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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
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
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
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Eastern educators grapple with AI
Emergency shelter are located within buildings on the Eastern Illinois University campus, often in basements when available. During tornado season, it is especially important to know what to do in case of emergency.
What to do in severe weather
SUBMMITTED PHOTO | EIU ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT Graduate sprinter Jahleel Perrin.
Graduate sprinter shares hidden talent in Q&A
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
Eastern Illinois sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick looking up at her ball as it goes over the home run fence in the third inning during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU infielder looks to family, God during softball predicament
Quterback redshirt junior Joey Sprinkle, pratices his throw and passes during practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, April 3, 2025
Redshirt junior quarterback discusses position room strengths in Q&A
Number 18 infield senior Chris Worcester slides into home base during the Eastern Illinois University panthers against the Saint Xavier cougars at Coaches Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU on 13-03
EIU baseball dominates St. Xavier in eight innings
Number 18 infield senior Chris Worcester slides into home base during the Eastern Illinois University panthers against the Saint Xavier cougars at Coaches Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU on 13-03
EIU baseball dominates St. Xavier in eight innings
Charleston High School sophomore pitcher Wyatt Gordon looking at the catcher before pitching the ball as he pitched six hitless innings in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.
CHS baseball throws no-hitter vs Shelbyville
(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop 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 Saturday.
EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball loses both games to Mattoon
[Thumbnail Edition] Charleston High School sophomore Railyn Cox pitches the ball during Charleston's 8-7 win over Flora High School on Monday, March 31.
CHS baseball and softball battle weather in opening weeks of the season
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
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior Foward Macy McGlone, getsw the ball and gets the point during the first half of the game aginst Western Illinois University,, Eastern Illinois University Lost to Western Illinois University Thursday March 6 20205, 78-75 EIU lost making it the end of their season
McGlone etches herself in EIU history
Eastern redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis cuts to the basket as Little Rock senior guard Jordan Jefferson guards him during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.
EIU men’s basketball players that entered the transfer portal
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?
Fifth year, forward Jayda Johnston carries senior guard Kiyley Flowers off the court during the first quarter of the game against Tennessee State Tigers in Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University on Feb. 13.
The journey from registered nurse to EIU forward
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Sports media must be more positive
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: Start paying student athletes to help them live
Patrick Schmitz Sophomore, Sports media Relations
COLUMN: Paying athletes could lead to roster cuts for EIU athletics
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
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
Quterback redshirt junior Joey Sprinkle, pratices his throw and passes during practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, April 3, 2025
Redshirt junior quarterback discusses position room strengths in Q&A
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Cole LaCrue waits for the ball to be thrown back at him during football practice, at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on April 10.
Former Wisconsin quarterback shares transfer decision in Q&A
[thumbnail edition] Assistant Coach of the Linebackers, Rodman Noel talking to the linebackers about their positions at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
EIU football hire finds comfort in coaching
[THUMBNAIL EDITION] (From left to right) Head football coach Chris Wilkerson works with his son student assistant coach Peyton Wilkerson at football practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on Thursday.
Coaching EIU football like father like son
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
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING 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
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern Illinois sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick looking up at her ball as it goes over the home run fence in the third inning during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU infielder looks to family, God during softball predicament
Eastern Illinois softball players wore yellow socks and bows for the Eastern care game for Sarcoma Saturday.
Panther softball plays care game to honor player’s dad, raise awareness
Eastern Illinois University freshman shortstop Maddux Marshall (31) runs home after sophomore catcher Sophia Olman hit a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
EIU softball sweeps doubleheader, series from Southern Indiana
Eastern Illinois University sophomore catcher Sophia Olman runs home after hiting a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panthers of the Week: Sophia Olman, Ian Hollander
Eastern Illinois freshman utility player Abbi Hatton running to home plate to celebrate her home run with her teammates during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU softball records win over USI in care game
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
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
Freshman tennis player Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A
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
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Nintendo Switch 2: We are no longer back
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘The Amateur:’ Geeks can be badass too
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Wrestling should focus more on matches
Gunnar Olson
COLUMN: Wrestling should be story based
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Menu’ left me hungry for more 
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 87: Luke Brewer vs. The World
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 86: Is ‘A Real Pain’ Painful to Watch?
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Coles County Chronicles Ep. 1: Brian Deadmond
Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.
THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU
Redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson throws a cream pie into the face of a faculty member in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jock-N-Roll raises $1,500 for veteran
Students hug at the candlelight vigil for Eastern student Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.
THROUGH THE LENS: Vigil commemorated to Eastern student death
The cheering grows louder as players for the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team get closer to 100 points. Macy McGlone said the team was counting down the points to 100 from the slide lines.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball score 100 points for first time since 2018
The EIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps loads the first group of cadets onto the Chinook aircraft for a ride around Charleston before landing back to the ground on Thursday. The ride was part of an aviation lab for cadets to learn what it was like to be on an aircraft.
THROUGH THE LENS: ROTC brings Chinook to EIU’s campus
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Cam'ron Hardy

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter

Cam’ron is a senior journalism major who can be reached at 581-2812 or at cahardy@eiu.edu. He previously served as the news editor and campus editor.

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COLUMN: ‘The Amateur:’ Geeks can be badass too

Cam’ron Hardy, Reporter
April 16, 2025
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
Aiden Shortt plays General Oak holds a sandwich during the play, Squirrels Against Students, during the New Works Festival rehearsal on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Lex Coniglio plays the character Major Macadamia in the play, Squirrels Against Students, during the New Works Festival rehearsal on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill

Michael Redman plays the character Older Dylan in the play, To Dream and Regret, during the New Works Festival practice on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.

Michael Redman, plays the character Older Dylan (left), receives hug from Dylan Collier, who plays Younger Dylan in the play To Dream and Regret during the New Works Festival rehearsal on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. on the Eastern Illinois University Campus, Charleston Il.

Sean Bailey plays the character of Man duringt the play Subliminal, in the New Works Festival practice on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center

Sean Bailey plays the character of Man duringt the play Subliminal, in the New Works Festival practice on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
April 11, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
April 6, 2025
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COLUMN: “The Resemblance:” So much in so little  

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
April 2, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 87: Luke Brewer vs. The World

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
March 29, 2025
Eastern Illinois University will be renovating Thomas and Taylor Hall’s bathrooms and lounge areas in the future.

What Eastern plans to do with unused space on campus

Cam’ron Hardy, Reporter
March 27, 2025
Cam'ron Hardy

“The Batman:” a new perspective three years later 

Cam’ron Hardy, Reporter
March 20, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 86: Is ‘A Real Pain’ Painful to Watch?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
March 14, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 85: North By Northwest: Featuring the President of Our University

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
March 10, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 84: Harriet: A Good Adaptation?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
March 4, 2025
Kiyley Flowers dribbles the ball looking for a pass during the women's basketball game against Little Rock on Thursday.

[Photo] McGlone, Flowers, Shelton win OVC awards

Zaria Flippin and Patrick Schmitz
March 5, 2025
EIU women's basketball sophomore guard Lalani Ellis dribbles during the women's basketball game against Little Rock on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill.on the Eastern Illinois University campus

[Photo] A guide to the OVC Tournament for Panther women’s basketball

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
March 4, 2025
EIU women's fifth year forward Jayda Johnston shoots a free throw during the women's basketball game against Little Rock on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Groniger Arena in Charleston

Arnezia Powers, a junior in mathematics teacher education, walks her first walk as Miss Black EIU after winning the crown on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in the Grand Ballroom.

Powers praise dances to Miss Black EIU 2025 crown

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
February 24, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 83: Green Book: A Roadtrip of Bonds

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
February 22, 2025
The 2025 pageant candidates for Miss Black EIU practice for the pageant in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union in the Grand Ballroom on Monday.

Miss Black EIU returns Saturday

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
February 19, 2025
Cam'ron Hardy

COLUMN: ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo:’ who did it?

Cam’ron Hardy, News Reporter
February 15, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 82: Dope: 3 Geeks Make Moves

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
February 15, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 81: Fences: Breaking Traditions

Luke Brewer and Cam’ron Hardy
February 7, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 80: Spirited Away: What Makes It So Good?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
January 31, 2025
Students hug at the candlelight vigil for Eastern student Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

THROUGH THE LENS: Vigil commemorated to Eastern student death

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
January 31, 2025
Students keep fire lit at candle light vigil on on Wednesday in front of Booth Library in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

Students gather in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom Wednesday in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

Alicia Ferguson (left), a senior public relations major, hugs her former resident, Rylee Makowskyj, a junior interdisciplinary studies major, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

Makayla Brown, a sophomore middle school education major, Wednesday in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

Balloons released by the Charleston and Eastern community on Wednesday in honor of the death of Yahacov Dennis, who died last Saturday at Amoco.

Terrell Steele, a senior hospitality entrepreneurship major, walks with balloons Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.,, in honor of the death of Yahacov Dennis, which took place on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Amoco in Charleston, Ill.

Jade Maxwell, senior English education major, kneels over candles in front of Booth Library on Wednesday in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

The Charleston and Eastern community wait to release balloons at the candlelight vigil for Yahacov Dennis on Wednesday.

Students watch balloons release on Wednesday in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

Jada Israel (left), a junior psychology major, speaks at the vigil in honor of the death of Yahavoc Dennis as Jalisa Leftwich (right) holds her on Wednesday. Dennis died after becoming in possession of a police officer's firearm and shooting himself, according to a Charleston Police Department report.

Student holds candle light on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill., in honor of the death of Yahacov Dennis, which took place on Saturday,

Students and administration pick up candles on Wednesday in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 79: Dunkirk: Is It Nolan’s Best Movie?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
January 25, 2025
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUNDA FINE ARTS CENTER Jack Fry first came to EIU in 2012 where he performed in the Black Box in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

‘Einstein!’ star returns to Eastern 13 years later

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
January 24, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 78: Nosferatu (2024): Watcha Gonna Do?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
January 17, 2025
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.

Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
December 8, 2024
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers dribbles during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

Senior guard Kiyley Flowers dribbles during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

[Photo] Senior guard finds home at Eastern after transferring twice

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
January 14, 2025
Senior forward Macy McGlone prepares to shoot free throw during the Eastern Illinois Unviersity women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Ramsey Hunt, Macy McGlone

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
January 19, 2025
Redshirt sophomore forward Sydney-James Desroches shoots a free throw during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

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.

[Photo] Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter
January 21, 2025
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers shoots a three point shot at the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

[Photo] EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half

December 6, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 77: The Wiz: Impactful Or A Ripoff?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
December 6, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 76: Gladiator: Does It Need A Sequel?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
December 3, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism

COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
November 18, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 75: Annihilation: Destroying Each Other’s Opinion

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
November 15, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 74: Ready Player One: Winner Takes All

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
November 11, 2024
Post Election Day this year, the spirit rock was spray painted with "MAGA 47" overnight (not pictured). This painting was against the rock's policy, stating that painting must not be used to campaign anything.

EIU investigating spirit rock incident

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
November 8, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism

COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
November 7, 2024

EIU spirit rock vandalized with political statement

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
November 6, 2024
Group X offers fitness classes free to EIU students like hot yoga, ab workouts, stretching and more.

EIU students get fit with Group X

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
November 5, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
November 3, 2024
Mahveen Arshi, a graduate student studying computer technology, serves chicken sandwiches and tater tots at Thomas Dining Aug. 29. Starting the 22-23 school year, Taylor Dining will only be open for breakfast and lunch. Because Taylor had the allergen meal choices, Thomas Dining now offers allergy-friendly meals.

Meal plans cut, sophomores required to stay in dorms next year

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 28, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
October 25, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 71: The Fly: Buzzing Through The Gore

Luke Brewer and Cam’ron Hardy
October 21, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism

COLUMN: ‘King Kong:’ a staple of cinema

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 21, 2024
Katie Gillespie, a junior English education major and the president of EIU Pride on Saturday, Oct., 19, 2024,  selling pre-sale tickets for the EIU Drag Show at the overhang of Coleman Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Charleston, Ill., at Eastern Illinois University. 

[Photo] Professional, student participation to come at EIU drag show

October 18, 2024
Katie Gillespie, a junior English education major and the president of EIU Pride on Saturday, Oct., 19, 2024,  selling pre-sale tickets for the EIU Drag Show at the overhang of Coleman Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Charleston, Ill., at Eastern Illinois University. 

Professional, student participation to come at EIU drag show

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 18, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 70: Joker: Folie à Deux and the Horrible, No Good, One Bad Day

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
October 11, 2024
Wesley Koeppl, a freshman in physical education, checks out the Dail-A-Ride stand at the Health and Wellness fair in the Eastern Illinois University Recreation Center.

Health and Wellness Fair provides resources to students

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 9, 2024
Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does lateral pull downs in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.

Fitness, followers, family: Monica Alifantis

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 8, 2024
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COLUMN: ‘Beast:’ a narratively dull, sporadic film

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Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, at the Delta Zeta sorority house during the sororities mental health awareness event Sept. 29.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does cable glute kickbacks in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, watches Gilmore Girls while eating after her workout in her apartment.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, stretches as she prepares for her workout in the Groniger Arena Sept 13.

Monica Alifantis said she tries to work out six times a week.

According to Monica Alifantis, those interested in starting working out should just jump in. She said you don't need to run six miles or lift heavy everyday, just start.

Monica Alifantis is a social media influencer with over 250,000 followers across platforms. Her and her twin sister Mira Alifantis have been making content since 2019.

Monica Alifantis was diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic when she was 10 years old, just one year after her twin sister.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, searches for Gilmore Girls after working out in her apartment

Monica Alifantis joined Delta Zeta last fall after she said she felt like something was missing from her college experience.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 69: Rebel Ridge: Every Ridge Has A Plateau

Luke Brewer and Cam’ron Hardy
October 4, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 68: Whiplash: Aggression vs. Passion

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October 4, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 67: Little Women…Big Cast

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
September 28, 2024
Kajah Williams, a senior 2d studio art major, gets splashed by a water balloon by Jamaya Fuller, a junior digital media major, at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser

Kat Walk hosts fundraiser for upcoming show

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 27, 2024
Destinee Patterson, a senior English language arts teacher education major, records Shania Lankston, a senior psychology major, before she gets splashed at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser

Destinee Patterson, a senior English language arts teacher education major, splashes Shania Lankston, a senior psychology major at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

Myricle Mellon, an undecided freshman, holds water balloons at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

Brea Howard, a senior theatre major, protects her face from a water balloon at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

The Kat Walk members get splashed by former president, Michael Mboyo at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

Michael Mboyo, former president of The Kat Walk, prepares to splash Aniyah Landing, a junior psychology major at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser

Myricle Mellon, an undecided freshman, protects herself from a water balloon at the Splash a Kat event on Wednesday, Sept., 25, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center

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