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Charleston residents wait in line to vote at the Coles County Courthouse.
Where do I go to vote in Charleston?
The student senate held its weekly meeting on Wednesday in the Witters Conference Room in Booth Library.
Student government updates on campus projects
Eastern Illinois University students playing Book Bingo at Booth Library on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Student government, Booth Library host first Book Bingo event
Ngozi Orji, a graduate in sustainability informs a group of students to share what race means to them tonight in the 3rd floor of the MLK building.
Tunnel of Oppression brings light to injustices
Mahveen Arshi, a graduate student studying computer technology, serves chicken sandwiches and tater tots at Thomas Dining Aug. 29. Starting the 22-23 school year, Taylor Dining will only be open for breakfast and lunch. Because Taylor had the allergen meal choices, Thomas Dining now offers allergy-friendly meals.
Meal plans cut, sophomores required to stay in dorms next year
Senior guard NaKyel Shelton guards the University of Illinois from the ball during the game Monday.
EIU men’s basketball records 45-point deficit against UofI in season opener
EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis defends senior guard Illinois Wesleyan University Mallory Powers during the second quarter of Eastern's win against IWU 70-67 on Monday in Groniger Arena.
EIU women’s basketball wins after 12-point deficit
Running back Redshirt Sophomore MJ Flowers, Gets the ball during practices and holds is form before throwing it back. on O'Brien Field
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, MJ Flowers
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
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.
Flowers scores three touchdowns in conference win over Western Illinois
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
Senior guard NaKyel Shelton guards the University of Illinois from the ball during the game Monday.
EIU men’s basketball records 45-point deficit against UofI in season opener
EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis defends senior guard Illinois Wesleyan University Mallory Powers during the second quarter of Eastern's win against IWU 70-67 on Monday in Groniger Arena.
EIU women’s basketball wins after 12-point deficit
Redshirt sophomore forward Kooper Jacobi puts the ball up in the paint during the Panther's first men's basketball game of the season against the Fighting Illini in the State Farm Center Monday night. Jacobi led the Panthers by scoring 10 points and rebounding 11 shots.
EIU men’s basketball prepares for 2024 season with multiple new players
Matt Bollant yelling at the referee during the women basketball game against UT Martin thursday night in Groniger Arena
Bollant leaves EIU basketball program
Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.
Davis, Luers enter transfer portal
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
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
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
Running back Redshirt Sophomore MJ Flowers, Gets the ball during practices and holds is form before throwing it back. on O'Brien Field
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, MJ Flowers
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.
Flowers scores three touchdowns in conference win over Western Illinois
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, stiff arms a Bryant University Bulldogs defender at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.
Panther football gets ready for rivalry against Leathernecks
Senior midfielder Izzy Patterson (2) and junior midfielder Avery Richardson (19) chase after the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Patterson scored the only goal of the game winning 1-0 for the Skyhawks. Richardson had one shot on goal. Patterson had one shot, shot on goal and goal scored.
EIU women’s soccer set for tournament play
EIU football's Director of Football Performance, Jacob Hillmann, leads a stretch and warmups for the team to get started for practice.
EIU football players connect to energy from first year coach
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
Freshman forward Jackson Liley made his first goal at his first ever game with Eastern Illinois men's soccer during the EIU, University of Chicago game Thursday evening. EIU men's soccer won 3-0.
Eastern men’s soccer tie with Southern Indiana
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
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
Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström, supports the volleyball team from the sideline during the matchup between Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Junior outside hitter talks about support system in Sweden in Q&A
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball
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
Grupo Bella vocalist Vanessa Ramirez sings during Grupo Bella's performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.
Grupo Bella brings crowd to feet to dance
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘It’s What’s Inside’ asks who are you on the inside?
Former Eastern Illinois University student Annastasia Sparkz performs to Lady Gaga's song "Born This Way" on stage at the drag show in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
Grand Ballroom decked out for annual drag show
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
COLUMN: We deserve Election Day off
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘It’s What’s Inside’ asks who are you on the inside?
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Why your OVC mascot may or may not suck
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Piece by Piece:’ building a new entry into the documentary/drama genre
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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
Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show
Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 70: Joker: Folie à Deux and the Horrible, No Good, One Bad Day
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
Students were given glow sticks at the Glow Foam Party in South Quad on Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Glow Foam Party lights up South Quad
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Theo Edwards

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor

Theo Edwards is a junior psychology major. They previously served as a campus reporter for The News.

All content by Theo Edwards
COLUMN: Leaders are both born and raised

COLUMN: Leaders are both born and raised

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
February 23, 2022
COLUMN: Keep BDSM out of the DSM

COLUMN: Keep BDSM out of the DSM

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
February 9, 2022
COLUMN: Medical field must face longstanding racial bias

COLUMN: Medical field must face longstanding racial bias

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
January 28, 2022
COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona

COLUMN: Losing yourself in an online persona

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
January 19, 2022

COLUMN: Hong Kong journalists and the psychology behind governmental control

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
January 11, 2022
COLUMN: Labels can help communicate who you are

COLUMN: Labels can help communicate who you are

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
November 9, 2021
Student Senator Blanca Vilella, a junior economics and political science major, explains her student affairs committee report at Wednesday night’s Student Government meeting. Student Government elected members Brianna Hull-Dennis and Krishna Raju to the Senate.

Student Senate appoints senator, plans off-campus housing platform

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
November 3, 2021
Student Government President Jaqcueline Williams, a senior kinesiology, explains her Executive Report at the Oct. 27 Student Government meeting. Williams has organized a freshman class council to work with student government to make their voices heard.

Student Senate to appoint two new senators

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
November 2, 2021
Student Senator Jasmine Yusef, a junior English and philosophy major, explains her Committee report at the Wednesday night Student Government meeting. Yusef highlighted Star reports during her report and encouraged fellow senators to nominate one another for it.

Student Government approves committee member, tables three emergency bills

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
October 27, 2021
Intrem Speaker Katelynn Alexander, a senior political science major was elected into the intrem speaker position at the Oct. 20 Student Government meeting. Unlike the past two meetings, this meeting was the first to meet quorum since Sept. 26. This will be Alexander’s second semester serving in the Student Senate.

Student Senate to vote on 3 new RSOs

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
October 26, 2021
COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting

COLUMN: Dungeons & Dragons: What makes it exciting

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
October 26, 2021
Booth receives $50K grant for programs

Booth receives $50K grant for programs

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
September 2, 2021
I don’t owe you my gender expression

I don’t owe you my gender expression

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
August 30, 2021
Do not be afraid to drop classes

Do not be afraid to drop classes

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
August 25, 2021
Introduction to the 2021/2022 Opinions Editor

Introduction to the 2021/2022 Opinions Editor

Theo Edwards, Opinions Editor
August 22, 2021

Column: We shouldn’t make fun of “cringe” hobbies

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 23, 2021
City council approves street closures, raffle licenses

City council approves street closures, raffle licenses

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 20, 2021

Column: Country music helped me unlearn certain biases

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 20, 2021

City Council to vote on street closures, raffle tickets

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 19, 2021

Column: Critiques of Canada Day should make us re-examine Independence Day

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 8, 2021

City Council approves changes to police force, new SBL storage building

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 6, 2021

City Council to vote on changes in police department

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
July 6, 2021

Column: Relating to and growing with favorite characters

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
July 2, 2021

Column: “Lolita” is easily misunderstood

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 28, 2021

Column: Aesthetic subcultures need to make space for people of color

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 21, 2021

Combs approved to choose Illinois Municipal League delegates

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
June 15, 2021

City Council to pick delegates for Illinois Municipal League

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
June 15, 2021

Column: Pride shouldn’t be a commercial holiday

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 14, 2021

Column: Life lessons from strange teachers

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
June 8, 2021

City Council resolves to end state of emergency

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
June 1, 2021

City Council to vote on ending local state of emergency

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2021

Column: “Hannibal” art shows that fan art should be appreciated

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
May 28, 2021

Column: Watching media at the right time makes it more impactful

Theo Edwards, Opinions Writer
May 21, 2021

City Council approves funds for street maintenance

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021

City Council to discuss opposition of TIF bill

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2021

Graduating Student Gov. execs say goodbye

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 28, 2021

New Student Government execs share hopes

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 27, 2021

Student Gov. election results announced Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 22, 2021

Student Senate election results to be released

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 20, 2021

Tuition, fee increases proposed at Student Sen. meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 14, 2021

Student Senate to vote on resolution supporting students, opposing AAPI hate

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
April 13, 2021

Student Senate approves 3 RSOs

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 31, 2021

Student Senate to meet, vote on RSOs

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 30, 2021

Student Senate approves fee increase Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 24, 2021

Student Senate to meet Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 23, 2021

Student Senate to talk possible Rec. Center fee increase

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 16, 2021

Student Senate passes resolution Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 10, 2021

Student Senate to talk resolution supporting pantry

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 10, 2021

Student Senate meets quorum for 1st time this semester after swearing in 3 new senators

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 3, 2021

Student Senate to swear in senators

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
March 2, 2021

Trivia contest ‘In Kahoots with the Prez’ held Monday

Theo Edwards, Campus Reporter
February 22, 2021

Student Senate swears in new Senator

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 17, 2021

Student Senate to discuss pantry

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 17, 2021

Student Gov. holds unofficial meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 11, 2021

Student Gov. meeting virtually Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 9, 2021

Student Senate holds in-person meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 4, 2021

Eastern Student Senate to meet in person Wednesday evening

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
February 2, 2021

Deadline approaching for Student Gov. candidates

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
January 13, 2021

Students share plans for winter break

Theo Edwards, Campus Reporter
December 10, 2020

Study tips as finals week approaches

Theo Edwards, Campus Reporter
December 8, 2020

Student Gov. holds last meeting of semester

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
December 2, 2020

Student Gov. to hold last meeting

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
December 1, 2020

Student Speaker noms postponed

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2020

Student Gov. to meet Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2020

Student Gov. to start Speaker elections

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2020

Student Gov. to meet, give committee reports

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020

Student Senate appoints student to represent colleges for Student Dean Advisory Council

Theo Edwards, Student Government Reporter
November 5, 2020

Student Gov initiates new senators Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2020

Student Government to pick committee chairs Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020

Eastern students react to commencement cancellation

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2020

Eastern alum, psychologist talks new book

Theo Edwards and Kyara Morales-Rodriguez
October 25, 2020

Student government meets for 1st time Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2020

Student Government to meet for 1st time

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020

Trivia night to be hosted Tuesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2020

LGBT History Month recognized

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2020

Students discuss their dreams for World Dream Day

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2020

Accounting job fair to be hosted Wednesday

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020

Community still dealing with Mattoon High School shooting 3 years later

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2020

Black Student Union talks plans for fall

Theo Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2020
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