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Send Silence Packing and Behind the Backpacks provide a display of backpacks with personal stories written on them about people who have lost their life to suicide and those who have survived. The display aims to prevent suicide and have others read these messages. The display lasted from 9 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon on Monday.
Send Silence Packing sees large turnout, spreads awareness
Lily Ames, a masters art student, looks around the photo gallery which features black and white pictures by Gene Wingler from when the Tarble Arts Center was in the process of construction on Friday night.
Tarble opens first art exhibit of the year, celebrates anniversary
asterns Council of Academic Affairs Chair Marita Gronnvoll speaks during the Thursday afternoon in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.
CAA approves new Medical Spanish course
The Jazz Showcase performs in the Theatre Thursday night.
Jazz Showcase shows off Eastern’s jazz department
Students walk outside the Human Services Building Monday afternoon.
Sarah Bush to operate on-campus pharmacy
Eastern forward Lenni Kirschner fights for possession with an opponent in Easterns 1-0 loss to Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field.
Men’s soccer team loses Summit League opener
Justin Thomas, a senior wide receiver, leaps over Franky West, a sophomore defensive back, to avoid the tackle. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 7-35 Saturday night at Illinois State University.
Shoffner leads football team to victory
Freshman outside and opposite hitter, Lilli Amettis (left), and junior libero and defensive Specialist Christina Martinez Mundo (right) celebrate with their team after scoring a point in the third set against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.
Amettis, Flynn lead volleyball team to first OVC win
Number 33, Nile Hill, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver catches the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.
Football team to open OVC play on the road
Kaitlyn Flynn (right), sophomore outside hitter, sets the ball during volleyball practice Thursday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers will start OVC play against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars.
Volleyball team to play SIUE at home in first OVC matches
COLUMN: The importance of finding a work-life balance
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: American Beauty, exceptional and relevant
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Correcting a “white-washed” view
Ian Palacios is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Latinx or Latino, what to use
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
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
A sign in support of the University Professionals of Illinois wage negotiation on March 21.
EDITORIAL: Eastern admin not ‘All In’ for professors
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
COLUMN: The importance of finding a work-life balance
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Correcting a “white-washed” view
Ian Palacios is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Latinx or Latino, what to use
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
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The dangers of stereotypes
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
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Lily Ames, a masters art student, looks around the photo gallery which features black and white pictures by Gene Wingler from when the Tarble Arts Center was in the process of construction on Friday night.
Tarble opens first art exhibit of the year, celebrates anniversary
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
Grant open for local art projects
Grant open for local art projects
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Jobs, insightful with a few flaws
Taylor Brakenhoff, a freshman education major, feeds the goats at the petting zoo hosted by Willow City during the Charleston Round Up event Friday afternoon in South Quad
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston Round Up brings petting zoo, food, games
Bikers raced throughout rural and residential Charleston Saturday morning during the Tour De Charleston, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The race started at 7:55 in the morning with two different start times, ten minutes apart; racers were able to choose between three different races a 12.5 mile, 25-mile or 100 km race.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
Vighnewsara Manda, a graduate student studying computer information and technology, dishes some tomato masala curry out onto a plate Saturday afternoon at the Parkplace Apartments. Manda said being able to cook Indian food in Charleston, is difficult because the closest Indian market is an hour away in Champaign.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students share stories through cultural food
Justin Thomas, a senior wide receiver, leaps over Franky West, a sophomore defensive back, to avoid the tackle. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 7-35 Saturday night at Illinois State University.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds
Bri Olshawsky, a freshman theatre major, and Rylee Beckel, a freshman vocal music education major, perform a parody of Hamilton as apart of the student-created performances of the Up All Night Festival in the Globe Theatre Saturday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Up All Night Performance Festival
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 4: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 1: Catch Me If You Can
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
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Justin Thomas, a senior wide receiver, leaps over Franky West, a sophomore defensive back, to avoid the tackle. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 7-35 Saturday night at Illinois State University.

Shoffner leads football team to victory

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • September 25, 2022

Dom Shoffner answered the call.  When the Eastern football team needed a change in its offense Saturday night against Murray State, senior UNC Charlotte transfer quarterback Dom Shoffner took over...

Number 33, Nile Hill, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver catches the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Football team to open OVC play on the road

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • September 23, 2022

Eastern football head coach Chris Wilkerson said that the team will make every effort possible to take care of the football Saturday afternoon as it will take on Murray State to open OVC play.   The...

Eastern Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson encourages Redshirt Sophomore Quarterback Jonah OBrien after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the season opener against Northern Illinois University at Huskies Stadium Thursday night. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Huskies.

Football team to play No. 11 UT-Chattanooga in home opener

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • September 9, 2022

The Wilkerson era is coming to Charleston as the Eastern football team will have its home opener against No. 11 UT-Chattanooga on Saturday at 6 p.m.  The Panthers are coming off their season opener...

Number 6, Jonah O’Brien a redshirt sophomore quarterback runs the ball during the Panthers’ season opener against Northern Illinois University at Huskies Stadium Thursday night. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Huskies. OBrien threw 25-of-34 passing for 276 yards with three touchdowns.

Football equipment manager talks equipment costs

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • September 7, 2022

The cost of equipment for a college football game day is undeniably costly and for the Eastern football team, it may be more than what some think. Coordinator of equipment and stadium facilities for...

Number 6, Jonah O’Brien a redshirt sophomore quarterback runs the ball during the Panthers’ season opener against Northern Illinois University at Huskies Stadium Thursday night. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Huskies. OBrien threw 25-of-34 passing for 276 yards with three touchdowns.

THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers play season opener against NIU Huskies

Rob Le Cates, Photo Editor • September 5, 2022

Number 6, Jonah OBrien a redshirt sophomore quarterback rushed during the Panthers season opener at Northern Illinois University against the Huskies at Huskie Stadium Thursday night. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Huskies.

Time works against Panthers in season opener

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • September 2, 2022

The season opener against Northern Illinois for the Eastern football team came down to the last 58 seconds of the game but time ran out at Huskie Stadium Thursday evening as the Panthers dropped the game...

Huskies running back Harrison Waylee, number 30, shakes off two Eastern linebackers during the Panthers season opener against Northern Illinois Thursday night at Huskie Stadium. The Panthers lost 34-27.

Football team falls 34-27 in season opener

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • September 1, 2022

The Eastern football team fell short in its season opener Thursday evening against Northern Illinois 34-27 at Huskie Stadium. The Panthers found the end zone late in the second quarter after starting...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jonah OBrien throws the ball during a practice drill Monday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Wilkerson era to begin Thursday against NIU

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • August 31, 2022

The Coach Wilkerson era for the Eastern football team will officially begin this Thursday as the Panthers will travel to DeKalb, Illinois to take on the defending Mid-American Conference Champions, Northern...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Isaiah Hill runs the ball at the Nov. 20 football game at O’Brien Field. Hill had 13 catches for 110 yards. The Panthers lost 20-13 to the Racers.

Four athletes to watch this fall

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • August 26, 2022

The beginning of fall sports on campus is a reminder that there are many things to look forward to in the next four months. Not only are there two new coaching eras, but there are four athletes whose talent...

Assistant Defensive Line Coach, Adam Morris talks to players after a practice drill during football practice Tuesday afternoon at OBrien Field. Morris was hired in February 2021 and will start his second season this year in 2022.

Panthers’ defense is looking better after fall camp as they are ready to hit the field next week

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor • August 24, 2022

The EIU football team's defense has had positive growth at fall camp as they prepare to open the season next Thursday at Northern Illinois. Head coach Chris Wilkerson said that the team always has room...

Jay Vallie (right), a graduate tight end, runs around Jordan Vincent (left), a sophomore safety, during football practice Tuesday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Eastern football team talks offense adjustments ahead of season opener

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • August 23, 2022

The Eastern football team is coming off its fall camp where they utilized that time to focus on adjusting their offense ahead of the regular season opener against Northern Illinois on Sept. 1.   Last...

Runningback Jaelin Benefield (3), a sophomore business analytics and information systems, is tackled by Linebacker Logan Brown (23), a sophomore criminal justice major, during the Alumni Social Spring Game Saturday afternoon at OBrien Field.

THROUGH THE LENS: Football Alumni Social Spring Game

Rob Le Cates, Assistant Photo Editor • April 24, 2022

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