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Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Vice Chairperson for Easterns board of trustees Christopher Hicks, speaks during the board of trustees meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom.
Board of trustees removes out-of-state tuition for US residents
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
EIU sweeps Tennessee Tech in double header
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
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
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
Jennifer Buchter, a special education professor, gets out of the water during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Sunday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students, faculty get bold, cold
two dudes talk movies
The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
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The Daily Eastern News
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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: Leaders are both born and raised

COLUMN: Leaders are both born and raised

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
February 23, 2022
COLUMN: Keep BDSM out of the DSM

COLUMN: Keep BDSM out of the DSM

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
February 9, 2022
COLUMN: Medical field must face longstanding racial bias

COLUMN: Medical field must face longstanding racial bias

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
January 28, 2022
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona

COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
January 19, 2022

COLUMN: Hong Kong journalists and the psychology behind governmental control

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
January 11, 2022
COLUMN: Labels can help communicate who you are

COLUMN: Labels can help communicate who you are

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
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

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
October 26, 2021
COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting

COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
October 26, 2021
Booth receives $50K grant for programs

Booth receives $50K grant for programs

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
September 2, 2021
I don’t owe you my gender expression

I don’t owe you my gender expression

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
August 30, 2021
Do not be afraid to drop classes

Do not be afraid to drop classes

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
August 25, 2021
Introduction to the 2021/2022 Opinions Editor

Introduction to the 2021/2022 Opinions Editor

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
August 23, 2021

Column: We shouldn’t make fun of “cringe” hobbies

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 23, 2021
City council approves street closures, raffle licenses

City council approves street closures, raffle licenses

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 20, 2021

Column: Country music helped me unlearn certain biases

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 20, 2021

City Council to vote on street closures, raffle tickets

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 19, 2021

Column: Critiques of Canada Day should make us re-examine Independence Day

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 8, 2021

City Council approves changes to police force, new SBL storage building

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 6, 2021

City Council to vote on changes in police department

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 6, 2021

Column: Relating to and growing with favorite characters

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 2, 2021

Column: “Lolita” is easily misunderstood

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 28, 2021

Column: Aesthetic subcultures need to make space for people of color

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 21, 2021

Combs approved to choose Illinois Municipal League delegates

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
June 15, 2021

City Council to pick delegates for Illinois Municipal League

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
June 15, 2021

Column: Pride shouldn’t be a commercial holiday

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 14, 2021

Column: Life lessons from strange teachers

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 8, 2021

City Council resolves to end state of emergency

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
June 1, 2021

City Council to vote on ending local state of emergency

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2021

Column: “Hannibal” art shows that fan art should be appreciated

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
May 28, 2021

Column: Watching media at the right time makes it more impactful

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
May 21, 2021

City Council approves funds for street maintenance

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021

City Council to discuss opposition of TIF bill

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2021

Graduating Student Gov. execs say goodbye

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 28, 2021

New Student Government execs share hopes

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 27, 2021

Student Gov. election results announced Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 22, 2021

Student Senate election results to be released

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 20, 2021

Tuition, fee increases proposed at Student Sen. meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 14, 2021

Student Senate to vote on resolution supporting students, opposing AAPI hate

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 13, 2021

Student Senate approves 3 RSOs

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 1, 2021

Student Senate to meet, vote on RSOs

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 30, 2021

Student Senate approves fee increase Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 25, 2021

Student Senate to meet Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 23, 2021

Student Senate to talk possible Rec. Center fee increase

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 16, 2021

Student Senate passes resolution Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 11, 2021

Student Senate to talk resolution supporting pantry

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 10, 2021

Student Senate meets quorum for 1st time this semester after swearing in 3 new senators

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 4, 2021

Student Senate to swear in senators

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 3, 2021

Trivia contest ‘In Kahoots with the Prez’ held Monday

Theo Edwards, Campus Reporter
February 23, 2021

Student Senate swears in new Senator

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 17, 2021

Student Senate to discuss pantry

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 17, 2021

Student Gov. holds unofficial meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 11, 2021

Student Gov. meeting virtually Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 10, 2021

Student Senate holds in-person meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 4, 2021

Eastern Student Senate to meet in person Wednesday evening

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 3, 2021

Deadline approaching for Student Gov. candidates

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
January 13, 2021

Students share plans for winter break

Theo Edwards, Campus Reporter
December 11, 2020

Study tips as finals week approaches

Theo Edwards, Campus Reporter
December 8, 2020

Student Gov. holds last meeting of semester

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
December 3, 2020

Student Gov. to hold last meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
December 2, 2020

Student Speaker noms postponed

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020

Student Gov. to meet Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2020

Student Gov. to start Speaker elections

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2020

Student Gov. to meet, give committee reports

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2020

Student Senate appoints student to represent colleges for Student Dean Advisory Council

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
November 5, 2020

Student Gov initiates new senators Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2020

Student Government to pick committee chairs Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2020

Eastern students react to commencement cancellation

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020

Eastern alum, psychologist talks new book

Theo Edwards and Kyara Morales-Rodriguez
October 25, 2020

Student government meets for 1st time Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2020

Student Government to meet for 1st time

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2020

Trivia night to be hosted Tuesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020

LGBT History Month recognized

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2020

Students discuss their dreams for World Dream Day

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2020

Accounting job fair to be hosted Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020

Community still dealing with Mattoon High School shooting 3 years later

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2020

Black Student Union talks plans for fall

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2020
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