Homecoming Week sees changes this year
Brooke Schwartz and Corryn Brock
September 18, 2018
Filed under News
Planning for Eastern’s Homecoming, which is taking place Oct.15 through Oct. 20, is underway, and students will see some differences from past years. The most notable difference is that the “Yell like Hell” event, which served in the past to get students excited for the Saturday football game, will...
Continue Homecoming spirit throughout the semester
Staff Report
October 22, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Homecoming may be over but the memories created this Homecoming by passionately participating in activities with friends and family will be an integral part of many students’ college experience. For activities after the festivities of Homecoming, it takes that passion for Eastern and the dedication...
Charleston bundles up and hits the parade route
Analicia Haynes and Jordan Boyer, Managing Editor and Photo Editor
October 22, 2017
The sound of drums and horns echoed down Sixth and Seventh streets, hitting the Charleston Square and rattling the leaves off the trees early Saturday morning during this year’s Homecoming parade. Parents told their children “it’s coming, it’s coming,” as they grabbed their neon-colored...
Students participate in ‘Let’s Glo Wild’ cosmic bowling
Dara McGee, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2017
Students played glow in the dark bowling with a twist at “Let’s Glo Wild” Cosmic Bowling, part of a series of Homecoming events. Avid bowlers and amateurs alike were able to lace up their bowling shoes, pick out a bowling ball and test out their skills against the pins for only a dollar. Hits...
Panthers set for undefeated matchup
Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 19, 2017
Filed under Football, Showcase, Sports
Jacksonville State has won 27 conference games in a row after a win against Eastern Kentucky last week extending its longest active Division I win streak. That is what Eastern has to get by to improve to 5-0 in Ohio Valley Conference games Saturday and take over sole possession of first place. The Panther...
Still be aware of pressing issues this Homecoming week
Staff Report
October 17, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Homecoming, Opinions
When hard times come upon us, people are often asked to step up and do more than they usually do to continue to make sure everything functions smoothly. It can be easy to ignore things that are not as they should be during Homecoming week. After all, it is a time for celebrating school pride and relieving...
Remember this weekend
Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor
October 17, 2017
Like seeing an old friend after a long while, Homecoming is welcomed on campus with open arms. Every time I think of the fun that comes with the incredible weekend, I cannot help but take a deep breath, close my eyes then smile when I let it out. It is an exciting time on campus because everything...
Students ‘rumble’ into Homecoming
Brooke Schwartz and Chrissy Miller
October 16, 2017
Students expressed excitement on the kick off day of Homecoming. Erika Murray, a sustainable energy graduate student, said her excitement over Homecoming has changed over her years in college. “In undergrad, I went to a bigger school so our homecoming was just crazy,” Murray said. “Eastern...
Homecoming royalty crowned at coronation
Cassie Buchman, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2017
Cheers and chants filled McAfee Gym as students watched their friends and fellow organization members get a place on Eastern’s 2017 Homecoming Court during Coronation Monday night. Allison Oates, representing the National Association of Colored Women’s Club and Lincoln Hall, won Homecoming Queen. Carl...
Go ahead, celebrate but stay responsible
Staff Editorial
October 16, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Homecoming Week is officially upon us and along with wearing blue to celebrate school spirit; many students are taking it upon themselves to go the extra mile to welcome in homecoming. What better, stereotypical way to ring in homecoming than chugging gallons of booze and getting blackout drunk everyday...
Homecoming is here with weeklong activities
Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 15, 2017
Filed under Homecoming, News
A variety of activities are set for this year's Homecoming Week. Eliza Daugherty, the student steering committee marketing chair for University Board Homecoming, said the Health Education Resource Center will be setting up tables across campus as a part of its Panther Safe initiative. “It’s...
Homecoming Court to be announced at coronation
Brooke Schwartz, Administration Reporter
October 15, 2017
Filed under Homecoming, News
The ROARlty coronation ceremony will kick off homecoming week at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 in the McAfee Gym. The coronation will involve the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen, Prince and Princess, as well as Faculty King and Queen and Lil’ Prince and Princess. The nomination and choosing process differs...
