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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
President Jay Gatrell invited Eastern Illinois University campus community for a fall update where he provides information on EIU five year blueprint for success at Doudna Fine Arts Center Concourse Wednesday morning.
Gatrell’s plan to improve the University
Grace Hosey, a senior marketing major, ask questions about job opportunities with members of ESPN at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom job fair Wednesday afternoon.
Fall Job & Internship Fair seemingly disappointing
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
Chad Strickland, a senior exercise science major, performs offensive line drills at OBrien Field on Eastern Illinois University Campus Monday Evening
Strickland selected as trophy semifinalist
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
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
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
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Octogenarians and optics 
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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Getting Emotional Ep. 7: Spring Sports & Jimmy G Update

Getting Emotional Ep. 7: Spring Sports & Jimmy G Update

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens • April 9, 2023

Kate and Autumn discuss some good and bad news, both on campus and nationally, on a rainy day at EIU.

Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown

Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens • March 23, 2023

Kate and Autumn are back from break! This week, they discuss all of the many sports events happening soon, as well as an upcoming visit from Eastern Illinois University alum Jimmy Garoppolo.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 10: The Nice Guys

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy • November 10, 2022

  Drew and Cam get into a bloody and heated discussion about the 2016 action/mystery film, The Nice Guys.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 8: Saw

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey • November 2, 2022

Drew and Cam discuss the 2004 horror film, Saw.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 7: It (2017)

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy • October 17, 2022

Cam and Drew discuss the 2017 horror film, It.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 6: Hush

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey • October 11, 2022

Drew and Cam discuss the 2016 horror film, Hush.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 5: Don’t Worry Darling

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey • October 4, 2022

Cam and Drew discuss the 2022 thriller, Don't Worry Darling.

Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief • September 30, 2022

I am a firm believer that “teen girl movies” are an essential viewing genre for all demographics. We all know the hits: “Mean Girls” and “Legally Blonde” are at the top of the field for good...

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 4: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey • September 25, 2022

Cam and Drew discuss the 2019 true crime film, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey • September 20, 2022

Drew and Cam review the 2022 superhero film, Morbius.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey • September 12, 2022

Drew and Cam discuss the 2007 Sci-Fi/Horror film, I Am Legend.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 1: Catch Me If You Can

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy • September 5, 2022

Drew and Cam discuss the 2002 film Catch Me If You Can. This is the first episode of a new weekly film review podcast hosted by Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy.

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