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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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Kevin Greaves, a sophomore physics major, plays a game of bowling on Wednesday at EIU Lanes in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.

Feature Photo: Let ’em roll

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
December 2, 2015
Mackenzie Buob, a senior communications studies major, recites responses from Eastern students and Charleston community members with the prompt ‘This is EIU…’ during the This is EIU: Layered Stories of Community, Its Challenges and Its Potential on Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.

[Photo] ‘This is EIU’ tries to push for understanding

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
December 2, 2015

Column: Find friends in familiar foxes

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
November 30, 2015
Cheyenne Flores, a freshman communication studies major and theatre arts major, performs a Prose Interpretation speech where the author describes the discrimination she felt being Latina in school during the EIU Speech Team Fall Showcase on Wednesday in the auditorium of Coleman Hall.

[Photo] Speech team brings topics to the table

Torri Griffith, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2015
Heather Gebke, a sophomore communication disorders and sciences major, makes beaded braclets and neckless with her Best Buddy, Bret Hackett, a Charleston resident, during the Best Buddies Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday in the basement of Lawson Hall.

Students eat Thanksgiving dinner with their ‘Best Buddy’

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
November 15, 2015
Isis Sims, a junior kinesiology and sports studies major, responds to watching the short film by Reggie Bullock, a motivation speaker, entitled ‘A War For Your Soul- Birmingham Version’. “It’s depressing to see how accurate this is,” Sims said, “we really are killing each other.”

[Photo] AAA to educate about African-American history

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
November 11, 2015
JaLisa Smith, a senior psychology major and Vice President of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., performs a dance during the NPHC Step Show on Nov. 8, 2014 in McAfee Gymnasium.

[Photo] Divine 9 prepare for annual step show

Chris PIcazo, Opinions Editor
November 5, 2015
Red-shirt sophomore Addison Bounds has transitioned from quarterback to tight end in two years after gaining almost thirty pounds through lifting and dietary changes.

[Photo] Addison Bounds bulks up for position change

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2015
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[Photo] Former editor reflects on past News era

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2015

Local band performs at Fili’s Station after four-year hiatus

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
November 1, 2015
Lauren Eberle, a freshman undecided major, paints squashes during the Taylor Halloween event on Oct. 30, 2014 in Taylor Hall.

[Photo] Taylor Hall hosts 15th annual Halloween Dinner

Lynnsey Veach, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2015
Kelasia Karmikal, of Champaign, Ill., performs a routine in a self-made gown at the Diva Drag Show: Greek Gods and Goodesses on Monday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Drag show engages audience

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
October 26, 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.”

[Photo] Royalty use platforms to help students

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
October 22, 2015

Let’s be proud to be at Eastern

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
October 22, 2015
Winners of the 2015 Homecoming Court pose for photos after the announcement on Monday in McAfee Gymnasium. In order from left to right: Shaun Hughes, Homecoming Prince, Astoria Griggs- Burns, Homecoming Princess, Kelsey Hosea, Homecoming Queen, and Darien Ghoston, Homecoming King.

[Photo] Homecoming royalty crowned at Coronation

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
October 19, 2015
The runner up and the newly crowned homecoming court pose for photo after the Homecoming Coronation Cermony on Oct. 20, 2014 in McAfee Gymnasium. In order from left to right: Samantha DeYoung, James Smith, Catie Witt, Tylen Elliot, Alexis Lambert, Brandal Miles, Brittany Fisher and Stephen Simpson.

[Photo] 100th Homecoming events to start with coronation

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2015
Leiloni Stars a routine without any artifical hair during the 2014 Diva Drag Show: Dress To Kill on Oct. 27, 2014 in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr, University Union.

[Photo] Diva Drag Show to theme Greek Mythology

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
October 14, 2015
Alex Ward, a junior special education major, speaks to Officer Kent Jones, an officer in the University Police Department, about Reverend Mikhail Savenko and Ryan Simpkins presence on campus Monday near the steps of the Dounda Fine Arts Center. “The fact that they’re here on an Open House where there’s perspective students who want to come to Eastern actally frustrates me,” Ward said. Ward was encouraging students to file a formal complaint with the Charleston and University police departments. “The police are going to have to do something about it if they literally hear hundreds or thousands of students going ‘hey this is a problem I don’t feel comfortable with it’” Ward said “and if they are doing it through the legal system the way they’re supposed to then there’s no way they can ignore that.” Heather Webb, the Director of the Office of Student Standards, said there is nothing that the Unveristy can do about the evangelists. “Everyone has the right to free speech,” Webb said, “if students disagree to what they hear they are not obligated to listen to it.”

[Photo] Feature Photo: Students annoyed by Reverend Mikhail

October 12, 2015
Tori Coffman, a freshman philosophy major and a member of the Wesley Foundation, reads and discusses Bible verses to Reverend Ryan Simpkins, a reverend from The Christian Ministry USA, on Monday in the Library Quad. “When you talk to them on the side, they’re far less agressive,” Coffman said, “when they’re standing up on that block they like to yell and it’s mostly for show.”

[Photo] Feature Photo: Getting biblical on campus

October 12, 2015
Paige Roberts, the campus minister at the Wesley Foundation, posts up the Grace Space signs in protest to Mikhail Savenko and Ryan Simpkins speaks with students on Monday in the Library Quad. Roberts said the Grace Space allowed them to silently counter protest against radical evangelists.

[Photo] Local churches respond to Brother Jed

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
October 12, 2015

Life may be rough, but it gets better

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
October 11, 2015
Quincy Stutzman, a five year old from Arthur, Ill., dances during tailgating on Saturday at Lantz Arena. Stutzman was visiting his sister Ashley Stutzman for Family Weekend.

[Photo] Photo Gallery/Video: Family Weekend 2015

October 11, 2015
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[Photo] Sproles eager to finish season on high note

Jack Arkus, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015
Melany Zwilling, a graduate student in the counseling department and the Sexual Health Promotion Coordinator at the HERC, explains to students the difference between baterial and parasitic STI’s during the Sex and Booze: Six Pack Series #3 on Wednesday at Phipps Auditorium in the Physical Science Building. The Six Pack Series is a program designed with six different topics all for educating students about alcohol. Brittany Floyd, a graduate student in the family and consumer sciences department and the Health Promotion Coordinator, said, “Tonight, we’re incorporating sexual health and alcohol safety. We want to help Eastern students make healthier and wiser decisions.”

[Photo] Feature photo: Making education sexy

October 7, 2015
Henry Schmidt, a senior biological sciences major, puts his handprint on the “These Hands Don’t Haze” Banner during the Unity Banner Anti Hazing Event on Thursday in Greek Court.

[Photo] Greeks create anti-hazing banner

Chris Picazo, Opinions Editor
October 1, 2015
Drew King, a sophomore kinesiology and sports studies major, rows the Stevenson Hall boat to victory during the final lap of the Boat Races Thursday at Campus Pond. The races are a part of RHA’s ROC Fest Week.

[Photo] Stevenson Hall wins ROCFest boat race

Alex Seidler, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2015
Abbey Dennis, a freshman psychology major, play an icebreaker game on Wednesday during Thomas Hall’s Hall Council. The icebreaker was a Minute to Win It game where participates try to blow all but one card off of the top of a cup.

[Photo] Feature photo: Minute to win it

September 30, 2015
President David Glassman addresses student, faculity, staff, and community members about budget, enrollment, and community during the State of the University Address Monday in the Dvorak Concert Hall of the Dounda Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Glassman gives State of the University address

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor
September 28, 2015
Sophmores Tyler and Justin Oliver have combined for five points for the Eastern Men’s Soccer Team. Tyler has two goals and one assist and Justin has one goal and one assist.

[Photo] Twins carry special bond on and off the field

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2015
The Men's Cross Country team start off the race September 5, 2014 on the Panther Trail. The team took 2nd place at the EIU Walt Crawford race.

[Photo] McInerney finishes second at ISU Invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 14, 2015
Jeremy McConnaha, a Mattoon resident, performs with this acoustic guitar for the Open Mic Night on Friday at Bob’s Bookstore. It was McConnaha’s first time performing at the bookstore.

[Photo] Local musician rocks out open mic

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
September 7, 2015
Ashley Howard, a senior communication studies major, and Kathryn McIntosh a senior kinesiology and sports studies major, holds up the Delta Sigma Theta hand sign during their performance with their sorority at the Meet the Greeks yardshow Thursday near the steps of the Dounda Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] D9 yard show unifies, pays homage

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
September 3, 2015
Kendel Fields, a senior health studies major, leads a discussion on surviving college during the Alpha Phi Alpha Welcome Back Forum on Wednesday in the auditorium of Coleman Hall.

[Photo] Forum advises students on college issues

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
September 2, 2015
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[Photo] Pride president makes goals clear

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
August 27, 2015
Allan DeOrnellas, a senior elementary education major, talks to Kayla Bear, a freshman elementary education major, about joining Education Scholars during Pantherpalooza on Wednesday in the South Quad.

[Photo] Panthers fill the quad for annual Pantherpalooza

Ana Nededog, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2015
Riley Snyder, a junior art major and Panther Pal, loads incoming students’ belongings into a bin for Move-In Day outside of Ford Hall. Panther Pals awaited incoming students and their parents outside every residence hall to assist with moving in.

[Photo] New year signals mass migration to campus

Robert Hodge, News Editor
August 23, 2015
Philip Blank, a junior kinesiology and sports studies major, fills out a form to purchase his parking permit Wednesday in the Eastern Illinois University Police Department.

[Photo] First week parking woes

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
August 19, 2015
The Pink Panthers perform a dance routine during last year’s First Night event in the South Quad on Aug. 24, 2014.

[Photo] ‘Under the Big Blue Top’ to kick off first weekend

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor
August 19, 2015
President Bill Perry and his wife, Linda, talk with Eastern’s current student body President Reginald Thedford, Jr, a senior Political Science major, and next semester’s student body president, Shirmeen Ahmad, a junior journalism major, during Picnic with Prez Wednesday on the South Quad.

[Photo] Prowlin’ with Perry now a pastime

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
April 29, 2015
Shirmeen Ahmad, a junior journalism major and newly elected Student Body President, states that she is most excited about making connections with the student body and registered student organizations on campus. “I can’t wait to meet new people,” Ahmad said, “I love it.” Ahmad’s term will begin next Fall.

[Photo] Next student body president reflects on experience

Camelia Nicholson, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2015
Mac Miller encourages the audience to participate in a call and response song during Saturday’s Spring Concert in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Mac Miller plays encore at spring concert

Katie Smith, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2015
Sophomore sprinter Jamal Robinson run after receiving the baton during the EIU Big Blue Classic track meet April 4 in O’Brein Stadium.

[Photo] Track, field teams head to Drake Relays

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2015
Freshman high jumper Haleigh Knapp attempts a high jump during the EIU Big Blue Classic meet on April 4.

[Photo] Wong jumps into Top 20 at OVC Championship

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2015
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow, passes the ball during the Eastern men’s football team’s game vs Tennessee Tech on Oct. 25, 2015.

[Photo] Spring football fever heats up at Eastern

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2015
Freshman infielder Katie Watson passes the ball to Sophomore pitcher Hannah Rachor during the Eastern women’s softball game on April 4, 2015.

[Photo] Panthers travel to Butler for mid-week contest

Sean Hastings, Staff reporter
April 14, 2015
Junior Rui Silva prepares to serve the ball during the Eastern Men’s tennis match Saturday at Darling Courts.

[Photo] Eastern season ends with split at home

Cody Delmendo, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2015
Members of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sell ribbons, bows, and cupcakes to help raise money during Relay for Life Sunday in McAfee Gymnasium.

[Photo] Greeks raise money for Relay for Life

Stephanie White, Entertainment Editor
April 12, 2015
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[Photo] Tuggers take titles in final round

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
April 12, 2015
Bethany Oxford, a senior psychology major, and Marques Brown, a junior communication studies major, perform a speech about the racism portrayed in Disney movies during the EIU Speech Team Spring Showcase Wednesday in the auditorium of Coleman Hall.

[Photo] Speech Team to compete in national tournament

Cassie Buchman, City Editor
April 8, 2015
Graduate history students set up the Lab School Museum for their opening reception Thursday in Buzzard Auditorium. The museum is based off of a lab school Eastern used to have from 1899-1974.

[Photo] Opening reception of new museum

Stephanie White, Entertainment Editor
April 7, 2015
Steve Kilty, an alumni of Eastern, skypes in from Japan to the Information Workshop: Studying and Working in Asia to shares his experiences of teaching in Tokyo Tuesday in the auditorium of Lumpkin Hall.

[Photo] Eastern alumni share experiences, personal stories working in Asia

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 7, 2015
Junior Outfielder Jennette Isaac, passes the ball during the Eastern softball game Saturday against Tennessee Tech.

[Photo] Panthers set to take on Ball State in nonconference doubleheader

Sean Hastings, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2015
Talia Persico, a sophomore pre business management major, and other members of Alpha Phi compete in the Tugs competition April 6, 2015 at the Campus Pond.

[Photo] Injuries at Tugs met with no medical help

Jarad Jarmon, Managing Editor
April 6, 2015
Members of Kappa Delta performs songs during Greek Sing on April 6, 2014 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Greek Week events to span two weeks

Jarad Jarmon, Managing Editor
March 31, 2015
Morgan Blackmore, a sophomore communication studies major and a member of RHA in Andrews Hall, paints a brick for the RHA Wall of Hate event in the Library Quad.

[Photo] RHA starts Social Justice and Diversity Week

Cassie Buchman, City Editor
March 30, 2015
Prospective student Kearsten Switzer, of Wilmington, Ill., takes a tour of Eastern‚ campus Monday during Preview Day outside of Stevenson Hall. Switzer is a senior at Wilmington High School and attended the tour with her dad and step mom.

[Photo] Eastern focuses on high school students

Luis Martinez, Administration Editor
March 30, 2015
Kathy Rhodes, a former family and consumer sciences major and orginator of Pantera, jokes around with Nicole Sadecki, a senior family and consumer sciences major, during the Flower Power Pantera Meal Tuesday in Klehm Hall. Rhodes started Pantera in 2006. “I’ve always taught the theory to put things to practice and get experience,” said Rhodes, “I miss the students but I enjoy being on the otherside of this.”

[Photo] Students run restaurant for a night

Stephanie White, Entertainment Editor
March 10, 2015
Detective Marlon Williams offers people to come pray at the alter at Mount Olive Baptist Church on Feb. 8. Williams serves as both a detective for the Charleston Police Department and as a Deacon at the church.

[Photo] CPD detective fights crime, spreads faith

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
March 5, 2015
Sophomore first baseman Amber Toenyes got two RBI’s for the softball team against Bulter University on Feb 21. Toenyes is tied for the team lead in RBI’s with eight.

[Photo] Toenyes looks to be run producer

Sean Hastings, Staff reporter
March 5, 2015
David Glassman was approved as Eastern's next president succeeding Bill Perry on Monday during the Board of Trustees meeting in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Glassman voted Eastern’s next president

Luis Martinez, Administration Editor
March 2, 2015
Newly appointed president of Eastern, David Glassman, speaks with student body president Reginald Thedford, Jr., a senior political science major Monday after the Board of Trustees Meeting in the University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Ballroom.

[Photo] Eastern reacts to president announcement

Jarad Jarmon, Stephanie Markham, and Luis Martinez
March 2, 2015
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[Photo] Students ‘pop’ questions, discussion for Perry

Abigail Taylor, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2015
Mariah Scott, a junior communication studies major, practices her dance for her creative expression piece during the rehearsal for Miss Black EIU 2015 on Feb. 18.

[Photo] Women to be refined diamonds

T'Nerra Butler, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2015
Coles County Sheriff Lieutenant and jail administrator Lisa Tills demonstrates how the virtual visitation room is used Friday in the Coles County Sheriff's Office.

[Photo] Virtual visitation for inmates in the works

February 22, 2015
Brittany Fisher, a senior political science, discusses her stance on the misrepresentation of her sorority on the VH1’s show ‘Sorority Sisters’ during the Real Sorority Sisters Discuss “Sorority Sister” Monday in the auditorium of Lumpkin Hall.

[Photo] Real sorority sisters hash out VH1’s ‘sorority sisters’

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 9, 2015

Lessons learned in college

Chynna Miller, Photo Editor
February 5, 2015
Alante Johnson, a senior communications major, owns her own beauty salon in the basement of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Eastern student owns salon while going to classes

Stephanie White, Entertainment Editor
February 3, 2015
Shamerea Richards, a senior communication studies major, suggests that students learn their basic rights when dealing with law enforcement Monday during “Life of a Black Man” in the auditorium of Coleman Hall.

[Photo] Alphas simulate ‘life of a black man’ through testimonials, interactive game

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
February 2, 2015
President Bill Perry welcomes the new Faculity during the New Faculity tour on Aug. 20 in the lobby of the Mary J Booth Library.

[Photo] President Perry reflects on finalists, time at Eastern

Luis Martinez, Administration Editor
January 25, 2015
Kathryn McIntosh, a senior kinesiology and sports studies major, performs a praise dance to “Take Me to the King” by Tamela Mann during the Talent Competition portion for the Miss Black and Gold Pagent in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union. The dance was dedicated to McIntosh’s recently deceased mother.

[Photo] Ms. Black and Gold pageant winners named

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
January 19, 2015
Robert Wells, a building service worker in Blair Hall, shovels ice off of the sidewalks Monday outside of Blair Hall. Wells started shoveling ice around 4 a.m. on Monday morning. Wells said that workers go and shovel ice around two or three times a day during this weather.

[Photo] Professor advises winter weather preparation

Katie Smith, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2015
A worker puts down salt to ensures safety for walking students Monday near the Triad.

[Photo] Workers place salt strategically

Luis Martinez, Administration Editor
January 12, 2015
Vijay Gatpa, a graduate student in the Department of Technology, speaks with President Bill Perry during the Peppermint with the Prez event Tuesday in Old Main.

Students enjoy a very ‘Perry’ Christmas

Chynna Miller, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2014
Lenzell Green, a junior sports management major, transferred to Eastern from the University of Iowa, where he was a walk-on on the wrestling team. Green is now a walk-on on Eastern's football team as defensive lineman.

[Photo] Former Iowa wrestler finds home at Eastern

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2014
Members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., perform their step routine during the NPHC Step Show in McAfee Gymnasium on Nov. 8.

[Photo] Zetas to ‘dominate’ during operation

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
December 2, 2014
The Essence of a Man contestants pose for pictures after The Essence of a Man 2014 pagent in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union. In order from left to right: Brandon Hightower, Akeem Forbes, DeVonte Dixon, D'Andre Day, and Daniel Wallace.

[Photo] New Mr. Essence crowned

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
November 21, 2014
The members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., perform during the 2014 Step show Nov. 8 in McAfee Gymnasium. Omega Psi Phi won their first step show after being off campus for nearly two decades.

[Photo] Fraternity returns after long absence

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
November 20, 2014
President Bill Perry talks about how he feels that executive board members of each student organization should come together to try and understand one another to bring the student community together Tuesday during the EIU Diversity Round Table in the Greenup Room of the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.

[Photo] RSOs explore diversity issues on campus

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
November 19, 2014
Red-shirt senior, Adam Drake runs with the ball, as Tennessee State defensive back Andrew Dale closes in on him at O'Brien Field on Oct. 25. Drake is one 19 senior who will play their final game at noon Saturday at O'Brien Field against Tennessee-Martin.

[Photo] Eastern playing for seniors in season finale

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 18, 2014
Lawrence McMillion, a junior kinesiology and sports studies major, demostrates the "Snake" move during 1906 & Park Live: Meet the Apes Thursday at Phipps Hall in the Physical Sciences Building.

[Photo] Alphas emulate ‘106 & Park’ with music, discussions

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
November 13, 2014
Aaron Moore, the president and owner of Precision Painting and Decorating and Eastern alumni, gives Eastern students advice on owning a business Thursday in Lumpkin Auditorium. The lecture was apart of Entrepreneur Week sponsered by the Sustainable Entrepreneurship through Education and Development.

[Photo] Eastern grad shares advice, experience on business

Mike Ommen, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2014
Chynna Miller| The Daily Eastern News Brendan Atwood, a prospective Eastern student, and his mom, Jamee Atwood, buy merchandise Monday during Open House at the Martin Luther King Jr. Union Bookstore. Jamee, a '91 Eastern alumna in the education department, talked about the differences on campus since her time at Eastern. Some of those changes included the Triad Dining Center being made into the Gregg Technology Center and the removal of the McDonald's in the Food Court in the Martin Luther King Jr. Univeristy Union.

[Photo] Open House yields greater attendance

Jarad Jarmon, Associate News Editor
November 11, 2014
Jeniece Mitchell, a graduate student in the Department of Technology, participates in the panel during the NAACP Forum Monday in Coleman Auditorium. Mitchell talked about the discomfort she feels when she goes to minority sanctioned events and police officers are scattered among the room.

[Photo] NAACP hosts panel to address concerns

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
November 11, 2014
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