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Junior English language arts majors Josie Moore (left) and Kathryn Lanham (Right) sit on the lounge room on the second floor of Booth Library studying for their English class.
EIU students share study tips for finals season
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
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 redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
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
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers shoots a three point shot at the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.
EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half
Junior Guard Zion Fruster, gets a free throw during the second half of the game, , The Mens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois 112-67 in the Statefarm center on the U of I campus on Nov 04, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
EIU men’s basketball win over Calumet on Kid’s Day
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
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
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) scores a touchdown vs. the Tennessee State Tigers Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 30-17.
All-American running back announces departure from football program
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
Linebacker enters transfer portal after two seasons with Panthers
Nick Coates, a junior defensive back, prepares to tackle a teammate during a drill at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.
Senior safety will enter transfer portal
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 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.
Panthers of the Semester: Pierce Holley, Abby Reinl, Dirk Bennett
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
Two roommates led EIU women’s soccer to OVC tournament
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
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
Old Main is getting festive with trees in the main lobby on the first floor decorated with different ornaments Monday.
Charleston Community Theatre begins holiday festivities 
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: ‘Time Cut:’ cutting into your valuable time
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
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 77: The Wiz: Impactful Or A Ripoff?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 76: Gladiator: Does It Need A Sequel?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 75: Annihilation: Destroying Each Other’s Opinion
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 74: Ready Player One: Winner Takes All
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
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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Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

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Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: To everyone, thank you

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 27, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: KitKats, Reese’s, and new perspective

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 20, 2023
Student Government meets in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Wednesday evening at Eastern Illinois University's campus in Charleston, Ill.

Student senate approves 11 bills

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 19, 2023
Student Government meets in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Wednesday evening at Eastern Illinois University's campus in Charleston, Ill.

Student government reaches quorum for the second time

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 14, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: I know the best is yet to come

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 13, 2023
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senate's first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.

Student senate meets quorum for the first time all semester

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 7, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: The stages of life can cause anxiety

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 6, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: The playing field is not level

Katja Benz
March 30, 2023
Student Body President Lucy Ade, a senior interpersonal communications major, introduces herself during Student Senate's orientation Wednesday night at the Arcola Room in the Union.

Student senate fails to meet quorum again

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
March 23, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Reflecting back on my time

Katja Benz, Columnist
March 23, 2023
Student government fails to meet quorum again

Student government fails to meet quorum again

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
March 9, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Vote in Student Government, let your voice be heard

Katja Benz, Columnist
March 9, 2023
Student Senator Connor Mellott, a freshman public relations major, asks Mark Hudson, Eastern's director of housing and dining services, about a misprint in the handout from last meeting about total cost calculations during the Student Senate meeting Wednesday night.

Student Senate fails to meet quorum for the 6th time

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
March 2, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Onto the next steps in life

Katja Benz, Columnist
March 2, 2023
Sororities bring women together

Sororities bring women together

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
March 1, 2023
Student senate misses quorum for the fifth time in a row

Student senate misses quorum for the fifth time in a row

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
February 23, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Our world keeps getting crazier

Katja Benz, Columnist
February 23, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Yet again, a mass tragedy

Katja Benz, Columnist
February 16, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Accessibility matters, especially on campus tours

Katja Benz, Columnist
February 9, 2023
Student Body President Lucy Ade, a senior interpersonal communications major, introduces herself during Student Senate's orientation Wednesday night at the Arcola Room in the Union.

Student senate fails to meet quorum for third week in a row

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
February 9, 2023
Masquerade murder mystery made students mysterious

Masquerade murder mystery made students mysterious

Katja Benz, Reporter
February 3, 2023
Caleb Kowalewski, a junior history education major, gives his committee report during the Student.

Student Senate fails to meet quorum for all meetings of the semester

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
February 2, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Do we actually know where our information goes?

Katja Benz, Columnist
February 2, 2023
At Lunchbox Voodoo's Open Mic Night event Friday night, the band Absent Ground performs multiple cover songs as one of the first acts of the night.

Lunchbox Voodoo hosts open-mic night

Katja Benz, Reporter
January 30, 2023
The Student Senate discussed race issues at Eastern as well as Electronic Writing Portfolio submissions for students.

Student Senate discuss race survey, EWP submission

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
January 26, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: What would have happened?

Katja Benz, Columnist
January 26, 2023
Anna Sipes, a senior biological sciences major, poses in the Buzzard Hall photo studio on Friday. After Eastern, Sipes wants to pursue medical to become a doctor in space.

Eastern student aspires to work in aerospace medicine

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
January 25, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Global warming is a reality that is fast coming

Katja Benz, Columnist
January 21, 2023
Diana Rogers-Adkinson, answers questions from students during her interview for Eastern Illinois University's next presidential candidate in the Arcola/Tuscola room of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Tuesday afternoon. When asked about her values, Rogers-Adkinson answered that her first value is "students are always first."

Diana Rogers-Adkinson talks retention rate at student interview

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
January 18, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Finding my passion through experinces

Katja Benz, Columnist
January 16, 2023
David Brennen, one of four presidential candidates, answers a question about increased funding for athletics in the Arcola-Tuscola room of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Thursday afternoon. Brennen said he can’t promise anything but he loves fundraising by getting involved with alumni and speaking with state legislators.

Students interview second presidential candidate, David Brennen

Katja Benz, Reporter
January 12, 2023
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Many months ahead, many thoughts ahead

Katja Benz, Columnist
January 9, 2023
The EIU Beekeeping Club poses for a selfie during a meeting via Instagram.

Buzzworthy RSO works towards environment stability

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
December 5, 2022
Will Harrington, a 2-year-old, cautiously accepts a candy cane from Santa during the Holiday Fest at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday afternoon. Harrington's parents said they always enjoyed the Doudna holiday events and were looking forward for their son to meet Santa.

Holiday Fest gathers families for holiday cheer at Doudna

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
December 5, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Do I like movies, or making fun of movies?

Katja Benz, Columnist
December 5, 2022
Senator Karolinea Guzek, a freshman political science major, reads through the Business Affairs committee handout to see the presentation information at 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 elects Guzek as new speaker

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
December 2, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Finding yourself in times of change

Katja Benz, Columnist
November 28, 2022
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senate's first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.

Student Senate reaches quorum, approves Prestigious Pantherettes

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
November 17, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Our voices matter more than we think

Katja Benz, Columnist
November 14, 2022
The Student Senate discussed race issues at Eastern as well as Electronic Writing Portfolio submissions for students.

Student Senate does not reach quorum for fifth time, half of meetings

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
November 10, 2022
At the Dia De Los Muertos Gala, attendees were able to dress up, enjoy tacos and rice, watch a live percussion performance, and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed away in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Día De Los Muertos Gala receives full crowd Saturday

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
November 7, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Life after school

Katja Benz, Columnist
November 7, 2022
Caleb Kowalewski, a junior history education major, gives his committee report during the Student.

Student Senate fails to reach quorum for fourth time this fall

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
November 2, 2022
Chris Andrus, a freshman vocal performance and audio recording technology major, reads books to his nephew during the Family Reading Time for Family Fun Fest in front of Booth Library.

Families read on campus during Family Weekend at Booth

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 31, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Coming from humble beginnings

Katja Benz, Columnist
October 31, 2022
Student Government meets in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Wednesday evening at Eastern Illinois University's campus in Charleston, Ill.

Student Senate fails to meet quorum Wednesday

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 27, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: College tours give more experience

Katja Benz, Columnist
October 24, 2022
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senate's first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.

Student Senate reaches quorum after 3 weeks

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 20, 2022
Alpha Psi Lambda President Luis Paniagua, a senior graphic major, hands candy to six-year-old Emma Turner during the 2022 Homecoming Parade in downtown Charleston at the Square Saturday morning.

Students show joy for first ‘normal’ Homecoming Parade since COVID-19

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 17, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Burn out and stress, a recipe for even more distress

Katja Benz, Columnist
October 17, 2022
Senate fails to reach quorum for second week

Senate fails to reach quorum for second week

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 12, 2022
Members of the 2022 Homecoming Court pose for a royalty court photo after the Homecoming Coronation Ceremony at the Grand Ballroom in the Union Monday evening.

2022 Homecoming Court crowned Monday night

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 11, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Social media sucks

Katja Benz, Columnist
October 10, 2022
Senate, LASO, BSU hosts bowling night in the Union

Senate, LASO, BSU hosts bowling night in the Union

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 6, 2022
EIU Pride: Safe space for students

EIU Pride: Safe space for students

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 4, 2022
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senate's first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.

Student Senate holds first unofficial meeting with unmet quorum

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
September 29, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Correcting a “white-washed” view

Katja Benz, Columnist
September 26, 2022
Brianna Hull-Dennis, a senior political science major, introduces herself to new senators at Student Government's orientation Wednesday night in the Arcola Room in the Union.

Senate fills empty vice president seats

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
September 22, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: I am hungry for more

Katja Benz, Columnist
September 19, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Thursday at Eastern

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Thursday at Eastern

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
September 16, 2022
Student Senate approves RSOs for pickleball, beekeeping, Nigerian students

Student Senate approves RSOs for pickleball, beekeeping, Nigerian students

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
September 15, 2022
Student Senate met in 7th Street Underground for their weekly meeting Wednesday evening.

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.

Minority students say Eastern needs to step up

Katja Benz, Campus Reporter
September 14, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: How to combat burn out

Katja Benz, Columnist
September 13, 2022
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senate's first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.

Student Senate swears in 7 new senators

Katja Benz, Campus Reporter
September 7, 2022
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Financial aid differences from community college to Eastern

Katja Benz, Columinst
September 7, 2022
Student Body President Lucy Ade, a senior interpersonal communications major, introduces herself during Student Senate's orientation Wednesday night at the Arcola Room in the Union.

First Student Senate meeting features Q&A

Katja Benz, Campus Reporter
August 31, 2022
Literary Divas: Time to read, discuss books

Literary Divas: Time to read, discuss books

Katja Benz, Campus Reporter
August 30, 2022

COLUMN: How to start off on the right foot this school year

Katja Benz, Columinst
August 29, 2022
Stephanie Buck, a sophomore elementary education major, poses for a picture in the Library Quad after attending the Christian Faith Communities Find Your Fit session Sunday afternoon.

Eastern provides communities for new students to join

Katja Benz, Campus Reporter
August 22, 2022

COLUMN: An interview with the president, tips for a successful year

Katja Benz, Columnist
August 21, 2022
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout

COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout

Katja Benz, Columnist
July 19, 2022
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today

COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today

Katja Benz, Columnist
July 15, 2022
COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer

COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer

Katja Benz, Columnist
July 7, 2022
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren't being sensitive

COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive

Katja Benz, Columnist
June 22, 2022
Gas prices in Charleston have stayed above $5 for several weeks. Charleston community members said they have had to avoid filling their tanks up fully to afford the inflated prices.

Charleston residents adapt to increased gas prices

Katja Benz, Reporter
June 16, 2022
I really hope graduate school isn't scary

I really hope graduate school isn’t scary

Katja Benz, Columnist
June 14, 2022
COLUMN: I'd appreciate if we didn't ruin the world

COLUMN: I’d appreciate if we didn’t ruin the world

Katja Benz, Columnist
June 10, 2022
COLUMN: I'm begging for educational safety

COLUMN: I’m begging for educational safety

Katja Benz, Columnist
May 31, 2022
The best worst decision I ever made

The best worst decision I ever made

Katja Benz, Columnist
May 24, 2022
COLUMN: So it turns out I love summer school

COLUMN: So it turns out I love summer school

Katja Benz, Columnist
May 17, 2022
Counseling, student development department chair to retire

Counseling, student development department chair to retire

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 28, 2022
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COLUMN: Dear Norton and Powell, thank you

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 25, 2022
Members of Delta Zeta compete against the opposing team during Tugs for Greek Week at the Campus Pond Wednesday afternoon.

Greek week comes to an end with awards ceremony

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 24, 2022
Student Senator Brianna Hull-Dennis, a junior political science major, voices her opinion during a time of discussion pertaining to a senate bill for the Student Recreation Center funding during the final student senate meeting of the spring semester Wednesday night.

Student Senate approves $22K budget allocation

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 20, 2022
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COLUMN: Dear Dr. Abel, thank you

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 18, 2022
Eastern Treasurer Paul McCann presents fee increases for multiple campus organizations and other programs for 2022-2023 during the Student Senate meeting Wednesday night at 7th Street Underground.

Student Senate gives approval for tuition fee increases

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 14, 2022
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COLUMN: Dear Everyone, I’m proud of you

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 11, 2022
From left, Eastern University Board President Haylee Brickey, a senior public relations major, and Holly Olson, a senior management major, present the University Board budget for 2022-2023 Wednesday night during the Student Senate meeting at 7th Street Underground.

Senate recommends student account holds to be removed by admin

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 6, 2022
Student Government held a tabling event in the Bridge Lounge in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Monday to reach out to students. There were games provided and awards for those with the highest scores.

Student Senate play games with students, staff

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
April 4, 2022
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COLUMN: Dear LGBTQ Community, I’m glad I’m part of you

Katja Benz, Columnist
April 4, 2022
Kirk Smith speaks directly to audience members in the front row during his part of the Autism Conference Comedy night on Thursday.

Comedians bring awareness to autism

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
March 31, 2022
Mark Hudson, Eastern’s executive director of university housing and dining services, points to the misprint and explains the error at the Student Senate meeting Wednesday night at 7th Street Underground. The rate for housing and dining is increasing three percent.

Student Senate approve room, board increase

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
March 31, 2022
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