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Three different graduation ceremonies were held for the different colleges Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022, in Lantz Arena; Lumpkin College of Business and Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Education all held ceremonies for the students in the respective colleges.
Seniors prepare for graduation
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Vice Chairperson for Easterns board of trustees Christopher Hicks, speaks during the board of trustees meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom.
Board of trustees removes out-of-state tuition for US residents
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Redshirt junior infielder Dylan Drumke prepares to bat at the EIU baseball game in Coaches Stadium on Sunday.
EIU splits doubleheader with USI
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox throws the ball at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
Nine-run first inning too much for EIU to overcome
Senior guard Jordan Tiger Booker during the mens basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Flamm Orchards hires around 130 to 150 workers per season to plant, tend to and process crops for thousands of families. Flamm Orchards is one of many farms in cooperation with Illinois’ statewide program to curb hunger and help stock food banks. Crops are sorted into categories where lesser-rated produce is donated to food banks.
THROUGH THE LENS: Small town standard
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
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Women’s golf team places last in invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
October 20, 2015

Men’s golf team continues to struggle

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
October 20, 2015
Junior Riley McInerney finshes 21st out of 250 runners during the mens 8k red race in the Bradley Pink Classic on Friday at Newman Golf Course in Peoria Ill. McInerney finished with a time of 24:29. The men finished 6th out of 26 competing teams.

Men 6th, Women 14th at Bradley ‘Pink’ Classic

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
October 19, 2015

Men’s and women’s golf teams’ in last place in tournaments

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
October 19, 2015

New Eastern logo gets indifferent review from athletes

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
October 13, 2015
Mens tennis coach, Sam Kercheval speaks with senior players Rui Silva (left) and Ryan Henderson (right) during practice last Wednesday at Darling Courts.

Kercheval pursues degree while coaching

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
October 12, 2015

Women’s tennis team heads for tough test in Carbondale

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
October 7, 2015
Freshman Kate Olson runs alongside IPFWs Paityn Fleming during the Panthers 3-1 victory on Sept. 4 at Lakeside Field.

Wolf, Lyon nominated for weekly awards

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
October 7, 2015

Men’s golf continues to struggle

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
October 4, 2015
Easterns Quincy Knolhoff and Ruth Garippo finished eighth and 12th respectively during the Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 4 at the Panther Trail.

Cross Country set for Notre Dame Invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 30, 2015
Freshman Kate Olson runs behind IPFWs Kassidy Simpkins during the Panthers 3-1 victory on Sept. 4 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer team starts conference season 0-2

Bob Reynolds, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2015

Men’s golf finishes 15th in SIUE Invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 29, 2015

Women’s tennis team splits dual matches over weekend

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 28, 2015

Men’s golf team in last place after first day

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 28, 2015

Men’s golf team heads to SIUE Invite; women’s team has week off

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 27, 2015

Women’s golf team finishes in last place at Loyola Invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 22, 2015

Men’s golf team finishes 8th in Murray State Invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 22, 2015

Sproles ties low round total in day one of Murray State Invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 21, 2015

Women’s golf team falls to last place after day 1

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 21, 2015

Golf teams hope for better finish in tournament play

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 20, 2015

Spoo headlines additions to Hall of Fame class

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 16, 2015
Junior Kathleen MacKinnon, nominated for OVC Offensive Player of the Week, scored her first season goal during the Panthers 3-2 loss on Friday.

MacKinnon nominated for Offensive Player of the Week

Bob Reynolds
September 15, 2015
The Mens Cross Country team start off the race September 5, 2014 on the Panther Trail. The team took 2nd place at the EIU Walt Crawford race.

McInerney finishes second at ISU Invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 14, 2015

Men’s golf finishes last at ISU invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 14, 2015

Women’s tennis team to open fall season

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 8, 2015
Senior midfielder Molly Hawkins had four shots on goal out of six shots during the Panthers 3-1 win against IPFW on Friday at Lakeside Field.

Hawkins wins OVC Offensive Player of the Week

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 8, 2015

Hawkins leads Panthers past IPFW

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 7, 2015
Eastern runners Riley McInerney, Paxson Menard, Tyler Yunk, and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville runner Keith Meyer race in the EIU Walt Crawford meet on Friday on the Panther Trail. Eastern won both the mens and womens meets. McInerney finished first and Menard second.

Baldwin, McInerney place first in Walt Crawford Invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 7, 2015
Hawkins wants to end final season on high note

Hawkins wants to end final season on high note

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 2, 2015

Panthers stay positive after two losses over weekend

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
August 31, 2015
Red-shirt junior defender Lindsey Marino is grabbed by Northern Kentucky freshman Payton Naylor during the Panthers 6-0 loss on Aug. 23 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer team falls twice over weekend

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
August 30, 2015

Panthers travel west for weekend road trip

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
August 27, 2015
Freshman defender Kayla Stolfa moves the ball up the pitch during the Panthers 6-0 loss to Northern Kentucky on Sunday at Lakeside Field.

Freshmen expected to contribute early in season

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
August 25, 2015
Senior midfielder Molly Hawkins attempts to settle the ball during the Panthers 6-0 loss to Northern Kentucky on Sunday at Lakeside Field.

Soccer teams ready to improve on last season

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
August 24, 2015

Panthers to build on communication for week ahead

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
August 24, 2015
Mens soccer coach Kiki Lara is introduced as the new coach on March 10, 2015.

Lara makes smooth transition to Charleston

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
August 23, 2015
Sophomore defender Carrie Caplin runs after Northern Kentucky forward Macy Hamblin during the Panthers 6-0 loss at Lakeside Field on Sunday.

Panthers fall against Norse

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
August 23, 2015
Senior midfielder Molly Hawkins attempts to dispossess an opponent during a match on Oct. 17, 2014 at the Eastern practice field.

Women’s soccer team opens season Friday

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
August 19, 2015

Baseball drop 2-of-3 against Morehead State

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
May 4, 2015

Eastern baseball readies itself against the Golden Eagles

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 30, 2015

Freshmen make impact on diamond

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 30, 2015
Senior Will Butler and Southern Illinois-Edwardsvilles Devyn Jambga square off during a corner kick during the Panthers 4-3 extra time loss on Nov. 4 at Lakeside Field.

Butler’s success in the classroom doesn’t go unnoticed.

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 30, 2015

Panthers creeping up in OVC Standings

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 30, 2015
Senior pitcher Andrew Grahn winds up to pitch during the game against St. Louis University Tuesday in Coaches Stadium. The Panthers went on to win the game 13-4.

Grahn, Howell lead Panthers to 2nd-straight win

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 29, 2015

Panthers host Billikens in mid-week contest

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 27, 2015

Men’s golf team places last in OVC tournament

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 26, 2015

Fisher throws complete game in Panthers’ series win

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 26, 2015

Men’s golf team readies for OVC tournament

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 23, 2015

Ryan doesn’t let height stop collegiate career

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 23, 2015

Baseball team set for 3-game weekend set with EKU

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 23, 2015

Eastern places 9th in OVC tournament

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 22, 2015

Panthers drop in-state battle to Illinois

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 22, 2015

Eastern athletics announces Hall of Fame class

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 22, 2015

Golf team places 8th in final tune-up before conference tournament.

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 22, 2015
Garrison Stenger, a senior pitcher, gets ready to throw the ball to the batter during the game against Illinois College Wednesday.

Panthers pitching stellar in series win

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 20, 2015

Women’s tennis team season ends in OVC semifinals

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 19, 2015

Wenthe powers Panthers to series win

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 19, 2015

Panthers head to Belmont for weekend series

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 16, 2015
Caleb Howell, a senior outfielder, setp up to the plate for hit turn at bat before he broke the all-time career hist record Wednesday at Coaches Stadium.

Outfielder breaks Eastern career hits record

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 16, 2015
Freshman pitcher Andy Fisher, prepares to throw the ball during the Eastern men’s baseball game on Saturday.

Panthers have 22 hits in win over Illinois College

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 16, 2015

Bats come alive in 15-3 victory

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 14, 2015

Panthers ‘excited’ for conference tournament

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 14, 2015

Bahr paces Eastern at Invitational

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 13, 2015
Senior Infield Brant Valach hits the ball during the Eastern men’s baseball game vs SouthEast Missouri Sunday at Coaches Stadium.

Panthers host non-DI opponents over next two days

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 13, 2015

Redhawks’ Winkelman blanks Panthers Sunday.

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 13, 2015
Caleb Howell runs to third base in the game vs Southeastern Missouri Friday in Coaches Stadium.

Baseball team salvages one game in weekend series

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 12, 2015

Eastern baseball hosts top-seeded SEMO

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 9, 2015
Senior Sephora Boulbahaiem, hits the ball during the Women’s tennis game on Oct. 6, 2014.

Panthers blank Belmont in road victory

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 8, 2015

Goldstein, Illini slam Panthers in mid-week contest

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 7, 2015

Baseball begins homestand with Illinois

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 6, 2015
Andrew Grahn, a senior pitcher, pitches in the game Wednesday at Coaches Stadium against Indiana State. The Panthers took a 5-4 against Indiana State.

Baseball breaks losing streak

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 5, 2015

University members predict Final Four winners

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 3, 2015
Brandt Valach, a senior infielder, looks to run to first base in the Panhers game Tuesday against Illinois State at Coaches Stadium. Valach had two hits in the game.

Valach improving as season goes on

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 1, 2015
Junior pitcher Matt Doherty pitches in the Panthers game Tuesday at Coaches Stadium against Illinois State. Doherty had three hits in the game.

Panthers still searching for first win

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 1, 2015
Brant Valach, an infielderfor the Panthers, swings at a pitch in the game against Illinois State University Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers now have a record of 0-21.

Panthers squander lead late, fall to Redbirds

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 1, 2015

Women’s tennis team sits at 3rd in OVC

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 1, 2015

Gaskey, Racers shutout Panthers

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 30, 2015
Senior pitcher Andrew Grahn warms up on the mound during the Panthers 18-7 loss against Murray State on Saturday at Coaches Stadium. Grahn pitched three innings and allowed one hit and had three strike outs during the game.

Panthers battle Redbirds in mid-week contest

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 30, 2015

Panthers shutout Redhawks, beat Tennessee-Martin

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 29, 2015
Freshman pitcher Joseph Duncan narrowly makes it to first during the Panthers 18-7 loss to Murray State on Saturday at Coaches Stadium. Duncan had one run on two hits during four at bats during the game. Murray State beat the Panthers in Sundays doubleheader 8-4 and 8-2. The Panthers 0-9 in the OVC and 0-20 overall.

Eastern baseball team swept by Murray State

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 29, 2015
Brendon Allen, a junior pitcher, prepares to pitch in the Panthers’ scrimmage Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers current record is 0-17.

Panthers prepared for first home game

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 26, 2015

Panthers blanked in Edwardsville

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 26, 2015
Hunter Clark, a freshman pitcher, prepares to throw the ball Wednesday in the Panthers’ scrimmage game at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers will be up against Murray State Friday, March 27, 2015 at Coaches Stadium.

Taylor, Johnansmeier nominated for OVC weekly awards

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 25, 2015
Panthers host Salukis for first home game

Panthers host Salukis for first home game

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 24, 2015

Panthers swept by Jacksonville State

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 23, 2015

Women’s tennis team sweeps weekend matches

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 22, 2015

Panthers face Tigers in 3-game series

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 12, 2015
Red-shirt senior pitcher Christian Slazinik throws out a pitch in a game on March 30, 2014 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers lost to the Gamecocks 8-6. Slazinik suffered an injury later in the game which ended his 2013-2014 season.

Panthers comeback falls short against St. Louis

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 11, 2015

Baseball team looks to end losing streak

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 10, 2015

Tennis team wins 3rd straight match

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 9, 2015

Baseball team swept by Austin Peay

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 9, 2015
Sabina Oroszova, who had never been to the United States before coming to Eastern, finishes her collegiate basketball career.

Oroszova era comes to an end

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 9, 2015
Sophomore infielder Mitch Gasbarro swings against Tennessee Tech on April 13 at Coaches Stadium. With four at bats, Gasbarro had one hit during the game.

Panthers lose first 2 games in conference play

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 8, 2015

Tennessee State wins OVC Tournament

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 8, 2015

Panthers open OVC play at Austin Peay

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 6, 2015

Cougars, Eagles pick up round one victories

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 5, 2015
Senior forward Sabina Oroszova looks for an open teammate during the Panthers 68-35 loss to Tennessee-Martin in round one of the Ohio Valley Conference Womens Basketball Championship on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. Oroszova remained scoreless throughout the entire game.

Skyhawks end Panthers season

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 5, 2015

Panthers lose 3-straight games to Razorbacks

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 3, 2015

Panthers unfazed over first-round opponent

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 3, 2015

UT-Martin enters tournament undefeated

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 3, 2015
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