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Mary Kaiser clears the checkout screen after a student gets their meal on Monday at Stevenson Tower Deli.
Introducing EIU’s grandmother
Vice President of Student Affairs Mason Tegeler was appointed to the student publication board, the WEIU Radio and TV advisory board and to the Booth collaborative advisory committee at the weekly student senate meeting on Wednesday.
Student senate appointed to publication board, nominates awards
Amber Webb talks to the students about key traits of inclusive leaders at the Lead Lunch.
Inclusive leadership taught at Lead Lunch
University President Jay Gatrell speaks during Friday afternoon's board of trustees meeting. The trustees approved revising the head volleyball and football coach's contracts and three new academic programs.
EIU board of trustees approves purchases, allocates project funding
Post Election Day this year, the spirit rock was spray painted with "MAGA 47" overnight (not pictured). This painting was against the rock's policy, stating that painting must not be used to campaign anything.
EIU investigating spirit rock incident
Senior kicker Julian Patino gets ready for a kickoff return against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon in O’Brien Stadium. The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 16-13.
Senior kicker secures win in Panthers’ last home game of the season
Head Football Coach, Chris Wilkerson waits with the football team to run on the hancock field before the Illinois State University, vs Eastern Illinois University
Panthers set to play Charleston Southern, honoring 27 seniors
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
Wide receivers coach Tino Smith II instructs players after a play during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Former EIU wide receiver connects ties for new position
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: Start paying student athletes to help them live
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
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
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.
Five takeaways from EIU men’s basketball’s loss to Indiana
Senior forward Macy McGlone becomes the fourth player in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Cooper Willman
Graduate student forward Kooper Jacobi gets the shot in , during The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena
EIU basketball produce strong first half in loss against No. 17 Indiana
EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.
EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener
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
Senior kicker Julian Patino gets ready for a kickoff return against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon in O’Brien Stadium. The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 16-13.
Senior kicker secures win in Panthers’ last home game of the season
Head Football Coach, Chris Wilkerson waits with the football team to run on the hancock field before the Illinois State University, vs Eastern Illinois University
Panthers set to play Charleston Southern, honoring 27 seniors
Wide receivers coach Tino Smith II instructs players after a play during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Former EIU wide receiver connects ties for new position
Senior forward Macy McGlone becomes the fourth player in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Cooper Willman
Freshman defensive back Isaiah Houi (23) and senior tight end Brandon Lanier go up for the ball in the final minute of the game
EIU football travels to North Carolina for Gardner-Webb conference game
Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,
Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE
Senior, goalkeeper Chad Smith, Kicks the ball out of the goal during the Eastern Illinois University Vs University of Chicago game
Panthers lose to Lions after two quick goals
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.
EIU men’s soccer by the numbers
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at men's soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.
Panthers of the Week: Jake Pollock, David Brown
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
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
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
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
Destiny Walker (6) ready's up her serve towards the Tennessee Tech this evening in the Lantz Arena
EIU volleyball comes back over Little Rock in fifth set for win
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville
EIU volleyball wins during Greek night
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”
‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Juniors Lauren Carter-Chenowith and Azlynn Padderatz-McNicol acting through an improv scene at the Hello Dali event on Thursday, October 24th at 8:00 p.m. in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Lecture
“Hello Dali” provides laughs to Eastern students
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: SNL made me cry last week
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
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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?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 71: The Fly: Buzzing Through The Gore
The EIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps loads the first group of cadets onto the Chinook aircraft for a ride around Charleston before landing back to the ground on Thursday. The ride was part of an aviation lab for cadets to learn what it was like to be on an aircraft.
THROUGH THE LENS: ROTC brings Chinook to EIU’s campus
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 63: Drew’s Last Episode + How We Started The Podcast

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
May 4, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 62: Is The Bear That Good?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 26, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 21, 2024
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COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last

Drew Coffey, Columnist
April 18, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 17, 2024
President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, "Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”  

Jay Gatrell: The first year

Drew Coffey, Reporter
April 11, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 7, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 7, 2024
Jemma Allen, a junior vocal performance and music education major, instructs Madison More, 8, a student at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, on which notes to play on the piano in a practice room in the basement of the Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday.

Rigorous course load prepares EIU music student for graduation

Drew Coffey, Reporter
April 5, 2024
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COLUMN: ‘It Comes at Night:’ many questions, few answers

Drew Coffey, Columnist
April 3, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 16, 2024
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COLUMN: ‘The Revenant:’ the man vs. the world

Drew Coffey, Columnist
March 12, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 56: Play Misty For Me Review

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 8, 2024
Eastern plans on building a new academic science building in the empty lot outside the Tarble Arts Center.

New science building in the works at EIU

Drew Coffey, Reporter
March 5, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 55: We TRIED To Stay on Topic… Juice Review

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 1, 2024
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COLUMN: ‘Lone Survivor:’ a tense and honorable salute

Drew Coffey, Columinist
February 28, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 54: Judas and The Black Messiah

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 23, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 53: Queen and Slim

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 23, 2024
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COLUMN: ‘Cube’: ‘Saw’ before ‘Saw’

Drew Coffey, Columnist
February 20, 2024
Forward Sincere Malone, sophomore, looks for a pass during an Eastern Illinois University men's baskteball game against Lindenwood at Groniger Arena Saturday, Feb 17, 2024.

Senior Point Guard Tiger Booker defends Colin Ruffin during an Eastern Illinois University men's baskteball game against Lindenwood at Groniger Arena Saturday, 72-57 Feb 17, 2024. © Drew Coffey

Corey Sawyer, junior, shoots a free throw during an Eastern Illinois University men's baskteball game against Lindenwood at Groniger Arena Saturday, Feb 17, 2024.

Senior guard Tiger Booker dribbles past defender on Saturday, February 17, 2024 in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Lindenwood Lions 72-57 Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Panthers dominate Lions on senior night

Chloe Proffitt, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 52: Race

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 9, 2024
Jordan Gomez, senior psychology major, performs at Seventh Street Underground for stand up/talent open night hosted by lunchbox voodoo

Comedians, musicians perform at open mic night 

Drew Coffey, Reporter
February 5, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 51: Remember The Titans and Is The Bear Better Than Succession

Cam'ron Hardy, Drew Coffey, and Harper Hancock
February 2, 2024
RA's of Stevenson Hall host a trivia and game night Wednesday night, giving away prizes for students

In the mind of an RA at EIU 

Drew Coffey, Reporter
February 1, 2024
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘Mean Girls’ (2024), haven’t I seen this before?

Drew Coffey, Columnist
January 30, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 50: Saltburn

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 28, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 49: Her

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 19, 2024
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘The Iron Claw,’ an emotional gut punch

Drew Coffey, Columnist
January 16, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 48: Creep and Creep 2

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
January 13, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 47: The Debate on If Die Hard Is A Christmas Movie

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 13, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 46: Should Edward Scissorhands Be Cut From Existence?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 13, 2024
Members of the Hello Dali improv comedy show end the Up All Night performance with a piece where the contestant has to guess what person or object the other three members are by asking them a series of questions.

“Hello Dali” shows off comedic chops in final show

Drew Coffey, Reporter
December 11, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 45: Is ‘The Killer’ David Fincher’s Worst Movie?

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
December 6, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: My top films of 2023

Drew Coffey, Columnist
December 5, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 44: Why is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Talked About So Much?

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 24, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 43: Is Interstellar The Best Sci-Fi Movie Ever? ft. Special Guest

Cam'ron Hardy, Luke Brewer, and Drew Coffey
November 17, 2023
The African Students Association host the African Renaissance fashion show where models from Couture, The Kat Walk, Essence, and more show off their cultural looks which is a mix of afrofuturism and afrocentrism in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Saturday night.

African Student Association hosts stylish competition on campus  

Drew Coffey, Reporter
November 13, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 42: Three Guys talk about the peak 'Guy Movie'

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 42: Three Guys talk about the peak ‘Guy Movie’

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
November 10, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 41: Matilda Fan Tells Us Why It’s Her Favorite Movie

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 10, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 40: Is 'Halloween (1978)' A Must Watch Movie? Feat. Special Guest

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 40: Is ‘Halloween (1978)’ A Must Watch Movie? Feat. Special Guest

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 10, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’: a forgotten sci-fi/horror gem

Drew Coffey, Columnist
November 7, 2023
Student makes popcorn before the start of the Poltergeist screening Monday, Oct. 30.

Sunday Screams: Booth Library hosts “Poltergeist”

Drew Coffey, Reporter
October 31, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘The Strangers’: a flawed film masked with empty scares

Drew Coffey, Columnist
October 24, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 39: Is ‘Us’ Jordan Peele’s best movie? Feat. Special Guest

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
October 20, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 38: The Evil Dead feat. Very Special Guest, Director Drew Britton

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 38: The Evil Dead feat. Very Special Guest, Director Drew Britton

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
October 13, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 37: Halloween Edition: Is The Blair Witch Project That Good?

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 37: Halloween Edition: Is The Blair Witch Project That Good?

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
October 12, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 36: Reviewing the Worst Movie of All Time: The Room

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 36: Reviewing the Worst Movie of All Time: The Room

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
October 12, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: “The Collector”: An Underrated and Blood-Soaked Thriller 

Drew Coffey, Columnist
October 10, 2023
Eastern Illinois University's president Jay Gatrell and the city of Charleston's mayor, Brandon Combs, throw candy for people during EIU's homecoming parade Saturday morning.

EIU Homecoming Parade unites students and community

Drew Coffey, Reporter
October 9, 2023
Students chat and laugh before the dealer distribute cards to the players at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Thursday evening.

EIU hosts Casino Night; continues Homecoming Week 

Drew Coffey, Reporter
October 6, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters

Drew Coffey, Columnist
September 26, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
September 22, 2023
Jessica Nantes, a senior TV and video production major plays pickleball with her sister and friends and at the outside Lantz Arena tennis courts Tuesday evening.

Local pickleball club consistently hits the courts, welcomes all  

Drew Coffey, Reporter
September 21, 2023
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction

Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
September 15, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘La La Land’: A toe-tapping, amazing, musical love story 

Drew Coffey, Columnist
September 12, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 32: Toy Story

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
September 10, 2023
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: “The Outsiders”: An impressive adaptation with young A-list stars 

Drew Coffey, Columnist
August 29, 2023
Students in South Quad Dinning eats during lunch hours on Thursday afternoon

Taylor dining hall sees changes coming into the new school year

Drew Coffey, Reporter
August 25, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 30: Barbie

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
August 25, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 29: Top Gun: Maverick

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
May 2, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 28: Game of Thrones feat. Special Guest

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 26, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 27: Back to the Future Trilogy

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
April 19, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”: a strong start to a great modern trilogy

Drew Coffey, Columnist
April 18, 2023
Members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Inc., work as a team to defeat their opponents at the Tugs event for Greek Week on Monday evening at the Campus Pond on April 18, 2022 at Eastern Ilinois University in Charleston, Ill.

Greek week to come this week

Drew Coffey, Reporter
April 17, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movie Ep. 26: The Dark Knight Trilogy

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 9, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Final Destination,” a horror film with a faceless killer

Drew Coffey, Columnist
April 4, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 25: I See You + Debate on Streaming Services

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
March 31, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 24: Mean Girls Feat. Special Guest

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 24, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘The Prestige,’ a film focused on detail

Drew Coffey, Columnist
March 21, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 23: Donnie Darko

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 20, 2023
Rhys-Maxwell Barnes, a choral conducting graduate student, follows the porvided ramen recipe and pours chicken broth into her pan during the Health and Counseling Services "Cooking Thyme: Noodles and Company" cooking class in Klehm Hall.

Cooking Thyme gives student an introduction to cooking

Drew Coffey, Reporter
March 10, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 22: Shutter Island

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
March 4, 2023
Graphic submitted by Sierra Price.

Si-Si Sweetz: A sweet store for a sweet tooth

Drew Coffey, Reporter
March 1, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘Uncut Gems’: a film filled with anxiety and tension 

Drew Coffey, Columnist
February 28, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 21: Nope

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 24, 2023
Marcello Woltmann, a senior sport management major and president of the Eastern Illinois University esports team, finishes playing an Overwatch 2 deathmatch match Tuesday evening in the eSports Arena in the Student Recreation Center.

eSports club welcomes casual, competitive audiences

Drew Coffey, Reporter
February 21, 2023
Marcello Woltmann, a senior sport management major and president of the Eastern Illinois University esports team, finishes playing an Overwatch 2 deathmatch match Tuesday evening in the eSports Arena in the Student Recreation Center.

[Photo] COLUMN: Esports are important

Maurice Phipps, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2023
The eSports club started in 2018 and was temporarily deactivated two years later due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 20: Hidden Figures

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
February 18, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ’42’: a sports film with plenty of heart and impact

Drew Coffey, Columnist
February 14, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 19: 42 Feat. Special Guest

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
February 10, 2023
Aidan Gonzalez, a freshman history education major, hits a ping pong ball to Jonathan Kang, a junior economics major, Wednesday night at Immanuel Lutheran campus ministry.

ILCM hosts ping pong tournament for students to relax

Drew Coffey, Reporter
February 9, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 18: The Help feat. Special Guest

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
February 3, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ an undebatable classic

Drew Coffey, Columnist
January 31, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 17: The Shining

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 27, 2023
Joe Trotter, a harm reduction program coordinator, informs people about opiates and other drugs while he teaches what the signs of an overdose look like, risk factors for an overdose, and how to save someone's life using Narcan in Klehm Hall Tuesday evening.

Narcan training teaches students about overdose prevention

Drew Coffey, Reporter
January 25, 2023
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘Jumper’: a fun and creative film that lacks heart 

Drew Coffey, Columnist
January 18, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 15: The Maze Runner

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
January 13, 2023
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 14: Batman Returns feat. Special Guest

Drew Coffey and Cam'ron Hardy
January 10, 2023
From left, Isaiah Hughes, True Force Martial Arts owner, practices different drills with Ed Thomas, a Charleston resident, at the True Force Martial Arts school on the Square Saturday morning. Hughes said he has had around 15 years of martial arts experience.

Martial arts on square teaches respect, discipline

Drew Coffey, Campus Reporter
December 12, 2022
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “The Machinist”: a psychological film led by an iconic leading performance  

Drew Coffey, Columnist
December 6, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 13: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
December 3, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 12: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 19, 2022
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break

Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break

Drew Coffey, Campus Reporter
November 18, 2022
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 11: Sausage Party

Cam'ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
November 15, 2022
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