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Eastern educators grapple with AI
Emergency shelter are located within buildings on the Eastern Illinois University campus, often in basements when available. During tornado season, it is especially important to know what to do in case of emergency.
What to do in severe weather
Freshman neuroscience pre-med and French major Madeline Adams (Left) purchases a crochet dragon from biological science pre-med and French major Elizabeth Ziemer (Right) of Liz Ziemer Crochet at the Spring 2025 Small Business Fest on the Library Quad of Eastern Illinois University on Saturday.
Crochet dragons, hot sauce highlight spring Small Business Fest
The Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity in the basement of Stevenson Hall. The GSD hosts events during pride week.
EIU Pride Week kicks off Monday
Parliamentarian Megan Fox presents her platform statement for Speaker of the Senate at the Eastern Illinois University student senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room at the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday.
EIU student senate nominates new speaker of the senate
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman, Panayiotis Mihalopoulos, lines up with the offensive line with the ball to throw it back during football practice at O'Brien Field on April 10.
Offensive lineman shares early hockey stint in Q&A
Eastern Illinois sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick looking up at her ball as it goes over the home run fence in the third inning during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU infielder looks to family, God during softball predicament
Quterback redshirt junior Joey Sprinkle, pratices his throw and passes during practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, April 3, 2025
Redshirt junior quarterback discusses position room strengths in Q&A
Number 18 infield senior Chris Worcester slides into home base during the Eastern Illinois University panthers against the Saint Xavier cougars at Coaches Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU on 13-03
EIU baseball dominates St. Xavier in eight innings
Eastern Illinois softball players wore yellow socks and bows for the Eastern care game for Sarcoma Saturday.
Panther softball plays care game to honor player’s dad, raise awareness
Number 18 infield senior Chris Worcester slides into home base during the Eastern Illinois University panthers against the Saint Xavier cougars at Coaches Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU on 13-03
EIU baseball dominates St. Xavier in eight innings
Charleston High School sophomore pitcher Wyatt Gordon looking at the catcher before pitching the ball as he pitched six hitless innings in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.
CHS baseball throws no-hitter vs Shelbyville
(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.
EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball loses both games to Mattoon
[Thumbnail Edition] Charleston High School sophomore Railyn Cox pitches the ball during Charleston's 8-7 win over Flora High School on Monday, March 31.
CHS baseball and softball battle weather in opening weeks of the season
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior Foward Macy McGlone, getsw the ball and gets the point during the first half of the game aginst Western Illinois University,, Eastern Illinois University Lost to Western Illinois University Thursday March 6 20205, 78-75 EIU lost making it the end of their season
McGlone etches herself in EIU history
Eastern redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis cuts to the basket as Little Rock senior guard Jordan Jefferson guards him during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.
EIU men’s basketball players that entered the transfer portal
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Fifth year, forward Jayda Johnston carries senior guard Kiyley Flowers off the court during the first quarter of the game against Tennessee State Tigers in Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University on Feb. 13.
The journey from registered nurse to EIU forward
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Sports media must be more positive
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
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman, Panayiotis Mihalopoulos, lines up with the offensive line with the ball to throw it back during football practice at O'Brien Field on April 10.
Offensive lineman shares early hockey stint in Q&A
Quterback redshirt junior Joey Sprinkle, pratices his throw and passes during practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, April 3, 2025
Redshirt junior quarterback discusses position room strengths in Q&A
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Cole LaCrue waits for the ball to be thrown back at him during football practice, at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on April 10.
Former Wisconsin quarterback shares transfer decision in Q&A
[thumbnail edition] Assistant Coach of the Linebackers, Rodman Noel talking to the linebackers about their positions at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
EIU football hire finds comfort in coaching
[THUMBNAIL EDITION] (From left to right) Head football coach Chris Wilkerson works with his son student assistant coach Peyton Wilkerson at football practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on Thursday.
Coaching EIU football like father like son
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern Illinois sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick looking up at her ball as it goes over the home run fence in the third inning during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU infielder looks to family, God during softball predicament
Eastern Illinois softball players wore yellow socks and bows for the Eastern care game for Sarcoma Saturday.
Panther softball plays care game to honor player’s dad, raise awareness
Eastern Illinois University freshman shortstop Maddux Marshall (31) runs home after sophomore catcher Sophia Olman hit a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
EIU softball sweeps doubleheader, series from Southern Indiana
Eastern Illinois University sophomore catcher Sophia Olman runs home after hiting a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panthers of the Week: Sophia Olman, Ian Hollander
Eastern Illinois freshman utility player Abbi Hatton running to home plate to celebrate her home run with her teammates during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU softball records win over USI in care game
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
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
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Freshman tennis player 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
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Nintendo Switch 2: We are no longer back
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘The Amateur:’ Geeks can be badass too
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Wrestling should focus more on matches
Gunnar Olson
COLUMN: Wrestling should be story based
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Menu’ left me hungry for more 
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Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.
THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU
Redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson throws a cream pie into the face of a faculty member in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jock-N-Roll raises $1,500 for veteran
Students hug at the candlelight vigil for Eastern student Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.
THROUGH THE LENS: Vigil commemorated to Eastern student death
The cheering grows louder as players for the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team get closer to 100 points. Macy McGlone said the team was counting down the points to 100 from the slide lines.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball score 100 points for first time since 2018
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
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Jason Coulombe

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Jason Coulombe is a freshman sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2812 or at jmcoulombe@eiu.edu.

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Former Illinois representative and senator Tom Bennett speaks to EIU students about his time in government in Coleman Hall on Wednesday

The EIU student senate announced the election results for positions for the 2025-26 year at it's weekly meeting in Pemberton hall on Wednesday.

The Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity in the basement of Stevenson Hall. The GSD hosts events during pride week.

EIU Pride Week kicks off Monday

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 13, 2025
Parliamentarian Megan Fox presents her platform statement for Speaker of the Senate at the Eastern Illinois University student senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room at the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday.

EIU student senate nominates new speaker of the senate

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 12, 2025
Charleston High School sophomore first basemen Russ Applegate getting ready to step into the batter's box as he registered three hits and five RBIs in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.

Charleston left fielder Rohen Walters being surrounded by his teammates after scoring a run from Russ Applegate's three RBI triple in the fourth inning of the Trojans 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.

Charleston High School sophomore pitcher Wyatt Gordon looking at the catcher before pitching the ball as he pitched six hitless innings in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.

CHS baseball throws no-hitter vs Shelbyville

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 12, 2025
Charleston High School sophomore pitcher Wyatt Gordon throwing a pitch to the catcher as he pitched six hitless innings in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.

Ghanian Student Association representative Isaiah Adegoke speaks to the Eastern Illinois University student senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room at the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday April 9.

Ghanian Student Association representative Isaiah Adegoke speaks to the Eastern Illinois University student senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room at the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday April 9.

The Eastern Illinois University student senate fielded questions from Vice President for Business Affairs Matt Bierman on updated fees for the 2025-26 school year at its weekly meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. student Union on Wednesday March 26.

2025 student government candidates share platforms

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 9, 2025
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois

CHS baseball loses both games to Mattoon

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 8, 2025
Several boxes of material slid off the roof of the Recreation Center, snapping a tree in half and blocking the sidewalk during a severe thunderstorm on April 2.

A tree was snapped in half and blocked the entrance of the EIU Recreation Center during a severe thunderstorm on the night of April 2.

Charleston community members participated in the nationwide protest Hands Off! at the edge of Morton Park along Lincoln Avenue on Saturday. Hands Off! is a movement centered around protesting President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk's actions in the federal government.

Charleston community protests Trump administration, DOGE

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 7, 2025
Over 140 protestors from Charleston's community showed up for the Hands Off! protest Saturday protesting the actions of the Trump administration.

According to the national Hands Off! organizers, millions of people showed up across the nation at the more than 1,300 locations for protests.

Protesters participating in the Hands Off! Mobilization at the edge of Morton Park along Lincoin Avenue on Saturday. Hands Off! is a movement centered around country wide protesting on April fifth of President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk's actions in the federal government.

Protestor Silver Damsen expressed concern over college students and professors being arrested for protesting for Palestine, calling it a serious threat to democracy.

A protestor dressed as a handmaid from the Margaret Atwood novel "The Handmaids Tale" marches at the Hands Off! mobilization at the edge of Morton Park along Lincoln Avenue on Saturday.

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Protestors marched and chanted in Morton Park on Lincoln Avenue for roughly an hour in the rain and mid 40-degree temperatures.

Protesters participating in the Hands Off! Mobilization at the edge of Morton Park along Lincoin Avenue on Saturday. Hands Off! is a movement centered around country wide protesting on April fifth of President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk's actions in the federal government.

[Thumbnail Edition] Charleston High School sophomore Railyn Cox pitches the ball during Charleston's 8-7 win over Flora High School on Monday, March 31.

CHS baseball and softball battle weather in opening weeks of the season

Gabe Newman and Jason Coulombe
April 7, 2025
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
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
Charleston High School baseball manager Daniel Bennett speaks with his team before a practice at Baker Field on Wednesday in Charleston, Illinois. 

CHS baseball leans on experience ahead of new season

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 16, 2025
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.

The EIU student senate held its weekly meeting and discussed fee changes in the 1895 room of the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday.

The Weeklings lead guitarist John Merjave [Left] and guitarist Bob Burger [Right] perform "I Am the Walrus" at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Saturday.

Beatles tribute band rocks out at Doudna

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 10, 2025
The Weeklings guitarist Bob Burger signs a vinyl record for a fan after The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday.

The Weeklings guitarist Bob Burger performs the opening song "A Hard Day's Night," at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday.

The Weeklings lead guitarist John Merjave performs "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday.

The Weeklings and their supporting band wave to the crowd after The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday.

The Weeklings' Glen Burtnik [Left] encourages the crowd to sing along to their first encore song "Hey Jude," while guitarist Bob Burger [Right] performs at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday.

The Weeklings lead guitarist John Merjave [Left] and guitarist Bob Burger [Right] perform "I Am the Walrus" at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Saturday.

Executive Director of University Housing and Dining Services Mark Hudson talks about the approval of the room and board fee increase to the student senate at its meeting on March 5.

Student senate hears incoming housing and dining changes

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 8, 2025
Taylor Hall, Thursday night March 6, 2025, on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.

[Photo] Eastern student passes from natural causes

Luke Brewer, News Editor
March 11, 2025
Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs speaks at the city council meeting on Tuesday.

Charleston City Council purchases new police pursuit vehicle

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2025
Parliamentarian Megan Fox at senate meeting on March 5

EIU President Jay Gatrell talks to members of faculty in the Witter's conference room on Friday.

EIU president shares finance information, addresses Dear Colleague letter

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 4, 2025
EIU president Jay Gatrell called a meeting of higher ups in the Witter's conference room on Friday.

The medical school alumni panel at the college of health and human services met on Thursday over zoom with three alums in their first year of medical school.

Eastern health and human services alums hold medical school panel

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2025
The Student senate is given a presentation by members of the University Board at its weekly meeting in the 1895 room of the MLK student union on Wednesday.

University board presents budget to student senate

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2025
Charleston High School boys' basketball head coach Brian Deadmond talking with his players during a timeout in the first quarter of the Trojans' game against Mattoon Friday night at KC Summers Court at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois.

Charleston boys’ basketball loses finale regular season game to Mattoon

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 22, 2025
(Left) Political science major John Slater and (Right) political science major Reagan Robson look through the agenda during the student government meeting on Feb. 19.

Student government presents 2026 budget

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2025
Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs speaks at the Charleston City Council meeting on Tuesday.

Charleston city council to repair wastewater treatment plant

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2025
Senior forward Blair Ritchey passes in the ball during Charleston high school girls' basketball team 29-28 win over Matoon High School on Feb. 1 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois.

CHS girls’ fall to Mattoon in final regular season game

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 14, 2025
(Thumbnail Edition) Executive Director for Information Technology Services Ryan Gibson presents to the student senate about the use of campus blue phones at the Student Senate weekly meeting in the Witters Conference room on the fourth floor of Booth Library on Wednesday.

Student government discusses emergency blue phones

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 14, 2025
Head of Scholarly Communication Todd Bruns presents to the Student Senate held its weekly meeting in the Witters Conference room on the fourth floor of Booth Library on Wednesday.

Speaker of the senate Madison Veatch and Parliamentarian Megan Fox listen to a presentation at the Student Senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room in the Martin Luther King Jr. student union on Wednesday.

Funding Formula presented to student government

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2025
Eastern’s President of University Professionals of Illinois Billy Hung gives a presentation about the new Funding Formula for Illinois higher education at the Student Senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room in the Martin Luther King Jr. student union on Wednesday

Author Juila Fine talks about the process of revision in creative work at the Lions in Winter festival in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Thursday.

Award-winning author shares advice at Lions in Winter festival

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 3, 2025
Graduate student Riley Bauer reads his creative nonfiction work at the Lions in Winter Festival in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Thursday.

Graduate student Jenna Tobias reads her creative nonfiction work at the Lions in Winter Festival in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Thursday

Graduate student Erica Heldenbrand reads her short story "Snow Angels" at the Lions in Winter Festival in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Thursday

Poetry Jacqui Germain reads from her book "Bittering the Wound" reads his creative nonfiction work at the Lions in Winter Festival in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Thursday. 

The Office Hours Podcast Ep. 1: Brooke Wilson: Slashers, Women on Horror and the Unjustified Killer.

The Office Hours Podcast Ep. 1: Brooke Wilson: Slashers, Women on Horror and the Unjustified Killer.

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
January 24, 2025
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

Jason Coulombe, Student Government Reporter
November 22, 2024
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

Jason Coulombe, Student Government Reporter
November 17, 2024
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

Jason Coulombe, Student Government Reporter
November 14, 2024
Vice President of Business Affairs Matt Bierman presents at the Eastern Illinois University budget town hall in the Doudna Recital Hall on Wednesday.

EIU updates on fiscal year, building reinvestment

Jason Coulombe, Student Government Reporter
November 8, 2024
Samantha McCullough from the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission speaks with the student senate at its weekly meeting on Wednesday in the South Quad Commons.

Student senate hears transportation, fee presentations

Jason Coulombe, Student Government Reporter
November 8, 2024
The student senate held its weekly meeting on Wednesday in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.

Student government updates on campus projects

Jason Coulombe, Student Government Reporter
November 4, 2024
Freshman accounting major Justin Ambrose (right) was sworn into the Student Seante at its weekly meeting on Wednesday in the Tuscola-Arcola room of the MLK student union. 

Student government, feb 14,2024 Tuscola room in the Marthin Luther King JR building, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston Ill

Student government continues talk on fees, approves two RSOs, two senators 

Jason Coulombe, Student Government Reporter
October 26, 2024
A major point in discussion from the weekly Student Senate meeting on Wednesday was the transparence of fees in the billing of students. Speaker of the senate Madison Veatch (left) senate parliamentarian Megan Fox (middle) and VPSA Mason Tegeler (right) discuss with fellow senate members at the senate weekly meeting on Wednesday

Student government discusses fees, approves RSO

Jason Coulombe, Student Government Reporter
October 18, 2024
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