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Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 
Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library
Two people died in a murder suicide at 817 N. 34th St. in Mattoon on Nov. 10, 2024.
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
Former Illinois govenor Jim Edgar introduces David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIUC, during the Edgar Speaker Series in Buzzard Auditorium on Thurday.
Former governor visiting EIU
Mary Kaiser clears the checkout screen after a student gets their meal on Monday at Stevenson Tower Deli.
Introducing EIU’s grandmother
Vice President of Student Affairs Mason Tegeler was appointed to the student publication board, the WEIU Radio and TV advisory board and to the Booth collaborative advisory committee at the weekly student senate meeting on Wednesday.
Student senate appointed to publication board, nominates awards
Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
Charleston girls' basketball finished up practice on Thursday ahead of it's season opener at the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament at Paris High School.
CHS Trojans ready to start girl’s basketball season
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
Junior Guard Zion Fruster, gets a free throw during the second half of the game, , The Mens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois 112-67 in the Statefarm center on the U of I campus on Nov 04, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Five takeaways from EIU men’s basketball’s loss to Indiana
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: Start paying student athletes to help them live
Patrick Schmitz Sophomore, Sports media Relations
COLUMN: Paying athletes could lead to roster cuts for EIU athletics
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Senior kicker Julian Patino gets ready for a kickoff return against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon in O’Brien Stadium. The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 16-13.
Senior kicker secures win in Panthers’ last home game of the season
Head Football Coach, Chris Wilkerson waits with the football team to run on the hancock field before the Illinois State University, vs Eastern Illinois University
Panthers set to play Charleston Southern, honoring 27 seniors
Wide receivers coach Tino Smith II instructs players after a play during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Former EIU wide receiver connects ties for new position
Senior forward Macy McGlone becomes the fourth player in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Cooper Willman
Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,
Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE
Senior, goalkeeper Chad Smith, Kicks the ball out of the goal during the Eastern Illinois University Vs University of Chicago game
Panthers lose to Lions after two quick goals
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.
EIU men’s soccer by the numbers
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at men's soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.
Panthers of the Week: Jake Pollock, David Brown
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
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
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock
Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 
EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”
‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Pokémon TCG Pocket, we need to talk
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: SNL made me cry last week
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
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The EIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps loads the first group of cadets onto the Chinook aircraft for a ride around Charleston before landing back to the ground on Thursday. The ride was part of an aviation lab for cadets to learn what it was like to be on an aircraft.
THROUGH THE LENS: ROTC brings Chinook to EIU’s campus
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
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(FILE PHOTO) John Storsved, a professor of kinesiology and sports studies, works the information desk during the 19th Annual Research Fair.

[Photo] Eastern announces former professor will return to campus as CHHS dean

Corryn Brock, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2022
Ichiro Ohira, a junior communication studies major competes during the boat relay at the campus pond Thursday. Ohira participated for the first time this year. When asked about the experience Ohira said, “As always I had a good time, it was a lot of fun.”

[Photo] ROC fest boat races

September 30, 2016

Column: The answer is that only the strong survive

Josh Saxton, Photo Editor
April 12, 2016
Members of Delta Chi Fraternity discuss answers to one of the questions Tuesday during Greek Week Trivia Night at 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.

[Photo] Trivia Night shines light on Greek unity

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
April 5, 2016
Gavin Peterson, a freshman applied engineering and technology major, and Nathan Barnett-Bishop, a sophomore engineering participates in the police brutality segment of the Tunnel of Oppression on Tuesday in the basement of Stevenson Hall

[Photo] Students de-stress using meditation

Mallory Kutnick, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2016
Patrick Davis, a senior general studies major freestyle raps during the BSU Comedy Roast and Cypher show Monday in the auditorium of Lumpkin Hall.

[Photo] Rapping and comedy brings campus to laughing fits

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
March 28, 2016
Senior Hannah Kimbrough prepares to serve during the doubles match against Southeast Missouri Friday at Daring Courts. Kimbrough partnered with sophomore Grace Summers for the 7-0 win.

[Photo] Women’s tennis adds OVC wins over break

Kaitlin Cordes, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2016
Charleston firefighters responded to a steam-activated fire alarm in the basement mechanical room on Tuesday.

[Photo] Steam sends CFD to Old Main

Staff Report
March 8, 2016
Julianne Adegoriolu, a junior kinesiology and sports studies major waves at the crowd after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2016 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Women blossom on stage at 45th annual Miss Black

Torri Griffith, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2016
Akeem Forbes, a junior english major speaks about how money spent revamping the logo could have been used to advertise for higher enrollment during the “Panthers are Really Black” forum Tuesday in the auditorium of Lumpkin Hall.

[Photo] PAECE hosts forum on race in media

Thaija Evans, Copy Editor
February 23, 2016

BSU gives students keys to success

Josh Saxton, Photo Editor
February 18, 2016
High school students grab lunch in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr University Union during Access Granted 2016 Saturday.

[Photo] Feature Photo: Access Granted

February 14, 2016
Keyana Latimer, a sophomore sociology major sings during the “Cycle of Love” piece during the Chiraq Monologues on Tuesday in 7th Street Underground.

[Photo] Monologues give real life stories

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
February 10, 2016
Sophomore Patrick Wood, will be swimming the 400 yard individual medley, and the 200 yard butterfly events at conference. Wood has also maintained a 4.0 GPA through his first three semesters.

[Photo] Wood sets example in and out of the pool

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
Phil Love a senior political science major auditions to model for the African Student Association’s fashion show on Tuesday in the Casey Room of the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.

[Photo] Search continues for the Miss Black EIU 2016 emcee

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
January 27, 2016
Angela Davis, a senior sociology major is congratulated by her fellow contestants after being crowned Miss Black and Gold of 2016 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union. Davis was victorious over nine other contestants in the pageant.

[Photo] 23rd Miss Black and Gold Winner Crowned

Torri Griffith, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2016
Signs that have appeared in the residence halls regarding hoverboard saftey issues on campus.

[Photo] Hoverboards banned from university housing

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editors
January 11, 2016
Hillary Fuller, an English major tells her nonfiction story during the Ghosts of Writers Present event in 7th Street Underground on Wednesday.

[Photo] Students read non-fiction to their audiences

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 9, 2015
Ann B. Coddington, associate professor of art (center) speaks with Tarble’s assistant director Mike Schuetz (right) and Bo Kim (left), a painting and drawing instructor during 2015 Art Faculty Exhibition Thursday in the Tarble Arts Center.

[Photo] Art Exhibit displays new fibers

Sydney Edwards, Copy Editor
November 19, 2015
Junior forward Erica Brown goes up for a layup in Tuesday’s game against Loyola-Chicago in Lantz Arena. Brown contributed 15 points 2 blocks 1 assist and 1 steal.

[Photo] Women’s basketball hunts to end losing streak

Elias Albert, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2015
Dr. Francis Odemerho, a professor of geography at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville lectures about erosion Monday in the physical science building in observance of National Geography Awareness Week.

[Photo] Geography Awareness week starts with soil

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor
November 16, 2015
Director of Testing, Wendy Long prepares to bowl Monday during the Facultly/Staff Bowling League in the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union. The league meets every Monday from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Feature Photo: Bowl so hard

Josh Saxton, Assistant Photo Editor
November 16, 2015
Rev. Andrew Robinson Ph.D hands out flyers promoting Campus Ministries during the Freshman Debut, on June 6 in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Local churches, ministries connect with students

Emily Brodt, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2015
Senior outside hitter Abby Saalfrank goes up for a kill during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball makes three-set comeback

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 11, 2015
Jack Hockenberry, a sophomore business major tosses a frisbee on the south quad on Monday. Hockenberry is a member of the Ultimate Frisbee Club of Eastern Illinois University. The club recently had a tournament this past weekend where they hosted Michigan State University.

Feature Photo: The business of frisbees

Josh Saxton, Assistant Photo Editor
November 9, 2015
Helen Plevka, a senior English major practices “Weber’s Second Concerto” for the clairnet, Thursday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Plevka is preparing for a concerto competition this Monday.

Feature Photo: Killin’ that clarinet

Josh Saxton, Assistant Photo Editor
October 29, 2015
Jess Mathon, a junior middle level education major gets her face painted on Wednesday during the “Dia de los Muertos” celebration hosted by the Latin American Student Organization in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Day of the Dead celebration honors the fallen

Torri Griffith, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2015

Oc’tokerfest at Eastern has been forgotten

Josh Saxton, Assistant Photo Editor
October 28, 2015
Members of GLAM modeling practice a routine for their fashion show, Monday in the basement of Andrews Hall. GLAM is preparing for their first show this semester. The Mission Impossible Fashion Show to be held this Saturday from 7-9 pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King, Jr University Union. Tickets are on sale now for $5, but the price will be $7 at the door.

[Photo] Mission to be made possible though fashion

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
October 27, 2015
Mackenzie R. Butler, vice president and choreographer for the EIU Dancers performs with the team during the Yell Like Hell pep rally on Friday in McAfee Gym.

[Photo] Students become vocal at ‘Yell Like Hell’

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor
October 25, 2015
Men's tennis coach, Sam Kercheval speaks with senior players Rui Silva (left) and Ryan Henderson (right) during practice last Wednesday at Darling Courts.

[Photo] Kercheval pursues degree while coaching

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
October 12, 2015
The Charleston Fire Department responds to a stove fire at 9:10 p.m on Thursday in Apartment 24 of the Elliott building in University Court. Fire officials said that the fire was extinguished before the sprinkler system was activated and there was minimal damage.

[Photo] Stove fire prompts Elliott building evacuation

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
October 8, 2015
Sophomore middle hitter Allie Hueston tips the ball over the net during practice Tuesday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Volleyball team sits in second place in conference standings

October 6, 2015
Mallorie Mosely, a senior psychology major speaks with students about the organization’s future events during the Pride meeting on Monday in the Charleston/Mattoon Room of the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union

[Photo] Gender Sexual Minorities History Fair and others to celebrate LGBT History Month

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
October 5, 2015
President David Glassman, (center) along with Blair Lord (right) and Paul McCann (left) speaks with the State Senate Higher Education Committee on Monday about the university budget in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King, Jr University Union.

[Photo] Budget hearing exposes stark reality

Jehad Abbed, Associate News Editor
October 5, 2015
Sophomore goalkeeper Mike Novotny has a 3.0 GAA in eight games this season.

[Photo] Young goalkeeper continues to live dream while leading Panthers

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2015
Kendall Barnes, a sophomore Kinesiology major plays bingo during ROCfest in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union on Monday. When asked about the bingo game Barnes replied, “It’s getting intense!”

[Photo] 90s ROCFest kicks off with bingo

Alex Seidler, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2015
Kamal Simkhada, a freshman accounting major, strums a guitar outside of Thomas Hall on Monday. Kamal has been playing guitar for five years.

[Photo] Feature photo: Jammin’ on the Quad

September 28, 2015
Kelsey Higgins, a freshman accounting major shoots pool on Monday in the lobby of Thomas Hall. Higgins said she shoots pool everyday with her friends.

[Photo] Feature photo: Stripes or solids

September 28, 2015
Redshirt junior midfielder, Gabriel Puga runs upfield during Saturday’s game against Oral Roberts.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team hopes to end losing streak

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2015
Junior Davis Wegmann brings the ball upfield on Saturday at Lakeside Field against Oral Roberts. The Panthers lost 2-1.

[Photo] Eastern falls to Oral Roberts in double OT

Elias Albert, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2015
David Cook II and his daughter, Opal, 2 make a monkey puppet during Curiosity Day, on Saturday in Booth Library. Curiosity Day recognized the 70th anniversary of Curious George.

[Photo] Booth story times: Curiosity Day first of its kind

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2015
Tamara Swanson, a senior health studies major and acting director of the IC4C praise dance group practices the dance "Press in your Presence" on Tuesday in the racquetball court inside Lantz Arena. IC4C stands for "In Christ 4 Christ."

[Photo] Praise group dances to different beat

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
September 17, 2015
Brianna McKinnion, a freshman communications major, smiles and shows off her natural look, outside of Booth Library, Thursday afternoon. McKinnion says the best part about her natural hair is the low maintenance care and how easy it is to just “get up and go”.

[Photo] Students give journey through natural hair

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
September 13, 2015
Eric Micheli, a freshman chemistry major speaks with University Relations Manager, Ellen Knuth Tuesday during the Study Abroad Fair in the University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union. Micheli was in attendance for general information regarding study abroad.

[Photo] Study abroad fair welcomes nations, cultural exploration

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
September 8, 2015
Dr. Kraig Wheeler, a professor of chemistry demonstrates an X-Ray machine in a chemistry lab in the physical science building on Thursday. The machine exposes crystals to X-Rays to determine molecular structure and crystal structure.

[Photo] Chemistry department receives $290k grant

Sydney Edwards, Copy Editor
September 3, 2015
Isaac Moore performs “He’ll Walk With You” during the Moore Brothers Band concert in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday night. The song features Isaac playing a six-string banjo known as a “Bantar”.

[Photo] Moore Brothers Band kicks off Doudna season

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
August 30, 2015
One display of “Lincoln: The Constitution and Civil War” in Booth Library, The exhibit will be fully on display in the library starting September 4th and concluding on October 16th.

[Photo] Lincoln exhibit coming to Booth Library

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
August 26, 2015
Mark Hutson directs players during football practice, Tuesday. Hutson is the new offensive line coach for the Panthers. He has coached at Eastern before, most recently the 2006 season. In addition, he has spent the last three years as tight end coach for the Oakland Raiders.

[Photo] Eastern football wraps up fall camp with scrimmage

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
August 25, 2015
The side entrance of McAfee Gymnasium is closed due to the construction of an elevator in the building. Construction for the elevator began this summer, but due to the lack of a state fiscal budget construction has stopped until further notice.

[Photo] Campus construction halted by unapproved state fiscal budget

Roberto Hodge, News Editor
August 24, 2015
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[Photo] Couple makes magic during Up All Night

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
August 23, 2015
Brandon Mata, a senior special education major helps parents push carts outside of Stevenson Hall, Thursday morning during Move-In Day.

[Photo] New year signals mass migration to campus

Robert Hodge, News Editor
August 23, 2015
Eastern Grounds Garder Levi Lee waters the Lantanas outside the castle gates of Old Main Wednesday afternoon. A resident of Westfield, Lee has worked for Eastern for two and a half years. Prior to that he worked in a wholesale greenhouse in Kansas, IL.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Bright and blooming

July 22, 2015
Christopher Holt, 7, of Charleston, plays with his Lego ship Wednesday during the Lego Club at Charleston Carnegie Public Library. Christopher just recently finished the second grade.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Legos in the Library

July 15, 2015
High school students participating in Eastern’s summer music camp walk with instruments in hand on the South Quad toward Andrews Hall on July 14, 2015 to have lunch between their music sessions that are held in Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Feature Photo: Campers on the Quad

July 14, 2015
Butch Hackett calls the game Sunday afternoon during the Harold Hackett Memorial Bingo Game. The bingo game is named after his late father who was active in the community and the originator of the annual bingo game. Butch and his brother Dave are carrying on with their father’s tradition. Butch has been active in this event for the past 20 years.

Photo Gallery: Fourth of July Bingo

Josh Saxton, Photo Editor
June 28, 2015
Kaci Strohl, of Charleston, designs a bowl with a “Super Mario” theme Monday during the “Bowls of Fun” event at Jackson Avenue Coffee sponsored by HOPE of East Central Illinois to raise awareness of domestic violence.

Feature Photos: ‘Bowling’ for HOPE

Josh Saxton, Photo Editor
June 22, 2015

Review: ‘Orange is the New Black’ brings psychological drama with season 3

Josh Saxton, Photo Editor
June 16, 2015
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps perform during a rehearsal Saturday at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] Cavaliers prep for season with game-inspired show

Sydney Edwards, Staff Reporter
June 14, 2015
Adam Klein, of “Adam Klein and The Wild Fires performs the West Virginia coal miner song “Black Lung Blues” Wednesday night on the Square at Jackson Avenue Coffee. The band is based out of Atlanta,GA by way of Athens, GA.

[Photo] Klein brings country music, casual style to JAC

Sydney Edwards, Staff Reporter
June 10, 2015
Marilyn Shull of Mattoon, IL and her 10 month-old Yorkie, Izzy watch as the instructor lectures about puppy safety in the summer months. The training classes have been going on since 1995.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Puppy training

June 10, 2015
Lisa Green of the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Journal Gazette explains bylines to students during the 2015 Illinois Press Foundation high school journalism workshop Monday afternoon in the Student Publications newsroom in Buzzard Hall. Green, a 1986 Eastern alum, has returned to campus every summer for 20 years to serve as associate director of the workshop. Eastern’s journalism department co-sponsors the workshop every year.

Feature Photo: Byline basics

Josh Saxton
June 8, 2015
Rev. Andrew Robinson Ph.D hands out flyers promoting Campus Ministries during the Freshman Debut Wednesday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Feature Photo: Fresh onto campus

June 3, 2015
Todd Elliot, 16, of Charleston, dribbles past his defender duiring a pick-up basketball game Tuesday afternoon on the basketball courts outside of Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Feature Photo: Playing basketball

June 2, 2015
Ryan Butler, 18, of Charleston, helps prepare the merchandise tent for IHSA Boys State Track and Field Meet Wednesday outside of Postively 4th Street Records. The meet will be held at O'Brien Field Thursday through Saturday.

[Photo] Feature Photo: Gearing up for track

May 27, 2015
IHSA competitors run the relay during the IHSA State Track and Field competition, Thursday at O’Brien Stadium.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: IHSA Girls Track Day 1

May 21, 2015
Students from Illini West High School and Aurora Christian Schools compete in the relay during the IHSA State Track and Field Meet, Thursday at O’Brien Stadium.

IHSA competitors run the relay during the IHSA State Track and Field competition, Thursday at O’Brien Stadium.

Martin Luther King Jr University Union employees share a laugh during their break Monday afternoon.

[Photo] Feature Photo: On Break

May 18, 2015
Caleb Howell runs to third base in the game vs Southeastern Missouri Friday in Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball team salvages one game in weekend series

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 12, 2015
Jack Rardin, an election judge, works the table during the elections Tuesday in the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr, University Union.

[Photo] Consolidated elections have low turnout

Cassie Buchman, City Editor
April 7, 2015
Brittany Hirst, a sophomore psychology major, shares a story with the group comparing having short hair and homosexual slurs during the RHA’s Diversity Books event Tuesday in the basement of Andrews Hall.

[Photo] RHA talks stereotypes, diversity

Cassie Buchman, City Editor
March 31, 2015
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