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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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Eastern Illinois University student senators listen to a presentation from Vice President for Business Affairs Matt Bierman discussing updated fees for the 2025-26 school year at the weekly student senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. student Union on Wednesday.

Student senate resolves approval of student fees for 2025-2026

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor March 29, 2025

The EIU student senate voted on resolutions for the approval of student fees for the 2025-2026 school year at its weekly meeting on Wednesday.   According to Vice President for Business Affairs Matt...

Sophomore biochemistry major Jayla Singlton (back) and sophomore early childhood major Aaliyah Cook (middle) standing outside of the pantry waiting for their turn to get inside at McAfee gym on March 12.

EIU food pantry provides alternative meal options on campus

Koria Downs, Reporter March 29, 2025

Students on campus commonly visit the dining halls and Martin Luther King Jr. Union for food throughout their day, but campus has other alternatives for when those aren't available. The EIU Campus Food...

[Thumbnail Edition] Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell welcoming staff and faculty to the Spring 2025 Plan 2028 update in Doudna Fine Arts Center on March 26, 2025. 

University President Gatrell updates on Plan 2028

Luke Brewer, News Editor March 28, 2025

Thirty seven of the projects within Plan 2028 have seen progress this year with nine already completed and one yet to start, according to Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell.  Gatrell...

Eastern Illinois University will be renovating Thomas and Taylor Hall’s bathrooms and lounge areas in the future.

What Eastern plans to do with unused space on campus

Cam’ron Hardy, Reporter March 27, 2025

Eastern currently has three unused buildings: Carman Hall, Thomas Hall and Weller Hall. While out of use for most students, the buildings still serve some use and are planned to have changes made to...

Students walk through South Quad for dinner in South Quad Dining on EIU's campus Monday. This semester, there are 438 less students on campus than last spring.

EIU spring on-campus enrollment down 9.77%

Alli Hausman, Managing Editor March 26, 2025

On-campus enrollment at EIU has fallen by 9.77% this semester compared to last spring.   This is the most on-campus enrollment has dipped in the past 10 years beside spring of 2021—post COVID-19.  Largely,...

A police car parked in the station lot Sunday evening. An Illinois state task force recently began considering changes to qualified imunity for Illinois law enforcement officers.

Mattoon High School employee charged with criminal sexual abuse charges from 2017

Luke Brewer, News Editor March 26, 2025

The Illinois State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor filed five aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges against a 27-year-old on Monday related to alleged encounters in 2017 involving a teenage female,...

Vice President for Business Affairs Matt Bierman discusses updated fees for the 2025-26 school year with the EIU student senate at its weekly meeting in the 1895 room of the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday.

Student senate reviews 2.75% tuition increase for 2026

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor March 17, 2025

The EIU student senate reviewed tuition and student fees for the 2025-26 school year at its meeting on Wednesday. Across the board, tuition will increase by 2.75%.   These changes only apply to incoming...

Events and Exhibit Coordinator Diane Highland show directions on where to find the Jane Addams exhibit to the audience at Booth Library for Women’s History Month on March 13.

Booth Library honors Jane Addams for Women’s History Month

Koria Downs, Reporter March 14, 2025

March is Women’s History and Awareness Month, and to celebrate, Booth Library hosted an exhibit tributing American activist Jane Addams on Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.    The entrance outside of the...

Partygoers dance and listen to music at the second house on First Street at Unofficial on March 8.

Crime rates remain similar to last year at Unofficial

Bryce Parker, Multimedia Reporter March 14, 2025

The annual pseudo-holiday Unofficial took place on Saturday and led to the usual increase in police calls.   This year’s Unofficial had a similar number of calls and offenses as recent years.   EIU...

Wi-Fi Graphic

Wi-Fi approval on campus drops by roughly 32% for spring semester

Aidan Cusack, Opinion Editor March 11, 2025

EIU’s most recent Wi-Fi survey revealed 57% of the responders approved of the residence hall’s Wi-Fi system, according to the Director of Housing and Dining Mark Hudson.  In fall, the Wi-Fi...

Taylor Hall, Thursday night March 6, 2025, on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.

Eastern student passes from natural causes

Luke Brewer, News Editor March 11, 2025

An Eastern Illinois University student passed away of natural causes Thursday in Taylor Hall, according to Coles County Coroner Ed Schniers.   University police arrived at freshman public health...

Eastern Illinois University’s interdisciplinary studies program is set to move into the McAfee Gym effective June 1, 2025. IDS is moving to students as that location is better suited for the program compared to college of education, said Jacqueline Janesku, a senior advisor for IDS based out of Chicago.

Interdisciplinary studies to find new home in McAfee Gym, office of student success

Luke Brewer, News Editor March 11, 2025

Eastern Illinois University’s interdisciplinary studies program is set to move out of the college of education and take up residence under the office of student success effective June 1.  The change...

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