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Screen grab from agrivoltaics video.
Land-use conflict sprouts new agricultural and energy collection method
Chairman of the Coles County Democratics Mac White gives a speech about jobs at the May Day rally protesting the current administration in honor of workers in Morton Park on Saturday.
Charleston community holds speeches at May Day protest
Emergency personal responded to Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon Friday afternoon, May 2, 2025, for a car crash. Mattoon Police Chief Sam Gaines said the force is investigating a potential DUI.
One dead, one injured from crash into Mattoon nursing home
Marie Mullinax performed in the theatre department's performance of Children of Eden on the campus of Eastern Illinois University on Nov. 1, 2023.
Senior’s last hooray for Cabaret
Undergraduate graduation statistics and rates between fiscal year 2013 and 2023.
Looking back before EIU graduation
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball ends losing skid against Robinson
Eastern's men's baseball team practices in the Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse on Thursday evening. The team's first game will be against the Florida A&M Rattlers on Feb. 16 in Tallahassee at Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida A&M's campus.
Panthers of the Week: Bryce Riggs, Kenyetietta Quinn
Charleston High School sophomore Russell Applegate stepping into the batter's box during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.
Trojan baseball loses 7-4 to St. Anthony
Catcher Redshirt Sophomore Luke Melton throws his bat to the side while he runs to first base,, during the Baseball game at Coaches Stadium against Illinois Wesleyan Eastern Illinois University won the game with 11-1. April 23,2025 on the EIU campus, Charleston ILL
Panther baseball stretches winning streak to six games
The Charleston High School baseball team has a mound meeting during game one of its doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.
CHS baseball gets swept by Mahomet-Seymour
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Running back, redshirt Freshman Jacarre Fleming takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
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
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
The finished and tied newspapers stacked on top of each other ready to be dispersed throughout campus buildings.
EDITORIAL: Now is the time. Stand with free press
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: RFK Jr. is wrong about autism
Tyrone Naylor
COLUMN: Food is too consistent on campus
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Sinners’ is heavenly
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Nintendo Switch 2: We are no longer back
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 92: Cam’s Final Episode + The Future of the Podcast
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 91: Eyes Wide Shut: More Romantic Than Meets the Eye
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 90: Kept Woman: Can I Have My Time Back?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
Vendors line the sidewalks in front of the Dounda Fine Arts Center selling goods like plush animals, lithography prints, clothing and more during Spring Fest which ran from Thursday to Saturday.
Spring Fest brings vendors, live music
Ben Rienbolt, the international student coordinator who ran the event for Holi and set up for the day for students, got to participate himself in the festival of colors.
Unofficial Holi festival of colors celebration lights up Library Quad
Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.
THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU
Redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson throws a cream pie into the face of a faculty member in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jock-N-Roll raises $1,500 for veteran
Students hug at the candlelight vigil for Eastern student Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.
THROUGH THE LENS: Vigil commemorated to Eastern student death
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Jason Coulombe

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Jason Coulombe is a freshman sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2812 or at jmcoulombe@eiu.edu.

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Chairman of the Coles County Democratics Mac White gives a speech about jobs at the May Day rally protesting the current administration in honor of workers in Morton Park on Saturday.

Charleston community holds speeches at May Day protest

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
May 5, 2025
The Charleston High School softball team gathering on the infield for a meeting during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon High School on Tuesday April 8, 2025., at Neco Field.

CHS softball gets swept by Effingham

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
May 3, 2025
Members of the Delta Zeta sorority, Hayley Gregory (left), Morgan Circelli (center) and Sophia Brodeski (right) pull the rope during the semifinals of Tugs against Alpha Gamma Delta with Alpha Sigma Alpha eventually winning the finals at the campus pond.

Fraternities, sororities compete in annual tug of war competition

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 29, 2025
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois

CHS baseball ends losing skid against Robinson

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 29, 2025
Newly elected Speaker of the senate Megan Fox answering questions on her plans as speaker at the final student senate meeting of the year in the 1895 room in the Martin Luther King jr. union on Wednesday.

EIU student senate gives end-of-year speeches

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 25, 2025
Former Speaker of the Senate Madison Veatch delivering the state of the senate address to the student senate at the final student senate meeting of the year in the 1895 room in the Martin Luther King jr. union on Wednesday.

Former Student Body President Taylor Cloud delivering the state of the University address to the student senate at the final student senate meeting of the year in the 1895 room in the Martin Luther King jr. union on Wednesday.

Newly elected members of the Eastern Illinois University student government executive board take the oath of office at the final student senate meeting of the year in the 1895 room in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union on Wednesday.

Charleston High School sophomore Russell Applegate stepping into the batter's box during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.

Trojan baseball loses 7-4 to St. Anthony

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 24, 2025
The Charleston High School baseball team has a mound meeting during game one of its doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.

CHS baseball gets swept by Mahomet-Seymour

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 23, 2025
Protestors line the edge of Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide No Kings Day protests in Morton Park on Saturday.

Charleston community partakes in No Kings Day protest

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 21, 2025
Senior music major Joseph Tucker (Left) and President of Students for Socialism EIU Jason Farias, a senior history education major, play the drums at the No Kings Day protests in Morton Park on Saturday.

The national No Kings Day protest was planned as part of the 50501 movement, meaning 50 states, 50 protests one movement.

128 people showed up for the No Kings Day protest,  about 10-15 fewer than the Hands Off! protest two weeks prior.

Protestor Wynette Noll holds up her "Due Process for All People" sign at the No Kings Day protests Saturday. 

Coles County Board member Michael Watts holds the First Navy Jack at the No Kings Day protests in Morton Park on Saturday. 

(Thumbnail edition) Former Illinois representative and senator Tom Bennett speaks to EIU students about his time in government in Coleman Hall on Wednesday

Former senator Bennett reflects on time in government at Eastern presentation

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2025
The EIU student senate announced the election results for positions for the 2025-2026 year at it's weekly meeting in Pemberton hall on Wednesday.

EIU student senate unofficially announces election results

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2025
The Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity in the basement of Stevenson Hall. The GSD hosts events during pride week.

EIU Pride Week kicks off Monday

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 13, 2025
Parliamentarian Megan Fox presents her platform statement for Speaker of the Senate at the Eastern Illinois University student senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room at the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday.

EIU student senate nominates new speaker of the senate

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 12, 2025
Charleston High School sophomore first basemen Russ Applegate getting ready to step into the batter's box as he registered three hits and five RBIs in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.

Charleston left fielder Rohen Walters being surrounded by his teammates after scoring a run from Russ Applegate's three RBI triple in the fourth inning of the Trojans 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.

Charleston High School sophomore pitcher Wyatt Gordon looking at the catcher before pitching the ball as he pitched six hitless innings in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.

CHS baseball throws no-hitter vs Shelbyville

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 12, 2025
Charleston High School sophomore pitcher Wyatt Gordon throwing a pitch to the catcher as he pitched six hitless innings in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.

Ghanian Student Association representative Isaiah Adegoke speaks to the Eastern Illinois University student senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room at the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday April 9.

Ghanian Student Association representative Isaiah Adegoke speaks to the Eastern Illinois University student senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room at the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday April 9.

The Eastern Illinois University student senate fielded questions from Vice President for Business Affairs Matt Bierman on updated fees for the 2025-26 school year at its weekly meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. student Union on Wednesday March 26.

2025 student government candidates share platforms

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 9, 2025
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois

CHS baseball loses both games to Mattoon

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 8, 2025
Several boxes of material slid off the roof of the Recreation Center, snapping a tree in half and blocking the sidewalk during a severe thunderstorm on April 2.

A tree was snapped in half and blocked the entrance of the EIU Recreation Center during a severe thunderstorm on the night of April 2.

Charleston community members participated in the nationwide protest Hands Off! at the edge of Morton Park along Lincoln Avenue on Saturday. Hands Off! is a movement centered around protesting President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk's actions in the federal government.

Charleston community protests Trump administration, DOGE

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
April 7, 2025
Over 140 protestors from Charleston's community showed up for the Hands Off! protest Saturday protesting the actions of the Trump administration.

According to the national Hands Off! organizers, millions of people showed up across the nation at the more than 1,300 locations for protests.

Protesters participating in the Hands Off! Mobilization at the edge of Morton Park along Lincoin Avenue on Saturday. Hands Off! is a movement centered around country wide protesting on April fifth of President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk's actions in the federal government.

Protestor Silver Damsen expressed concern over college students and professors being arrested for protesting for Palestine, calling it a serious threat to democracy.

A protestor dressed as a handmaid from the Margaret Atwood novel "The Handmaids Tale" marches at the Hands Off! mobilization at the edge of Morton Park along Lincoln Avenue on Saturday.

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Protestors marched and chanted in Morton Park on Lincoln Avenue for roughly an hour in the rain and mid 40-degree temperatures.

Protesters participating in the Hands Off! Mobilization at the edge of Morton Park along Lincoin Avenue on Saturday. Hands Off! is a movement centered around country wide protesting on April fifth of President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk's actions in the federal government.

[Thumbnail Edition] Charleston High School sophomore Railyn Cox pitches the ball during Charleston's 8-7 win over Flora High School on Monday, March 31.

CHS baseball and softball battle weather in opening weeks of the season

Gabe Newman and Jason Coulombe
April 7, 2025
Eastern Illinois University student senators listen to a presentation from Vice President for Business Affairs Matt Bierman discussing updated fees for the 2025-26 school year at the weekly student senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. student Union on Wednesday.

Student senate resolves approval of student fees for 2025-2026

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2025
Vice President for Business Affairs Matt Bierman discusses updated fees for the 2025-26 school year with the EIU student senate at its weekly meeting in the 1895 room of the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday.

Student senate reviews 2.75% tuition increase for 2026

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 17, 2025
Charleston High School baseball manager Daniel Bennett speaks with his team before a practice at Baker Field on Wednesday in Charleston, Illinois. 

CHS baseball leans on experience ahead of new season

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 16, 2025
Vice President for Business Affairs Matt Bierman discusses updated fees for the 2025-26 school year with the EIU student senate at its weekly meeting in the 1895 room of the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday.

The EIU student senate held its weekly meeting and discussed fee changes in the 1895 room of the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday.

The Weeklings lead guitarist John Merjave [Left] and guitarist Bob Burger [Right] perform "I Am the Walrus" at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Saturday.

Beatles tribute band rocks out at Doudna

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 10, 2025
The Weeklings guitarist Bob Burger signs a vinyl record for a fan after The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday.

The Weeklings guitarist Bob Burger performs the opening song "A Hard Day's Night," at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday.

The Weeklings lead guitarist John Merjave performs "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday.

The Weeklings and their supporting band wave to the crowd after The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday.

The Weeklings' Glen Burtnik [Left] encourages the crowd to sing along to their first encore song "Hey Jude," while guitarist Bob Burger [Right] performs at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday.

The Weeklings lead guitarist John Merjave [Left] and guitarist Bob Burger [Right] perform "I Am the Walrus" at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Saturday.

Executive Director of University Housing and Dining Services Mark Hudson talks about the approval of the room and board fee increase to the student senate at its meeting on March 5.

Student senate hears incoming housing and dining changes

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 8, 2025
Taylor Hall, Thursday night March 6, 2025, on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.

[Photo] Eastern student passes from natural causes

Luke Brewer, News Editor
March 11, 2025
Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs speaks at the city council meeting on Tuesday.

Charleston City Council purchases new police pursuit vehicle

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2025
Parliamentarian Megan Fox at senate meeting on March 5

EIU President Jay Gatrell talks to members of faculty in the Witter's conference room on Friday.

EIU president shares finance information, addresses Dear Colleague letter

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 4, 2025
EIU president Jay Gatrell called a meeting of higher ups in the Witter's conference room on Friday.

The medical school alumni panel at the college of health and human services met on Thursday over zoom with three alums in their first year of medical school.

Eastern health and human services alums hold medical school panel

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2025
The Student senate is given a presentation by members of the University Board at its weekly meeting in the 1895 room of the MLK student union on Wednesday.

University board presents budget to student senate

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2025
Charleston High School boys' basketball head coach Brian Deadmond talking with his players during a timeout in the first quarter of the Trojans' game against Mattoon Friday night at KC Summers Court at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois.

Charleston boys’ basketball loses finale regular season game to Mattoon

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 22, 2025
(Left) Political science major John Slater and (Right) political science major Reagan Robson look through the agenda during the student government meeting on Feb. 19.

Student government presents 2026 budget

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2025
Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs speaks at the Charleston City Council meeting on Tuesday.

Charleston city council to repair wastewater treatment plant

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2025
Senior forward Blair Ritchey passes in the ball during Charleston high school girls' basketball team 29-28 win over Matoon High School on Feb. 1 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois.

CHS girls’ fall to Mattoon in final regular season game

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 14, 2025
(Thumbnail Edition) Executive Director for Information Technology Services Ryan Gibson presents to the student senate about the use of campus blue phones at the Student Senate weekly meeting in the Witters Conference room on the fourth floor of Booth Library on Wednesday.

Student government discusses emergency blue phones

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 14, 2025
Head of Scholarly Communication Todd Bruns presents to the Student Senate held its weekly meeting in the Witters Conference room on the fourth floor of Booth Library on Wednesday.

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