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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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Mackenzie Freund

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer (Spring 2016)

Hey y’all! I’m Mackenzie Freund! I am a junior journalism major with a concentration in photojournalism! I love listening to music and watching Netflix whenever I am not in the newsroom! I am the current City Editor along with being a photographer!

All content by Mackenzie Freund

Column: Do not let gender roles determine your life

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
April 14, 2016

County board approves bridge projects, hears committee reports

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
April 12, 2016
Sarah Banister, a senior chemistry major, glides across McAfee Gym on a hoverboard Saturday afternoon.

Students create hover crafts, race in competition

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
April 10, 2016
Alpha Phi sorority member Talia Perscio gets crowned by Mackenzie Boub, last years Greek Week Queen. Perscio and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity member Daniel Guerrero were crowned the 2016 Greek Week royalty at the Airband competition Saturday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Greek Royalty represents Greek community

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor
April 8, 2016
Greeks goin’ up on a Thursday while dancing during the Greek Week Unity Stroll event in front of Doudna Steps.

[Photo] Unity Stroll brings Greeks together

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
April 7, 2016
Talia Persico from Alpha Phi and Daniel Guerrero from Sigma Phi Epsilon were crowned King and Queen of the 2016 Greek Week Saturday during Airband in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Airband amazes crowd, Greek Week royalty announced

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
April 3, 2016
Redshirt senior outfielder Demetre Taylor stands up after sliding into second base during the game against Jacksonville State Thursday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball team takes down in-state rival

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2016
Junior pitcher Michael McCormick looks to the catcher for the pitch before throwing it to teh batter in the game against Jacksonvile State Thursday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Topcat: Junior pitcher honored for stellar performance

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2016
Junior pitcher Michael McCormick goes through his windup during the Panthers 6-4 loss against Jacksonville State Thursday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball team falls to Jacksonville State in first game of series

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 24, 2016
Freshman Dane Toppel has 13 runs and 16 hits on the season for the Panthers.

[Photo] Panthers take on OVC opponent in three-game series

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2016

Student government elections to be this week

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
March 22, 2016
Kenia Gonzalez, candidate for Vice President for Student Affairs.

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

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
March 22, 2016

Column: Do not procrastinate these final weeks

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
March 22, 2016
A sample piñata, along with the supplies needed to decorate, will be available at the Piñata with the Prez event on Tuesday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Organizations to decorate piñatas with the president

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
March 21, 2016
Freshman Dane Toppel

[Photo] Topcat: Freshman Steps Up To the Plate

March 8, 2016

House passes bills for potential state funding

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
March 4, 2016
Junior guard A.J. Riley looks to pass the ball to a teammate during the game against Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team set to begin OVC tournament

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
February 29, 2016
Senior wing Trae Anderson looks around a Murray State player to try and pass the ball. Anderson led the team with 22 points in the Panther’s 85-74 win Wednesday in Murray State.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team ends regular season with a win

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2016
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[Photo] Men’s basketball team finishes regular season at home

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2016
Freshman freestyle swimmer Jason Manning swims the 1000-yard freestyle against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Oct.17 at the Padovan Pool.

[Photo] Swimmers break records at Summit League Championships

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 21, 2016

Column: Sleep is the essence of life

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
February 18, 2016
After a speech at the Illinois State Capitol,President Barack Obama stops at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield, Wednesday, February 10, 2016. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune/Pool Photo)

Obama delivers speech to General Assembly

Analicia Haynes, Mackenzie Freund, and Jason Howell
February 11, 2016
Junior guard Phylicia Johnson looks at the basket to see if she can shoot the ball. Johnson led the Panthers with 19 points in the 64-59 win against Southeast Missouri Saturday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern women’s basketball team upsets SEMO

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 7, 2016
Jose Durbin

[Photo] Eastern student attends Iowa Caucus

Luis Martinez, News Editor
February 3, 2016
Junior guard Demetrius McReynolds was the leading scorer with 22 points in the Panthers’ 101-59 win against Saint Ambrose Monday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team wins fourth straight

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2016
Sophomore guard Cornell Johnston dribbles the ball up the court during the game against Tennessee-Martin Thursday in Lantz Arena. Johnston scored 14 points during the game at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville where the Panthers won 60-46.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team wins 3rd straight game

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2016
Three firefighters hook up a fan to the power source coming from the fire engine to ventilate one of the apartments in the Cooper Building at University Court Sunday.

[Photo] Charleston Fire Department respond to weekend fires

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
January 31, 2016
Junior guard Demetrius McReynolds led the Panthers with 27 points in the game against Tennessee-Martin Thursday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers beat Tenneseee-Martin 82-74.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team gets third straight home win

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2016
Dick Hummel, Vice President of the Five Mile House Foundation and his wife Kathy Hummel portray Nathan Ellington and Frannie Yokum Ellington in the murder reenactment at Bob’s Book Store, Wednesday. Nathan Ellington died in a store where Bob’s Book Store stands today.

Ellington-Monroe murders portrayed in the square

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
January 27, 2016
Senior Amina Jackson broke the record for the 400-meter hurdle with a time of 1:02.32 during the John Craft Invitational Saturday in Lantz Fieldhouse.

[Photo] TOP CAT: Jackson finds success at Eastern

Mark Shanahan, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2016

Man overdoses in Booth Library

Cassie Buchman and Mackenzie Freund
January 21, 2016
John Dallas, owner of L D Mechanical, hands apples out to the Charleston City Council members at the City Council meeting Tuesday in City Hall. Dallas said he was apreciative of the ordinance that the council placed on file for public inspection.

[Photo] City council plans for Charleston’s growth

Lynnsey Veach, City Editor
January 19, 2016
Kyle Ruckers swims the 1000 yard freestyle during the meet against Indiana University-Purdue university Indianapolis on oct. 17. Ruckert is preparing himself for the mile event at conference.

[Photo] Ruckert and Wakefield make different impacts on Eastern swim team

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
January 19, 2016

Column: Be smarter about dressing for winter

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
January 19, 2016
Tyshawn Love, a sophomore majoring in communication studies, sings during the march from Thomas Hall Monday. The Alpha Phi Apha Fraternity held this march and vigil that followed to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

[Video] Alphas keep on marching after 29 years

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
January 18, 2016

Relay for Life committee to meet Monday

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
January 14, 2016
Senior sprinter Christian Ilunga-Matthiesen is an international student from Germany. Ilunga-Matthiesen was a member of the 4x100 relay team that set the school record with a time of 39.79 seconds during the last outdoor track and field season.

[Photo] Ilunga-Matthiesen winning on and off the track

January 13, 2016

College democrats RSO re-activates

Mackenzie Freund, Online Producer
January 13, 2016

Name changes coming to two offices

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 13, 2015

City council to vote on tax levy

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 13, 2015
The Charleston Fire Department responds to a false alarm Thursday in Blair Hall. According to Charleston Fire Captain Blake Graven there was no fire. "I guess they thought it would be cool," Graven said.

[Photo] CFD, UPD responds to false alarm

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor
December 10, 2015

Students read non-fiction to their audiences

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 9, 2015

Students tell how they tackle finals

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 9, 2015
The current progression of the courtyard, as seen from the top of Lawson Hall. The courtyard is expected to be completed by May 2015.

New completion goal for new south quad courtyard

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 9, 2015

Column: Therapy dogs help with stress

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 8, 2015

House decoration entries to be judged Wednesday

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 7, 2015
An ornament made by a student from Jefferson Elementary School hanging in Old Main.

Annual gatherings set to begin this week

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 7, 2015

Christmas beats in the heart of Charleston

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 6, 2015
Breanna Hale, a freshman kinesiology and sports studies major, and Sam Kruckeberg, a Mattoon resident, share a kiss on stage as their characters Karen and Sam during the dress rehearsal Thursday for the Charleston Alley Theatre's last play of the season, Christmas Shorts.

Theatre company members reflect on 25th year

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 4, 2015
Valerie Ponce, a freshman communication studies major and recognition chair for Andrews Hall Council, makes a stress ball after the meeting in Andrews Hall Lobby Wednesday. Ponce said making the stress balls made her feel less stressed.

Feature Photo: Relieving stress

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 2, 2015

Charleston theatre’s final play set for the weekend

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 2, 2015

Column: Enjoy the weather, stay healthy

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 2, 2015

Possible raise in city property taxes for next fiscal year

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 1, 2015
Rachel Fisher

Community service director talks about resignation

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
December 1, 2015

Community service office has more end-year events planned

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 30, 2015

City council to vote on energy resolutions

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 29, 2015

Housing over break an option

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 19, 2015

Community members ‘Band Together’ to raise money for Christmas

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 18, 2015
Red-shirt senior defensive back Jourdan Wickliffe leads Eastern with three interceptions. Wickliffe also had 53 tackles this season.

[Photo] Wickliffe a leader in last season at Eastern

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2015
Katie Mueller, a senior at Charleston High School and captain of the speech and drama team, gave a presentation about what the speech and drama team means to her at the Charleston City Council meeting Tuesday in City Hall. "Being captain for the last two years had been more important that any award I ever received at state," Mueller said.

CHS senior presents to city council, council voted on resolutions

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 17, 2015

Column: Avoid stress, do work over break

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 17, 2015

Community ‘bands together’ to raise money for Christmas gifts

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 16, 2015

Raffle licenses to be voted on by City Council

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 15, 2015
Second Lieutenant and recruiter for the ROTC Panther Battalion Cody Gallagher guards Cpt. Daniel Alix, assistant professor of millitary science, on Saturday during a game of wheelchair basketball in the Student Recreation Center. This activity was created to show students and community members the hardships faced by disabled veterans.

Students, faculty wheel their way around court

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 15, 2015

Student tour guides talk about their favorite part of their jobs

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 12, 2015

Student involvement goes beyond the major

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 12, 2015
Contsruction laborers and carpenters fold up the U.S. Flag after taking it down Wednesday after the Veterans Day Ceremony in Old Main.

Veterans Day ceremony honors with a bang

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 11, 2015

Endowment Fund helps jazz department

Mackenzie Freund, City Editor
November 11, 2015
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