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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. 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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Guitarron player Diana McConell plucks strings during Grupo Bella's performance Saturday evening in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Grupo Bella vocalist Vanessa Ramirez sings during Grupo Bella's performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

[Photo] Grupo Bella brings crowd to feet to dance

Asha Hoak, Reporter
October 29, 2024
Violinist and vocalist Maria Reyes sings a solo during Grupo Bella's performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Violinist and vocalist Maria Reyes sings a solo during Grupo Bella's performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Violinist and vocalist Maria Reyes sings a solo during Grupo Bella's performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Violinist and vocalist Maria Reyes taps during the leg end of Grupo Bella's performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Students from Charleston High School A cappella groups Power Chords and Maximum Forte swarm the merchandise and autograph table at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Radius' Gabe Schonman signs an audience member's program and a Blockbuster card at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Gabe Schonman poses with a fan after the Radius show at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Ben Boutell belts during the Disney section of Radius' show at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

[Photo] Radius and local A cappella groups light up Doudna

September 30, 2024
Radius members perform "I Want You Back" from the Jackson 5 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Karrin Estes, a senior music education major, sings the lead part during Blue Fusion's set before the start of Radius at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Members of Charleston High School's Maximum Forte A cappella group take stage at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

Ben Boutell belts during the Disney section of Radius' show at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.

[Photo] Radius and local A cappella groups light up Doudna

Koria Downs, Reporter
September 30, 2024
Conceptual renderings of the proposed development in the West Park Plaza on Lincoln Avenue in Charleston.

[Photo] West Park Plaza to undergo redevelopment

Jacob Hamm, News Editor
August 27, 2024
SUBMITTED PHOTO BY POWERS-BROWN ARCHITECTURE Conceptual renderings of the proposed development in the West Park Plaza on Lincoln Avenue. in Charlestion ILL.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Greg Jukes autographs a playbill for a student after "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Greg Jukes autographs a playbill for a student after "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" performance at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER The Fourth Wall trombonist C. Neil Parsons holds up the name of the final song going to be performed at The Theatre in Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday. The Fourth Wall tasked the audience to pick the song order in the second half of "Fruit Flies Like A Banana" and closed the night with "Straw Yellow" ("La Escoba" traditional by arr. Terry L. Baldrige).

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Hilary Abigana is hoisted up while playing the flute during the final song of the night labeled as "Straw Yellow" ("La Escoba" traditional by arr. Terry L. Baldrige) "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday. During the show, the group integrates acrobatics and dances, while having ample audience engagement.

[Photo] The Fourth Wall flies into Doudna

August 26, 2024
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER The Fourth Wall performs "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER The Fourth Wall percussionist Greg Jukes plays the xylophone during "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Flutist Hilary Abigana teaches audience members how to play the flute during "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER The Fourth Wall percussionist Greg Jukes plays the accordion during "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.

Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.

[Photo] Art revolves around McClellan

April 24, 2024
Alexis Jones, posing for a headshot.

[Photo] Celebrating WHAM at EIU

Alexis Moore-Jones and Jacob Hamm
March 29, 2024
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.

[Photo] LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest

March 8, 2024
Matthew Hutti, Posing with his mother Deborah Hutti. in Charleston IL.

[Photo] Honoring the memory of Charleston council member Matthew Hutti  

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feauture Reporter
January 16, 2024
A house smoking from a fire at 912 Oakcrest Drive in Charleston, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

[Photo] Fire at four apartment units

T.J. Seputis, Reporter
September 27, 2023
The Center for Student Innovation offers a wide variety of technology for students like 3D printing, virtual reality, podcasting equipment, large computer monitors, a green screen and more. Students and faculty can also check out laptops, digital cameras, and webcams through the center.

[Photo] Center for Student Innovation offers updated technology to students

February 22, 2023
Aerial shot of the Eastern themed corn maze. Photo submitted by L & A Family Farms.

[Photo] Eastern themed corn maze to open Saturday

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor
September 16, 2022
Eastern's Robotic Team #2 won second place in the Sumo Robot Contest at the National Robotics Competitions on April 7 to April 9 in Marion, Ohio. Pictured from left to right, is Wutthigrai Boonsuk, an advisor of the robotics teams and associate professor in the School of Technology, Jason Duhamell, Team #1's team captain and a management information systems major, Ian Centers, Team #2's team captain and a engineering technology major, Aleigh Crowder, member of Team #2 and a biological sciences major, Srilekha Poli, member of Team #2 and a technology major, Sri Sai Balu Rocharla, a member of Team #1 and a technology major, and Toqueer Israr, an advisor of the robotics teams and an associate professor in the School of Technology.

[Photo] Eastern's robotic team places second in national competition

April 17, 2022
Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

A body found in the Illinois River near Peru has been identified as Jelani Day, an Illinois State University graduate student who was reported missing on Aug. 25. The cause of death was determined to be drowning.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Continue the fight for Jelani

October 26, 2021
Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

A body found in the Illinois River near Peru has been identified as Jelani Day, an Illinois State University graduate student who was reported missing on Aug. 25. The cause of death was determined to be drowning.

[Photo] BREAKING NEWS: Jelani Day confirmed dead

September 23, 2021
Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

Jelani Day was last seen Aug. 24 in Bloomington, Illinois by the Beyond/Hello dispensary. He is described as a Black male, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and some facial hair.

Joshua Fairchild

[Photo] Charleston man arrested in connection with death

Corryn Brock, Staff Writer
June 28, 2021
Eastern senior Everett Lau gestures toward a green screen during a broadcast for WEIU Newswatch. Lau has been working for the station since 2017.

[Photo] Lau celebrates National Weatherperson’s Day

Corryn Brock, News Editor
February 5, 2021
Two health care workers wear homemade masks made by members of the Facebook group DIY Face Masks for Coles County. Lou Conwell, an administrator for the page, said the group delivers the masks to nursing homes, health care facilities and child protective services where they place the masks in bins to avoid physical contact.

[Photo] Facebook group assists Coles County by making face masks

Hannah Shillo, Associate News Editor
April 2, 2020
(From left to right) Sophomores Lucy Hill, a music performance major, Resa Fuller, a music performance major, Jessica Stewart, an English education major, and Lucas Lower, a computer science major stand next to a snowman they built Saturday night in front of Old Main. The snowman was knocked down Saturday night.

[Photo] 4 students share story of snowman

Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor
January 13, 2019
Eastern waives its application fee for the fall semester.

[Photo] Eastern waives application fee for prospective students

Staff Report
July 18, 2018
Alisa Hill, a senior political science major, has overcome several challenges to be able to get accepted into Northern Illinois University’s master’s in public administration program. While at Eastern, Hill has never received less than a 3.0, earning multiple scholarships as well as the TRiO Achiever Award and being named Eastern’s Top Black Scholar.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Alisa Hill overcomes challenges, gets to graduate school and internship

Kareemah Martin, Contributing Writer
April 29, 2018
Kyrsten Holderby, a senior biological sciences major, will present her research at a national conference this weekend.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Kyrsten Holderby will present research at national conference

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
April 18, 2018
The Eastern Symphony Orchestra performs under the direction of music professor Richard Robert Rossi.

[Photo] Music professor Rossi to return to monastery

Olivia Swenson-Hultz  , Associate News Editor
April 2, 2018
Brian T. Griffin was taken into custody by the Chicago Police Department’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit. Griffin was a suspect in the aggravated arson case at 506 Monroe Ave.

[Photo] Suspect in Mother’s Bar fire arrested Wednesday

Staff Report
March 29, 2018
This is a calendar showing this year's list of events for African-American History Month.

Kehinde Adebayo, a graduate student in economics, came to Eastern from Nigeria five months ago. Adebayo is an international student ambassador. He said he wanted to be one to help others like he was helped when he first came to the United States.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Graduate student helps others as international student ambassador

Cassie Buchman, Editor in Chief
January 7, 2018
Bailey Martin-Giacalone, a senior biological sciences major and student laureate, was given an award by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureates for excellence and achievement.

[Photo] #StudentSpotlight: Bailey Martin-Giacalone receives The Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award

Travis Moody, Staff Reporter
November 27, 2017
Fallen trees because of Hurricane Irma in front Perera's sister's house in Miami, Fla on Monday, Sept. 11.

[Photo] Helpless during a hurricane  

Jaynell Perera, Columnist
September 12, 2017
Lydia Pond takes a picture on Mt. Quandary in Colorado on one of her June training trips. Pond has been training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in August, which she is doing to raise money for Parkinson's disease research.

[Photo] Alumna to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, raise money for Parkinson’s research

Cassie Buchman, Staff Reporter
August 4, 2017
Meagan Ramey, a senior biological sciences major, poses with her mother, Stephanie Adams, 62, of Middleton, Wis., at the Women's March in Washington, D.C. Saturday.

[Photo] Eastern senior travels to D.C. for historic march

Leon Mire, Associate News Editor
January 23, 2017
Students from Carl Sandburg Elementary School place meaningful items one by one during the "White Table Ceremony," in the Booth Library for Veterans Day.

[Photo] Speeches, donations, demonstrations to honor veterans

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2016
Joel Stewart, the new university police officer, is sworn in by Lynette Drake, the interim vice president for student affairs earlier this month.

[Photo] New officer hopes to be good face for UPD

Chrissy Miller, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2016
Previous members of the organization Hello Dali acting out a scene. The group does improv comedy in front of a crowd of about 35 people every two weeks.

[Photo] Making crowd laugh on cue, relieving stress

T'Nerra Butler, Verge Editor
October 6, 2016
Chris Vallillo playing his guitar. He plays more than three instruments.

[Photo] Musician to sing historic Civil Rights Movement songs

T'Nerra Butler, Verge Editor
September 22, 2016
The band "Brainchild performing one of their songs at the Limelight Eventplex in Peoria.

[Photo] ‘Brainchild’ to rock stage

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter
September 22, 2016
Musician and one-man band Edward David Anderson will hit the stage as a one-man band at Mac's Uptowner on Friday August 26, 2016 at 9:30 p.m.

[Photo] Edward David Anderson to take the stage at Mac’s Uptowner

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter
August 25, 2016
Eastern students volunteer for the Young Athletes program teach hand-eye coordination at Mark Twain Elementary School. This program is a stepping stone for the Special Olympics.

[Photo] Eastern volunteers PLAY, teach kids in after-school programs

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

[Photo] Evangelist to bring message of love

July 15, 2016
Clay Harrington

[Photo] Unity Rally to include candlelight vigil, live music

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 11, 2016
Cameron Craig's album, My Life as a Sonata: A Passion Recapitulated, will be released on Aug. 16.

[Photo] Eastern's Cameron Craig releasing vocal album

July 7, 2016
Submitted Photo

[Photo] Student Senate welcomes new speaker

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
April 26, 2016
rotc

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Panther Service Day to bring students together 

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 21, 2016
A group of students pose for a photo at the 2015 English Scholarship and Awards Tea in Pemberton Hall.

[Photo] English department to recognize student achievements 

April 19, 2016
Students use Pemberton Prom to dress up and have a good time with their friends.

[Photo] Pemberton Prom hopes to be swimming success  

Raquael Logan, Verge Reporter
April 14, 2016
In celebration of National Library Week, Booth sponsored the Edible Book Festival, where participants created an artwork out of food to represent a book. 

[Photo] Booth to celebrate National Library Week

Abbey Whittington, Entertainment Editor
April 6, 2016
Greg Poljacik, a stage combat choreographer and teacher, will provide a public presentation in the Leature Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m. The presentation, “How the Arts Further Scientific Understanding of Human Behavior”, will draw on research with actors, chamber quartet musicians, ballet dancers, stunt people and others.

[Photo] EIU-UPI to join rallies in Chicago

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
March 27, 2016
EIU Dancers will be showcasing dances from various decades Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

[Photo] Speaker talks about “death spiral” in public higher education

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
March 22, 2016
Justin Edwards, 26, of Dolton

[Photo] 1 suspect arrested, 2 at large after home invasion

Staff Report
March 8, 2016
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[Photo] MADA gives student artistic outlet

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
March 1, 2016
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[Photo] Civic Engagement and Volunteerism office lends helping hands to community

Abbey Whittington, Entertainment Editor
March 1, 2016
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[Photo] Former officer writes book about motivating interviews

Luis Martinez, News Editor
February 19, 2016
Renown band is respected for producing traditional celtic sounds. Lúnasa members are: Kevin Crawford (flutes, low whistles and tin whistles), Trevor Hutchinson (double bass), Ed Boyd (guitar), Colin Farrell (fiddle and whistles), and Cillian Vallely (uilleann pipes and low whistles).

[Photo] Performance to combine Irish, American sounds

Mercury Bowen, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2016
Sophomore swimmers Ben Pitlock and Patrick Wood wrote a rap song for Fund EIU.

[Photo] Eastern swimmers rap to Fund EIU

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 7, 2016
While preparing for the fall art show, members gain professional communication skills.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Comedy, poetry collide on Underground stage

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
February 7, 2016
Members of the Colleges Against Cancer organization pose for a photo after participating in their Relay for Life event last year on April 12, 2015.

[Photo] Eastern students unite colleges against cancer

Lynnsey Veach, City Editor
January 24, 2016
"Cloud Form" sculpture is made of steel which makes it suitable for the outdoors and is located by Buzzard Hall.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Porch Fire to ignite Mac Uptowner’s stage

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
January 15, 2016
Former College Democrat members Ryan Woods and Mike Olsen stand with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, center, outside of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] College democrats RSO re-activates

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
January 13, 2016
This is the plan for how the courtyard should look after its completion.

[Photo] New completion goal for new south quad courtyard

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 9, 2015
Students from the EIU American Marketing Association, pose for photos at the Penalty Box for their Beach Bash fundraiser. The students raise money for a trip to a conference each year during this trip students meet other members from different chapters and have scholarship and internship opportunities.

[Photo] Organization to bring ugly sweater party to town

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
December 7, 2015
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