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Igho Doghudje (right), a graduate student majoring in technology, speaks with HR specialists Sarah Steinbaugh and Alec Hart from the company Watchfire, during Wednesday’s job fair at the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Doghudje said showing potential employers interest and getting to know them before submitting resumes is beneficial to the hiring process.

FEATURE PHOTO: Job opportunities

Logan Raschke, Managing Editor February 13, 2020

Igho Doghudje (right), a graduate student majoring in technology, speaks with HR specialists Sarah Steinbaugh and Alec Hart from the company Watchfire, during Wednesday’s job fair at the Grand Ballroom...

Student Senate to revise student body constitution

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor March 8, 2016

The Student Senate will be voting on revisions added to the student body spring constitution during its meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Arcola-Tuscola Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The...

Greta Dieter junior political science major, dressed as Mrs. Claus, and John Jaso junior history, dressed as Santa Claus, sit with children at the NRHH Winter Wonderland event Monday night in the 7th Street Underground of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

NRHH brings Winter Wonderland to children

Sydney Edwards, Copy Editor December 7, 2015

The National Residence Hall Honorary hosted Winter Wonderland where members invited the Charleston community to come and enjoy holiday activities. The NRHH decorated the 7th Street Underground in the...

Student Senate discusses website

Analicia Haynes, Staff Reporter November 18, 2015

The Student Senate discussed the creation of a proposal to ask the apportionment board for money Wednesday evening at the Student Senate meeting in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Courtney...

‘Top Black Achievers’ to honor students

Emily Brodt, Staff Reporter November 4, 2015

African-American students are being honored at this year’s “Top Black Achievers” reception Thursday 7 p.m. in the Grand Ball Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Jazmine Thompson,...

Jess Mathon, a junior middle level education major gets her face painted on Wednesday during the “Dia de los Muertos” celebration hosted by the Latin American Student Organization in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union.

Day of the Dead celebration honors the fallen

Torri Griffith, Staff Reporter October 28, 2015

Painted faces in colors of white, black, pink and purple strode around the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Wednesday celebrating Day of the Dead. Dia de Los Muertos translates...

Student Senate Passes Emergency Legislation, Preps for Elections

Analicia Haynes, Staff Reporter October 28, 2015

The Student Senate passed emergency proposals and discussed the upcoming senator and speaker elections Wednesday evening in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Two proposals were brought up...

Illinois politics to be discussed in the Union

Lauren Barry, Staff Reporter October 19, 2015

Problems with the Illinois government will be the topic of a discussion during the “Illinois Politics and Government: Options for Reform” at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Richard Wandling, the chair of the political...

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

Diva Drag Show to theme Greek Mythology

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor October 14, 2015

The Diva Drag Show, an event named the second most attended function next to graduation, added something new this year. The Kings and Queens will be striking fierce poses, Monday Oct 26 in the Grand...

Safety Walk addresses campus safety concerns

Analicia Haynes, Staff Reporter October 12, 2015

Members of the student senate and the student body walked along side administrators in the annual University Safety walk that took place at in front of Old Main Monday evening. Students and administrators...

Centennial Homecoming brings forth week of events

Ashley Jordan, Staff Reporter October 12, 2015

Oct. 23 to 25 marks the 100th Homecoming for Eastern with a week full of events. These events are aimed to show school spirit and appreciation. Calley Stevenson, an alumnus, said attending Homecoming...

‘Pastries with the Prez’ planned by Student Senate

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor October 7, 2015

The Student Senate made plans for events while talking about policies and goals at its meeting Wednesday in the Arcola-Tuscola Room in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Student Body President...

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