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Career Services offers slices of wisdom
Career Services offers slices of wisdom
The 2023 EIU Homecoming Royalty Court winners, Rochelle Carter as Princess, Sheldon Turner as Prince, Hannah Lawrence as Queen, and Nick Trimble as King, take the stage at the homecoming royalty coronation Monday night.
Lawrence, Trimble crowned as head homecoming royalty
Kimberly Cheatle is the 27th Director of the U.S. Secret Service. She was sworn in to office September 17, 2022.
From Eastern alum to director of the Secret Service
Many groups in the Charleston community walked in the 2022 Homecoming Parade throughout downtown Charleston like Easterns Panther Marching Band, Charleston High Schools Marching Band, several political organization group candidates, churches, Fair and Bagel Fest Queens, and more.
EIU Homecoming Event Run-Down
Hadley Clark presents on her studio practice at Tarble Art Center Thursday evening.
Creating repurposed art with Hadley Clark
Libero Christina Martinez Mundo runs down the line high-fiving her teammates before the start of the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Eastern exits break as highest-ranked OVC team in volleyball
Safety Blake Ruffin (4) tackles Sycamore quarterback Gavin Screws at their game vs. Indiana State Thursday night. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores.
Panthers of the Week: Blake Ruffin, Mackenzie Aldridge
Jake McConnery, a freshman business major, dribbles the ball up field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon.
Late goal costs EIU the game against SIUE
Sophomore wide receiver Justin Bowick jr. (1) attempts to catch the football being thrown at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Panther football has best start of season in a decade
Panthers’ football lists superstitions before game day
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’: the perfect family friendly movie
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
COLUMN: Writers strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: Writer’s strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: More in-class writing will retain college students
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Welcome to The News
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
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’: the perfect family friendly movie
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
COLUMN: Writers strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: Writer’s strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: More in-class writing will retain college students
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
Hadley Clark presents on her studio practice at Tarble Art Center Thursday evening.
Creating repurposed art with Hadley Clark
Freshman political science major, Mason Tegeler plays as character Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps play in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
39 Steps, a night of fun and laughs
Director of Jennifer Seas walks students through the new Who Speaks for the Oceans? exhibit on Monday evening.
The collaborative creation of Tarble’s Fall Exhibition
Comedian Rhapsody tour stops by Charleston
Comedian Rhapsody tour stops by Charleston
EIUs Jazz Ensemble finishes their performance at the Jazz Showcase with the final song of On Green Dolphin in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
Jazz ensemble brings families together
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
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
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 32: Toy Story
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 31: 2001: A Space Odyssey
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Staff profile for Tyriq.

Tyriq Johnson, Assistant Photo Editor

Tyriq Johnson is a senior digital media technology major. This is his first year at The News.

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Ella Onstott, Sophomore Midfielder, (20) celebrates with her team after scoring the game tying goal against MoreHead St. Eagles at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

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Sophomore Midfielder Ella Onstott (20) celebrates after scoring a game tying goal against MoreHead St. Eagles with 24 seconds left on the clock at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

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Sophomore Midfielder Ella Onstott (20) celebrates after scoring a game tying goal against MoreHead St. Eagles with 24 seconds left on the clock at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

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Senior Forward Serra Pizano attempts to steal the soccerball from MoreHead St. Eagles player at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

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Sophomore Midfielder Ella Onstott attempts to score a goal against MoreHead St. Eagles at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

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Freshman Forward Alex Tetteh dribbles the soccerball pass MoreHead St. defenders at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

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Fans cheer after senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.

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Senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys with 20 seconds left at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.

[Photo] Galloway secures win for Panthers in first game back from injury

September 23, 2023
Fifth year running back Juwon Farri runs the ball into McNeese St cowboys defenders at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Galloway secures win for Panthers in first game back from injury

September 23, 2023
Fans cheer after senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.

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Fans cheer after senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.

[Photo] How important is fan attendance to Panther athletes?

September 26, 2023
Sophomore wide receiver Justin Bowick jr. (1) attempts to catch the football being thrown at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Panther football has best start of season in a decade

October 1, 2023
Senior defensive line Terence Simon jr. (44) tries to tackle McNeese St cowboys quarterback (18) at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

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Fifth year defensive back Russell Dandy runs with McNeese St cowboys wide receiver at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

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Russell Dandy, a fifth year defensive back, lines up against a McNeese St cowboys wide receiver at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

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Freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates as after scoring a touchdown at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. MJ Flowers rushed for 272 yards on 37 carries. The EIU panthers beat the Mcneese St cowboys 31-28.

[Photo] Flowers rushed more than Cowboys’ offense to help Panthers secure second home win

September 25, 2023
Eli Mirza, a junior wide receiver, attempts to run the football pass McNeese St cowboys defenders at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

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Freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates as after scoring a touchdown at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. MJ Flowers rushed for 272 yards on 37 carries. The EIU panthers beat the Mcneese St cowboys 31-28.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: MJ Flowers, Stone Galloway

September 24, 2023
Freshman running back MJ Flowers runs the ball towards the endzone at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. MJ Flowers rushed for 272 yards on 37 carries. The EIU panthers beat the Mcneese St cowboys 31-28.

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Freshman running back MJ Flowers runs the ball towards the endzone at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. MJ Flowers rushed for 272 yards on 37 carries. The EIU panthers beat the Mcneese St cowboys 31-28.

[Photo] Flowers rushed more than Cowboys’ offense to help Panthers secure second home win

September 25, 2023
Pierce Holley, a redshirt junior quaterback, practice throwing footballs before team drills at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.

[Photo] Panthers continue to step up in preparation for Cowboys

September 21, 2023
Josh Norman, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Eastern Illinois University plays pickle-ball at Lantz Arena Tennis courts Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 19.

[Photo] Local pickleball club consistently hits the courts, welcomes all  

September 21, 2023
Whelan Joseph, a junior sports management major, deflects a shot attempt from Wright St Raiders at Lakeside field Tuesday evening.

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Lance Somerfield, a freshman, attemps to defend against Wright St Raiders as they try to throw the ball onto the field at Lakeside Field Tuesday afternoon.

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Sam Eccles, a senior chemistry major, celebrates with his teammates after scoring aganist Wright St Raiders at Lakeside Field Tuesday afternoon

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Sam Eccles, a senior chemistry major, celebrates with his teammates after scoring aganist Wright St Raiders at Lakeside Field Tuesday afternoon

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Sam Eccles controls the ball as he prepares to try and score against Wright State. The Panthers tied 1-1 with the Raiders at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Eastern comes away with second tie of the season against Wright State

September 12, 2023
Casey Welage, a sophomore teacher education major, watches as a player from Bellarmine tosses the ball into play at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Adrian Lechuga, a sophomore digital media technology major, watches as a player from Bellarmine gets substituted onto the field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Felipe Kerr Lourenco, a senior management major, walks off the field to meet with head coach Josh Oakley for halftime at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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William Bruce, a junior pre-physical therapy major, tosses the ball onto the field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Lance Somerfield, a freshman, dribbles the ball up field against Bellarmine at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Lance Somerfield, a freshman, watches as Bellarmine player tosses the ball into play at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Lance Somerfield, a freshman, watches as Bellarmine player tosses the ball into play at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Kyle Ward, a freshman accounting major, walks off the field to prepare for the halftime meeting with head coach Josh Oakley at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Kyle Kimberling, a freshman business marketing major, talks with head coach Josh Oakley before halftime at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Jude Spallinger, a sophomore pre-physical therapy major, gets subsituted off the field for a break from the game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Jeffery Rinker II, a freshman, dribbles the ball away from Bellarmine player at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Jared Cornejo, a junior biological science major, dribbles the ball towards Bellarmine goal at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Jared Cornejo, a junior biological science major, dribbles the ball towards Bellarmine goal at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Jake McConnery, a freshman business major, walks off the field to meet with head coach Josh Oakley for halftime at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Jake McConnery, a freshman business major, tries to head the ball up field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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Jake McConnery, a freshman business major, dribbles the ball up field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Late goal costs EIU the game against SIUE

October 1, 2023
Adam Swanson, a cross country fifth year student stretches and jogs before running a mile at Eastern Illinois Campus Pond Saturday afternoon

[Photo] ‘Swanson Season’ continues for cross country

September 11, 2023
Adam Swanson, a cross country fifth year student stretches and jogs before running a mile at Eastern Illinois Campus Pond Saturday afternoon

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During EIU lifts workout session Kris Hanratanakool, a nutrition dietetic graduate student, stretches out his arm with elastic band before lifting weights at the recreation center on Eastern Illinois University campus Friday afternoon

[Photo] EIU Weightlifting uplifts each other, newcomers

September 5, 2023
Kris Hanratanakool, a nutrition dietetic graduate student, warms up before EIU lifts workout session at the recreation center on Eastern Illinois University campus Friday afternoon

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Charles Campbell, a sports administration graduate student, works out at the student recreation center during EIU lifts workout session Friday afternoon

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Cortiz Stewart, a freshman business communications major, tries to pull a block from the tumbling towers game while his friend Milton Dowell watches, during the Black Student Union kicking it on the quad Field Day Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] BSU concludes welcome events with Kickin it On the Quad

August 30, 2023
Cortiz Stewart, a freshman business communications major, tries to pull a block from the tumbling towers game at Black Student Union kicking it on the quad Field Day Wednesday afternoon.

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Milton Dowell, a freshmen accounting major, tries to pull a block from the tumbling towers game at Black Student Union kicking it on the quad Field Day Wednesday afternoon.

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Students in South Quad Dinning eats during lunch hours on Thursday afternoon

[Photo] Taylor dining hall sees changes coming into the new school year

August 25, 2023
Joseph Stoddard, a freshmen history teacher education major, grabs food in South Quad Dining at the North Specialty Station on Thursday afternoon

[Photo] Taylor dining hall sees changes coming into the new school year

August 25, 2023
Head Coach Sara Thomas, instructs volleyball players during practice on Wednesday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The team will play in the EIU Panther Classic against University of Louisiana Monroe, Akron University and Valparaiso University.

[Photo] ‘We’re ready to play someone again,’ Thomas says previewing Eastern’s volleyball season

August 24, 2023
At First night the crowed tries to catch toy footballs and bracelets thrown by Eastern illinois Football team Sunday Night

[Photo] Jay Gatrell’s first of many First Nights as President

August 21, 2023
Omar Solomon hosted 2023 First Night for Eastern Illinois University and also introduced Jay Gatrell first year as president for Eastern Illinois University Sunday Night

[Photo] Jay Gatrell’s first of many First Nights as President

August 21, 2023
Omar Solomon hosted 2023 First Night for Eastern Illinois University and also introduced Jay Gatrell first year as president for Eastern Illinois University Sunday Night

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Omar Solomon hosted 2023 First Night for Eastern Illinois University and also introduced Jay Gatrell first year as president for Eastern Illinois University Sunday Night

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Omar Solomon hosted 2023 First Night for Eastern Illinois University and also introduced Jay Gatrell first year as president for Eastern Illinois University Sunday Night

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Wide receiver, DeAirious Smith (88), attempts to catch a pass from behind during their wide receiver drills during one of their spring football practices on OBrien Field Thursday evening.

[Photo] Panthers plan to ‘re-energize’ for game against Redbirds

September 4, 2023
Zenaya Barnes, a 5th year forward, dribbles the ball pass University of Illinois Springfield players Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Prairie Stars.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Zenaya Barnes, DeAirious Smith

September 10, 2023
Head Coach Dirk Bennett said he wants the team to maintain solid defense as the 2023 season continues. (File)

[Photo] Panthers record first tie of the season against ISU Sycamores

August 27, 2023
Eastern Illinois University host their own fair named The Greastest School on Earth tomorrow where students and community members gather before the start of the semester Wednesday afternoon, August 16

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Eastern Illinois University host their own fair named The Greastest School on Earth tomorrow where students and community members gather before the start of the semester Wednesday afternoon, August 16

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Eastern Illinois University host their own fair named The Greastest School on Earth tomorrow where students and community members gather before the start of the semester Wednesday afternoon, August 16

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Eastern Illinois University host their own fair named The Greastest School on Earth tomorrow where students and community members gather before the start of the semester Wednesday afternoon

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Eastern Illinois University host their own fair named The Greastest School on Earth where students and community members gather before the start of the semester and Play games such as ring toss, hoops and many more Thursday Night, August 17, 2023 in Charleston, Ill.

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Eastern Illinois University host their own fair named The Greastest School on Earth tomorrow where students and community members gather before the start of the semester Wednesday afternoon

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EIU Students volunteer to drive fellow students and family members accross campus to help get to thier destination quicker Thursday afternoon

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Michael Dietz a current sopmore for Eastern univeristy and a polevaulter for Eastern track team helps students move into Taylor hall Thursday afternoon

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Andrews hall Recycle area starts to get filled quick as students move into their rooms for the start of the semester Thursday afternoon

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Andrews hall Recycle area starts to get filled quick as students move into their rooms for the start of the semster Thursday afternoon

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EIU students and family members wait at Andrews Hall for the elevators to take them to their floor Thursday afternoon

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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.

[Photo] Strike Day 5: Students, community members join Eastern’s union in striking

April 12, 2023
On strike day five, EIU-UPI has a student and community day where they provide picketing sessions with students and the community where they can join them to support their protest for a fair contract on Wednesday afternoon.

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Faculty join at the picket line for strike day five, protesting for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.

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Tatiana Stringer, a sophomore health adminstration major, supports the faculty striking for a fair contract by joining them at the picket lines and yelling into the speaker phone Wednesday afternoon in front of Old Main.

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Tatiana Stringer, a sophomore health adminstration major, supports the faculty striking for a fair contract by joining them at the picket lines and yelling into the speaker phone Wednesday afternoon in front of Old Main.

[Photo] BREAKING: EIU-UPI suspends strike, classes to resume

April 13, 2023
Dr. Aura Jirau Arroyo, an assistant professor of history, speaks into the mic to the auidence joined for the Picketing with Community session of the strike in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.

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Community members joined professors striking at the picket line Wednesday afternoon in front of Old Main.

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Benjamin Drake, a senior history major, joins the picket line Wednesday afternoon in front of Old Main.

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At the EIU Big Blue Classic event, Michael Dietz competes in the javelin throw at O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

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Around 50 or more union members and supporters stood behind their president as she was interviewed by media outlets before delivering the strike intention letter Monday afternoon.

[Photo] EIU-UPI rallies, files intent to strike

March 27, 2023
Union members and supporters crowd the door of Eastern Illinois University President David Glassmans office Monday afternoon.

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Other media outlets outside of Charleston and Mattoon came to EIU-UPI letter of intention delivery Monday afternoon/

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