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Adult dead, child in critical condition after falling through ice
Adult dead, child in critical condition after falling through ice
Naming Committee ex-officio convenor Ken Wetstein and committee members Angie Campbell and Diane Burns review the rough draft of a letter that will be sent to University President David Glassman during a meeting Jan. 13. The letter will include the committees findings on each name the committee was asked to review.
Naming Committee set to send Glassman letter with findings
Ken Wetstein, ex-officio convener of the Naming Committee, discusses what the next steps in the naming process will look like.
Naming Committee to prepare Douglas Hall renaming recommendation Thursday
Eastern alum Sue Borries is missing after a plane crash on a trip from Chame to Contadora.
Family of missing Eastern alum seeking help from U.S. in locating wreckage from plane crash
Students walk to their classes on the first day of the Spring semester on Monday afternoon.
Students reflect on first day of classes
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
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements handles the ball in transition in the Panthers game against North Park on Dec. 4, 2021 in Lantz Arena. Clements had 25 points and 11 assists in the game, which Eastern won 76-71.
Panthers go 0-4 over break, have 3 games canceled
SPORTS COLUMN: Exploring the effects of continuing conference realignment
SPORTS COLUMN: Exploring the effects of continuing conference realignment
COLUMN: Dear America, lower your cost of living
COLUMN: Dear America, lower your cost of living
COLUMN: High expectations for third Fontaines D.C. record
COLUMN: High expectations for third Fontaines D.C. record
COLUMN: I Am Not Okay With This did not deserve to be canceled
COLUMN: “I Am Not Okay With This” did not deserve to be canceled
COLUMN: Astrology is a pseudoscience and why that shouldn’t matter
COLUMN: Astrology is a pseudoscience and why that shouldn’t matter
COLUMN: The danger of Minecraft’s hidden ideology
COLUMN: The danger of Minecraft’s hidden ideology
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
EDITORIAL: Grades arent everything
EDITORIAL: Grades aren’t everything
COLUMN: Dear America, lower your cost of living
COLUMN: Dear America, lower your cost of living
COLUMN: High expectations for third Fontaines D.C. record
COLUMN: High expectations for third Fontaines D.C. record
COLUMN: I Am Not Okay With This did not deserve to be canceled
COLUMN: “I Am Not Okay With This” did not deserve to be canceled
COLUMN: Astrology is a pseudoscience and why that shouldn’t matter
COLUMN: Astrology is a pseudoscience and why that shouldn’t matter
COLUMN: The danger of Minecraft’s hidden ideology
COLUMN: The danger of Minecraft’s hidden ideology
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’
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
THROUGH THE LENS: Printing press process
THROUGH THE LENS: Printing press process
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
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 14: White Christmas & The Preacher’s Wife
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 13: Snowpiercer & Fargo
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[Video] Christmas beats in the heart of Charleston

December 6, 2015

[Video] Turkey shortage will not impact campus dining

November 18, 2015

[Video] Veterans Day ceremony honors with a bang

November 11, 2015

[Video] Greek step show unites alumni, students

November 8, 2015

[Video] Drag show engages audience

October 26, 2015

[Video] S.L.U.T. Walk brings awareness to rape culture

October 20, 2015

[Video] Video: ROTC rappel training

October 11, 2015

[Video] Photo Gallery/Video: Family Weekend 2015

October 11, 2015

[Video] Glassman gives State of the University address

September 28, 2015
Greg (left) and Gail (right) Sims, band members for Bosco Sticks, played during Night of Hope along with three other bands. This was Night of Hopes 15th anniversary, which normally brings in $3,000 every year.

[Photo] Night of HOPE spreads word about domestic violence

September 27, 2015

[Video] Late mistakes hurt Panthers in loss to Illinois State

September 20, 2015
Kids Arts in the Park also had an area set up for telling stories with puppets.

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September 20, 2015

[Video] Kids paint colors at park for annual art day

September 13, 2015

Lake View Trail at Lake Charleston

September 7, 2015
Tyson Sledge, general manager of Marty’s, stands in the outside walled off area in front of the bar. The silver towers on either side of Sledge are heaters that will keep those eating and drinking outside warm during cooler days.

New look, management for Marty’s bar

August 31, 2015

Video: Pantherpalooza gets students involved

August 28, 2015

Video: Roundup of first weekend events

August 24, 2015

Video: Move-in day 2015

August 21, 2015
A Bagelfest banner was walked down the parade after the emergency vehicles to signal the beginning of the rest of the parade, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the event.

Picture gallery: Bagelfest parade

July 18, 2015
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[Photo] Some employees to receive unpaid furlough

July 16, 2015

Extended bar hours to be reconsidered

July 14, 2015
The Rotary Community Aquatic Center opened at 4 p.m. Thursday because of the unseasonably cold temperatures. Attendence of the pool has been lowered by the rainy week.

Aquatic classes available at Rotary pool

July 9, 2015

Coles County property taxes nearing completion

July 6, 2015
Red, White and Blue Days schedule

Red, White and Blue Days schedule

July 2, 2015
An American flag was raised above E street by CFD to tribute fallen veterans for the Vietnam traveling wall on July 1.

[Photo] Video: The Vietnam Traveling Wall escort

July 2, 2015
An American flag was raised above E street by CFD to tribute fallen veterans for the Vietnam traveling wall on July 1.

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July 2, 2015
An American flag was raised above E street by CFD to tribute fallen veterans for the Vietnam traveling wall on July 1.

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July 2, 2015
Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets, a rock band from Champaign, will perform at 2:30 p.m. July 4 at Morton Park for Red, White & Blue Days. From left to right, members are: Mark Rubel, bass; Timmy Ray, guitar; Buster B. Dordaun, drums; Roger Prillman, keys; and Tary Powers, sax.

1950s-inspired band to rock Fourth of July

June 29, 2015
Corn planted just north of Mattoon suffered from the torrential rains of Tropical Storm Bill on July 19. This corn may come back from the flooding, but essential nitrogen has been leached away.

Relentless rainfall may ruin local farmers’ crops

June 23, 2015
Jeff Riggs, his wife Kristen Riggs and their son Caleb Riggs watch the fireworks display at the Coles County Airport Friday as part of Red, White and Blue Days. The two-day celebration ended with the fireworks.

Red, White and Blue Days celebrates 25th anniversary

June 18, 2015
Jeff Boshart (left) and President David Glassman (right) speak to patrons at the art show, talking in part about the piece in the middle of the show, which incorporates styles from each of the emeritus professors.

‘Above and Beyond’ celebrates past professors

June 14, 2015

Coles County property taxes delayed this year

June 9, 2015

[Video] Video: Farmers Market on the Square

June 4, 2015
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[Photo] Video: IHSA boys track and field 2015

May 29, 2015

Charleston farmers markets see new start in summer

May 20, 2015
Hannah Jones, a senior at Marshall High School, takes off out of the blocks during the 4x400 meter relay during the class 1A semifinals at the IHSA Girls State Final Track Meet Thursday at O’Brien Stadium. The Marshall relay team finished with a time of 4 minutes, 8 seconds.

Eastern hosts high school track competition

May 20, 2015
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