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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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Senior Ali Foster defeated Belmonts Kendall Warren 6-4, 6-3 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Foster defeated Southern Illinois-Edwardsvilles Mia Frogner 6-4. 6-3 in singles competition on Wednesday in Terra Haute, Ind.

Women’s tennis team going into last home match

Kaitlin Cordes, Staff Reporter April 7, 2016

The women’s tennis team rounds out its home court play Friday as it will take on conference competitor Jacksonville State. The Panthers are coming in off a 4-3 loss to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville,...

Teams defeat the rain during second round of Tugs

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor April 6, 2016

Rain, mud and sweat covered the field near Campus Pond Wednesday as 14 teams competed in the second round of Tugs. Though the odds were against them the teams gave it their all, beating the slippery...

 In celebration of National Library Week, Booth sponsored the Edible Book Festival, where participants created an artwork out of food to represent a book. 

Booth to celebrate National Library Week

Abbey Whittington, Entertainment Editor April 6, 2016

To celebrate National Library Week, the Booth Library will be hosting several events with the theme, “Libraries Transform,” including the sixth annual Edible Book Festival, a spring book sale and a...

Sophomore infielder Cale Hennemann had one run and run hit with 2 RBIs during two at bats during the Panthers 9-7 loss to Illinois on Tuesday at Illinois Field in Champaign.

Hennemann fights back from injury to lead Eastern offense early on

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter April 6, 2016

In a college baseball season of more than 50 games played, it is all about the endurance and ability to face adversity. Throughout the journey of one season or a four-year collegiate career, a player...

Members of Greek organizations participate in the Unity Stroll on April 15, 2015 In front of the Doudna Steps on the library quad.

Unity Stroll shines on Greek Harmony

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor April 6, 2016

Greeks have been putting their heads together to create inspired spins from the National Pan-Hellenic Council Chapters’ strolls and will show off their steps at the Unity Stroll at 5 p.m. Thursday. The...

International spring festival set for Saturday

International spring festival set for Saturday

Janet Pernell, Staff Reporter April 6, 2016

Colorful mists of dye will be thrown throughout the Library Quad at this year’s Holi celebration. Holi is a spring festival that is normally celebrated in India. The normal day for Holi has already...

Senior outfielder Demetre Taylor slides into home during the Panthers 9-7 loss against Illinois on Tuesday at Illinois Field in Champaign. Taylor had two runs, two hits and two RBIs in the game.

Panthers fall to Illinois in single-game matchup

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter April 5, 2016

CHAMPAIGN — The Eastern baseball team wrapped up a five-game road trip against Illinois, and only came away with another loss on the season. The Panthers led by two runs early in the game, but that...

Topcat: Bennett making impact as run producer for Eastern softball

Topcat: Bennett making impact as run producer for Eastern softball

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor April 5, 2016

Senior first baseman Kylie Bennett has been doing better this year than she has in the past, she said. She has proven that by driving in 17 runs in 28 games played. Bennett has driven in 13 runs in 36...

Members of Delta Chi Fraternity discuss answers to one of the questions Tuesday during  Greek Week Trivia Night at 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.

Trivia Night shines light on Greek unity

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor April 5, 2016

Greek Week’s Trivia Night incorporated entertainment, sports, international and random facts into a few rounds to keep the Greeks of campus guessing. Questions were set up in six rounds, and each...

Alpha Gamma Delta breaks losing streak in Tugs

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor April 4, 2016

The bitter, finger-numbing cold was no match for the Greek competitors Monday afternoon as they faced each other for the first round of Tugs. Separated by the Campus Pond, the teams squared off on opposite...

Junior Anita Saffa finished first in the womens 100 meter with a time of 11.67 on Saturday at OBrien Field.

Track and field teams win the Big Blue Classic

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter April 4, 2016

The Eastern men and women’s track and field teams captured both team titles at the Big Blue Classic this past weekend. The men finished with 128 points total, ahead of second place Central Michigan...

Senior Jake Johansmeier pitches during the March 22 game against Robert Morris-Peoria at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won 14-0.

Baseball team set to wrap up road trip against Illinois

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter April 4, 2016

The Eastern baseball team will end a five-game road trip Tuesday in Champaign to take on the Illinois. The Panthers will match up against the Fighting Illini for the first game of a home-and-home series...

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