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(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

Former Illinois House Representative and Senator Tom Bennett came to talk to Eastern students on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Coleman Hall Room 2210.   Bennett...

Students and faculty members gather to listen to students share experiences of living on campus as AAPI here in Coleman hall in the Lumpkin Auditorium Wednesday evening.
AAPI panel highlights student experiences
Rob Crownson, Reporter • April 18, 2025

An Asian American and Pacific Islander panel was held to showcase the perspective of AAPI students on campus and what they feel others should know about...

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 EIU student senate announced the unofficial results for its elections held April 14-15 at its meeting on Wednesday, which saw 400 total votes cast...

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Utility senior Tyler Castro steps off the box as he batts the ball up into the air, at Coaches Stadium against Tennessee Tech on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. April 17, 2025.
EIU baseball completes series sweep over Tennessee Tech
Drew Farrell, Sports Reporter • April 19, 2025

The Eastern baseball team used a three-run third inning to complete their series sweep over Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles with a 6-1...

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Graduate sprinter Jahleel Perrin.
Graduate sprinter shares hidden talent in Q&A
Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor • April 18, 2025

Graduate student sprinter Jahleel Perrin is in his last year with the Panthers. Perrin started running track in fourth grade, and his...

Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman, Panayiotis Mihalopoulos, lines up with the offensive line with the ball to throw it back during football practice at O'Brien Field on April 10.
Offensive lineman shares early hockey stint in Q&A
Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor • April 17, 2025

Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Panayiotis Mihalopoulos is going into his third year with the Panthers.  Mihalopoulos started playing...

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Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Nintendo Switch 2: We are no longer back
Emerson Reynolds , Reporter • April 17, 2025

So, Nintendo fans, how are we doing? Enjoying the Nintendo music subscription that comes with an online service that never works? Well,...

Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘The Amateur:’ Geeks can be badass too
Cam'ron Hardy, Reporter • April 16, 2025

After his wife dies in a terrorist attack in London, Charlie Heller (Rami Malek), a CIA decoder, travels around the globe to get answers...

Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Wrestling should focus more on matches
Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor • April 12, 2025

Despite what many believe, professional wrestling is a sport.   The most important part of a sport is athletics, which is why I believe...

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
Cam'ron Hardy, Reporter • April 15, 2025

The New Works Festival, formerly known as New Works Symposium, is a way for students to premiere their dedication to the world of theatre.  It’s...

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
Koria Downs, Reporter • April 14, 2025

Editor's Note: J Three's name was corrected from MJ Three.  Eastern Illinois University’s Students for Socialism hosted Liberation Mic...

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
Koria Downs, Reporter • April 8, 2025

Eastern Illinois University's Tarble Arts Center opened its spring exhibition by featuring artwork of Eastern’s undergrad and graduate students...

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