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Sophomore English education major Faith Gallagher walks on campus next to Booth Library while admiring the fall colors and weather on her way to her next class.
EIU students share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving
Former Illinois gov. Jim Edgar speaks to EIU and Charleston community members about stories and lessons learned from his life and career in Illinois politics in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar shares story, advice to EIU community
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
Redshirt junior offensive lineman Drew Wilder props the ball up during football practice drills at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Two linemen announce their decisions to transfer
Safety redshirt sophomore Kaelin Drakeford (22) tackles wide receiver redshirt sophomore Karate Brenson (0) at the Panthers vs. Tennessee State Tigers game.
EIU football loses starting safety to transfer portal
Guard Senior Kiyley Flowers, runs around the court and all the players to pass the ball as much as she can during the game against the University Of Illinois. The Womens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Kiyley Flowers, Kooper Jacobi
Forward senior Macy McGlone, back shoots the ball but miss and gets blocked by the University Of Illinois, The Womens Basketball team lost too the University of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Macy McGlone
Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
EIU football to play last game of the season, hope to shake up conference standings
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
Guard Senior Kiyley Flowers, runs around the court and all the players to pass the ball as much as she can during the game against the University Of Illinois. The Womens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Kiyley Flowers, Kooper Jacobi
Forward senior Macy McGlone, back shoots the ball but miss and gets blocked by the University Of Illinois, The Womens Basketball team lost too the University of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Macy McGlone
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.
Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster
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
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
Redshirt junior offensive lineman Drew Wilder props the ball up during football practice drills at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Two linemen announce their decisions to transfer
Safety redshirt sophomore Kaelin Drakeford (22) tackles wide receiver redshirt sophomore Karate Brenson (0) at the Panthers vs. Tennessee State Tigers game.
EIU football loses starting safety to transfer portal
Forward senior Macy McGlone, back shoots the ball but miss and gets blocked by the University Of Illinois, The Womens Basketball team lost too the University of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Macy McGlone
Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
EIU football to play last game of the season, hope to shake up conference standings
Quarterback Redshirt Freshman, Blainey Dowling, prepares to throw the ball while doing a scrimmage drill on O'Brien Field
EIU quarterback shares experience at Chicago Mount Carmel in Q&A
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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Charleston Fire Department Fire Track outside of Buzzard Hall responding to alarms being set off

Fire alarms activated at Buzzard Hall

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
July 10, 2023
World's largest functioning rocking chair

Adventure of the Week: World’s Largest!

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
June 20, 2023
Cupquakes Ep. 4: Maybe I'm a Muffin

Cupquakes Ep. 4: Maybe I’m a Muffin

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2023
Penny the EIU Law Enforcement Therapy Dog resting in her crate with a tennis ball

Eastern Police adds furry friend to the team

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2023
EIU Eats Cookbook front cover design

Recipes carry legacies with EIU scholarship-funding cookbook

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
June 14, 2023
Lake Charleston

Adventure of the Week- Lake Charleston

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2023
Cupquakes Ep. 3- A bigger wrapper please!

Cupquakes Ep. 3- A bigger wrapper please!

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2023
(pictured left to right) Maci Mayhall, Blaine Mayhall, Erin Blair, Kaylin Wilson, Karah Moore, and Clara Cox posing for photo in Hitmix 88.9 WEIU.

Charleston High School softball shares thoughts before state

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2023
Matt Piescinski announcing IHSA Boys track meet

EIU alumni returns with sports announcing secrets and history

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Cheif
June 7, 2023
Hand painted vases from Mexico all aligned in a row. (Adriana Hernande-sSAntana)

Adventure of the Week: Arcola Hispanic and American Grocery

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2023
Cupquakes Ep. 2: The Broken Batter

Cupquakes Ep. 2: The Broken Batter

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2023
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers' first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers' won the first game 13-11.

EIU Baseball reminisce win against Morehead to prepare for NCAA Tournament

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2023
Sunrise with stars at Abe Matin Lodge

Adventure of the Week- Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2023
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet

Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-In-Chief
May 26, 2023
People walking around Charleston Square near Castle and Cottage.

IHSA track meet helps local businesses

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2023
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature

EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2023
Coleman Hall's foreign languages hall displays various cultural flags and places in the world.

[Photo] How it is being a third culture student at EIU

March 29, 2023
Map of the world's countries saying hello in a variety of languages in Coleman Hall.

[Photo] How inclusive is Eastern with international students?

March 29, 2023
Lynn McGrath poses in front of her flower shop called Bells Flower Corner on Monday afternoon. Her shop sells a variety of different things inside besides flowers such as teddy bears, cards, jewelry, clothing, chocolate, and more.

The price of Valentine’s Day is rising… Here’s Why

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
February 14, 2023
Women Exploring Business and Technology sell rose bears for Valentine's Day.

[Photo] Rose bear gifts want increases at EIU for Valentine's day

February 14, 2023
Cayleigh Rath, social chair for Eastern Illinois University's Pride group, poses for a portrait in the greenhouse Monday afternoon.

[Photo] EIU student opens up about hardships of being queer

February 15, 2023
Cynthia Kmety, the mental health promotion coordinator at the HERC compiled informational packets talking about mental health available to attendees.

[Photo] Self care open session informs students on how to take care of themselves

January 24, 2023
Tyna Sue Loafman, a reiki practitioner, motions over to one of the participants during the Sound Bath event at the Tarble Arts Center Monday afternoon.

[Photo] Sound bath, crystals help students relax

January 9, 2023

Alum at Generation Vaxxed helps college students get vaccines

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Features Junior Editor
December 12, 2022
Courtesy of yippeeitsglutenfree.com A "Chocolate Crinkles" cookies featured on Susan Cole's food gallery.

Yippee! It’s Gluten Free provides desserts for everyone

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Features Junior Editor
December 12, 2022
Shelby Swinford is handed a tray of food during the CCAR Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday afternoon.

Eastern faculty share Thanksgiving traditions

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Features Junior Editor
November 28, 2022
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

International students share cultures at Global Culture Night

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Features Junior Editor
November 15, 2022
Candy Fordjour Frimpong, a graduate student studying art, details her ceramics project in the Ceramics Studio Sunday afternoon. Fordjour Frimpong said with her artwork she hopes to promote a message of diversity. "I want to use my indigenous background to relate well with the contemporaries around [Charleston]," Fordjour Frimpong said.

Students tell stories through their art

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Features Junior Editor
November 9, 2022
Teachers Assistant Samuel Wilson, a graduate student studying art, assists Jennifer Teibowei, a freshman biological sciences major, learn how to chain stitch during an Introduction to Art class in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.

Out of time, out of money: Reality of art students

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Features Junior Editor
November 9, 2022
At the L&A Family Farms' haunted corn maze, a worker dressed as the character Pennywise, emerges from the cornfield to scare people walking throughout the maze in the dark Friday night.

Eastern and L&A Farms partner for Halloween haunted corn maze

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Editor
October 30, 2022
A bag of candy was offered to participants at the end of the Adventure EI-Boo scavenger hunt Saturday night.

[Photo] Adventure EI-Boo lets students, families explore campus

October 30, 2022
Luke Taylor, a senior journalism major, and Maddy Powers, a senior English major, pose for a picture at Lake Charleston.

Eastern students’ plans, costumes for Halloween

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
October 26, 2022
Charleston and local residents can partake in Halloween festivities at the Scare on the Square event at the Charleston Square Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Scare on the Square to have costume contest, pet parade Friday

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
October 26, 2022
Students and alumni crowded outside O’Brien Field Friday night to celebrate homecoming at a block party that included live music, food trucks, a beer garden and game and giveaways.

Homecoming Block Party brings students, alumni together on Friday

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
October 17, 2022
Eastern's police and HERC will be sponsering several events throughout homecoming week without drugs and alcohol. Officials from both said they encourage students to be safe and responsible while consuming alcohol and drugs.

UPD liutenant speaks on drug abuse

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
October 12, 2022
Tatyana Phillips, a sophomore majoring in pre-veterinary medicine, (left) and Naomi Wright-Allen, a sophomore majoring in nursing, (right) dance at the Library Quad at the Homecoming Kickoff on Monday afternoon.

Safety tips from HERC, UPD for Homecoming

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
October 12, 2022
Kaleb Coleman, a senior computer information technology major, talks to Shelli Miller, a talent acquisition and retention specialist at Rural King at the job fair event inside the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther king Jr. University Union

Alpha Psi Lambda’s Assistant Associate Member Educator Tyeisha Mosley (left), a senior education major, and President Luis Paniagua, a senior graphic major, are both beneficiaries of Alpha Psi Lambda’s fundraising efforts after being in a crash in late August.

Alpha Psi Lambda raises funds after crash

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 27, 2022
Katie Gillespie, a freshman secondary English education major chucks a ball while playing giant yard pong in the Library Quad for part of a Mental Health Pop Up Day event Tuesday afternoon.

THROUGH THE LENS: Mental health pop up days

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
September 27, 2022
Dylan Meek, a freshman history education major, watches fellow students play giant yard pong in the Library Quad for part of a Mental Health Pop Up Day event Tuesday afternoon.

Sean Haynes (left), a senior music major, and Matt Chesner (right), a graduate student studying music, play giant Connect Four Library Quad for part of a Mental Health Pop Up Day event Tuesday afternoon.

Students gathered Library Quad for part of a Mental Health Pop Up Day event Tuesday afternoon.

Students play giant checkers in the Library Quad for part of a Mental Health Pop Up Day event Tuesday afternoon.

Mi Casa Tu Casa is a Mexican restaurant that prepares your food in front of customers.

Culturally diverse restaurants around Charleston

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 21, 2022
The Board of Trustees will meet in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union at 1 p..m. on Friday.

Known figures on campus share favorite foods

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 21, 2022
Aerial shot of the Eastern themed corn maze. Photo submitted by L & A Family Farms.

Eastern themed corn maze to open Saturday

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 16, 2022
Kelsey Boll, a staff member at the Counseling Clinic, talks with a student about their day Monday afternoon.

Eastern counseling clinic sees over 200 students in first month

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 14, 2022
Counseling Clinic associate director: Ways to stay grounded

Counseling Clinic associate director: Ways to stay grounded

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 14, 2022
Grant open for local art projects

Grant open for local art projects

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 12, 2022
Daniela Munoz, a senior fashion merchandising and design major, pulls a raffle ticket out of a bin during the Latinx social event sponsored by Eastern's Latin American Student Organization on Sept. 8 in the Library Quad.

Latinx Social brings games to the quad

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 8, 2022
Kenton Macy, a retired USDA-NRCS biologist, along with the Charleston Tree Commission, talk about how they plant trees in Charleston for the new Charleston rec area at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library.

City tree commission educates community

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 7, 2022
Mahveen Arshi, a graduate student studying computer technology, serves chicken sandwiches and tater tots at Thomas Dining Aug. 29. Starting the 22-23 school year, Taylor Dining will only be open for breakfast and lunch. Because Taylor had the allergen meal choices, Thomas Dining now offers allergy-friendly meals.

Undergrad helps ensure allergy safety for fellow students

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 1, 2022
Alpha Psi Lambda is part of Eastern's new Greek life council called the Multicultural Greek Council. Prior to the new organization, Eastern has three other councils including: the National Pan-Hellenic, Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils. Paniagua said his goal for the semester is to help create a "home away from home" for felllow Latino students and to get involved with the other councils.

Alpha Psi Lambda creates new Greek council

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
August 26, 2022
Kymoni Dixon, a sophomore majoring in exercise science for physical therapy, works at Thomas Dining hall, swiping cards. Dixon said she likes the convenience of having an on-campus job although being a student worker can become hectic.

Thomas and Stevo serve allergen-free dinners for students

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
August 23, 2022
More than 100 new and old students piled into the Grand Ballroom Thursday night to dance and make friends during the New Student Mixer Silent Dance Party for part of the Eastern's Welcome Weekend.

Eastern welcomes students with silent dance party

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
August 18, 2022
Students walk outside the Human Services Building Monday afternoon.

New counseling associate director hopes to implement campus wellness programs

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
June 22, 2022
Dennis Malak picked up candle making as a side hobby during the middle of the pandemic. He started in a corner of his garage on a single-burner portable skillet.

Malak picks up a ‘wick’ed hobby during pandemic

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
June 8, 2022
Brian Carter, a worker for King-Lar Company, fastens a vent in one of the science labs in the Life Science Building.

Biology students, staff relocated during construction

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
May 23, 2022
Trumpeter Luke Noble, a senior music performance major, performs in the 62nd Jazz Festival, featuring Bob Sheppard in The Dounda Fine Arts Center in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Feb. 5. Noble, alongside the other jazz ensemble performers played with Sheppard, an American jazz saxophonist, who was the guest of the festival.

Doudna announces 2022-23 premier events

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
April 22, 2022
Madison Palmer, a graduate student and human services program admin, buys books from the Spring Book Sale on Wednesday afternoon in Booth Library.

Booth Library holds book sale despite bad weather

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
April 13, 2022
Students and faculty attend a lecture, “Touching the Past in a Radio Adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred” by Dr. Andre Carrington in Coleman Hall Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon, April 12, 2022 in Charleston, Ill.

Eastern guest English professor makes adaptation of time travel book ‘Kindred’

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
April 12, 2022
From left, Kiyara Watts, a sophomore management major, Anita McBride, a sophomore health administration major, and De'Sean Hill, a computer information and technology major, shoot foam-tipped arrows at Pantherbash Thursday night.

Pantherbash brings games, prizes for students

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
April 8, 2022
Students play a gigantic version of “Operation” at Pantherbash Thursday night.

From left, Daniel Olson, a freshman hospitality and tourism major, stuffs plush animals with Madison Reichert, a sophomore elementary education major, and Libby Cronister, a sophomore elementary education major at Pantherbash Thursday night.

A table of plushees at Pantherbash.

President of the chess RSO on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Jules Barbieri, a senior interpersonal communications major, plays chess at Pantherbash Thursday night.

From left, Josi Miller, a sophomore early childhood education in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Thursday night.

THROUGH THE LENS: Pantherbash 2022

Rob Le Cates and Adriana Hernandez-Santana
April 7, 2022
Anne Flaherty, the Vice President for Student Affairs, twists the pride flag in place and helps Payton Ade, a sophomore interpersonal communications major, and Jaclyn Thomas, a senior interpersonal communications major, to raise it on the flag pole in the South Quad Friday afternoon, April 1, 2022 in Charleston, Ill.

Eastern to celebrate Pride with events

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
April 6, 2022
An Alice and Wonderland edible display piece of Alice’s Restaurant at the annual Edible Book Festival in Booth Library.

‘We’re all mad here’ for the Edible Book Festival

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
April 4, 2022
What's open at Eastern over Spring Break

What’s open at Eastern over Spring Break

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
March 11, 2022
Paul Nau, a junior music major, enjoys the warm weather by slacklining between two trees which he says he learned from watching Youtube videos on Wednesday afternoon in the Library Quad.

Nice weather prompts Student Affairs spontaneous ‘pop-up’ event

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
March 2, 2022
Eastern's Special Education Department participates in in the 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics Illinois on Sunday next to the Campus Pond.

EIU Glow Plunge raises money for the Special Olympics

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
February 27, 2022
Vice President of Student Affairs Terrence Trimuel, a senior accounting major, listens to a question about his Executive Report from one of the senators during the Student Government meeting at Taylor Hall on Wednesday. Senate on the Go is where Student Senate hosts their meetings in areas like residential halls to encourage student involvement with the Senate.

Student Senate meets for first Senate-on-the-Go meeting Wednesday

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
February 23, 2022
Quera Owens, a nutrition and diabetics graudate student, presents the Soul Food, Nourishment For The Culture event in Klehm Hall Thursday evening. Owens made the lemon pepper honey fried chicken for the presentation.

Soul Food teaches Eastern history of African American food

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
February 17, 2022
Tarble Arts Center Assistant Director and Exhibitions Curator Mike Schuetz, looks at the Abraham Lincoln Biography, in woodcuts that is part of the Working Artists Exhibit on Feb. 14.

Working Artists art exhibit opens in Tarble

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter
February 14, 2022
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