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Members of the Delta Zeta sorority, Hayley Gregory (left), Morgan Circelli (center) and Sophia Brodeski (right) pull the rope during the semifinals of Tugs against Alpha Gamma Delta with Alpha Sigma Alpha eventually winning the finals at the campus pond.
Fraternities, sororities compete in annual tug of war competition
Newly elected Speaker of the senate Megan Fox answering questions on her plans as speaker at the final student senate meeting of the year in the 1895 room in the Martin Luther King jr. union on Wednesday.
EIU student senate gives end-of-year speeches
EIU students wrote post cards in appreciation to alumni and for scholarships they have received on Tuesday at EIU Giving Day.
EIU raises $120,000 from Giving Day
Members of Insomniacs Dream practice parts of the group's Springfest set list Friday evening. Several of the music collective members graduated from EIU.
Spring Fest returns Thursday at Doudna
Garbage cans are placed on the main floor of the field house in Groniger Arena to catch the water that is still leaking from the roof on Monday.
Eastern field house floods due to recent weather
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
74) Trevon Piggee-Blake stands together on the sidelines during football practice at O'Brien Field.
EIU football players cross into D9 fraternities
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball ends losing skid against Robinson
The Charleston High School softball team gathering on the infield for a meeting during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon High School on Tuesday April 8, 2025., at Neco Field.
CHS softball returns home, beats Marshall 10-9
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball ends losing skid against Robinson
Eastern's men's baseball team practices in the Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse on Thursday evening. The team's first game will be against the Florida A&M Rattlers on Feb. 16 in Tallahassee at Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida A&M's campus.
Panthers of the Week: Bryce Riggs, Kenyetietta Quinn
Charleston High School sophomore Russell Applegate stepping into the batter's box during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.
Trojan baseball loses 7-4 to St. Anthony
Catcher Redshirt Sophomore Luke Melton throws his bat to the side while he runs to first base,, during the Baseball game at Coaches Stadium against Illinois Wesleyan Eastern Illinois University won the game with 11-1. April 23,2025 on the EIU campus, Charleston ILL
Panther baseball stretches winning streak to six games
The Charleston High School baseball team has a mound meeting during game one of its doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.
CHS baseball gets swept by Mahomet-Seymour
Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior Foward Macy McGlone, getsw the ball and gets the point during the first half of the game aginst Western Illinois University,, Eastern Illinois University Lost to Western Illinois University Thursday March 6 20205, 78-75 EIU lost making it the end of their season
McGlone etches herself in EIU history
Eastern redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis cuts to the basket as Little Rock senior guard Jordan Jefferson guards him during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.
EIU men’s basketball players that entered the transfer portal
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Sports media must be more positive
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
74) Trevon Piggee-Blake stands together on the sidelines during football practice at O'Brien Field.
EIU football players cross into D9 fraternities
Junior offensive line Nic DiSanto running to his position for practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. April 3, 2025.
Newest EIU football captain comes from hockey, hard work
Eastern Illinois football redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson running down the middle of the field during Eastern’s spring game as the offense beat the defense 43-42 at O’Brien field on Saturday.
EIU football play spring game, announce team captains
Eastern redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson runs the ball during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Youth talent takes starting role at EIU
Sebastian Pares Defensive Line celebrates a touch down with this team at the Illinois Sate against Eastern Illinois game at Illinois State University at the Statefarm center lasted season, football game in Normal Ill
Three Panthers prepare for NFL and CFL Draft
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
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
The Charleston High School softball team gathering on the infield for a meeting during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon High School on Tuesday April 8, 2025., at Neco Field.
CHS softball returns home, beats Marshall 10-9
Eastern Illinois softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton (right) and freshman outfielder Morgan Hance (left) hugging each other after a walk off hit during the first game of Eastern’s double header against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at Williams field on Sunday.
EIU softball splits doubleheader with second-place SIUE
Eastern Illinois softball senior outfielder Sophie Cerveny sliding into home plate as she gets called out during Eastern’s loss to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 3-1 on senior day at Williams field on Saturday.
Panthers break 10-game win streak against Cougars, honor seniors
Eastern Illinois softball freshman outfielder Morgan Hance on third base getting ready to run to home plate at Williams field during Eastern’s win against Indiana State University 8-0 in six innings on Tuesday.
EIU softball outfielder discusses her change from volleyball in Q&A
Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez sliding into third base after hitting a leadoff triple in the bottom of the fifth inning at Williams field during Eastern’s win against Indiana State University 8-0 in six innings on Tuesday.
Panther softball shuts out Indiana State
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
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
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Freshman tennis player 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
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Tyrone Naylor
COLUMN: Food is too consistent on campus
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Sinners’ is heavenly
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Nintendo Switch 2: We are no longer back
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘The Amateur:’ Geeks can be badass too
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Wrestling should focus more on matches
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 90: Kept Woman: Can I Have My Time Back?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 87: Luke Brewer vs. The World
Ben Rienbolt, the international student coordinator who ran the event for Holi and set up for the day for students, got to participate himself in the festival of colors.
Unofficial Holi festival of colors celebration lights up Library Quad
Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.
THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU
Redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson throws a cream pie into the face of a faculty member in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jock-N-Roll raises $1,500 for veteran
Students hug at the candlelight vigil for Eastern student Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.
THROUGH THE LENS: Vigil commemorated to Eastern student death
The cheering grows louder as players for the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team get closer to 100 points. Macy McGlone said the team was counting down the points to 100 from the slide lines.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball score 100 points for first time since 2018
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Experience makes you who you are

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
April 25, 2019
Katie Conlin, a sophomore special education major, runs with a dog named Lucky Monday afternoon at Pets with the Prez in the Library Quad.

[Photo] Gallery: Pets with the Prez

April 22, 2019

Analyzing a part of Trump’s following

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
April 18, 2019
Kaitlyn Ebert, a senior public relations and political science major, smiles while playing catch Wednesday afternoon in the South Quad.

[Photo] Gallery: Frisbee before a movie

April 17, 2019
Roomates Elizabeth Houck, a freshman graphic design major, and Fatima Estrada, a freshman sociology major, hang out on the Doudna Steps with their dog Dash Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] Photo: It’s a puppy!

April 17, 2019
Eastern’ Michael YaSenka delivers a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on March 31. Eastern beat Chicago State 6-3 on Tuesday.

[Photo] Eastern beats Chicago State 6-3 at home

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
April 16, 2019

Treat animals with love and care

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
April 11, 2019
Lovelytheband performs for the crowd of guests Thursday night at McAfee Gym.

[Photo] Gallery: Lovelytheband

April 11, 2019
Eastern’s Michael YaSenka tosses a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on March 31. Eastern hosts Eastern Kentucky this weekend.

[Photo] Eastern hosting Colonels for 3 games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
April 11, 2019
Kappa Delta competes in Tugs Wednesday afternoon at the Campus Pond. They lost to Delta Zeta.

[Photo] GALLERY: Tugs Day 2

Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2019

E-cigs can help you quit tobacco

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
April 4, 2019
President Rebecca Cash, asks senators to raise their hands if they saw the new panther statue during the Student Senate meeting Wednesday night at The Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Student Senate tables Apportionment Board budget allocation bills

Logan Raschke, News Editor
April 3, 2019
Elizabeth Walters, a junior psychology major, fishes during a light drizzle Thursday afternoon at the Campus Pond near Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Photo: Fishing in a drizzle fo’ shizzle

April 4, 2019
Eastern junior Michael YaSenka fires a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri Sunday at Coaches Field.

[Photo] Eastern falls to Redbirds 3-0

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
April 2, 2019

‘On My Block’ season 2 better than season 1

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
April 1, 2019
Eastern’s Michael YaSenka fires a pitch in the Panthers’s 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on Sunday. Eastern beat the Redhawks 9-6 on Monday.

[Photo] Panthers top Redhawks 9-6 in series finale

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2019
Eastern’s Christian Pena celebrates after hitting a home run in Eastern’s 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri Sunday at Coaches Field. Eastern is now 5-5 in conference play.

[Photo] Eastern baseball loses in extra innings in OVC home opener

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 31, 2019

Consider the third parties in politics

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
March 28, 2019
Sophomores Brittni Lawson, a pre-nursing major, and Sarah Fors, an elementary education major, talk with each other while hanging out Wednesday afternoon in the South Quad outside of Taylor Hall. Lawson said it was nice to get out and enjoy the weather.

[Photo] Photo: Hanging in the hammock

March 28, 2019

What to expect in season 2 of ‘On My Block’

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
March 25, 2019

Database leak shows attack on journalists

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
March 21, 2019
If you leave for spring break and forget to lock up, robbers could come and steal your jewels. There are several precautions that should be followed before students pack up and leave for break such as locking your residence.

Feature Photos: Lego Safety

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
March 7, 2019

Be open to new learning methods, experiences

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
March 6, 2019
Photo Illustration by Jordan Boyer

[Photo] It’s official: Chucktown Unofficial 2019 kicks off Saturday morning

Gillian Eubanks, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2019

Looking back at ‘Mindhunter’

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
March 1, 2019

Political vandalism will create pointless protest

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
March 1, 2019

Season 2 of ‘The Dragon Prince’ does not disappoint

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 26, 2019
JaQualis Matlock attempts a shot attempt around the basket as Eastern Kentucky’s Nick Mayo tries to block it during Eastern’s 67-66 victory Jan. 31 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Notebook: Race at top of OVC tightening up for final games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
February 25, 2019
Matthew Evans, teaches some participants from the audience dance moves Saturday night during the Step Afrika! concert in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] GALLERY: Step Afrika! wows audience at Doudna

February 24, 2019
Step Afrika! performs Ndlamu, a traditional dance of the Zulu people, Saturday night in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Step Afrika! showcases different dance styles

Hannah Shillo, Entertainment Reporter
February 24, 2019

Change DARE curriculum to actually help students

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 21, 2019
Photo illustration by Jordan Boyer: The newly-formed Collegiate Recovery Student Association is a student-led group where students can share their experiences recovering from addiction. According to collegiate recovery coordinator Emily Won, it is helpful to have support because addiction is so powerful.

[Photo] Safety group supporting students in recovery

Logan Raschke, News Editor
February 20, 2019
Beth Probst (left), principal at Jasper County Junior High and Newton Community High School, talks to students at Small & Rural Informal Night Wednesday at Buzzard Hall.

[Photo] Council to be utilized to decide on BLM flag alternatives

Logan Raschke, News Editor
February 20, 2019
Cam Burrell works against two Eastern Kentucky defenders to fight for an offensive rebound during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Powerhouse Belmont hosts Eastern Thursday

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2019

Unidentified man who exposed self to 2 students still at large

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 19, 2019
Gaines M. Foster, a professor of history at Louisiana State University, gives a lecture on Civil War memory at the 13th annual Barry D. Riccio Lecture Monday night in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Lecturer discusses how Civil War issues live on

Tom O’Connor, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019

New hope for live action manga adaptations

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 18, 2019
Ben Harvey tries to block an Eastern Kentucky player’s shot attempt during Eastern’s 67-66 win over the Colonels in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Eastern suffers late loss to Redhawks in Lantz Arena

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2019
Esperanza members Yrely Robledo, an accounting major, and Gina Canchola a business management major, sell a man chocolate covered deserts Thursday afternoon outside of Coleman Hall.

[Photo] PHOTO: Valentine’s Day chocolate

February 14, 2019
Members of Phi Sigma Phi Carrie Benjamin, a freshman elementary education major, and Ashlyn Pinney, a senior psychology major, sell soda pop to raise money for SACIS Thursday afternoon outside of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] PHOTO: Crushing it

February 14, 2019
The crowd listens to the panel’s discussion during Black Queer Lives Matter Wednesday night in the 7th Street Underground.

[Photo] Students, employers network at Job, Internship Fair

Inanna Weller, Contributing Writer
February 13, 2019
Cam Burrell attempts a reverse layup as an Eastern Kentucky defender misses his block attempt during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Three teams tied at top of OVC standings

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
February 12, 2019
Kashawn Charles rises for a pull-up jump shot with two defenders on him during Eastern’s 67-66 victory over Eastern Kentucky in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Eastern’s depth proving it is important

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2019
Josiah Wallace attempts a floater in the lane as an Eastern Kentucky defender flies to try and block it during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Austin Peay beat Eastern 94-86, Panthers fall to 6-6

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2019

All we hear today are false facts, where is the truth?

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 7, 2019
Ixtaso Agüero Campanon, a exercise science major, and Daniela Vermeo, a freshman sports management major, play table tennis Thursday night in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] PHOTO: Table tennis

February 7, 2019
New members for Student Senate are sworn in Wednesday night at the meeting in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Student Senate votes to approve 7 out of 9 RSOs

Logan Raschke, News Editor
February 6, 2019
Erin Helgeson Torres, plays the flute during Music in Motion Wednesday afternoon in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. One of their songs was accompanied with a video the artists shot while traveling in Ohio.

[Photo] GALLERY: Music in Motion

February 6, 2019

‘Alita: Battle Angel’ is Hollywood’s last chance

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 4, 2019
Eastern’s Rade Kukobat shoots a shot in a game for the Panthers this season. His tattoo on his left arm has biblical influences.

[Photo] Tattoos help men’s basketball players remember past

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2019
Nick Mayo shoots a free throw in Eastern Kentucky’s 67-66 loss to Eastern on Jan. 31. Mayo leads the Ohio Valley Conference with 141 made free throws.

[Photo] How Ja Morant, Dylan Windler and Nick Mayo aim to make the NBA and change the OVC forever

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
February 1, 2019

Think about taking CPR training

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 1, 2019
Eastern center Aboubacar Diallo grabs a rebound in Eastern’s 67-66 win over Eastern Kentucky Thursday night in Lantz Arena. Eastern is now 6-3 in conference play.

[Photo] Eastern wins 67-66 on Colonels missed last shot

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2019
Andrea Carey, a hiring associate, and Rachael Croy, a chief scribe at ScribeAmerica, talk to a student at a table they set up in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Thursday afternoon. They were offering employment opportunities as a medical scribe. According to their informational handout, a medical scribe is essentially a personal assistant for a physician; they document and gather information on patient visits.

[Photo] PHOTO: Employment opportunities in the union

January 31, 2019
Austin Cheney, the associate dean of the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology, was the third candidate to be interviewed for the dean of Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Thursday afternoon in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. He said in his past positions he focused heavily on student engagement. He also talked about values he would bring with the position: engagement, opening dialogue and collaboration, investing in others, planning and execution. “There are many learning experiences probably more enriching in the big picture for those students that happen outside the class room then happen in the classroom. In the classroom is really important, don’t get me wrong, outside the class room really sets the students apart and helps them be really successful in their careers, personal life’s and building relationships.” Cheney said during the interview

[Photo] PHOTO: Third candidate for dean of Lumpkin

January 31, 2019
Eastern freshman guard Kira Arthofer works on an Austin Peay defender in the Panthers’ 70-63 loss Jan. 19 in Lantz Arena.The Panthers have lost three games in a row and host Eastern Kentucky on Thursday.

[Photo] Eastern wants to get back on track against Colonels

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 30, 2019
Andrew Agoranos, a freshman criminology major, walks outside of Coleman Hall in the cold weather Monday afternoon.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: A cold Wednesday afternoon

January 30, 2019

AHS ‘Apocalypse’ one of the best

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
January 28, 2019
Kelly Fletcher, a student teacher at Mattoon Middle School, talks with some of the students at the after school program at Newman Catholic Center Monday afternoon. She said she used to tutor at Newman, and she did it for three and a half years.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: After school tutoring

January 28, 2019
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