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Skylar Oliver, a junior elementary education major, helps Crevaughn Borders, a sophomore philosophy major, bag her food that she picked out from the food pantry inside McAfee Gym Friday afternoon.
In first year, Eastern’s food pantry helps over 950 students
Eastern University President David Glassman stands and waves to the crowd after finishing his last State of the University Address of his presidency term Thursday afternoon in the Dvorak Concert Hall. Towards the end of his speech, he started to get emotional reminiscing his time at Eastern.
‘It feels very sad’: Glassman gives his last State of the University Address
Marty, played by Jessica Nantes, a TV video and production maor, directs Theresa, played by Brea Howard, a theatre major, to act as Martys mother to create a picture of her childhood family dynamic in the Circle Mirror Transformation play.
Circle Mirror Transformation actors stay in character through it all
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senates first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Student Senate holds first unofficial meeting with unmet quorum
Students help teach English to fellow students who dont speak it, Wednesday night at the Newman Catholic Center.
Students learn English with Amigos and Friends
Number 20 Emily Wilcox, a junior middle blocker, hits the ball over the net during the volleyball game against the University of Arkansas- Little Rock Trojans Friday evening at Lantz Arena. Wilcox had 3 spikes and 4 kills, scoring 7.5 points. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Trojans.
EIU volleyball team sweeps Little Rock in first OVC meeting
Isabel Spanburg, a junior majoring in Biological Sciences, watches her shot during the Indiana State Invite at the Country Club of Terre Haute in Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 3, 2022. Spanburg finished the invite in 50th place, shooting a 36-hole total of 183.
EIU’s fall golf season in full swing
The Eastern mens cross country team starts the race in the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3 at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail. The team placed first overall in the event.
Cross country teams head to Louisville Classic
Eastern midfielder Chad Hamler tries to beat two opponents to the ball in Easterns match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Men’s soccer team to have its first home game Saturday
Number 1, Ireland Hieb, a senior middle backer, runs then a student hype tunnel before the start of the volleyball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening, Sept. 23, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.
OVC volleyball teams open conference play
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The DEN is not real, I just made it up
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The rise of LGBTQIA+ representation in media
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Gargoyles’ and the gun debate
COLUMN: The importance of finding a work-life balance
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
A sign in support of the University Professionals of Illinois wage negotiation on March 21.
EDITORIAL: Eastern admin not ‘All In’ for professors
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
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The DEN is not real, I just made it up
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The rise of LGBTQIA+ representation in media
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Gargoyles’ and the gun debate
COLUMN: The importance of finding a work-life balance
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
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Marty, played by Jessica Nantes, a TV video and production maor, directs Theresa, played by Brea Howard, a theatre major, to act as Martys mother to create a picture of her childhood family dynamic in the Circle Mirror Transformation play.
Circle Mirror Transformation actors stay in character through it all
Lily Ames, a masters art student, looks around the photo gallery which features black and white pictures by Gene Wingler from when the Tarble Arts Center was in the process of construction on Friday night.
Tarble opens first art exhibit of the year, celebrates anniversary
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
Grant open for local art projects
Grant open for local art projects
Katie Gillespie, a freshman secondary English education major chucks a ball while playing giant yard pong in the Library Quad for part of a Mental Health Pop Up Day event Tuesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mental health pop up days
Taylor Brakenhoff, a freshman education major, feeds the goats at the petting zoo hosted by Willow City during the Charleston Round Up event Friday afternoon in South Quad
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston Round Up brings petting zoo, food, games
Bikers raced throughout rural and residential Charleston Saturday morning during the Tour De Charleston, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The race started at 7:55 in the morning with two different start times, ten minutes apart; racers were able to choose between three different races a 12.5 mile, 25-mile or 100 km race.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
Vighnewsara Manda, a graduate student studying computer information and technology, dishes some tomato masala curry out onto a plate Saturday afternoon at the Parkplace Apartments. Manda said being able to cook Indian food in Charleston, is difficult because the closest Indian market is an hour away in Champaign.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students share stories through cultural food
Justin Thomas, a senior wide receiver, leaps over Franky West, a sophomore defensive back, to avoid the tackle. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 7-35 Saturday night at Illinois State University.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 4: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 1: Catch Me If You Can
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
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Theo Edwards

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor

Theo Edwards is a junior psychology major. They previously served as a campus reporter for The News.

All content by Theo Edwards
COLUMN: Leaders are both born and raised

COLUMN: Leaders are both born and raised

February 23, 2022
COLUMN: Keep BDSM out of the DSM

COLUMN: Keep BDSM out of the DSM

February 9, 2022
COLUMN: Medical field must face longstanding racial bias

COLUMN: Medical field must face longstanding racial bias

January 28, 2022
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona

COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona

January 19, 2022

COLUMN: Hong Kong journalists and the psychology behind governmental control

January 11, 2022
COLUMN: Labels can help communicate who you are

COLUMN: Labels can help communicate who you are

November 9, 2021
Student Senator Blanca Vilella, a junior economics and political science major, explains her student affairs committee report at Wednesday night’s Student Government meeting. Student Government elected members Brianna Hull-Dennis and Krishna Raju to the Senate.

Student Senate appoints senator, plans off-campus housing platform

November 3, 2021
Student Government President Jaqcueline Williams, a senior kinesiology, explains her Executive Report at the Oct. 27 Student Government meeting. Williams has organized a freshman class council to work with student government to make their voices heard.

Student Senate to appoint two new senators

November 2, 2021
Student Senator Jasmine Yusef, a junior English and philosophy major, explains her Committee report at the Wednesday night Student Government meeting. Yusef highlighted Star reports during her report and encouraged fellow senators to nominate one another for it.

Student Government approves committee member, tables three emergency bills

October 27, 2021
Intrem Speaker Katelynn Alexander, a senior political science major was elected into the intrem speaker position at the Oct. 20 Student Government meeting. Unlike the past two meetings, this meeting was the first to meet quorum since Sept. 26. This will be Alexander’s second semester serving in the Student Senate.

Student Senate to vote on 3 new RSOs

October 26, 2021
COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting

COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting

October 26, 2021
Booth receives $50K grant for programs

Booth receives $50K grant for programs

September 2, 2021
I don’t owe you my gender expression

I don’t owe you my gender expression

August 30, 2021
Do not be afraid to drop classes

Do not be afraid to drop classes

August 25, 2021
Introduction to the 2021/2022 Opinions Editor

Introduction to the 2021/2022 Opinions Editor

August 23, 2021

Column: We shouldn’t make fun of “cringe” hobbies

July 23, 2021
City council approves street closures, raffle licenses

City council approves street closures, raffle licenses

July 20, 2021

Column: Country music helped me unlearn certain biases

July 20, 2021

City Council to vote on street closures, raffle tickets

July 19, 2021

Column: Critiques of Canada Day should make us re-examine Independence Day

July 8, 2021

City Council approves changes to police force, new SBL storage building

July 6, 2021

City Council to vote on changes in police department

July 6, 2021

Column: Relating to and growing with favorite characters

July 2, 2021

Column: “Lolita” is easily misunderstood

June 28, 2021

Column: Aesthetic subcultures need to make space for people of color

June 21, 2021

Combs approved to choose Illinois Municipal League delegates

June 15, 2021

City Council to pick delegates for Illinois Municipal League

June 15, 2021

Column: Pride shouldn’t be a commercial holiday

June 14, 2021

Column: Life lessons from strange teachers

June 8, 2021

City Council resolves to end state of emergency

June 1, 2021

City Council to vote on ending local state of emergency

June 1, 2021

Column: “Hannibal” art shows that fan art should be appreciated

May 28, 2021

Column: Watching media at the right time makes it more impactful

May 21, 2021

City Council approves funds for street maintenance

May 19, 2021

City Council to discuss opposition of TIF bill

May 17, 2021

Graduating Student Gov. execs say goodbye

April 28, 2021

New Student Government execs share hopes

April 27, 2021

Student Gov. election results announced Wednesday

April 22, 2021

Student Senate election results to be released

April 20, 2021

Tuition, fee increases proposed at Student Sen. meeting

April 14, 2021

Student Senate to vote on resolution supporting students, opposing AAPI hate

April 13, 2021

Student Senate approves 3 RSOs

April 1, 2021

Student Senate to meet, vote on RSOs

March 30, 2021

Student Senate approves fee increase Wednesday

March 25, 2021

Student Senate to meet Wednesday

March 23, 2021

Student Senate to talk possible Rec. Center fee increase

March 16, 2021

Student Senate passes resolution Wednesday

March 11, 2021

Student Senate to talk resolution supporting pantry

March 10, 2021

Student Senate meets quorum for 1st time this semester after swearing in 3 new senators

March 4, 2021

Student Senate to swear in senators

March 3, 2021

Trivia contest ‘In Kahoots with the Prez’ held Monday

February 23, 2021

Student Senate swears in new Senator

February 17, 2021

Student Senate to discuss pantry

February 17, 2021

Student Gov. holds unofficial meeting

February 11, 2021

Student Gov. meeting virtually Wednesday

February 10, 2021

Student Senate holds in-person meeting

February 4, 2021

Eastern Student Senate to meet in person Wednesday evening

February 3, 2021

Deadline approaching for Student Gov. candidates

January 13, 2021

Students share plans for winter break

December 11, 2020

Study tips as finals week approaches

December 8, 2020

Student Gov. holds last meeting of semester

December 3, 2020

Student Gov. to hold last meeting

December 2, 2020

Student Speaker noms postponed

November 19, 2020

Student Gov. to meet Wednesday

November 17, 2020

Student Gov. to start Speaker elections

November 12, 2020

Student Gov. to meet, give committee reports

November 11, 2020

Student Senate appoints student to represent colleges for Student Dean Advisory Council

November 5, 2020

Student Gov initiates new senators Wednesday

October 29, 2020

Student Government to pick committee chairs Wednesday

October 28, 2020

Eastern students react to commencement cancellation

October 27, 2020

Eastern alum, psychologist talks new book

October 25, 2020

Student government meets for 1st time Wednesday

October 21, 2020

Student Government to meet for 1st time

October 21, 2020

Trivia night to be hosted Tuesday

October 20, 2020

LGBT History Month recognized

October 6, 2020

Students discuss their dreams for World Dream Day

September 24, 2020

Accounting job fair to be hosted Wednesday

September 22, 2020

Community still dealing with Mattoon High School shooting 3 years later

September 21, 2020

Black Student Union talks plans for fall

September 15, 2020
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