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Ci Richardson, a senior music education major, wheels down the Stevenson Tower ramp while slowing themself down by holding onto the railings on Thursday, June 9.
Student continues push for accessibility on campus
Eastern Alumn Eric Plummer, class of 2018, is handed a bowl of chili during the CCAR Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday afternoon at CCARs manufactoring plant. Plummer works two jobs, the first as a CCAR manufacturing worker and the second as a janitor.
Statistical disparities in Eastern’s disabled students count
Several students walk around campus, going to and from classes on Thursday afternoon as the first week of classes wraps up.
Lack of official process creates accessibility challenges at Eastern
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Students call for changes in Eastern’s Student Disability Services
Weller is the least accessible because of its cracked sidewalks, step up backdoor entrances and no outside push to open button.
Four out of 37 buildings at Eastern are fully accessible
Easterns mens basketball Head Coach Marty Simmons, talks to players during a timeout in a game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses during the game in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.
Lantz Arena ‘up to code’ but not accessible
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Accessibility and sports should always coincide
After Makiya Miller (3), a freshman guard for the Wright State Rowdy Raiders, stumbles over herself and loses the ball, Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, recovers the ball to push the offensive during the womens basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Bengtson had four rebounds, two assists and scored nine points. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.
Women’s basketball teams’ perfect season continues against Wright State
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 team moves to 5-0 over Thanksgiving break
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
Ellen Dooley is a sophomore special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Accessibility is not an option
Ci Richardson is a psychology major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Events are not accessible or sensory friendly on campus
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Families should not be responsible for disability laws
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: American Music Awards showcases returning and up and coming talent
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Do not be fooled by cozy marketing
A wheelchair in front of a flight of stairs outside of Lantz Arena on Nov. 18 at Eastern.
EDITORIAL: Students with disabilities should not have to fend for themselves
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
Ellen Dooley is a sophomore special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Accessibility is not an option
Ci Richardson is a psychology major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Events are not accessible or sensory friendly on campus
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Families should not be responsible for disability laws
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: American Music Awards showcases returning and up and coming talent
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Do not be fooled by cozy marketing
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
Kyle Thomas (24), a freshman center, puts the ball up into the basket with a layup, scoring a total of 8 points during the Eastern game vs. Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 in Lantz Arena Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Huskies
Conor Baltz, the director of operations at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, hangs glass bulb ornaments onto the seasonal Christmas tree in preparation of Doudnas Holiday Fest Tuesday afternoon. Students Zak Wagner, a senior music major, and Hannah Wellbaum, a graduate student studying clinical counseling, help put hooks on ornaments to hand to Baltz.
THROUGH THE LENS: Holiday Fest-ivity preparations
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
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Defensive lineman, Joel Barrows (6), tackles Southeast Missouri tight end, Will Weidman (88), on his attempt to run the ball down field. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 Saturday afternoon on the OBrien Field.

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Setter, Catalina Rochaix (9), sets the ball to set up a spike for outside hitter Giovana Larregui Lopez (15) against University of Southern Indiana at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 3-0.

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Libero, Christina Martinez Mundo (4), jumps and stretches out backwards to set the ball against University of Southern Indiana at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 3-0.

[Photo] Volleyball team now tied for third in OVC after defeating Southern Indiana 3-0

November 10, 2022
Middle blocker, Ireland Heib (1), runs out of the fan tunnel and high-fives fans before their last home match against University of Southern Indiana at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 3-0.

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Outside hitter, Kaitlyn Flynn (11), spikes the ball during the fourth and final set against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1 on Nov. 4, 2022 on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.

[Photo] Volleyball team looks to solidify OVC standings against Southern Indiana

November 8, 2022
The Panther volleyball team celebrates scoring a point against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1 against the Golden Eagles.

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Outside hitter, Kaitlyn Flynn (11), spikes the ball during the first set against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1 against the Golden Eagles.

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Outside hitter Giovana Larregui Lopez spikes the ball against Tennessee Tech during their match at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-2 against the Golden Eagles.

[Photo] Volleyball team honors seniors with weekend showdown against Tennessee Tech

November 7, 2022
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

November 3, 2022
Sam Eccles (9), a forward, takes the ball down field at Lakeside Field vs. Denver University. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Pioneers Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team loses on Senior Day

October 31, 2022
Chad Smith (0), blocks a corner kick at their game vs. Denver University at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Pioneers.

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Trejon Lewis (56), tackles ball carrier Quinton Cross (2), at their game vs. Tennessee Tech Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Golden Eagles 20-17 on OBrien Field.

[Photo] Football team could not hold on in Family Weekend loss

October 31, 2022
Elijah Ball (39), a safety, celebrates a stop near the end zone against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost 20-17.

[Photo] Football team could not hold on in Family Weekend loss

October 31, 2022
MJ Flowers (20), a running back, carries the ball down field after a handoff from quarterback Jonah OBrien (6) against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost 20-17.

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Alexander Oyawale (11), a junior linebacker, runs into the end zone after recovering a fumble, returning it for a 40-yard touchdown during the in the fourth quarter of the homecoming football game against the Lindenwood Lions at OBrien Field Saturday afternoon. Oyawale had five tackles during the game, four of which were solo. The Panthers lost 37-34 to the Lindenwood Lions in a double overtime.

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DeAirious Smith (88), a sophomore wide receiver, catches a thrown ball during the homecoming football game against the Lindenwood Lions at OBrien Field Saturday afternoon. Smith had one interception. The Panthers lost 37-34 to the Lions during double overtime.

[Photo] Panthers drop Homecoming Game to Lions in heartbreaking double overtime loss

October 15, 2022
Trey Wilhoit punts the ball during Easterns game vs. Northwestern State Saturday afternoon at their home game. The Panthers won vs. the Demons 35-27 on the OBrien Field on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus Oct. 8, 2022 in Charleston, Ill.

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Easterns football team plays against Northwestern State Saturday afternoon at their home game. The Panthers won vs. the Demons 35-27 on the OBrien Field.

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Number 21 Kenzie Balcerak, a senior midfielder, attempts to slide kick the ball away from UT Martin Skyhawk players during the womens soccer Senior Day game at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon. Balcerak had 2 shots. The Panthers and Skyhawks tied 1-1.

[Photo] Senior Day for women’s soccer ends in sixth draw of season

October 10, 2022
Number 22 Nicoletta Anuci, a senior midfielder, dribbles the ball while attempting to retain possession from UT Martins number 20 Shayla Addington, a freshman defender, in the Skyhawks defensive zone during the womens soccer Senior Day game at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon. Anuci had 1 shot. The Panthers and Skyhawks tied 1-1.

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Number 9, Serra Pizano, a junior forward, fights for ball possession with UT Martins Catey Hunt, a senior midfielder and defender, during the womens soccer Senior Day game at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon. The Panthers and Skyhawks tied 1-1.

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Number 0 Dom Shoffner, a senior quarterback, runs towards the Panthers end zone during the second quarter of the football game at OBrien Field against the Northwestern State Demons Saturday afternoon. Shoffner went 2-of-4 throwing for 20 yards, scoring 1 touchdown. The Panthers won 35-27 against the Demons.

[Photo] Shoffner and O’Brien lead EIU to first fall home win since 2018

October 8, 2022
An Eastern softball member catches the ball at their game against Lake Land college Wednesday evening at the Williams Field.

THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern vs. Lake Land College

October 8, 2022
An Eastern softball member misses the pitch at their game against Lake Land college Wednesday evening at the Williams Field.

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The Eastern softball team plays against Lake Land college Wednesday evening at the Williams Field.

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Number 15 Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, spikes the ball during the volleyball game against the University of Arkansas- Little Rock Trojans at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, Oct. 1, 2022. Lopez had 3 spikes, 8 kills and scored 10.5 points. The Panthers won 3-0 to the Trojans.

[Photo] Volleyball team heads to SEMO for weekend matches

October 6, 2022
Number 4 Christina Martinez Mundo, a junior libero and defensive specialist, dives and hits the ball during the volleyball game against the University of Arkansas- Little Rock Trojans Friday evening at Lantz Arena. Mundo had three spikes. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Trojans.

[Photo] EIU volleyball team sweeps Little Rock in first OVC meeting

September 30, 2022
Number 1, Ireland Hieb, a senior middle backer, runs then a student hype tunnel before the start of the volleyball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening, Sept. 23, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.

[Photo] OVC volleyball teams open conference play

September 28, 2022
Number 11, Kaitlyn Flynn, a sophomore outside hitter spikes the ball halfway through the match against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening. Flynn had 4 spikes leading the Panthers with 17 kills and scored 20.5 points. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.

[Photo] Amettis, Flynn lead volleyball team to first OVC win

September 23, 2022
Freshman outside and opposite hitter, Lilli Amettis (left), and junior libero and defensive Specialist Christina Martinez Mundo (right) celebrate with their team after scoring a point in the third set against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.

[Photo] Volleyball to face off against first place UT Martin

October 13, 2022
Onstott (center), a freshman midfielder fights for ball control with Southeast Missouri player Number 27, Natalie Jackson, a senior defender, during the Thursday afternoon soccer game against the Redhawks at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 to the Redhawks.

[Photo] OVC women's soccer race remains close

October 5, 2022
Number 21, Kenzie Balcerak, a senior midfielder, fights with Northern Illinois University players for control over the ball during the Sunday afternoon soccer game between the Eastern Panthers and NIU Huskies at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 against the Huskies.

[Photo] Women's soccer team has fourth tie of season Sunday

September 12, 2022
Markenzy Pierre, a redshirt senior runningback, runs the ball after avoiding a tackle during the fourth quarter of the Panthers first home game agaist the University of Tenneessee- Chattanooga Mocs Saturday evening at OBrien Field. Pierre ran for a total of 71 gained yards with a loss of 5.

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Jonah OBrien, a redshirt sophomore quarterback, attempts a pass during the Panthers first home game of the 2022 season against the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs on Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost 38-20 to the Mocs. OBrien completed 18-of-28 pass attempts, passing for a total of 183 yards with 2 touchdowns.

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Jonah OBrien, a redshirt sophomore quarterback, runs through hole found in the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs defensive line during the fourth quarterthe Panthers first home game of the 2022 season on Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost 38-20 to the Mocs. OBrien completed 18-of-28 pass attempts, passing for a total of 183 yards with 2 touchdowns.

[Photo] Wilkerson, Spack to reunite at the 110th Mid-America Classic

September 16, 2022
DeWayne Cooks Jr, a redshirt junior wide reciever, is tackled by the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga players during the Panthers first home game of the 2022 season on Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost 38-20 to the Mocs. Cooks Jr. ran for 24 yards with 2 recieves.

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Junior Outside Hitter Giovana Larregui Lopez hits the ball over the net during the match against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday evening at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Leathernecks. Larregui Lopez had 3 spikes, 14 kills and scored 14 points.

[Photo] Volleyball team drops home opener to Leathernecks

September 6, 2022
Junior Libero Christina Martinez Mundo, bumps the ball during the volleyball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday evening at Lantz Arena. Martinez Mundo had 3 spikes.

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Players meet up after a successful play during the match against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday evening at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Leathernecks.

[Photo] Volleyball team wins Geri Polvino Invitational

September 12, 2022
Players attempt to head a ball during the Sunday afternoon soccer game between the Panthers and Northern Illinois University Huskies at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 against the Huskies.

[Photo] Women's soccer loses first game of season to NIU

September 5, 2022
Number 7 Jenna Little, a junior midfielder, celebrates after the womens soccer teams first win of the season against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon. Little had scored two goals within two minutes of each other during the middle of the second half. Little had three shots on goal and played for 56 minutes. The Panthers won 2-0 against the Mastodons.

[Photo] Women’s soccer picked up first win of season over Mastodons

August 21, 2022
Number 20, freshman Midfielder Ella Onstott unsuccessfully attempts to intercept the ball away from Valparisos Allie Anderson, a senior midfielder, during the Panthers first game of the season Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Beacons tied the game.

[Photo] Women’s soccer opens season with a tie

August 18, 2022
Eastern shortstop Megan Burton slides into home in the second game of a doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne on April 6 at Williams Field. Burton walked and scored a run in the game, which Eastern won 3-2.

[Photo] Eastern softball team slides to 6th place in OVC

April 12, 2022
Jaylen Prichard (3), a freshman sport management major, swings and misses at a pitch at Wednesday evening’s softball game vs. Purdue University. The Panthers won both games against the Boilmakers, 13-8, and 3-2.

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Megan Burton (2), a senior educational leadership major, slides into home at Wednesday’s softball game vs. Purdue University where the Panthers won against the Boilmakers in both games, 13-8, and 3-2.

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Eastern catcher Lindy Milkowski looks to the dugout and smiles during game two of a doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne April 6 at Williams Field. The Panthers won both of the games, 13-8 and 3-2.

[Photo] Murray State leading OVC softball standings, Eastern slips to seventh

April 21, 2022
From left, Maddie Swart (33), a sophomore political science major, Megan Burton (2), a senior educational leadership major, and Rachel Kaufman (33) a sophomore marketing major, talk in between plays during the second game against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Panthers won both games, the first 13-8 and the second 3-2 on Wednesday night.

[Photo] Panthers sweep midweek doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne

April 6, 2022
Alexa Rehmeier, right handed pitcher, and a freshman finance major, winds up her pitch at the softball game against the Murray State Racers Sunday afternoon. The Panthers won two out of three games against the Racers for the series Saturday, April 2, through Sunday, April 3, 2022.

THROUGH THE LENS: Softball series

April 3, 2022
Alexa Rehmeier, right handed pitcher, and a freshman finance major, pitches the ball at the softball game Saturday afternon. The Panthers won 8-0 against the Racers at Williams Field on April 2, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.

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A softball player smiles and talks with the umpire at Sunday’s game vs. the Murray State Racers on Williams Field.

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Megan Burton, a senior educational leadership major, attempts to swing a fastball down the middle at the Sunday softball game vs. Murray State. The Panthers won two out of three games against the Racers for the series on Saturday, April 2, through Sunday, April 3, 2022.

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Alexa Rehmeier, right handed pitcher, and a freshman finance major, winds up her pitch at the softball game against the Murray State Racers Sunday afternoon. The Panthers won two out of three games against the Racers for the series Saturday, April 2, through Sunday, April 3, 2022.

[Photo] Panthers softball ousted in first OVC Tourney since '18

May 12, 2022
Tara Archibald, the head softball coach, and Hannah Cravens, the second base, and junior exercise science major, share a high five together during their game vs. the Murray State Racers on Sunday afternoon at the Williams Field.

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Maddie Swart, a senior political science major, gets in a hitting stance at the softball game vs. Murray State on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 8-0 against the Racers at Williams Field on April 2, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.

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