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Drew Cagle and The Reputation performed during their acoustic tour Haunted earlier this year.
Eastern student to open for multi-platinum record band Sunday
Charlestons Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the countys Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High Schools cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Charleston hosts 31st Annual RWB Days
Jeff Riggs, his wife Kristen Riggs and their son Caleb Riggs watch the fireworks display at the Coles County Airport Friday as part of Red, White and Blue Days. The two-day celebration ended with the fireworks.
Bruce Springsteen tribute band to perform Sunday during RWB Days
Members of the University Professionals of Illinois socialize before the negotiation team meets with Eastern’s negotiation team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.
Eastern’s faculty union hopes to hear financial package during next meeting
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
UPD to revive R.A.D. self-defense training
Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Josh Oakley returns to coach men’s soccer
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
In the top of the eighth, left, Jason DeCicco, a senior left-handed pitcher, is relieved after Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. After stepping off the mound, DeCicco embraces most of the team exchanging sentiments with them.
Panthers snap losing streak on Senior Day
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.
Panthers lose weekend series against Belmont
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is not pro-life
COLUMN: Weight loss programs arent being sensitive
COLUMN: Weight loss programs aren’t being sensitive
I really hope graduate school isnt scary
I really hope graduate school isn’t scary
COLUMN: Id appreciate if we didnt ruin the world
COLUMN: I’d appreciate if we didn’t ruin the world
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Siobhan Doherty speaks into a megaphone while protesting the overture of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade Friday evening at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Doherty said she came out because she is very mad about Roe v. Wade being overturned. Im mad for not only myself, but also for all the women and people with uteruses that this is going to affect, Doherty said.
THROUGH THE LENS: Community members protest Roe v. Wade being overturned
Six-year-old Dulce Stern swims towards her mom Chelsea Stern at the Rotary Community Aquatic Center pool in Charleston Ill. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Chelsea said the two come out here almost every day to swim and have fun, plus it helps burn off some energy. Dulce said she loves jumping off the diving board and going on the slide with her dad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston community beats the heat
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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Women’s basketball team to host Stetson

December 10, 2015

Eastern welcomes Milwaukee Panthers

December 9, 2015

Eastern makes changes to student account payment options

December 8, 2015

Steward beginning to shine for women’s basketball

December 8, 2015

Eastern falls short at Omaha

December 6, 2015

Women’s basketball to travel to Omaha

December 3, 2015

Column: We should agree to disagree

December 3, 2015
Eastern women’s basketball falls to Western

Eastern women’s basketball falls to Western

December 2, 2015

Women’s basketball team to host 4-3 Western Illinois

December 2, 2015

Women’s basketball team falls to Saint Louis

November 29, 2015

Women’s basketball falls to Northern Illinois

November 25, 2015
Junior forward Erica Brown goes up for a layup in Tuesday’s game against Loyola-Chicago in Lantz Arena. Brown contributed 15 points 2 blocks 1 assist and 1 steal.

Women’s basketball hunts to end losing streak

November 18, 2015

Women’s basketball team falls short in overtime

November 17, 2015
Senior guard Alece Shumpert drives past a defender during Friday’s overtime win against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Shumpert scored 11 points and added 1 steal.

Women’s basketball looks to bounce back

November 16, 2015

Eastern splits opening weekend, wins OT thriller

November 15, 2015
Red-shirt senior Shakita Cox attempts a shot during the Panthers 78-66 loss against Illinois-Chicago on Dec. 14, 2014 at Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball to open season at home

November 12, 2015
Hickman brings effort during her time at Eastern

Hickman brings effort during her time at Eastern

November 11, 2015

Column: Show support, donate for ‘Movember’ cause

November 9, 2015

Students will soon be required to change passwords

November 5, 2015
Senior midfielder Molly Hawkins had seven goals and two assists during her senior season with the Panthers.

Women’s soccer ends season with positives

November 2, 2015

I ain’t afraid of no ghosts

October 29, 2015

CAA changes music, history courses

October 29, 2015
Senior defender Briana Hickman runs alongside a Tennessee Tech opponent during the Panthers 1-0 victory on Oct. 9 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer beats SIUE in finale

October 29, 2015

Options available for internet speeds

October 28, 2015

Women’s soccer hosting last game against SIUE

October 28, 2015
Women’s soccer says goodbye to 7 seniors

Women’s soccer says goodbye to 7 seniors

October 27, 2015
Freshman defender Kayla Stolfa hops up on the back of Morehead States Tonia Parisi during the Panthers 1-0 loss to Morehead State on Oct. 11 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer loses despite winning effort

October 26, 2015

Women’s soccer drops final two road games

October 25, 2015
Senior midfielder Molly Hawkins has had seven goals and two assists in 16 games played so far during the season.

Panthers seek wins at Austin Peay, Murray State

October 22, 2015
Junior forward Kathleen MacKinnon is from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. She has one goal and two assists this season.

MacKinnon brings love for soccer to the women’s team

October 22, 2015

Women’s soccer looking to finish season strong

October 20, 2015
Senior midfielder Molly Hawkins moves the ball up the pitch during the game against Eastern Kentucky University at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost the game against Eastern Kentucky 3-0

Women’s soccer falls to Eastern Kentucky

October 18, 2015
Freshman Kate Olson is shoved down during the Panthers 1-0 loss to Morehead State on Sunday at Lakeside Field.

Eastern Kentucky to play against Eastern Illinois

October 14, 2015

Women’s soccer shows defensive play skills

October 12, 2015
Sophomore midfielder Ali Carlson maintains pressure on Tennessee Techs Cassidy Ortman during the Panthers 1-0 victory on Friday at Lakeside Field. Carlson scored the lone goal of the match. The Panthers fell to Morehead State 1-0 in double overtime on Sunday at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer splits weekend games

October 11, 2015

October 8, 2015

Tie with Jacksonville ends losing streak

October 5, 2015
Senior midfielder Karlee Deacon moves the ball up the pitch during the game against Chicago State on Sept. 20. The Panthers tied at a score of zero in their game against Jacksonville State Sunday at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer draws with Jacksonville State

October 4, 2015

Lyon productive in first season

September 30, 2015
Freshman forward Trevor Kerns moves the ball up the pitch during the game Tuesday against Northern Illiniois University at lake Side Field. Kerns had one shot on goal.

Eastern falls in double OT for second-straight game

September 30, 2015

Women’s soccer drops first two conference games

September 27, 2015
Junior Davis Wegmann brings the ball upfield on Saturday at Lakeside Field against Oral Roberts. The Panthers lost 2-1.

Eastern falls to Oral Roberts in double OT

September 27, 2015
Freshman Kate Olson runs alongside IPFWs Paityn Fleming during the Panthers 3-1 victory on Sept. 4 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer ready to begin conference schedule

September 24, 2015
Senior defender Briana Hickman runs after the ball alongside Bowling Green States Mikaela Couch during the Panthers 3-2 loss on Sept. 11 at Lakeside Field.

Eastern focused on building momentum over weekend

September 17, 2015
Eastern head coach Jason Cherry gives a pregame pep talk to his players.

Cherry brings experience to women’s soccer

September 16, 2015
Senior midfielder Molly Hawkins had one goal during the Panthers 3-2 loss to Bowling Green State on Friday at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer falls short against Bowling Green

September 13, 2015

Women’s soccer looks to continue winning momentum

September 10, 2015
Sophomore forward Chloe Gottschalk goes to move the ball up during the Panthers 6-0 loss to Northern Kentucky on Aug. 23 at Lakeside Field. Gottschalk had one shot and one shot on goal.

Women’s soccer team looks for first win

September 3, 2015

Career services to host resume session

September 3, 2015
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