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

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Sophomore guard Cornell Johnston scored 12 points in the Panthers 78-62 loss to Murray State in the first round of the OVC tournament on Wednesday at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. Johnston scored 331 points in 30 games averaging 11 points per game this season.

Men’s basketball team finishes rollercoaster season

Maher Kawash, Saff Reporter March 4, 2016

The Eastern men’s basketball season has come to a close, and it ended with a game that the Panthers never led in. The Panthers were eliminated from the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Wednesday,...

Sophomore utility player Tori Johnson watched her coach as she rounded third to see if she should run home during the game against Southern Illinois-Carbondale at Williams Field on April 29, 2015.

Softball travels to Coach B Classic

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor March 4, 2016

The Eastern softball team lost four-straight games last weekend after winning the opening game of the Tennessee-Chattanooga Frost Classic. The Panthers will now head to the Southern Illinois Coach B Classic...

Kody Waggoner, a competitor in the middle weight division, accepts the trophy for his weight class, Mar. 1, 2014 in the McAffee Gym. The judges  shortly revoked his title, after a miscount of votes determined Waggoner the winner of his division. The revoking of his title prevented Waggoner from moving on in the competition and competing for the title of Mr. EIU.

Students train, compete for fitness title

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor March 4, 2016

Since 1983, “The Iron Panther Classic” has been on Eastern’s campus as a showing off the many physiques of students around campus. The contest, formerly known as “Mr. EIU,” will be 7 p.m....

Karrin Vasby Anderson talks about Hillary Clinton’s role in politics during her speech about pop politics Thursday in Lumpkin Hall Auditorium.

Women’s history month kicks off with discussion of women in politics

Abbey Whittington, Entertainment Editor March 4, 2016

To start the Women's History Awareness Month, keynote speaker, communication studies professor and novelist, Karrin Vasby Anderson presented "Hillary Clinton, From 'Bitch' to 'Badass' and Beyond: Women,...

Junior guard A.J. Riley had 11 points in the Panthers 78-62 loss to Murray State on March 2 in Nashville, Tenn.

Panthers eliminated from OVC Tournament

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter March 3, 2016

NASHVILLE–– The Eastern men’s basketball team tipped-off its fourth consecutive Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Wednesday night, and was sent home after just one game. The Panthers took on Murray...

Members of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority enter the icy water as their sisters cheer from the shore during the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge on February 28, 2015 at Lake Sara in Effingham. Special Olympics is one of the organizations that the sorority gives to nationally.

Students to ‘plunge’ for the Special Olympics

Nicholas Teresky, Staff Reporter March 2, 2016

Groups of Eastern students will jump into Lake Sara for the annual Polar Plunge Saturday in Effingham. The Polar Plunge will benefit Area 9 of the Illinois Special Olympics and the athletes that participate...

BSWs expect to work in teams of three

BSWs expect to work in teams of three

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor March 2, 2016

The building service workers in facilities planning and management and housing and dining are undergoing a trial system to see how the academic buildings and residence halls will be taken care of once...

Civic Engagement and Volunteerism office lends helping hands to community

Civic Engagement and Volunteerism office lends helping hands to community

Abbey Whittington, Entertainment Editor March 1, 2016

The Civic Engagement and Volunteerism office provides a number of volunteer programs to students including Mark Twain Mentoring and Girls on the Run. The Mark Twain program is a volunteer opportunity...

Senior wing Trae Anderson goes up for a layup during the Panthers 85-74 win against Murray State on Feb. 25 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers will play Murray State for their first game in the OVC Tournament in Nashville Wednesday.

Men’s basketball team prepares for OVC tournament

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter March 1, 2016

The Eastern men’s basketball team has battled all season to earn a berth in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, and the quest for an NCAA automatic bid starts now. The Panthers will begin their...

Eastern President David Glassman talks about the budget impasse and what it means for the university during a forum in the 7th Street Underground of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Glassman discusses budget, dispels rumors

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor March 1, 2016

President David Glassman dispelled several rumors about the budget impasse at a forum Monday afternoon in the 7th Street Underground of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The purpose of the...

Junior guard A.J. Riley looks to pass the ball to a teammate during the game against Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball team set to begin OVC tournament

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter February 29, 2016

The men’s basketball Ohio Valley Conference Tournament is set to get underway after a season filled with chaos. The tournament tips-off Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee, where an automatic NCAA Tournament...

Senior guard Alece Shumpert scored 13 points during the Panthers Senior Day loss to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 66-56. Shumpert had 129 points averaging 5.2 per game in 25 games during her senior year.

Women’s basketball team ends season

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter February 28, 2016

The Eastern women’s basketball team honored seniors Alece Shumpert and Shakita Cox in their final game against SIU Edwardsville on Saturday. The Panthers fell to the Cougars 56-66 to wrap up their...

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