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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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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
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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100 head to Teach Out in Springfield

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2017

Partnership to bring free food to youth

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor in Chief
April 25, 2017
Students console one another after a moment of silence was held for Byron Edingburg, the Eastern Illinois student that was killed in a shooting over the weekend.

Students, professors share memories of late senior

Kalyn Hayslett and Cassie Buchman
April 24, 2017

Tarble After Hours uses ‘90s theme, student collaborations

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2017

Workgroup No. 8 approved its final recommendation report

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2017

Sculpture becomes place for trivia

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2017

Workgroup No. 8 updates draft document for final report

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor in Chief
April 10, 2017

‘Deuces’ film has great actors but weird ending

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2017
Members of Sigma Chi compete in ‘tuggs’ at the campus pond Monday afternoon. Sigma Chi lost to Delta Chi in 2 minutes, 14 seconds.

[Photo] Delta Chi wins tugs round one, Phi Kappa Theta win still up in the air

Analicia Haynes, Online Editor
April 3, 2017

Jarrell, Titus run for school board position

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor in chief
March 30, 2017

Workgroup No. 8 hears new master’s degree program proposal

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2017

Panther Service Day offers new sites, collaborations

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2017

Breakfast offers updates on EIU impact study, new businesses

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2017

Community breakfast to focus on Eastern impact study

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2017

CUPB analyzes economic impact study

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2017
Margaret Mwenya, senior director of nutrition and food security for Catholic Relief Services, demonstrates how women in Zambia use the position of the sun as a reminder to feed their children. It is suggested that the women feed their children five times a day to ensure that they are properly nourished Mwenya said. The Zambian mothers also come up with songs to remember nutritional facts Mwenya said.

[Photo] Nonprofit battles malnutrition in Zambia

Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter
March 2, 2017

Committee uses data to update report

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2017
Dr. Britto Nathan, biological science professor, shows admitted students his lab in the Life Sciences building Monday morning. Nathan explains how he does experiments with students and typically examines the brain. Parents and students were given a chance to ask about Nathan’s research experience with Alzheimer's disease.

[Photo] Admitted Student Day informs potential Panthers

Loren Dickson, Entertainment Reporter
February 20, 2017

Show your love without breaking bank

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2017

Students, faculty can donate to Miss Black EIU pageant

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2017

Kesha and the Creepies to perform for spring concert

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2017

Spring concert performer to be revealed Thursday

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2017

Students have multiple ways to serve elderly

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017

Workgroup make plans to arrange, analyze data

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2017

Panelists suggest tax increase for higher ed funding

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2017
Senior marketing major Sierra Murray chooses the pastry that looks the best during the Country Cheese and More food tasting Wednesday morning in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union. Country Cheese and More recently began selling pastries in Java Beanery and Bakery January. The owner Nicola Pearce and Sydnie Hansel, in foreground, restocked the rasberry muffins while answering questions and describing the available options.

Local business partnering with Java

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2017

CUPB talks lobbying, marketing efforts

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2017

CUPB talks balanced budget, lobbying efforts

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2017

March to unite women, fight for rights

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2017

Student Senate prepares for new speaker, senators

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2017

MLK Jr. Service Day activities On and off campus

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2017
Mike Shelton, right, looks over the new furniture he donated in to the cafe of Klehm Hall Wednesday afternoon. Shelton donated the furniture in memory of his wife, Linda, an Eastern alumnus and also was on the hospitality advisory board at Eastern.

Furniture donation continues alumnae’s legacy

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2017

Workgroup considers transfer students

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2016

Hunger Action Month activities exceed initial goals

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2016

Sophomores step up to organize ‘Holiday Hustle’

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2016

Panthers can show school pride through “Giving Tuesday”

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2016

Showcase to share women victims’ stories

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2016

Workgroup members analyze possible administration structures

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2016
“I’ve been stressed, confused and shocked. We need to work together to make sure [Donald Trump] doesn't take away our rights” - Maya Lee, sophomore psychology major, as she holds a sign that reads, “Build bonds, Not Walls.” Lee picked up her sign after speaking at unity rally protesting the president elect, Donald Trump Friday.

Unity Rally held to protest Trump

Kalyn Hayslett and Cassie Buchman
November 11, 2016
Students from Carl Sandburg Elementary School place meaningful items one by one during the "White Table Ceremony," in the Booth Library for Veterans Day.

Speeches, donations, demonstrations to honor veterans

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2016

Coles County School Facility Tax wins popular vote

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2016

Workgroup No.9 discusses organization of colleges

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2016

Hunger Action Month to raise awareness, funds

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2016

Workgroup identifies pros and cons of new academic programs

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2016

Enrollment workgroup prioritizes suggestions

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2016
Dressed in the Man in the Yellow Hat and Curious George customes model charleston community children participate in the costume contest during the Annual Kids Fun fest in the grand ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union ballroom. During the fest all children model on their Halloween costumes on the stage and the winner earns a bag of candy.

[Photo] Sorority to host Fifth annual ‘Fun Fest’

Kennedy Nolen, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2016

County school facility occupation tax to be on ballot

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2016

Workgroup 9 discusses new college

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2016
Ben Wilburn, a graduate assistant and coordinator in the LGBTQA+ resource center, discusses microaggressions, which are subtle but offensive comments or actions that are often unintentional, in the transgender community and advises students and community members to be aware of them during his “Talkin’ Trans” presentation Monday in Carnegie Public Library.

Lecture uses legos, statistics, experience to explain gender

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2016

Workgroup No. 2 combines suggestions to start draft

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2016

Academic Workgroup examines data discrepancies, discusses memorandum

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2016

Workgroup no. 7 prepares for academic program recommendations

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2016

Subcommittee plans to analyze, compare data

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2016

Band fills park with music, comfort

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2016
Ariel Taylor, a sophomore family and consumer sciences major, makes a fleece blanket with her niece Janyiah Clark, 6 and cousing Amariana Beal, 7. Taylor said her Family Weekend was going well so far, and that her family members had not driven her crazy-yet.

Families create blankets for community

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2016

Students should not be intimidated by wine tasting

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2016
Hawah Abdulrasaq-coker, sophomore pre med major, completes with President David Glassman in a 30 second ‘minute to win-it’ game during the ‘Go for the Gold!’ Prowling with the Prez social. The game required the participants to use straws to move as many m&ms as possible. “You have to have really good lungs for that,” Abdulrasaq-coker said. “It’s not that easy.” EIU Student Government hosted the olympic themed games from 4 to 6 p.m. in the South Quad on September 15.

[Photo] Students have “Minute to Win It” at Prowlin’ with the Prez

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 15, 2016

City council makes Owen Motor Sports Inc. a property in city limits

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2016

Students to have several volunteer opportunities

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2016
Tarble Art Center Assistant Director Mike Schuetz secures a support beam on a sculpture outside Tarble Art Center Wednesday. When the piece is complete, people will be able to sit at the picnic tables located on each of the four platforms.

New sculpture to serve as hang out

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2016

Eastern volunteers PLAY, teach kids in after-school programs

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2016

Column: Be S.M.A.R.T. about the coming year

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2016
ROTC to celebrate 100 years of Cadet Command

ROTC to celebrate 100 years of Cadet Command

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 21, 2016
The Ashmore Fire Department offered Eastern students opportunities for service work last year.

Panther Service Day to bring students together 

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 21, 2016
Alpha Phi sorority member Talia Perscio gets crowned by Mackenzie Boub, last years Greek Week Queen. Perscio and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity member Daniel Guerrero were crowned the 2016 Greek Week royalty at the Airband competition Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Greek Royalty represents Greek community

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 8, 2016

Easter Holiday rooted in Paganism

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 1, 2016

Dinner for students to learn about Good Friday

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
March 31, 2016
Brothers of Sigma Chi fraternity practice costume changes for Saturdays Airband routine in Lance Arena racket ball court.

Airband, Greek Sing competition brings unity within members

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
March 31, 2016

Gold Medal Worthy Film: Race

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
February 25, 2016

Intimate crowd becomes part of comical act

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
February 7, 2016
While preparing for the fall art show, members gain professional communication skills.

Art education RSO creates family bond for members

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
February 7, 2016
Co-founder of Cometry, Iggy Mwela, is performing spoken word.

Comedy, poetry collide on Underground stage

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
February 7, 2016
During the prom dress resale fundraiser community members can purchase clean and gently worn affordable dresses and accessories.

Prom dress resale serves community, marching band

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
January 29, 2016
Practice makes perfect for contestants

Practice makes perfect for contestants

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
January 22, 2016
"Cloud Form" sculpture is made of steel which makes it suitable for the outdoors and is located by Buzzard Hall.

Sculpture made with digital design, steel

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
January 15, 2016
"We all come from different musical backgrounds, but we do a good job of including everyone's musical ambition in our sound," band member Yeck-Petty said.

Porch Fire to ignite Mac Uptowner’s stage

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
January 15, 2016
Graduate Assistant David Mitchell and Director Pete Grant are both apart of C.A.T.S. digital and multimedia services department.

C.A.T.S. service is a hidden technology treasure

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
December 10, 2015
Mother and daughter decorate a christmas tree for the Charleston Carnegie Public Library silent auction.

Christmas tree auction becomes community tradition

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
December 3, 2015
ClusterPluck debuts untraditional Bluegrass sounds

ClusterPluck debuts untraditional Bluegrass sounds

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
November 12, 2015
Moondogs, local band performing during ROAR's fundraising event on January 2015.

Second Rock Out Against Rape concert to commence

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
November 5, 2015
Mike Rosenbaum playing piano in Thomas Hall's party room

Student pianist’s tunes lead him spiritually

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
November 5, 2015

Arts section stays ‘On the Verge’ of entertainment

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
November 4, 2015
Darien Ghostone, a junior kinesiology and sports studies major, and Kelsey Hosea, a senior communication studies major, were crowned Eastern’s Homecoming King and Queen on Monday in McAfee Gymnasium. Ghostone said that he remained humble through the process even when his friends would tell him he was going to win. “I heard my name, and I just smiled,” Ghostone said. “I feel blessed being the 100th king.”

Royalty use platforms to help students

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 22, 2015

Top of the Roc hosts last Free Music Friday

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 22, 2015
Pancake batter serves community, raises awareness

Pancake batter serves community, raises awareness

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 22, 2015

Friends, musical duo to perform Sunday

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 11, 2015
At 6 p.m. on Saturday the Vault Arts Collective will host third live music performance highlighting local and independent bands.

Abandoned bank gets major makeover for over 70 artists

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 1, 2015
Holly Allen, a junior theatre arts major holds Imani McDaniel, a senior theatre arts major on Wednesday during their rehearsal in the Doudna Fine Arts Center for “Gidion’s Knot” by Johnna Adams. “Gidion’s Knot” wil be peformed Oct.1-4 in the Black Box Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Play embodies suicide, bullying prevention efforts

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
September 24, 2015
EIU homecoming football game at O'Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois on October 25, 2014. (Jay Grabiec)

Blue Crew prepares for tailgate, first home football game

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
September 17, 2015

VMAs encourage fashion statements on different levels

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
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Freshman takes Eastern by the strings

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Mac’s Uptowner to host band’s 300th performance

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Special Olympics to have new events, divisions

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Play brings actor-audience interactions

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How to beat the wind with wardrobe additions

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