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The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won the first game 13-11.
EIU Baseball reminisce win against Morehead to prepare for NCAA Tournament
People walking around Charleston Square near Castle and Cottage.
IHSA track meet helps local businesses
Human Services Building
Sarah Bush Lincoln assumes EIU student medical clinic
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
Jo Rich-Valdez, the founder and curator of Gaslight Art Colony and Gallery, points out artwork in Marshall.
Rural art beautifies, enhances communities
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won the first game 13-11.
EIU Baseball reminisce win against Morehead to prepare for NCAA Tournament
EIU Panthers preparing to hit softball against the RedHawks at NCAA Tournament
EIU Softball season ends at NCAA Tournament
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.
EIU softball loses first-ever NCAA Regional game
Eastern’s softball team holds up the championship bracket in celebration after winning the OVC Softball championship against SIUE 2-0 Saturday in Oxford, Ala.
Eastern to play Northwestern in regional NCAA tournament
The Panthers celebrate after winning their first Ohio Valley Conference Championship title Saturday afternoon against the SIUE cougars 2-0.
Eastern softball captures first OVC Championship title
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: my sales pitch for the lovely sport of Kabaddi
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: my sales pitch for the lovely sport of Kabaddi
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
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
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
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
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match
Cupquakes Ep. 2: The Broken Batter
Cupquakes Ep. 2: The Broken Batter
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 29: Top Gun: Maverick
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 28: Game of Thrones feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 27: Back to the Future Trilogy
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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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
February 23, 2022
COLUMN: Keep BDSM out of the DSM

COLUMN: Keep BDSM out of the DSM

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
February 9, 2022
COLUMN: Medical field must face longstanding racial bias

COLUMN: Medical field must face longstanding racial bias

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
January 28, 2022
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona

COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
January 19, 2022

COLUMN: Hong Kong journalists and the psychology behind governmental control

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
January 11, 2022
COLUMN: Labels can help communicate who you are

COLUMN: Labels can help communicate who you are

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
October 26, 2021
COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting

COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
October 26, 2021
Booth receives $50K grant for programs

Booth receives $50K grant for programs

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
September 2, 2021
I don’t owe you my gender expression

I don’t owe you my gender expression

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
August 30, 2021
Do not be afraid to drop classes

Do not be afraid to drop classes

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

Introduction to the 2021/2022 Opinions Editor

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
August 23, 2021

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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 23, 2021
City council approves street closures, raffle licenses

City council approves street closures, raffle licenses

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 20, 2021

Column: Country music helped me unlearn certain biases

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 20, 2021

City Council to vote on street closures, raffle tickets

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 19, 2021

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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 8, 2021

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

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 6, 2021

City Council to vote on changes in police department

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 6, 2021

Column: Relating to and growing with favorite characters

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 2, 2021

Column: “Lolita” is easily misunderstood

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 28, 2021

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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 21, 2021

Combs approved to choose Illinois Municipal League delegates

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
June 15, 2021

City Council to pick delegates for Illinois Municipal League

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
June 15, 2021

Column: Pride shouldn’t be a commercial holiday

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 14, 2021

Column: Life lessons from strange teachers

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 8, 2021

City Council resolves to end state of emergency

Theo Edwards , Staff Writer
June 1, 2021

City Council to vote on ending local state of emergency

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2021

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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
May 28, 2021

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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
May 21, 2021

City Council approves funds for street maintenance

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021

City Council to discuss opposition of TIF bill

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2021

Graduating Student Gov. execs say goodbye

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 28, 2021

New Student Government execs share hopes

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 27, 2021

Student Gov. election results announced Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 22, 2021

Student Senate election results to be released

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 20, 2021

Tuition, fee increases proposed at Student Sen. meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 14, 2021

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

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 13, 2021

Student Senate approves 3 RSOs

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 1, 2021

Student Senate to meet, vote on RSOs

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 30, 2021

Student Senate approves fee increase Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 25, 2021

Student Senate to meet Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 23, 2021

Student Senate to talk possible Rec. Center fee increase

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 16, 2021

Student Senate passes resolution Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 11, 2021

Student Senate to talk resolution supporting pantry

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 10, 2021

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

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 4, 2021

Student Senate to swear in senators

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 3, 2021

Trivia contest ‘In Kahoots with the Prez’ held Monday

Theo Edwards, Campus Reporter
February 23, 2021

Student Senate swears in new Senator

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 17, 2021

Student Senate to discuss pantry

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 17, 2021

Student Gov. holds unofficial meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 11, 2021

Student Gov. meeting virtually Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 10, 2021

Student Senate holds in-person meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 4, 2021

Eastern Student Senate to meet in person Wednesday evening

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 3, 2021

Deadline approaching for Student Gov. candidates

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
January 13, 2021

Students share plans for winter break

Theo Edwards, Campus Reporter
December 11, 2020

Study tips as finals week approaches

Theo Edwards, Campus Reporter
December 8, 2020

Student Gov. holds last meeting of semester

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
December 3, 2020

Student Gov. to hold last meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
December 2, 2020

Student Speaker noms postponed

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020

Student Gov. to meet Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2020

Student Gov. to start Speaker elections

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2020

Student Gov. to meet, give committee reports

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2020

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

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
November 5, 2020

Student Gov initiates new senators Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2020

Student Government to pick committee chairs Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2020

Eastern students react to commencement cancellation

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020

Eastern alum, psychologist talks new book

Theo Edwards and Kyara Morales-Rodriguez
October 25, 2020

Student government meets for 1st time Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2020

Student Government to meet for 1st time

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2020

Trivia night to be hosted Tuesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020

LGBT History Month recognized

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2020

Students discuss their dreams for World Dream Day

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2020

Accounting job fair to be hosted Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020

Community still dealing with Mattoon High School shooting 3 years later

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2020

Black Student Union talks plans for fall

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2020
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