Brief DNC Recap
The Overton Window: Ep. 1: Taxes on Tips, RFK Jr Drops Out and a Brief DNC Recap
Wednesday mornings, Bob Bennett and Mike Clayton pick the tomatoes they want to take home on at the Charleston farmer's market Wednesday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fresh produce at the Charleston Farmer’s Market
Fighting Illini Kaden Feagin hurdles past the EIU senior defensive back Zay Gentry during the team's season opener against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium Thursday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU loses to UofI 45-0
Freshman forward Jackson Liley made his first goal at his first ever game with Eastern Illinois men's soccer during the EIU, University of Chicago game Thursday evening. EIU men's soccer won 3-0.
THROUGH THE LENS: Men’s and women’s soccer take home victories
Junior computer science major Cov Dennis goes to kicks the ball during the kickball game hosted by the Black Student Union during their Find Your Friend Color Picnic Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in the Library Quad of Eastern Illinois University’s campus.
THROUGH THE LENS : Black Student Union hosts picnic and games
Cheer leaders get ready to cheer the EIU fight song Sunday night at the pep rally.
THROUGH THE LENS: Pep rally brings together students
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Conceptual renderings of the proposed development in the West Park Plaza on Lincoln Avenue in Charleston.

[Photo] West Park Plaza to undergo redevelopment

Jacob Hamm, News Editor
August 27, 2024
SUBMITTED PHOTO BY POWERS-BROWN ARCHITECTURE Conceptual renderings of the proposed development in the West Park Plaza on Lincoln Avenue. in Charlestion ILL.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Greg Jukes autographs a playbill for a student after "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Greg Jukes autographs a playbill for a student after "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" performance at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER The Fourth Wall trombonist C. Neil Parsons holds up the name of the final song going to be performed at The Theatre in Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday. The Fourth Wall tasked the audience to pick the song order in the second half of "Fruit Flies Like A Banana" and closed the night with "Straw Yellow" ("La Escoba" traditional by arr. Terry L. Baldrige).

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Hilary Abigana is hoisted up while playing the flute during the final song of the night labeled as "Straw Yellow" ("La Escoba" traditional by arr. Terry L. Baldrige) "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday. During the show, the group integrates acrobatics and dances, while having ample audience engagement.

[Photo] The Fourth Wall flies into Doudna

August 26, 2024
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER The Fourth Wall performs "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER The Fourth Wall percussionist Greg Jukes plays the xylophone during "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Flutist Hilary Abigana teaches audience members how to play the flute during "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER The Fourth Wall percussionist Greg Jukes plays the accordion during "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

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
Eastern's 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 #1's team captain and a management information systems major, Ian Centers, Team #2's 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 year's list of events for African-American History Month.

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 Perera's sister's 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 Parkinson's 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 Women's 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 Mac's 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 Craig's 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
Submitted Photo

[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 everyone's 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
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[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, rcsacco@eiu.edu
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 ROAR's 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
MADA's 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 "Where'd 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
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