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Screen shot of Students pose in front of EIU Spirit Rock with political statement "MAGA 47" at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
EIU spirit rock vandalized with political statement
Coles County Board District 6 Republican candidate Tom Royal won 77.54% over Democrat candidate Doug Fagan who had 22.46% of the votes. Royal celebrates with at the Coles County Republican watch party at the Mattoon Country Club on Election Day Tuesday evening.
Republicans sweep Coles County elections
Group X offers fitness classes free to EIU students like hot yoga, ab workouts, stretching and more.
EIU students get fit with Group X
Charleston residents wait in line to vote at the Coles County Courthouse.
Where do I go to vote in Charleston?
The student senate held its weekly meeting on Wednesday in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.
Student government updates on campus projects
EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.
EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener
Gradute student Guard Artese Stapleton takes the ball to the rim on the other side of the court, during The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game
Six Panthers score double digits in men’s basketball home opener win
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
Senior guard NaKyel Shelton guards the University of Illinois from the ball during the game Monday.
EIU men’s basketball records 45-point deficit against UofI in season opener
EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis defends senior guard Illinois Wesleyan University Mallory Powers during the second quarter of Eastern's win against IWU 70-67 on Monday in Groniger Arena.
EIU women’s basketball wins after 12-point deficit
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
EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.
EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener
Gradute student Guard Artese Stapleton takes the ball to the rim on the other side of the court, during The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game
Six Panthers score double digits in men’s basketball home opener win
Senior guard NaKyel Shelton guards the University of Illinois from the ball during the game Monday.
EIU men’s basketball records 45-point deficit against UofI in season opener
EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis defends senior guard Illinois Wesleyan University Mallory Powers during the second quarter of Eastern's win against IWU 70-67 on Monday in Groniger Arena.
EIU women’s basketball wins after 12-point deficit
Redshirt sophomore forward Kooper Jacobi puts the ball up in the paint during the Panther's first men's basketball game of the season against the Fighting Illini in the State Farm Center Monday night. Jacobi led the Panthers by scoring 10 points and rebounding 11 shots.
EIU men’s basketball prepares for 2024 season with multiple new players
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
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
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
Running back Redshirt Sophomore MJ Flowers, Gets the ball during practices and holds is form before throwing it back. on O'Brien Field
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, MJ Flowers
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.
Flowers scores three touchdowns in conference win over Western Illinois
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, stiff arms a Bryant University Bulldogs defender at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.
Panther football gets ready for rivalry against Leathernecks
Senior midfielder Izzy Patterson (2) and junior midfielder Avery Richardson (19) chase after the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Patterson scored the only goal of the game winning 1-0 for the Skyhawks. Richardson had one shot on goal. Patterson had one shot, shot on goal and goal scored.
EIU women’s soccer set for tournament play
EIU football's Director of Football Performance, Jacob Hillmann, leads a stretch and warmups for the team to get started for practice.
EIU football players connect to energy from first year coach
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
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
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville
EIU volleyball wins during Greek night
Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström, supports the volleyball team from the sideline during the matchup between Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Junior outside hitter talks about support system in Sweden in Q&A
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Juniors Lauren Carter-Chenowith and Azlynn Padderatz-McNicol acting through an improv scene at the Hello Dali event on Thursday, October 24th at 8:00 p.m. in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Lecture
“Hello Dali” provides laughs to Eastern students
Grupo Bella vocalist Vanessa Ramirez sings during Grupo Bella's performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.
Grupo Bella brings crowd to feet to dance
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘It’s What’s Inside’ asks who are you on the inside?
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
COLUMN: We deserve Election Day off
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘It’s What’s Inside’ asks who are you on the inside?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 71: The Fly: Buzzing Through The Gore
Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show
Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 70: Joker: Folie à Deux and the Horrible, No Good, One Bad Day
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
Students were given glow sticks at the Glow Foam Party in South Quad on Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Glow Foam Party lights up South Quad
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Athletes cheered on by hundreds

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May 2, 2010

Mobile station to screen for cancer today

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April 29, 2010

Seniors prepare for graduation

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April 28, 2010

Rain shortens Celebration weekend

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April 25, 2010

Alumnus teaches how to fight back

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April 22, 2010

Women can learn how to ‘fight back’

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April 21, 2010

33rd Celebration: A Festival of the Arts kicks off Friday

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April 20, 2010

More than $30,000 awarded in honors grants

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April 20, 2010

Incorruptible captures meaningful message

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April 18, 2010

Relay for Life want to ‘celebrate more birthdays’

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April 15, 2010

A closer look at King, queen candidates

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April 14, 2010

Free coffee wakes up fair trade awareness

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April 11, 2010

Humorist author Vowell speaks

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April 11, 2010

Literary personality to speak at Eastern

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April 8, 2010

Open Mic sees its final crowd

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April 7, 2010

Best-selling Eastern’s ever had

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April 6, 2010

Asian Heritage Month enriches learning experience

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April 4, 2010

‘Africa’ comes to campus

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April 1, 2010

University Board prepares for Drake concert

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April 1, 2010

Culture, fashion show honors African heritage

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March 31, 2010

Women taught self-defense at “Teach Me Tuesday”

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March 29, 2010

Reports conflicting about accident

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March 24, 2010

Head: Speaker’s talk addresses the theme of economic justice

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March 24, 2010

Speaker to discuss inequality through performance, art

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March 23, 2010

Department Web site updates in progress

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March 21, 2010

Actor’s comic sister to perform comedy today

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March 11, 2010

Students go ‘Back to the Health Fair’

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March 11, 2010

3 student films shown at feminist film festival

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March 10, 2010

Drake tickets almost sold out

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March 10, 2010

Students prepare for Saturday’s fitness contest

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March 5, 2010

Yohe inspires many with stories

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March 5, 2010

Love: one-word revolution

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March 4, 2010

Kids and Friends Weekend a barrel o’ fun

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March 1, 2010

Committee to chose Vegas-themed title for Homecoming Tuesday

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February 26, 2010

Students take time out this weekend with loved ones

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February 26, 2010

Concerts compared to other Illinois schools

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February 25, 2010

Drake goes blue for spring tour

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February 23, 2010

New nursing director to start role in July

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February 23, 2010

The N word stirs controversy in Union

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February 17, 2010

Campus opens up to prospective students

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February 15, 2010

Week long science celebration of Darwin

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February 15, 2010

Vancouver games kicks off with torch lighting

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February 11, 2010

Winfield performs as part of Black History Month

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February 11, 2010

Drake awaits approval from university

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February 10, 2010

Sorority hosts chance for free HIV/AIDS testing

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February 8, 2010

Rappers bring noise to crowded 7th St.

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February 5, 2010

ITS restructuring process continues to be in effect

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February 5, 2010

Groups come together to help Haiti

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February 1, 2010

Banks demands equality in diverse global times

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January 29, 2010

Open mic brings poems, comedy to life

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January 28, 2010

UB spices up Latin rhythm, beats in dances

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January 27, 2010

Multiple views offered in interdisciplinary classes

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January 26, 2010

Conner to bring ‘Saturday Night’ flavor

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January 22, 2010

A week after the flood

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January 21, 2010

Study abroad offers life-changing experiences

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January 20, 2010

‘Living the dream;’ remembering King

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January 19, 2010

Breaking bad habits to begin better ones

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January 15, 2010

University board has open positions this semester

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January 15, 2010

Rubber Lovers spin ‘wheel of sexual health

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January 13, 2010

MADtv star Aries Spears performs at Eastern

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April 22, 2009

Jazz Ensembles reunite after several years

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April 16, 2009

Sex fair causes big stir

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April 13, 2009

‘The Last Lecture’ shows faculty in new light

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April 13, 2009

Lupe Fiasco headlines Spring Concert, Shwayze and ‘Rap’ winner open

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April 2, 2009

‘Writer’s Block’ features student talent

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April 2, 2009

Lupe Fiasco concert tickets still available

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April 1, 2009

Tugs teams advance

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April 1, 2009

‘Quick-witted’ Burress set for laughs

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March 26, 2009

Graphic artist Ivan Brunetti brought as part of New and Emerging Artist Series

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March 25, 2009

Airband songs range from rap to rock

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March 25, 2009

Bringing Greek Life together through song

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March 25, 2009

Peace planter shares experiences

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March 11, 2009

Peace prize nominee to present ‘There are no good wars’

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March 10, 2009

Poetry duo give new experiences

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March 10, 2009

Trauma victim speaks on behalf of veterans

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March 6, 2009

Helping prevent traumatic brain injuries

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March 5, 2009

Lupe Fiasco tickets available to general public on Monday

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March 5, 2009

Magician one aspect of ‘Chuck Vegas’ Up All Nite

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February 27, 2009

Miss Black EIU conveys cultural experience

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February 27, 2009

Open mic continues African-American heritage celebration

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February 26, 2009

Comedian Holliday adds country to act

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February 20, 2009

Harrington reads award-winning poems

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February 20, 2009

‘Portion Size Me’ studies effects of fast food

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February 9, 2009

Heritage banquet to feature one-man play

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February 6, 2009

Spring concert to cost about $62,000

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February 5, 2009

Housing and Dining Halls try to ‘Pack the Place’

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January 16, 2009

March to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

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January 16, 2009

Blue invasion takes over union

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January 15, 2009

Up All Nite moves to a Wednesday

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January 14, 2009

University Board to announce spring concert soon

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January 12, 2009

Move-in goes smoothly for students

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January 12, 2009
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