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Junior English language arts majors Josie Moore (left) and Kathryn Lanham (Right) sit on the lounge room on the second floor of Booth Library studying for their English class.
EIU students share study tips for finals season
Sophomore English education major Faith Gallagher walks on campus next to Booth Library while admiring the fall colors and weather on her way to her next class.
EIU students share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving
Former Illinois gov. Jim Edgar speaks to EIU and Charleston community members about stories and lessons learned from his life and career in Illinois politics in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar shares story, advice to EIU community
Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 
Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library
Two people died in a murder suicide at 817 N. 34th St. in Mattoon on Nov. 10, 2024.
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
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 redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
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.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
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.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
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.
EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half
Junior Guard Zion Fruster, gets a free throw during the second half of the game, , The Mens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois 112-67 in the Statefarm center on the U of I campus on Nov 04, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
EIU men’s basketball win over Calumet on Kid’s Day
Guard Senior Kiyley Flowers, runs around the court and all the players to pass the ball as much as she can during the game against the University Of Illinois. The Womens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Kiyley Flowers, Kooper Jacobi
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
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) scores a touchdown vs. the Tennessee State Tigers Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 30-17.
All-American running back announces departure from football program
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
Linebacker enters transfer portal after two seasons with Panthers
Nick Coates, a junior defensive back, prepares to tackle a teammate during a drill at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.
Senior safety will enter transfer portal
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 graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Panthers of the Semester: Pierce Holley, Abby Reinl, Dirk Bennett
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
Two roommates led EIU women’s soccer to OVC tournament
Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,
Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
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
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman 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
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock
Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 
EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025
Old Main is getting festive with trees in the main lobby on the first floor decorated with different ornaments Monday.
Charleston Community Theatre begins holiday festivities 
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”
‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Time Cut:’ cutting into your valuable time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Pokémon TCG Pocket, we need to talk
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: SNL made me cry last week
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 76: Gladiator: Does It Need A Sequel?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 75: Annihilation: Destroying Each Other’s Opinion
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 74: Ready Player One: Winner Takes All
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
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
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
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Hi, my name is Jason Howell. I am a senior journalism major with an emphasis in photojournalism. I am currently the Online Editor at the Daily Eastern News and have responsibilities for all things related to the Internet and social media. My current dream job is to travel on missions trips and document it with my camera. I enjoy House of Cards on Netflix and the Newsroom on HBO, as well as the occasional video game.

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Members of Lambda Chi Alpha's little men's tugs team defeat Sigma Alpha Epislon with a time of 1:47 for the little men's championship on Saturday at the Campus Pond.

[Photo] Alpha Sigma Alpha tugged to victory

Loren Dickson, Entertainment Reporter
April 9, 2017
Members of Alpha Sigma Tau's tugs team battle against Delta Delta Delta on Wednesday at the Campus Pond. Alpha Sigma Tau defeated Delta Delta Delta with a time of 2:10.

[Photo] Sigma Sigma Sigma, Alpha Sigma Tau and Delta Zeta win second Tugs round

Shadezja Garrett, Contributing Writer
April 5, 2017
Beluchuwu Ebede, a technology graduate student from Nigeria, reads a speech during the Solidarity Rally on Thursday at the steps of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Ebede's told the assembled ralliers how much America means to him and how valuable immigrants are to the country.

[Photo] Rally shows support for marginalized communities

Cassie Buchman, News Editor
February 9, 2017

[Video] Winter and motivation

January 9, 2017
015 Homecoming Little Prince Noah Daugherty throw out candyy during the homecoming last year.

[Photo] Homecoming Parade to bring out community

Chrissy Miller, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2016
ed-shirt senior running back Korliss Marshall had 125 yards between receptions and carries during the Panther football team's scrimmage game on Saturday at O'Brien Field. The defense defeated the offense 26-20.

[Photo] Fall sports getting underway

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
August 17, 2016

Council places liquor updates on file

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 19, 2016
Urbana-based evangelist Clay Harrington preaches a Biblical message of love and how it can unite during the Unity Rally on Saturday at the Daum Amphitheater at Kiwanis Park. Harrington talked about instances in his life where was on the receiving end of a prejudicial mindset but where love ultimately won out.

Audience members stand and sing as The Vineyard Church's worship band leads the park in worship songs on Saturday during the Unity Rally at the Daum Amphitheater at Kiwanis Park.

[Photo] Gallery: Unity Rally

July 16, 2016
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Danelle Jackson, a worship leader at The Vineyard Church, sings as audience members are prayed over during the Unity Rally on Saturday at Daum Amphitheater at Kiwanis Park.

Clay Harrington

Evangelist to bring message of love

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 15, 2016
Clay Harrington

Unity Rally to include candlelight vigil, live music

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 11, 2016

Planning for the year’s revenues and expenditures to remain difficult

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 8, 2016
Cameron Craig's album, My Life as a Sonata: A Passion Recapitulated, will be released on Aug. 16.

Eastern’s Cameron Craig releasing vocal album

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 7, 2016

Wireless in library, north side of campus to undergo maintenance

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 7, 2016
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[Photo] Andrew McCue

August 24, 2015
Fireworks light up the sky at the Coles County Memorial Airport on Monday.

[Photo] Gallery: Charleston Fourth of July festivities

July 4, 2016
Members of the Charleston High School football team walk the American flag through the parade on Monday.

The parade makes its way down down Sixth Street on Monday.

The parade makes its way down down Sixth Street on Monday.

Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets perform on Monday at Morton Park.

Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets perform on Monday at Morton Park.

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Members of the VFW initiate the 21-gun salute during the bell ringing ceremony on Monday at Morton Park.

Members of the Girl Scouts and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary bring the flags in at the start of the bell ringing ceremony on Monday at Morton Park.

Members of the Girl Scouts and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary bring the flags in at the start of the bell ringing ceremony on Monday at Morton Park.

Members of the Charleston chapter of PFLAG march in the parade on Monday.

Duke Bagger, the president and executive director of The Charleston Alley Theatre dances during the parade on Monday.

The audience stands as Angie and GW sing God Bless the USA during Fourth of July festivities on Saturday at the Daum Amphitheater at Kiwanis Park. Song selections included patriotic and gospel tunes.

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A young boy views the blooming of the Corpse Flower from the safety of the outside at the Thut Greenhouse on Wednesday.

[Photo] Gallery: Corpse Flower blooming

June 30, 2016
Schools come together Feb. 17 at the Lincoln Memorial Statue in front of the Capitol Building.

[Photo] Editorial: Hey Springfield, enough is enough

Staff Editorial
June 29, 2016

Fox Ridge hosting patriotic story time event

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 28, 2016

University, community college presidents convening in Springfield

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 27, 2016

Board of Trustees voting on preliminary FY’17 budget

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 23, 2016

Wesley Food Pantry open during summer

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 22, 2016
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[Photo] Review: ‘Night Vale’ mystifies

Sam Fishel, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2016
Stefan Eckert, a music professor, places a sign in a yard on Briarwood Court in Charleston on Saturday. Eckert was accompanied by Sace Elder, a women's studies professor and member of the EIU-UPI mobilization committee.

EIU-UPI canvasses for signatures, support

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 20, 2016
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[Photo] Malak seeks stability, representation for 110th District

Sam Fishel, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2016
A vigil participant holds up a peace sign as others hold up the flashlights on their phones and their unlit candles in solidarity with the 49 shooting victims in Orlando, on Thursday on the east steps of the Coles County Courthouse.

[Photo] PFLAG Charleston holds vigil for Orlando victims

Sam Fishel, Staff Reporter
June 16, 2016
Deborah Lynch, an associate professor at Chicago State University, canvasses after the demonstration and march on May 16. Lynch and her peers visited the houses of registered voters in the area to ask them to sign a petition and/or put a sign in their yard.

EIU-UPI to canvass door-to-door on Saturday

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2016

New password reset and E-number lookup procedures being implemented

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2016

Eastern has guidelines on dealing with an active shooter emergency

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2016

New administrative judiciary system to be established by fall

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2016
David Glassman, newly elected president of Eastern, speaks at a press conference introducing him as the new president at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Mon. March 2, 2015 in the University Ballroom. Glassman will begin his position this summer June 1, 2015.

Glassman sends budget update to campus community

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2016

3 arrested, 1 at large in connection with alleged home invasion, armed robbery, kidnapping

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2016
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[Photo] Students talk about being ‘Stuck in the Chuck’

Destiny Bell, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2016

Nadler leaving for Northern Kentucky

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2016
Eastern President David Glassman speaks at a press conference on Feb. 23 in the Cougill Foyer of Old Main.

Letter to legislators, governor warns of possibility of layoffs

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2016
Members of Eastern's chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois stand outside the office of Rep. Reggie Phillips on May 16.

[Photo] Phillips to hold town hall in Marshall

July 13, 2016
Members of Eastern's chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois stand outside the office of Rep. Reggie Phillips on Monday.

Rep. Reggie Phillips, R-Charleston, talks with constituents as budget concerns force students to descend on the capitol steps of the Illinois State house to rally for higher education funding on Feb. 17 in Springfield.

EIU-UPI set to lead demonstrations

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2016
Billy Hung, media coordinator for Eastern's chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois, speaks to the crowd at FundFest on Saturday at the Coles County Fairgrounds.

[Photo] Community comes together to support and fundraise through FUNdFest

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
May 1, 2016
Junior political science major Austin Mejdrich addresses those assembled at the FundEIU rally on Feb. 5 on the Library Quad.

[Photo] Fund EIU selected as DEN People of the Year

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2016
Alexandria Ward, a junior special education major, was hit in the crosswalk between LSD and McAfee Gym on Sept. 21,2014 by Jose Garcia-Cardiel of Charleston. In a recent court ruling, Garcia-Cardiel was ordered to pay for Ward's medical expenses.

[Photo] Student reflects on recovery, finding strength

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2016
Senior Amina Jackson placed third in the women's 400 meter hurdles, second in the 4x400 meter relay, 14th in the 400 meter dash, and 16th in the 100 meter hurdles prelims during the EIU Big Blue Classic on April 2 at O'Brien Field.

[Photo] Limited group to compete at Drake Relays

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
April 27, 2016
Junior Kelly Iden defeated Belmont's Lara Van Eeckhoudt, 6-3, 6-2 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Iden defeated Austin Peay's Lidia Yanes Garcia 6-2 on the first day of the OVC tournament and was defeated by Tennessee-Martin's Sarah Candeloro 6-2, 6-4 on day two.

[Photo] Tennis team shows promise for next season

Kaitlin Cordes, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2016
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[Photo] Charleston police welcome, train new K-9

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2016
D. Craig Banyai, playing Leonato, hits the head of Marie Jozwiak, playing Hero, during the Charleston Alley Theatre's rehearsal of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing on Monday. Duke Bagger, the president and executive director of the theatre, describes the play as, "two people in love with one another, constantly fighting, with another couple betrayed by a villian, all ending well."

[Photo] Charleston Alley Theatre to perform Shakespeare’s comedy

Abby Whittington, Entertainment Editor
April 25, 2016
Junior running back Korliss Marshall had 125 yards between receptions and carries during the Panther football team's scrimmage game on Saturday at O'Brien Field. The defense defeated the offense 26-20.

[Photo] Defense wins football spring game

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2016
Freshman Abby Carpenter defeated Belmont's Mical Johnson 2-6, 6-2, 10-4 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Carpenter accrued a 7-2 overall record during the regular season.

[Photo] Tennis freshman ready for OVC Championship weekend

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2016
Freshman sprinter Ja'Marcus Townsend placed 17th in the prelims of the men's 100-meter dash during the Big Blue Classic on April 2 at O'Brien Field. Both the men and women placed first.

[Photo] Track, field prepare for Illinois Twilight

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
April 20, 2016

ITS outlines campus technology updates

Jason Howell, Online Editor
April 20, 2016
Sophomore Trent Reiman defeated Belmont's Adam Rudowski 6-2, 6-4 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Reiman defeated Morehead State's Enrique Samudio 6-2. 6-4 in singles play on Saturday in Morehead, Ky.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team splits the weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2016
Senior Ali Foster defeated Belmont's Kendall Warren 6-4, 6-3 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Foster defeated Morehead State’s Zinia Mehkic 7-5. 6-2 in singles competition during the final game of the season on Saturday in Morehead, Ky.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis Splits Weekend Duals

Kaitlin Cordes, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2016
Senior Robert Skolik defeated Belmont's Robin Demasse 7-5, 6-2 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. The Panthers were defeated 4-3.

[Photo] Skolik’s success story

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2016
Senior pole-vaulter Eric Gordon finishes in fourth place of the javelin throw event during the EIU Big Blue Classic on April 2. The men and women both finished first.

[Photo] Track and field teams head to ISU

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2016
Sophomore Grace Summers defeated Belmont's Suzanna Stapler 6-1 and 6-0 on April 1 at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Amazing Grace: Sophomore climbs Eastern’s ranks

Kaitlin Cordes, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2016
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[Photo] Festival of colors returns to Eastern

Janet Pernell, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2016

[Video] Tugs champions emerge after final rounds

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2016
Senior infielder Mitch Gasbarro had one run, one hit and two RBIs at four at bats during the Panthers' 9-7 loss to Illinois on Tuesday at Illinois Field in Champaign.

[Photo] Baseball team begins three-game home series

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2016
Senior Ali Foster defeated Belmont's Kendall Warren 6-4, 6-3 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Foster defeated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's Mia Frogner 6-4. 6-3 in singles competition on Wednesday in Terra Haute, Ind.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team going into last home match

Kaitlin Cordes, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2016
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[Photo] International spring festival set for Saturday

Janet Pernell, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2016

[Video] Teams defeat the rain during second round of Tugs

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
April 6, 2016
Sophomore infielder Cale Hennemann had one run and run hit with 2 RBIs during two at bats during the Panthers' 9-7 loss to Illinois on Tuesday at Illinois Field in Champaign.

[Photo] Hennemann fights back from injury to lead Eastern offense early on

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2016
Senior outfielder Demetre Taylor slides into home during the Panthers 9-7 loss against Illinois on Tuesday at Illinois Field in Champaign. Taylor had two runs, two hits and two RBIs in the game.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Illinois in single-game matchup

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2016

[Video] Alpha Gamma Delta breaks losing streak in Tugs

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
April 4, 2016
Junior Anita Saffa finished first in the women's 100 meter with a time of 11.67 on Saturday at O'Brien Field.

[Photo] Track and field teams win the Big Blue Classic

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2016
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