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The Student Senate discussed race issues at Eastern as well as Electronic Writing Portfolio submissions for students.
Student Senate discuss race survey, EWP submission
Students eagerly refreshed their inboxes awaiting the desired class is canceled email after seeing a snowstorm Wednesday morning. Devin Melvin (right) a freshman accounting major, trudges through the snow on his way to class wearing a makeshift gator mask using a blue T-shirt in between Klehm and Lumpkin Hall. Classes were not canceled due to last weeks average temperature hanging around the upper 30s.
Students disappointed snow didn’t freeze classes for the day
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
Destiny Smith, a junior environmental science major, poses for a picture.
Environment biology major describes her experience in the field
Eastern biology faculty member Rob Colombo bikes towards the Tour De Charleston finish line Saturday morning in the Town Square.
Biology professor Rob Colombo hooked on fish ecology
The womens basketball team cheers for fellow players after scoring during the womens basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.
Panthers 8-0 in OVC play for the first time since 2013
After number 20 Emily Wilcox, a junior middle blocker, reconvenes with her team after successfully blocking a spike from UT Martin Skyhawk players during the volleyball game at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Wilcox had 6 blocks and scored 7.5 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.
Women athletes on campus talk being STEM majors
BY HAN BYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Sports Nutrition Coordinator and graduate student, Camille Klopfleisch, speaks to Eastern football player, Cody Green, about his nutrition journey in her office Monday afternoon. Klopfleisch and Green are going over photos of Green’s meals, and what to work on going forward using nutrition charts on Jan. 23, 2023, on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.
Klopfleisch says passion, drive is needed for STEM majors
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The victory bells lie dormant in Dallas
The women’s basketball team celebrates a win over the Tennessee States Tigers on Saturday at Lantz Arena. The game went into overtime with the score 68-68, with the final score being 78-70.
Women’s basketball looks to go 7-0 in OVC
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: From campground to college, science and tech changed little
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: What would have happened?
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: ‘Nope,’ nothing spectacular, but a satisfactory movie
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: What if AI wrote this column?
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., write important messages on posters and encourage others to as well, to hold up while walking in the march for the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. program on Monday evening.
EDITORIAL: Commemorate buildings with meaning
This is the conveyor belt from the folding unit which conveys the cut and folds into the newspaper that comes off the printing press line.
EDITORIAL: One year later of weekly content
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity
A wheelchair in front of a flight of stairs outside of Lantz Arena on Nov. 18 at Eastern.
EDITORIAL: Students with disabilities should not have to fend for themselves
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: From campground to college, science and tech changed little
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: What would have happened?
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: ‘Nope,’ nothing spectacular, but a satisfactory movie
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: What if AI wrote this column?
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Global warming is a reality that is fast coming
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
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
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
Abigail Riti, a freshman psychology major, Riley Bauer, a junior english major, and Silas Roemer, a freshman physics major, find sticks to use as the arms for the final touches of their snowman named Byobert in the Library Quad Wednesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students build Byobert the snowman
Olivia Enlow, a freshman theater major, rehearses lines as an understudy for Calliope, one of the nine muses, in Xanadu in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: “Xanadu” week four rehearsal
Kyle Thomas (24), a freshman center, puts the ball up into the basket with a layup, scoring a total of 8 points during the Eastern game vs. Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 in Lantz Arena Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Huskies
Conor Baltz, the director of operations at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, hangs glass bulb ornaments onto the seasonal Christmas tree in preparation of Doudnas Holiday Fest Tuesday afternoon. Students Zak Wagner, a senior music major, and Hannah Wellbaum, a graduate student studying clinical counseling, help put hooks on ornaments to hand to Baltz.
THROUGH THE LENS: Holiday Fest-ivity preparations
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 15 : The Maze Runner
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 14: Batman Returns feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 13: The Nightmare Before Christmas
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 12: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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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 22, 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

March 31, 2021

Student Senate to meet, vote on RSOs

March 30, 2021

Student Senate approves fee increase Wednesday

March 24, 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 10, 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 3, 2021

Student Senate to swear in senators

March 2, 2021

Trivia contest ‘In Kahoots with the Prez’ held Monday

February 22, 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 9, 2021

Student Senate holds in-person meeting

February 4, 2021

Eastern Student Senate to meet in person Wednesday evening

February 2, 2021

Deadline approaching for Student Gov. candidates

January 13, 2021

Students share plans for winter break

December 10, 2020

Study tips as finals week approaches

December 8, 2020

Student Gov. holds last meeting of semester

December 2, 2020

Student Gov. to hold last meeting

December 1, 2020

Student Speaker noms postponed

November 18, 2020

Student Gov. to meet Wednesday

November 17, 2020

Student Gov. to start Speaker elections

November 11, 2020

Student Gov. to meet, give committee reports

November 10, 2020

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

November 5, 2020

Student Gov initiates new senators Wednesday

October 28, 2020

Student Government to pick committee chairs Wednesday

October 27, 2020

Eastern students react to commencement cancellation

October 26, 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 20, 2020

Trivia night to be hosted Tuesday

October 19, 2020

LGBT History Month recognized

October 5, 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 20, 2020

Black Student Union talks plans for fall

September 15, 2020
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