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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
A house smoking from a fire at 912 Oakcrest Drive in Charleston, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
Fire at four apartment units
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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Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

Will Padgett, Columnist

Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and he can be reached at 581-2912 or at [email protected].

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Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been

Will Padgett, Columnist
April 28, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: It can happen anywhere

Will Padgett, Columnist
April 21, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: Forget about the strike, talk about movies

Will Padgett, Columnist
April 14, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: What do we do now?

Will Padgett, Columnist
April 7, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: An Ode to The Snack-Bringer

Will Padgett, Columnist
March 31, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money

Will Padgett, Columnist
March 24, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: Why so serious?

Will Padgett, Columnist
March 10, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: My friend becomes a homeowner, well, I am doing big things too 

Will Padgett, Columnist
March 3, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: Is it worth trying to be funny?

Will Padgett, Columnist
February 24, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: Valentine’s Day is for suckers

Will Padgett, Columnist
February 17, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: Trucks are cool

Will Padgett, Columnist
February 10, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: President, shmesident- who cares?

Will Padgett, Columnist
February 4, 2023
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: Pears are the worst fruit

Will Padgett, Columnists
January 27, 2023
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: I am all out of opinions

Will Padgett, Columnist
January 20, 2023
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Starting the semester off right is boring

Will Padgett, Columnist
January 16, 2023
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: I am sick of home improvement shows in hospital waiting rooms

Will Padgett, Columnist
December 2, 2022
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems

Will Padgett, Columnist
November 18, 2022
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Not enough places sell soft pretzels

Will Padgett, Columnist
November 12, 2022
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Mr. Brightside” is the greatest song ever made

Will Padgett, Columnist
November 4, 2022
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Kit Kats are God-awful

Will Padgett, Columnist
October 28, 2022
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: President Glassman may or may not be a werewolf

Will Padgett, Columnist
October 21, 2022
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: I should be EIU’s next president

Will Padgett, Columnist
October 14, 2022
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: I think the clock tower is haunted

Will Padgett, Columnist
October 7, 2022
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: The DEN is not real, I just made it up

Will Padgett
September 30, 2022
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: My parents should be banned from using emojis

Will Padgett, Columnist
September 23, 2022
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Believe it or not, I called dibs on all the pita and hummus in the Food Court

Will Padgett, Columinst
September 16, 2022
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Spaghetti should not exist in a world where we have lasagna

Will Padgett, Columnist
September 9, 2022

COLUMN: It is okay to not have everything figured out

Will Padgett , Columnist
September 2, 2022
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