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Shelby Swinford is handed a tray of food during the CCAR Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday afternoon.
Eastern faculty share Thanksgiving traditions
Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senates first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Student Senate reaches quorum, approves Prestigious Pantherettes
Kyle Carlesimo, a freshman guard, struggles to gain possession of a loose ball but a St. Mary of the Woods College player holds his firm grip on the ball during the mens basketball game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Carlesimo led the Panthers with 19 points and seven rebounds. The team had an average of 4 rebounds per player, with a total of 50. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.
Carlesimo leads men’s basketball to first home win of the season
Maya Chandler (10), a junior guard, is defended by Miah Monohan (3), a sophomore guard as she approaches the Panthers hoop during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena Sunday afternoon. Monahan scored five points with six assists and four rebounds. The Panthers won 83-73 against the Ramblers.
Women’s basketball rallies in second half to beat Loyola Chicago
Linebacker Colin Bohanek (45), and defensive back Mark Aitken (2), tackles a Southeast Missouri player during their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the OBrien Field.
Eastern football set to face off against No. 25 UT Martin
Summerlyn Smith (8), a senior setter, puts up the ball during volleyball practice in Lantz Arena Thursday afternoon.
Smith sisters “set” up for success
Forward Sincere Malone (5), splits the double team by Illinois States defense on the right wing as Malone attempts to drive to the basket at Easterns first mens basketball home game of the season against Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
EIU athletics to hit the road for games over Thanksgiving break
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Finding yourself in times of change
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
A tribute at the front enterance of the memorial service that people could view. As part of the tribute, pictures of Jason Aguilar and teammates and other mementos were placed.
EDITORIAL: You aren’t alone
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: If its not a crime, why are they doing time?
EDITORIAL: If it’s not a crime, why are they doing time?
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Finding yourself in times of change
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
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
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Candy Fordjour Frimpong, a graduate student studying art, details her ceramics project in the Ceramics Studio Sunday afternoon. Fordjour Frimpong said with her artwork she hopes to promote a message of diversity. I want to use my indigenous background to relate well with the contemporaries around [Charleston], Fordjour Frimpong said.
Students tell stories through their art
Teachers Assistant Samuel Wilson, a graduate student studying art, assists Jennifer Teibowei, a freshman biological sciences major, learn how to chain stitch during an Introduction to Art class in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Out of time, out of money: Reality of art students
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
Sajani Reddy Singapuram, a computer technology graduate student, dressed in her saree, along with other traditional Indian attire and jewelry, walks up the stairs and into the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for her singing performance at the Global Culture Night
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for a night full of culture
The Coles County Board retained its two Democratic seats during the general elections on Election Day. Michael Watts and Gail Mason, who represent District 3 and 12 respectively, will continue to serve on the Board into the next term which ends in 2024. District 11 Candidate Matt Titus ran and lost 669-563.
THROUGH THE LENS: Coles County Democrats Election Day watch party
THROUGH THE LENS: Art on a different canvas
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard sticks with a Millikin Big Blue player attempting to drive the ball towards the goal in Lantz Arena Thursday evening. Washington led the Panthers with 29 points. The Panthers won 82-78 against the Big Blues.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball team kicks off season against Big Blue
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 9: Jeepers Creepers
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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 1, 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 10, 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 29, 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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