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People release balloons in honor of former Eastern student Kristian Philpotts Saturday afternoon.
Fraternity mourns, celebrates influential brother
From left to right, Maggie Burkhead, the director of TRIO Student Support Services, Nyjah Lane, a second year graduate student, Norri Hayes, a first year graduate student, and Yesenia Muruato, a second year graduate student, release balloons in honor of Karen Easton, who was an employee in TRIO Student Support Services, in the Library Quad Saturday.
‘She was something special:’ Eastern honors life of former TRiO support specialist
University President David Glassman and BOT Chairperson Joyce Madigan converse following the BOT meeting on Jan. 21.
BOT approves the fiscal year of 2022 budget, athletic director 3-year employment extension
Council of Academic Affairs Chair Richard Wilkinson opens a discussion about Honors course HON 1191 at the Nov. 11 meeting in the Witter’s Conference Room. The Council unanimously in favor of revising Honors course, HON 1191.
CAA votes for new computer information technology course
Students gather for an Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism event meant to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through community service.
Students volunteer, learn about MLK’s history
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements attempts a layup in Easterns game against Southeast Missouri on Saturday in Lantz Arena. Clements scored 14 points in the game, which Eastern lost 87-58.
Panthers lose 9th-straight game, fall to 0-5 in conference play
Eastern guard Lariah Washington fights through contact to make a layup in the Panthers game against Southeast Missouri Saturday in Lantz Arena. Washington scored 21 points in the game, which Eastern won 68-44.
Panthers beat Redhawks by 24 points to win 2nd-straight game
Eastern head coach Marty Simmons talks to freshman forward Paul Bizimana during a timeout in the Panthers game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.
Panthers to welcome Redhawks Saturday following road loss to Murray State
Eastern guard Lariah Washington defends Murray State forward Hannah McKay in Easterns game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Washington had seven points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71.
Panthers grab road win in rematch against Murray State, prepare to host SEMO
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles surveys the court in the Panthers game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.
Trio of teams fighting for top spot in OVC men’s basketball standings
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Powell, Nortons best options for renaming
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Admins show weakness, complacency
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Happy holidays and enjoy winter break
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Reform ICE
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
EDITORIAL: Require COVID-19 vaccine for spring semester
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: Geese’s debut shows promise, maturity
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: The internet may be replacing religion in forming communities
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
COLUMN: Are we as free as we think?
Ellen Dooley
COLUMN: Too much and not enough time
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
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Kyreon Williams, a senior interdisciplinary health science major at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, hugs a fellow member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated during the balloon release in honor of Kristian Philpotts Saturday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Balloon release of former student
From left to right, Maggie Burkhead, the director of TRIO Student Support Services, Nyjah Lane, a second year graduate student, Norri Hayes, a first year graduate student, and Yesenia Muruato, a second year graduate student, release balloons in honor of Karen Easton, who was an employee in TRIO Student Support Services, in the Library Quad Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Celebration of life service
Graduate Supervisor for Freshman Connection, Jess Meadows, a graduate student studying counseling, plays a drawing game with freshman at the Freshmen Connection game night at Lawson Hall Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Freshman Connection Game Night
Imani Walker, a senior neuroscience major, lights her candle for the 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. vigil outside of Thomas Hall presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
THROUGH THE LENS: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Kennedi Johnson, a freshman psychology major, socializes with her new friend that she met while playing bingo in the Grand Ballroom Tuesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Winter welcome days
the news desk
The News Desk Jan. 21, 2022
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 16: Thor: Ragnorak & Spider-Man: No Way Home
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 7: Wander
the news desk
The News Desk Jan. 13, 2022
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 6: Kelsey Ferrel a.k.a. Feral
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STAFF EDITORIAL: JLo, Shakira were great Sunday night

Staff Editorial • February 3, 2020

Quit complaining about the Super Bowl halftime show. History was made, thanks to Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, as they were the first Latina headliners for a Super Bowl halftime show.   Not only did...

Eastern students talk Super Bowl, Jimmy G

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2020

The stage is set for the best teams in the National Football League to face off against each other on Sunday in Miami for Super Bowl 54. Playing in the game will be Eastern alumni Jimmy Garoppolo. The...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Jimmy G represents all Panthers

Staff Editorial • January 30, 2020

Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be playing in the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.  As if you already did not know that.  Jimmy G, as we all so affectionately...

Seven ways to spice up the Super Bowl

Jackson Bayer, Columnist • February 4, 2019

Every year, on the first Sunday in February, all of America congregates in front of their televisions to watch dozens of ridiculous commercials with a concert and a football game sandwiched in between,...

Students offer feedback on lowest-scoring Super Bowl

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter • February 3, 2019

Students in residence halls and customers at Charleston bars tuned in to watch the Super Bowl Sunday night. Some fans had strong feelings about the game and its results; others seemed indifferent. Before...

Students share plans to watch everything but the game during Super Bowl Sunday

Hannah Shillo, Entertainment Reporter • January 31, 2019

ll hosting a Super Bowl-themed dinner, the residence halls hosting parties or businesses across Charleston opening doors and turning on the TV, Eastern’s community will be dipping its toes in the Super...

Residence Halls to host super bowl viewings

BreAnna Celestin, Contributing Writer • January 31, 2019

With Super Bowl Sunday approaching, several events will be available for students who live on campus, including a Super Bowl-themed meal at Thomas Hall Dining on Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. Mark Hudson, the director...

Reactions on Jan. 20 NFC game shared

Karlie Guy, Contributing Writer • January 24, 2019

During the NFC Championship game between the Saints and the Rams on Jan. 20, a play was made that resulted in a controversial social media debate. The debate has hit Eastern, with people arguing...

Since when do snacks have a gender?

Staff Editorial • February 6, 2018

Sometimes it seems like society is making attempts in one way or another to dig itself out of a hole filled with stereotypes and misunderstandings. Other days, society finds itself treading in the wake...

Super Bowl party to raise money for Charleston food pantry

Staff Report • January 29, 2018

A Super Bowl party with the intent of raising money for a local food pantry is set for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Roc’s Blackfront Restaurant and Lounge. Because Roc’s kitchen is closed on Sundays,...

Column: Super Bowl ads cause as much buzz, conflict as game

Megan Ivey, Staff Reporter • February 2, 2017

The Superbowl is three days away, and I’m going to be honest, I had to Google who was playing. Yes, I am one of those people who only watch for the ads (after the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet, of course)....

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