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Students gather for an Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism event meant to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through community service.
Students volunteer, learn about MLK’s history
Student Senate President Jacqueline Williams, a senior kinesiology major, welcomes senators back for the first meeting of the year on Jan. 19. The Senate did not meet the quorum of 15, so they could not hold any official business.
Student Senate to host Student Government Week, share goals for the semester
Charleston City Council Members Tim Newell and Jeff Lahr converse at the end of the Nov. 2 City Council meeting. During the meeting, the council voted on awarding a bid to R&R Services, Inc. from Argenta, Ill., to perform landscape waste tub grinding for the city. The total cost is $45,000 and the funds for the project have already been counted for in Charleston’s FY22 budget.
City Council rejects bid for project at Sister City Park
Imani Walker, a senior neuroscience major, lights her candle for the 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. vigil outside of Thomas Hall presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
Candlelight vigil, march honor MLK
Three arrested after shots fired near downtown
Three arrested after shots fired near downtown
Eastern forward Rodolfo Bolis looks to pass the ball in the Panthers game against Murray State Monday at Lantz Arena. Bolis had nine points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 72-46.
Panthers suffer home loss to OVC-leading Murray State
Eastern forward Taris Thornton fights for position under the basket in the Panthers game against Murray State Monday in Lantz Arena. Thornton finished with 14 points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71
Panthers’ 2nd-half comeback falls short against Murray State
Announcers Bryce Weiler (right) and Mike Bradd call the Eastern mens basketball teams game against SIUE Thursday night on Hit-Mix 88.9. Weiler, who is blind, had been friends with Eastern head coach Marty Simmons since Simmons coached at Evansville when Weiler was a student there.
Announcer Bryce Weiler calls Eastern men’s game Thursday, reunites with Simmons
Eastern forward Paul Bizimana looks to pass the ball in the Panthers game against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Jan. 13 in Lantz Arena. Bizimana tied for the team high with nine points in the game, which Eastern lost 66-53.
Panthers return to action with 13-point loss to Cougars
Eastern guard Henry Abraham drives along the baseline in Easterns game against Rockford on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena. Abraham had 15 points and five assists in the game, which Eastern won 96-64.
Panthers to return to action Thursday with home game against Cougars
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Too much and not enough time
Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Too much and not enough time
COLUMN: Dear America, lower your cost of living
COLUMN: Dear America, lower your cost of living
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
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Imani Walker, a senior neuroscience major, lights her candle for the 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. vigil outside of Thomas Hall presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
THROUGH THE LENS: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Kennedi Johnson, a freshman psychology major, socializes with her new friend that she met while playing bingo in the Grand Ballroom Tuesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Winter welcome days
Grace Witzig, a freshman communications disorders and sciences major, Jonathan Coffin, a freshman pre-nursing major, and Callista Denoyer, a freshman chemestry major paint at the UB Express Yourself! Paint-N-Sip mixer, for part of the Winter Welcome Days, at the University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Winter Welcome Days Paint-N-Sip
Elizabeth Wilder, a freshman undecided major, hugs her friend, Rileigh Haarmann, a freshman communication disorders and sciences major, when she gets off the elevator while moving back into the residence halls for Spring semester.
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for spring semester
THROUGH THE LENS: The News year in photos
THROUGH THE LENS: The News’ year in photos
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 16: Thor: Ragnorak & Spider-Man: No Way Home
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 7: Wander
the news desk
The News Desk Jan. 13, 2022
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 6: Kelsey Ferrel a.k.a. Feral
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 15: Taxi Driver & Goodfellas
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The Daily Eastern News
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The Daily Eastern News
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: 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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