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    The national No Kings Day protest was planned as part of the 50501 movement, meaning 50 states, 50 protests one movement.
    Events in Charleston this week
    From left, Tiffany Gibson and her daughter Piper Gibson cross the finish line at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Races for all Paces Saturday morning at O'Brien Stadium. When asked why she participated, Tiffany said "Why not? It's a great day and it's an awesome feeling. It's a good promotion of healthy habits for sure." Piper noted that she couldn't wait to get some water.
    Events in Charleston this week
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    EIU associate degree proposal aims to boost degree completion
    The farmer's market was held on the Square in front of the courthouse on Wednesday morning, September 11.
    Events in Charleston this week
    Screen grab from agrivoltaics video.
    Land-use conflict sprouts new agricultural and energy collection method
    SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE ATHLETICS DEPRTMENT 
Eastern Illinois Men's Track and Field freshman jumper Abraham Johnson qualified for the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in triple jump.
    EIU freshman Johnson headed to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
    Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
    How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU
    IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
    THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
    Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.
    Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal
    Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School runner leads the pack in heat 3 of the 100m of the IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Thursday, May 29.
    THROUGH THE LENS: IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament
    Eastern Illinois baseball looks on as Little Rock celebrates a 2-1 win and Ohio Valley Conference championship game at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
    Eastern’s offense struggles in OVC championship loss to Little Rock
    Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs (4) walks towards the Ohio Valley Conference tournament board to put EIU's logo onto the championship spot after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the OVC tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
    Eastern Illinois baseball faces Little Rock in the OVC championship
    Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teammates after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
    Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
    Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
    Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
    Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
    Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
    Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
    Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
    Zaria Flippin
    COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
    Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
    Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
    Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
    STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
    Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too,  during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
    EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
    Zaria Flippin
    COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
    Patrick Schmitz
    COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
    Drew Farrell
    COLUMN: You should start cycling
    Drew Farrell
    COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
    Cameron Thomas
    COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
    Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
    What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
    Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
    Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
    (Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
    Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
    Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
    Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
    Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
    Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
    Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
    Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
    Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player   during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
    Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
    Zaria Flippin
    COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
    Running back, redshirt Freshman  Jacarre Fleming  takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
    Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
    Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
    New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
    Zaria Flippin
    COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
    Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
    EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
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From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
    Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
    Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
    Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
    Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
    Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
    Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.
    Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal
    Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
    Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
    Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
    EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
    Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
    EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game   Â 
    Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
    EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
    Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
    Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
    Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
    Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
    Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
    EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
    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
    Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
    Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
    Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
    Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
    Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
    EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
    Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
    Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
    Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
    Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
    Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
    Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
    Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
    EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
    Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
    EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
    Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
    Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
    (Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee  State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
    EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
    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
    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
    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
    Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
    Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
    Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
    Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
    Luke Brewer
    Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution
    Luke Brewer
    COLUMN: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is Wes Anderson to perfection
    Zaria Flippin
    COLUMN: One final Q&A
    The finished and tied newspapers stacked on top of each other ready to be dispersed throughout campus buildings.
    EDITORIAL: Now is the time. Stand with free press
    Drew Farrell
    COLUMN: RFK Jr. is wrong about autism
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    Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
    IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
    THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
    Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School runner leads the pack in heat 3 of the 100m of the IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Thursday, May 29.
    THROUGH THE LENS: IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament
    Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
    THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
    Vendors line the sidewalks in front of the Dounda Fine Arts Center selling goods like plush animals, lithography prints, clothing and more during Spring Fest which ran from Thursday to Saturday.
    Spring Fest brings vendors, live music
    Ben Rienbolt, the international student coordinator who ran the event for Holi and set up for the day for students, got to participate himself in the festival of colors.
    Unofficial Holi festival of colors celebration lights up Library Quad
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