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Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Vice Chairperson for Easterns board of trustees Christopher Hicks, speaks during the board of trustees meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom.
Board of trustees removes out-of-state tuition for US residents
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox throws the ball at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
Nine-run first inning too much for EIU to overcome
Senior guard Jordan Tiger Booker during the mens 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
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
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
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Flamm Orchards hires around 130 to 150 workers per season to plant, tend to and process crops for thousands of families. Flamm Orchards is one of many farms in cooperation with Illinois’ statewide program to curb hunger and help stock food banks. Crops are sorted into categories where lesser-rated produce is donated to food banks.
THROUGH THE LENS: Small town standard
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
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All content by Kaitlin Cordes

Portis breaks track record at Drake Relays

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 29, 2018

Men’s golf finishes season in 11th place

Kaitlin Cordes, Men's Golf Reporter
April 26, 2018

Freshman runner turns tragedy into triumph

Kaitlin Cordes, Feature writer
April 25, 2018

Volleyball team to play final spring game

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
April 18, 2018
Eastern sophomore Cedric Johnson runs the 110-meter hurdles on March 30 at the EIU Big Blue classic at O’Brien Field. Johnson ran the event in 15.85 seconds and placed in 5th.

Track, field headed to Western Kentucky

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 5, 2018

Freshman O’ Brien sees golf as lifetime sport

Kaitlin Cordes, Features Writer
April 4, 2018

Track senior preps for first home meet of season

Kaitlin Cordes, Feature Reporter
March 28, 2018

New era begins for volleyball team under Allen

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
March 21, 2018
Redshirt senior Jake Haberer fires a pitch in the top of the fourth inning in the Eastern baseball team’s 10-8 loss to Indiana State Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. Haberer pitched 2.1 innings and gave up four runs.

Walks take down baseball team

Kaitlin Cordes, Baseball Reporter
March 20, 2018

Track and Field coach Akers to retire after outdoor season

Kaitlin Cordes, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2018

Freshman overcomes struggles in fall season

Kaitlin Cordes, Features Reporter
March 6, 2018
Assistant coach Kyley Simmons, Grace Lennox, Jennifer Nehls, Grace McRae and Lana Marov celebrate the Panthers’ win over No. 2 Southern Illinois Edwardsville Saturday in Lantz Arena. It was the Panthers’ third win of the season.

Column: Win gives positive outlook for women’s basketball

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
February 25, 2018

Freshman finds confidence on track

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
February 20, 2018
Sophomore Danielle Berry looks to throw a cross-court pass in Eastern’s 60-57 loss to Tennessee Tech Saturday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers play Austin Peay Saturday at home.

Women’s basketball eyes redemption over Austin Peay

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
February 8, 2018

Smith finds niche on women’s basketball team

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
February 6, 2018

OPINION: Rebounds lacking for women’s basketball team

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's basketball reporter
February 1, 2018
Eastern foward Grace McRae guards Jacksonville State forward Rayven Pearson in the Panthers 59-50 loss to the Gamecocks Thursday at Lantz Arena. The two forwards squared off in a pivotal rebounding matchup, with McRae grabbing five and Pearson finishing with eight.

Rebounds lacking for women’s basketball

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
February 1, 2018
Freshman Karlee Pace goes up for a layup in the Panthers’ 72-44 loss to Tennessee-Martin Jan. 18 in Lantz Arena. Pace scored 31 points for Eastern in its 86-68 loss Saturday to Tennessee State.

Pace scores career-high in loss to Tennessee State

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
January 28, 2018

Notebook: Belmont women still on top of OVC

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
January 24, 2018

Column: Freshmen stepping up for women’s basketball team

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
January 15, 2018

Belmont leads women’s basketball in OVC

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
January 10, 2018
Freshman Grace McRae drives to the basket through two Indiana State defenders in the Panthers’ 77-70 win over Indiana State Nov.3 in Lantz Arena. McRae finished with 5 points.

Underclassmen need to step up for women’s basketball

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
January 9, 2018
Grace Lennox cuts into the lane before converting on the layup in the Panthers’ 67-52 loss to Bradley Tuesday night in Lantz Arena. Lennox had 19 points in the loss.

Panthers need more aggression defensively

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
December 5, 2017
Eastern women’s basketball team head coach Matt Bollant talks to the team after Eastern defeated Indiana State Nov. 3. The Panthers are 1-5.

Women’s basketball a force at home

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
November 29, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey goes up for the kill in the Panthers’ 3-2 win over Jacksonville State Oct. 21 in Lantz Arena. Eastern was knocked out of the OVC Tournament in the second round by Murray State.

Volleyball season ends in OVC Tournament

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
November 26, 2017
Senior Allie Hueston (9) records the block against Jacksonville State in Eastern’s win Oct. 21 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers play Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Thursday in the first round of the OVC Tournament.

Volleyball wins, loses over weekend

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
November 12, 2017

Loss does not set tone for Eastern’s season

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
November 12, 2017
Anne Hughes gets ready to dig the ball in the Panthers’ 3-2 win over Jacksonville State Oct. 21 in Lantz Arena. Eastern is on the road at Southeast Missouri Saturday.

Volleyball team set for final matches

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
November 9, 2017
The Eastern volleyball team is on the cusp of a tournament berth for the first time in two seasons. The Panthers are 7-7 in conference play.

Austin Peay will win OVC, Eastern will finish 5th

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
November 8, 2017

3-pointers big for women’s basketball team

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
November 5, 2017
The Panthers celebrate after a big play Friday night against Austin Peay.

EIU Volleyball vs. Austin Peay 10-27-17

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball reporter
October 30, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey kills the ball against Tennessee Tech Oct. 20 in Lantz Arena. Bailey was named player of the week. Eastern hosts its final home games this weekend.

Volleyball closes out home matches

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 26, 2017
Laurel Bailey and Maggie Runge go up for a block in Eastern’s game against Chicago State on Sep. 9. The Panthers lost the match 2-3 at Lantz Arena.

Volleyball at home for Homecoming

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 19, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey goes up for the kill against Alabama A&M where the Panthers won 3-0 in Lantz Arena. Bailey is second on the team in kills for the season.

Bailey making big impact in 1st year

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 18, 2017

Volleyball wins one, loses one OVC match

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 15, 2017
Senior Maria Brown return a ball in the Panthers game against Tennessee State at Lantz Arena on Sep. 30. Eastern won the match in four sets, the first win in a streak of three.

Volleyball team on the road this week

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 11, 2017
Freshman outside hitter Laurel Bailey digs a ball Saturday against Tennessee-Martin.

Eastern wins two games over weekend

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 8, 2017
Junior Taylor Smith kills the ball in the Panthers’ win over Tennessee State Sept. 30 in Lantz Arena. Eastern has two home matches this weekend.

Panthers playing at home this weekend

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 4, 2017
Maria Brown goes up for a kill against Tennessee State Saturday afternoon at Lantz Arena. Brown finished with nine kills and the Panthers won 3-1.

Eastern volleyball team wins first OVC match

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 1, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey goes up for a kill in the Panthers’ 3-0 win over Alabama A&M Sept. 8 in Lantz Arena. Eastern is still looking for its first OVC win.

Eastern volleyball team seeking first OVC win

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
September 28, 2017
The volleyball team gathers for a huddle after the first set of Wednesday’s game against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.

[Photo] GALLERY: Eastern volleyball vs. Southern Illinois Edwardsville

September 28, 2017
Redshirt sophomore Anne Hughes digs the ball in the Panthers’ 3-1 loss to Southern Illinois Edwardsville Wednesday night in Lantz Arena. She had 20 digs in the match.

Eastern volleyball team falls to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
September 27, 2017
Eastern’s Abby Knight and Laurel Bailey jump up over the net to block a shot by an opponent from Alabama A&M on September 8th at Lantz Arena. Eastern won the match three sets to 0.

Volleyball to host Edwardsville

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
September 26, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey kills the ball in the Panthers 3-0 win over Alabama A&M Sept. 8 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost both of its OVC matches this weekend on the road.

Volleyball drops first OVC matches

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
September 24, 2017
Alex Woolley (right) a 2-D studio art major, talks with students at the Fall Frolic Business Expo on the Library Quad Wednesday. Woolley said they have worked at Maurices for a year, and the Business Expo is a great opportunity for the store to reach out to the student body.

[Photo] Business Expo offers different resources for students

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter
September 6, 2017
Middlehitter Abby Knight spikes the ball against Belmont defenders Friday at Lantz Arena. The Panthers fell 1-3 in four sets.

Volleyball plays first road matches

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
August 31, 2017
Senior Allie Hueston goes up for the kill in the Panthers’ 3-2 loss to Green Bay Saturday in Lantz Arena. Hueston tallied 26 kills in the three matches over the weekend. Hueston had a personal tournament high of 12 kills in the Panthers’ five-set win againt Memphis.

Volleyball confident after home wins

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
August 29, 2017
Middlehitter Abby Knight spikes the ball against Belmont defenders Friday at Lantz Arena. The Panthers fell 1-3 in four sets.

Volleyball starts the season with home tourney

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
August 24, 2017

Depth important for volleyball team

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
August 22, 2017

Six Panthers compete in day 1 at Drake relays

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 27, 2017

Twilight results do not define track, field

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 25, 2017
Senior Kristen Paris takes her run in the Women’s 800. Paris would go on to win the race running a time of 2:11. About the race Paris said “I wasn’t expecting the race to go the way it did, but I had to focus on my own race and not worry about the things happeneing around me.”

Women 4th, men 6th at Illinois Twilight

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 24, 2017

Track, field boasts 36 top-5 marks in OVC

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 19, 2017

Garippo sets record in first collegiate 10K

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 18, 2017

Track, field shatters records in California

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 17, 2017

OVC opponents rarity for track, field

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 12, 2017

Freshmen making their presence known for track, field

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 11, 2017

Track, field places third at Illinois State invite

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 9, 2017
Senior Tori Master competes in the hurdles at the Friday Night Special in the Lantz Fieldhouse Feb. 17.

Track, field heading to Illinois State

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 6, 2017

Phillips twins push each other to succeed in track, field

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 4, 2017

Men win, women place second at Big Blue Classic

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
April 2, 2017

Track, field looking to standouts for home meet

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
March 28, 2017

Track, field finishes with 27 top- 5 finishes

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
March 26, 2017

Track, field looking to repeat success at Carbondale

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
March 23, 2017

Track and Field set to be top contenders

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
March 21, 2017
Senior Jonathan Boey takes off in his prelim of the 60 yard dash. Boey would go on to win the finals in the event leading the EIU Men’s team finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th. When asked about the race Boey said “It’s simple slow feet don’t eat. We live by that on this team.”

Track, field moving into outdoor season

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
March 8, 2017

Men’s track makes championship comeback at Lantz Arena

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
February 28, 2017

Dean, Menard ready for OVC conference meet

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
February 22, 2017
Senior Tori Master clears a hurdle Friday during the Friday Night Special at Lantz Fieldhouse. Master earned a first place finish in the 400-meter hurdle with a time of 1:06.34.

Ohio Valley championships to be held at Lantz Arena

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
February 21, 2017
Senior Tori Master clears a hurdle Friday during the Friday Night Special at Lantz Fieldhouse. Master earned a first place finish in the 400-meter hurdle with a time of 1:06.34.

Men win, women take second at Friday Night Special

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
February 20, 2017

Track, field to host final indoor meet

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
February 15, 2017

Nicholson builds on passion for field events

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
February 8, 2017

Track, field sets 13th school record

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
February 7, 2017

Indiana team to beat for Eastern

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
January 25, 2017

Eastern field successful at John Craft invite

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
January 23, 2017

Collet more than just a runner

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
January 17, 2017

Buckwalter finds early success in field events

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and field Reporter
December 11, 2016

Track, field teams stacked with veterans, newcomers

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
December 8, 2016

Howse reflects on successful track and field career

Kaitlin Cordes, Track and Field Reporter
November 30, 2016

Cross country teams end seasons at Regionals

Kaitlin Cordes, Cross Country Reporter
November 13, 2016
Senior Julie James leads a pack of runners during the Bradley Pink Classic Friday, Oct. 14 at Newman Golf Course in Peoria, Ill.

Cross-country set for NCAA regional

Kaitlin Cordes, Cross Country Reporter
November 10, 2016

Cross country teams take 4th at OVC championship

Kaitlin Cordes, Cross Country Reporter
October 30, 2016

Cross country teams aim to have ‘no regrets’ at championship

Kaitlin Cordes, Cross Country Reporter
October 27, 2016

Column: Cross-Country to place high in OVC Championships

Kaitlin Cordes, Cross Country Reporter
October 25, 2016

Panther Trail to be dedicated, renamed for former coach

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Cross-Country Reporter
October 19, 2016

Garippo, Menard lead Panthers at Bradley ‘Pink’ Classic

Kaitlin Cordes, Cross Country Reporter
October 16, 2016

Rogers cherishes time with cross-country team

Kaitlin Cordes, Cross-Country Reporter
October 12, 2016

Garippo prepared for memorable senior year at Eastern

Kaitlin Cordes, Cross-Country Reporter
October 10, 2016

Column: Differences is what makes cross country special

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Cross-Country Reporter
October 5, 2016

Men’s, women’s cross country teams finish in 5th, 8th place

Kaitlin Cordes, Cross Country Reporter
October 2, 2016

Column: Cross Country about team, friendship

Kaitlin Cordes, Cross Country Reporter
September 28, 2016

Cross-country dealing with long break between meets

Kaitlin Cordes, Cross Country Reporter
September 21, 2016
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