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Kimberly Cheatle is the 27th Director of the U.S. Secret Service. She was sworn in to office September 17, 2022.
From Eastern alum to director of the Secret Service
Many groups in the Charleston community walked in the 2022 Homecoming Parade throughout downtown Charleston like Easterns Panther Marching Band, Charleston High Schools Marching Band, several political organization group candidates, churches, Fair and Bagel Fest Queens, and more.
EIU Homecoming Event Run-Down
Hadley Clark presents on her studio practice at Tarble Art Center Thursday evening.
Creating repurposed art with Hadley Clark
Freshman political science major, Mason Tegeler plays as character Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps play in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
39 Steps, a night of fun and laughs
McKinney Halls boat makes it back to land in one piece as the winner of the boat race between all of the residence halls on Thursday afternoon at campus pond.
McKinney wins annual boat race
Libero Christina Martinez Mundo runs down the line high-fiving her teammates before the start of the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Eastern exits break as highest-ranked OVC team in volleyball
Safety Blake Ruffin (4) tackles Sycamore quarterback Gavin Screws at their game vs. Indiana State Thursday night. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores.
Panthers of the Week: Blake Ruffin, Mackenzie Aldridge
Jake McConnery, a freshman business major, dribbles the ball up field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon.
Late goal costs EIU the game against SIUE
Sophomore wide receiver Justin Bowick jr. (1) attempts to catch the football being thrown at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Panther football has best start of season in a decade
Panthers’ football lists superstitions before game day
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
COLUMN: Writers strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: Writer’s strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: More in-class writing will retain college students
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: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Welcome to The News
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
Dear Aunt T: Humanities and dating 101
COLUMN: Writers strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: Writer’s strike ends, but is it really over?
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
COLUMN: It is okay to switch your major
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: More in-class writing will retain college students
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: Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
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
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
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
Hadley Clark presents on her studio practice at Tarble Art Center Thursday evening.
Creating repurposed art with Hadley Clark
Freshman political science major, Mason Tegeler plays as character Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps play in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
39 Steps, a night of fun and laughs
Director of Jennifer Seas walks students through the new Who Speaks for the Oceans? exhibit on Monday evening.
The collaborative creation of Tarble’s Fall Exhibition
Comedian Rhapsody tour stops by Charleston
Comedian Rhapsody tour stops by Charleston
EIUs Jazz Ensemble finishes their performance at the Jazz Showcase with the final song of On Green Dolphin in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
Jazz ensemble brings families together
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 32: Toy Story
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 31: 2001: A Space Odyssey
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Han Byer is a senior sociology major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Han Byer, Photographer

Han Byer is a senior sociology major and she can be reached at 581-2912 or at [email protected].

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Senior catcher, Amber Cieplinski (17), swings at a pitch and hits it foul during her last at bat of the game during the softball programs first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field at Northwestern University on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.

[Photo] EIU softball loses first-ever NCAA Regional game

May 19, 2023
Eastern’s softball team holds up the championship bracket in celebration after winning the OVC Softball championship against SIUE 2-0 Saturday in Oxford, Ala.

Eastern to play Northwestern in regional NCAA tournament

Han Byer, Sports Photographer/Writer
May 14, 2023
The Panthers celebrate after winning their first Ohio Valley Conference Championship title Saturday afternoon against the SIUE cougars 2-0.

Eastern softball captures first OVC Championship title

Han Byer, Sports Photographer
May 13, 2023
Education Professor and EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow, was nominated ‌as the person of the year for the College of Education for the 2023 DEN People of the Year Edition.

[Photo] The News names Stringfellow College of Education Person of the Year

April 26, 2023
Quarterback, James Cooper Jr. (19), runs with the ball and gets tackled by defensive linebacker, Nicholas Oliviera-Chance (91), Saturday afternoon on the OBrien Field.

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Wide receiver, Justin Bowick (1), runs down the sideline with the ball after a pass from quarterback, Terrance Gipson (9), Saturday afternoon on the OBrien Field.

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Eastern running back, Juwon Farri (8), gets tackled by safety, Elijah Ball (39), and line backer, Phoenix Porter (40), while running the ball downfield Saturday afternoon on the OBrien Field.

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Wide receiver, Daniel Luoma (89), gets ready to block a defensive player looking to tackle him while running down the sidline with the ball after a pass from quarterback, Jonah OBrien (6), Saturday afternoon on the OBrien Field.

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Eastern running back, Lazerick Eatman (36), catches the ball during a drill during one of their spring practices on the OBrien Field Tuesday evening.

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Eastern quarterback, James Cooper Jr. (19), practices stretches with the team during one of their spring practices on the OBrien Field Tuesday evening.

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The Eastern Illinois baseball team celebrating a walk-off 7-6 win in game two of a doubleheader over Little Rock while Trojan head coach Chris Curry argues with the umpires about a call that was overturned at first base Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won their first OVC series of the season.

[Photo] 'I've never seen that happen before,' Anderson said after walk-off win against Little Rock

April 15, 2023
Freshman infielder, Kendal Grover (39), swings at a pitch from a St. Louis University pitcher during their game Wednesday evening. The Panthers won 4-3.

[Photo] ‘I knew we were gonna find a way,’ Holt said after walk-off win against SLU

April 12, 2023
Wide receiver, DeAirious Smith (88), attempts to catch a pass from behind during their wide receiver drills during one of their spring football practices on OBrien Field Thursday evening.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Zenaya Barnes, DeAirious Smith

September 10, 2023
An Eastern quarterback attempts to make a pass to a receiver during quarterback drills during one of their spring football practices on OBrien Field Thursday evening.

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Running back, Juwon Farri (8), receives a handoff from a quarterback during one of their spring football practices on OBrien Field Thursday evening.

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Wide receiver, DeAirious Smith (88), attempts to catch a pass from behind during their wide receiver drills during one of their spring football practices on OBrien Field Thursday evening.

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The Eastern football team stretches during practice on OBrien Field Thursday evening.

[Photo] ‘I know we're a better football team than we were at this point in time last year,’ Wilkerson says ahead of annual Spring Game

April 21, 2023
Quarterback, Kevin Conway (16), attempts to make a throw during quarterback drills at one of their spring football practices on OBrien Field Thursday evening.

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Defensive back, Tienne Fridge (8), and defensive back, Michael Smith Jr. (49), run through defensive drills during one of their spring football practices on OBrien Field Thursday evening.

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Eastern right-handed pitcher, Rachel Kaufman (33), pitches to Southern Indiana infielder, Jordan Rager (23), during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

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Eastern left-fielder, Aryn Henke (12), slides into home plate attempting to score, while Southern Indiana catcher, Sammie Kihega (16), tags her out at home during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

[Photo] Softball drops first OVC series of season to Southern Indiana

April 9, 2023
Eastern center-fielder, Jaylen Prichard (3), swings at a pitch from Southern Indiana pitcher, Josie Newman (11), during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon, April 8, 2023. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

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Eastern right-handed pitcher, Olivia Price (6), pitches to Southern Indiana pitcher/first-baseman, Allie Goodin (7), during their game on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

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Eastern right-handed pitcher, Olivia Price (6), pitches to Southern Indiana pitcher/first-baseman, Allie Goodin (7), during their game on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

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Eastern first-baseman, Lindy Milkowski (14), hits the ball towards left field during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

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Eastern players Maddie Swart (11) and Lindy Milkowski (14) bump chests as part of their starting ritual before their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

[Photo] Baseball, softball to have midweek nonconference home games

April 11, 2023
Eastern catcher, Amber Cieplinski (17), hits the ball during her at bat during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

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Eastern first-baseman, Lindy Milkowski (14), hits the ball towards left field during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

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Eastern players Maddie Swart (11) and Lindy Milkowski (14) bump chests as part of their starting ritual before their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

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Ky Matthews-Hampton, a graduate right handed pitcher, throws to Butler University during the baseball game against at Coaches Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Panthers lost 6-5, and are now 15-8 in season play.

[Photo] Baseball loses fourth series of season against Butler

April 3, 2023
Wide receiver, Justin Bowick (1), runs along the sideline with the ball during a scrimmage at their spring football practice.

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The volleyball team plays a scrimmage game against Illinois State in Lantz Arena on Saturday evening.

[Photo] Volleyball spring match brings excitement for fall season

April 6, 2023
The football team practices on the OBrien field Thursday afternoon.

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The football team practices on the OBrien field Thursday afternoon.

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EIUs football team stretches during practice on the OBrien Field Tuesday evening.

[Photo] Wilkerson says he is excited for annual spring game

April 3, 2023
Cody Green practices kicking the ball during football practice Tuesday evening on the OBrien Field.

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EIUs football team practices on the OBrien Field Tuesday evening to get ready for their spring game.

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Goalkeeper Daniela Bermeo, a fifth year player, clears the ball during the Panthers first game of the season on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Valparaiso University Beacons tied.

International student athletes find fellowship at EIU

Han Byer, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2023
The Eastern softball team sings the EIU Fight Song to the crowd after sweeping SIUE in their home-opener double-header against SIUE on Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

[Photo] Softball loses first OVC game of its season

April 7, 2023
Right-handed pitcher, Rachel Kaufman, pitches to an SIUE batter during their first game of a double-header against on Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

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Right-handed batter, Briana Gonzalez, watches a pitch coming in from an SIUE pitcher during their first game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

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Catcher Amber Cieplinski, catches a pitch from Rachel Kaufman during their first game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

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Right-handed pitcher, Rachel Kaufman, pitches to SIUE batter, Grace Lueke, during their first game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

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Eastern first-base player, Macey McElravy, catches a throw from a teammate to get the runner out during their first game of a double-header home opener against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

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Eastern left-handed batter, Aryn Henke, gets ready to swing at a pitch during their second game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

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Eastern right-handed batter Kendall Grover, hits a foul ball during their second game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

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Eastern right-handed pitcher Olivia Price, winds up her pitch during their second game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

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Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.

THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match

Ashanti Thomas and Han Byer
March 6, 2023
Eastern beach volleyball player Emily Wilcox, attempts a diving save on the ball against Missouri Baptist on Monday afternoon in Sister City Park. The Panthers lose to the Spartans 3-2.

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Eastern beach volleyball player, Catalina Rochaix, attempts to block the ball from going over the net after a Missouri Baptist player attempts to hit it over on Monday afternoon in Sister City Park. The Panthers lose to the Spartans 3-2.

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Eastern beach volleyball player, Lilli Amettis, attempts to jump up and save the ball from touching the ground after a diving save from Christina Martinez Mundo Monday afternoon in Sister City Park. The Panthers lose 3-2.

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Eastern beach volleyball player, Kate Dean, attempts to block a shot from going over the net as a Missouri Baptist player attempts to put it over the net Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.

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Easterns womens basketball team heads to the locker room before their game against Tennessee Tech at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

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Eastern cheer team cheers for the Eastern womens basketball team at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

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Eastern forward, Morgan Litwiller (24), attempts to keep position of the ball while two Tennessee Tech players attempt to double-team her to steal the ball at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

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Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to jump up and shoot a layup while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

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Eastern guard, Lariah Washington (22), attempts a 3-pointer while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

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Eastern forward, Taris Thornton (25), catches the ball mid-air after a high pass from Eastern guard, Miah Monahan (3), at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

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Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to keep possession of the ball after a pass from a teammate, while two Tennessee Tech players attempt to double-team her and steal the ball at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

[Photo] McGlone named 2023 DEN Newcomer Athlete

April 26, 2023
Eastern forward, Morgan Litwiller (24), attempts to take the ball away from a Tennessee Tech player at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

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Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to jump up and shoot a layup while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

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Eastern guard, Miah Monahan (3), dribbles up the paint towards the basket at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

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Eastern forward, Morgan Litwiller (24), uses her body to make her way to the basket in attempt to score against Tennessee Tech at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

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Sara Thomas, the volleyball coach, poses for a picture.

2 daughters, 2 teams, 1 woman

Han Byer and Ashanti Thomas
March 1, 2023
Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5), looks for an open man under the basket while being pressured by a Tennessee Tech player in Lantz Arena on Saturday. The Panthers lost 75-66.

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Eastern guard, Cam Haffner (3), gets ready to make a shot under the basket, after breaking a double team from Tennessee Tech players in Lantz Arena on Saturday. The Panthers lost 75-66.

[Photo] 4 EIU men’s basketball players enter the transfer portal

March 24, 2023
Eastern guard, Kinyon Hodges (10) dunks the ball after a breakaway.

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Eastern center, Nick Ellington (11), gets pressured under the basket by two Tennessee Tech players during an attempt to shoot the ball.

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Eastern center, Nick Ellington (11), attempts to dunk the ball after a pass under the basket from Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5).

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Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5), attempts to make a layup against Tennessee Tech in Lantz Arena on Saturday. The Panthers lost 75-66.

[Photo] EIU men's basketball season ends on Senior Day

February 27, 2023
Eastern forward, Jermaine Hamlin (34), attempts to shoot the ball while being pressured and having his shot attempted to be blocked.

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Eastern guard, Cameron Haffner (3), and Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5), put pressure on a Tennessee Tech player who looks for an open man after an in-bound pass from one of his teammates.

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Miah Monohan, a sophomore guard, puts the ball up during the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Monohan scored nine points. The Panthers lost 66-61.

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Senior forward, Lariah Washington, pounds toward the basket, pushing past defenders during the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had four assists. The Panthers lost 66-61.

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Seniors, Lariah Washington and Morgan Litwiller pose for a picture with their family before the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Litwiller, Washington celebrated during Senior Day

February 25, 2023
Head Coach Matt Bollant hands Morgan Litwiller, a senior forward, a framed jersey before the start of the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

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Head Coach, Matt Bollant ends a team huddle before the start of the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Litwiller, Washington celebrated during Senior Day

February 25, 2023
Head Coach, Matt Bollant instructs players before the start of the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

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Miah Monahan (3), a sophomoore guard drives toward the basket while being pressured by defenders during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Monahan scored five points and had eight assists. The Panthers won 60-49.

[Photo] Women’s basketball secures second seed in OVC tournament

February 23, 2023
Taris Thrnton (25), a sophomore forward is block while attempting a layup during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Thornton scored 15 points. The Panthers won 60-49.

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Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, high fives Assistant Coach Allie LeClaire before playing in the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won 60-49. This victory helped secure the Panthers the second seed slot in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament.

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Head Coach Matt Bollant talks with his team following the victory against the Morehead State Eagles that secured the second seed slot in the conference tournament at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won 60-49.

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Cameron Haffner, a freshman guard, shoots from the three during the mens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Haffner scored five points and had one assist. The Panthers lost 69-63.

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Caleb Donaldson (20), a junior guard, dribbles past Morehead State defenders during the mens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Donaldson scored five points and had three assists. The Panthers lost 69-63.

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Ohio Valley Conference trophies that head athletic trainer, James Nave, has won. Nave wins a trophy every time cross country and track win a competition.

[Photo] Nave says athletic training technology is up to par

February 22, 2023
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard gets rid of the ball after being pressured by half of the defense during the womens basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had three assists. The Panthers lost 82-77. The loss was the first conference loss of the season, which ended the 13-win streak.

[Photo] EIU women’s basketball loses first conference game of season

February 11, 2023
Miah Monohan (3), a junior guard, dribbles past opposing defenders during the womens basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon at First Community Arena. Monohan scored 13 points and had five assists. The Panthers lost 82-77. The loss was the first conference loss of the season, which ended the 13-win streak.

[Photo] EIU women’s basketball loses first conference game of season

February 11, 2023
Nick Ellington (11), a junior center, puts up the ball in an attempt to score during the mens basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon at First Community Arena. Ellington led the Panthers scoring 21 points. The Panthers won 84-73.

[Photo] EIU men’s basketball in 8th place in OVC standings after successful weekend

February 13, 2023
Caleb Donaldson, a junior guard attempts to put the ball during the mens basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon at First Community Arena. Donaldson scored 11 points and had six assists. The Panthers won 84-73.

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The student section erupts into celebration after the Panthers beat the University of Tennesee-Martin Skyhawks 73-50 Thursday night, allowing the Panthers a 13-win streak.

[Photo] Toughness helps EIU women’s basketball to 13th consecutive win

February 10, 2023
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