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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
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
McKinney Halls boat makes it back to land in one piece as the winner of the boat race between all of the residence halls on Thursday afternoon at campus pond.
McKinney wins annual boat race
Following an investigation, the mens swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
EIU suspends men’s 2023 swim meets for hazing investigation
Panthers’ football lists superstitions before game day
Sophomores Mason Stoeger (190) and Michael Atkins (181) run during the Walt Crawford Open meet at the Panther Trail during the 2022 season.
Panthers’ XC hope to improve as a team at Louisville Classic
Sam Eccles, a senior forward, dribbles between two Lindenwood defenders at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.
Eastern stages last minute comeback to overcome the Lions
Following an investigation, the mens swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
EIU suspends men’s 2023 swim meets for hazing investigation
Junior wide receiver Eli Mirza celebrates after he scores a touchdown against McNeese cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
‘We’re chasing after greatness’ Mirza says previewing game against Northwestern State
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
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
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
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
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
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
Circus and movement artist Alex Oliva performs with the Cyr wheel as a apart of the Cirque Night Out show.
A Cirque Night Out, a night to remember 
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- The Princess Bride
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- ‘The Princess Bride’
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Taylor Swift is sort of metal
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The CM Punk Comeback Era has abruptly ended
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
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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All content by Valentina Vargas

College 101: Surviving finals

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
April 28, 2019

Java B&B serves up hot coffee, warm atmosphere

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
April 24, 2019

Minority students recall race-related struggles in college

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
April 22, 2019

Student government to teach students about income, debt, budgeting practices

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
April 15, 2019

Winners chosen for Edible Book Festival

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
April 8, 2019

400 volunteers expected at Panther Service Day

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
April 4, 2019
Students in the Living History Project perform Wednesday night at the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Study Awards Ceremony at the 7th Street Underground.

Women honored at Awards Ceremony

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
March 27, 2019

Feminist issues highlighted at film fest

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
March 20, 2019

What to know before leaving for spring break

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
March 7, 2019

Educator’s Job Fair set for Monday

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
March 3, 2019

Unity Gospel Choir performs Sunday

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
February 24, 2019
Beth Probst (left), principal at Jasper County Junior High and Newton Community High School, talks to students at Small & Rural Informal Night Wednesday at Buzzard Hall.

Informal job fair allows education students to network

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
February 20, 2019
The crowd listens to the panel’s discussion during Black Queer Lives Matter Wednesday night in the 7th Street Underground.

Pride members discuss struggles of being both black and queer

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
February 13, 2019
Raine Zhu | The Daily Eastern News A student decorates a lantern at the Chinese New Year celebration Tuesday evening in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Eastern celebrates Chinese New Year

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
February 5, 2019

Diversity conference to raise awareness on gender, sexuality issues

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
January 30, 2019

Alternatives to fad dieting presented at informational

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
January 25, 2019

Jobs currently available with Housing, Dining Services

Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
January 14, 2019

Students display work at art sale

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2018

Holiday Art Sale kicks off 32nd year Friday

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018
Derric Meyer (center), explains his research project to a guest Thursday afternoon at the 17th Student Research Celebration at the Physical Science Building.

Chemistry students showcase their research projects

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2018

New accelerated grad programs in place this fall

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018

Rough start doesn’t rattle new pep rally, coronation

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2018
Students play Loteria during “Loteria and Game Night” Monday night at the Cultural House. Loteria is a game similar to bingo, except instead of numbers on ping pong balls there are images on a card.

Students play Loteria Monday at Game Night

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2018

Student Spotlight: Collins preps for grad school with research

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2018
Shakria Williams, a freshman majoring in special education who was a part of Lawson Hall, uses a straw to get Skittles into a bowl at the ROCFest obstacle course Tuesday.

Members of residence halls bond at ROCFest obstacle course

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2018

Students teach English through Amigos and Friends

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2018

What you need to know about the Panther Tailgate

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2018

Alpha Psi Lambda hosts Game Night and Potluck

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2018

Students have animals to aid with disabilities

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2018
Dameron Smith, a freshman majoring in pre-nursing, tries out for Couture Models.

Couture Models holding auditions for men, women

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2018

Students to take stage at lip-syncing competition

Valentina Vargas, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2017
Grace O’Brien, a sophomore graphic design major, attends You Take the Floor, an event hosted by the Blue Room Magazine, in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday evening. She said she just got off of work so she decided to stop by the event to participate.

Students take chance to showcase creativity

Valentina Vargas, Contributing Writer
October 25, 2017
Students sit and watch Stolen Education, which is a documentary, Thursday afternoon in the Buzzard Hall Auditorium. The documentary is about a school system that mistreated some of their Mexican-American students and was shown as part of the list of events for Latino Heritage Month.

“Stolen Education” provides understanding of what Mexican-Americans face

Valentina Vargas, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2017

Capture the Powerup uniting people within Residence Halls

Valentina Vargas, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2017

Booth Library to feature veteran related-service tattoo exhibit

Valentina Vargas, Contributing Writer
September 17, 2017

Campus police officers to serve lemonade

Valentina Vargas, Contributing Writer
September 5, 2017
Jalen Washington, a senior business and management major also working as an event planner for the Tarble Arts Center, and Rehema Barber, the director and chief curator of the Tarble Arts Center, discuss specfics for Tuesday night’s Tarble TalkBack event. Washington and Barber hoped that the Tarble TalkBack would allow people to make connections with each other and also with the Arts Center.

Tarble TalkBacks gives opportunities to meet others

Valentina Vargas, Contributing Writer
August 30, 2017
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