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Speaking Series: “Creating a New Money Mindset”

Speaking Series: “Creating a New Money Mindset”

Mackenzie Fehrenbacher, Reporter October 19, 2023

Linda Simpson gathered with students, faculty and staff on Wednesday to present her powerpoint presentation “Creating a New Money Mindset” for an ongoing speaking series. Walking through her knowledge...

Head Coach Sara Thomas, instructs volleyball players during practice on Wednesday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The team will play in the EIU Panther Classic against University of Louisiana Monroe, Akron University and Valparaiso University.

Sara Thomas keeps improving

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter October 18, 2023

In Head Coach Sara Thomas’ career at Eastern she has improved every year. Thomas took over as Eastern’s Volleyball coach in 2019. Thomas’ first season came during the shortened pandemic in...

Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jesse da Costa (35) battle for the ball at mens soccer practice Lakeside Field on Thursday.

The Panthers hope to turn things around against Southern Indiana

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor October 18, 2023

Since the Panther’s last win on Sept. 28 against Lindenwood, they have allowed 13 goals and scored three in that five-game stretch. During this they have a record of 0-4-1. This has been their worst...

Eastern cheer team cheers for the Eastern womens basketball team at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

COLUMN: The cheer team deserves more support from Eastern

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter October 18, 2023

Imagine our football team taking the field with sewn-together jerseys and pads held together by threads. Imagine one of our basketball players stitching their numbers back onto their jersey because...

Justin Thomas, a graduate wide receiver, runs the ball pass UT Martin players during their homecoming game at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

How does eligibility work for college athletes?

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor October 17, 2023

Eligibility in college sports is a very complicated thing. From redshirting to a COVID year to a medical redshirt, players in today’s game can get up to six years or more of eligibility. Some...

For The Culture, a way to get out for students

‘For The Culture’, a way to get out for students

Nero Jones, Reporter October 16, 2023

On Friday, the Black Student Union (BSU) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) hosted “For The Culture” game night. The event took place at the student recreation center on Court 5. The event...

Number 1, Chad Smith (right), a sophomore goalkeeper, catches the ball mid-air after a close shot by number 28 Marco Presta (left), a freshman defender, during the mens soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday morning. Smith had 6 saves and allowed 1 goal. The Panthers tied 1-1 against the Leathernecks.

Eastern ties Chicago State in second shutout of the season

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor October 15, 2023

The Panthers posted a shutout for the first time since their first game on August 28 against Governors State where they won 1-0, except this time they tied 0-0 against the Chicago State University...

Senior Christina Martinez Mundo (4) attempts to defend the ball at EIUs volleyball game against Valparaiso. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.

Panthers split series with Lindenwood 1-1 with tonight’s win

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter October 14, 2023

The Panthers bounce back against the Lindenwood University Lions to win in four sets. After coming off a 3-2 loss on Friday night, the Panthers came into Saturday's match looking to get back on...

The Eastern Illinois University Police Departments newest patrol vehicle, Car 42, parked the EIU police station on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

Fresh set of wheels for Eastern police department

T.J. Seputis, Reporter October 13, 2023

As part of its mission to keep the campus safe, the Eastern Illinois University Police Department recently put its newest patrol vehicle into operation. Having functional patrol vehicles is...

The first National Coming Out Day was on October 11, 1988. This year marks 35 years of the LGBTQIA+ community fighting for equality.

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of National Coming Out Day

Alexis Moore-Jones, Feature Reporter October 13, 2023

The fight for LGBTQIA+ rights is an ongoing battle that is fought every day. Although there have been bumps and hiccups along the road, there have been many notable triumphs in the history of the LGBTQIA+...

Adrian Lechuga, a sophomore digital media technology major, watches as a player from Bellarmine gets substituted onto the field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

Eastern shutout in loss to Liberty

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2023

The Panthers allowed four goals in their third straight game in a 4-0 loss to the Liberty University Flames. “We’re still stuck in Texas,” Head Coach Josh Oakley said. “Allow[ing] a goal...

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

Drew and Cam give their opposing views on the 1999 horror film, The Blair Witch Project. https://youtu.be/Cx1BgNx_OII

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