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Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fourth of July in Charleston
Rick Shook, who represents District Eight on the Coles County Board, asks attorney Andrew Keyt a question before the board voted Tuesday on whether to approve the Coles Wind project.
Coles County Board approves Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine wind farm
Charleston's Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the county's Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High School's cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Events in Charleston this week
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
The Charleston Community Band plays “Dancing Queen” by Abba Thursday in Kiwanis Park. This group consisted of 71 local instrumentalists with ages ranging from 13 to 90.
Events in Charleston this week
Tom Michael was introduced as the new athletic director Tuesday in Lantz Arena.
Eastern Illinois weighs NCAA House Settlement before June 30 deadline
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE ATHLETICS DEPRTMENT Eastern Illinois Men's Track and Field freshman jumper Abraham Johnson qualified for the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in triple jump.
EIU freshman Johnson headed to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Eastern Illinois baseball looks on as Little Rock celebrates a 2-1 win and Ohio Valley Conference championship game at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern’s offense struggles in OVC championship loss to Little Rock
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs (4) walks towards the Ohio Valley Conference tournament board to put EIU's logo onto the championship spot after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the OVC tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Eastern Illinois baseball faces Little Rock in the OVC championship
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teammates after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
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?
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
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
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
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Running back, redshirt Freshman Jacarre Fleming takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
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
Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.
Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
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
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
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
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
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: Thank you and goodbye… for now 
Luke Brewer
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ review: new dinosaurs, same old problems
Luke Brewer
‘28 Years Later’ review: a worthy sequel that lives up to the legacy
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is Wes Anderson to perfection
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 92: Cam’s Final Episode + The Future of the Podcast
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 91: Eyes Wide Shut: More Romantic Than Meets the Eye
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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
Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fourth of July in Charleston
Protestors line the sidewalk next to Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests in Morton Park on Saturday, June 14.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘No Kings’ protest in Charleston
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School runner leads the pack in heat 3 of the 100m of the IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Thursday, May 29.
THROUGH THE LENS: IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
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Rob Le Cates

Rob Le Cates, Design Editor

Rob Le Cates is a senior journalism major. He previously served as editor-in-chief, photo editor and assistant photo editor at The News.

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Screen grab from agrivoltaics video.

Land-use conflict sprouts new agricultural and energy collection method

Rob Le Cates, Design Editor
May 9, 2025
Undergraduate graduation statistics and rates between fiscal year 2013 and 2023.

Looking back before EIU graduation

Rob Le Cates, Design Editor
April 30, 2025
Senior fashion merchandising and design major Ashaureah Reed posing for a picture in the photo studio in Buzzard Hall on April 21, 2025., She said that she is excited to graduate and excited for the next stage in her life.

Senior fashion merchandising and design major Ashaureah Reed posing for a picture in the photo studio in Buzzard Hall on April 21, 2025., She said that she is excited to graduate and excited for the next stage in her life.

Senior fashion merchandising and design major Ashaureah Reed posing for a picture in the photo studio in Buzzard Hall on April 21, 2025., She said that she is excited to graduate and excited for the next stage in her life.

Senior fashion merchandising and design major Ashaureah Reed posing for a picture in the photo studio in Buzzard Hall on April 21, 2025., She said that she is excited to graduate and excited for the next stage in her life.

[Photo] Graduation is closing in. How are graduating EIU students feeling?

Rob Crownson, Reporter
April 30, 2025
Insomniac's Dream music director and EIU graduate Austin Slotnick provides feedback during practice Friday evening. The group will play at Springfest next week Friday.

Megan Greenberg, a graduate jazz student, plays the saxophone during Insomniac's Dream's practice Friday evening.

EIU graduate Alexis Pope plays the keyboard during Insomniac's Dream's practice Friday evening.

Members of Insomniacs Dream practice parts of the group's Springfest set list Friday evening. Several of the music collective members graduated from EIU.

[Photo] Spring Fest returns Thursday at Doudna

April 23, 2025
EIU graduate Alexis Pope plays the keyboard during Insomniac's Dream's practice Friday evening.

Eastern Illinois University sophomore catcher Sophia Olman runs home after hiting a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Sophia Olman, Ian Hollander

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
April 13, 2025
Eastern Illinois University freshman shortstop Maddux Marshall (31) runs home after sophomore catcher Sophia Olman hit a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

[Photo] EIU softball sweeps doubleheader, series from Southern Indiana

April 13, 2025
Eastern Illinois University softball assistant coach Toby Ring pats a player about to bat during the softball game against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Eastern Illinois University freshman shortstop Maddux Marshall (31) swings at a ball in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Eastern freshman shortstop Maddux Marshall (31) almost catches a ball in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Eastern's softball Co-Head Coach Kristi Paulson talks to players during the softball game against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

[Photo] Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
May 12, 2025
Panthers softball team assistant coach Stacy Birdsong talks to junior outfielder Marybeth Dyson during the softball game against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Panthers' junior pitcher Karlie McKenzie pitches to Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles freshman catcher Grace Huffman in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Panthers' freshman utility player Abbi Hatton (23) catches a ball at first base getting Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles' sophomore outfielder Kate Stakoski out in the top of the second inning in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. Hatton scored one run. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Panthers' junior infielder Kendall Grover (39) hits the ball making it to first base in the bottom of the first inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. Grover The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

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[Photo] The growth of esports at EIU

April 4, 2025
A rainy day didn't stop the Eastern Illinois University Students for Socialism registered student organization from protesting a Republican party fundraiser held in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Saturday afternoon.

Protesters shame participants in the Republican party fundraiser hosted in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday afternoon.

Protesters chant against participants in the Republican party fundraiser hosted in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday afternoon. Roughly 20 were in attendance at the protest.

People participating in the Republican party fundraiser peak through pulled curtains at student and community member protesters Saturday afternoon. Shortly after pulling the blinds the man looking out made a heart with his hands to the protesters. The group chanted against Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and U.S. President Donald Trump for around half an hour.

Eastern Illinois University Students for Socialism RSO president Jason Farias, a senior history education major, leads chants during the protest against a Republican party fundraiser held in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Saturday afternoon.

From right, Riley Bauer, a graduate student studying English and philosophy, and Spencer Bauer, an undecided sophomore, shame participants in the Republican party fundraiser hosted in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday afternoon. The two said they joined the protest because of the frightening state of politics and to support impacted by anti immigration and LGBTQ legislation.

[Photo] Eastern Students for Socialism protest Coles County Republican Party fundraiser dinner

March 31, 2025
EIU SFS for president Jason Farias, a senior history education major, instructs protesters on guidelines to follow during the protest Saturday afternoon at the Library Quad. The protest was held against a Republican party fundraiser held in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Around 20 students and supporters showed up for the SFS EIU rally protesting a Republican party fundraiser held in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Saturday afternoon.

The Eastern Illinois University students for socialism registered student organization organized a rally protesting a Republican party fundraiser held in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Saturday afternoon. Students and supporters rallied at the Mellin Steps outside the Doudna Fine Arts Center and marched to the Union's parking lot facing the Grand Ballroom. The group cried anti Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and U.S. President Donald Trump chants for around half an hour.

Rob Le Cates

COLUMN: I went to Unofficial sober so you don’t have to

Rob Le Cates, Design Editor
March 14, 2025
Partygoers dance and listen to music at the second house on First Street at Unofficial on March 8.

[Photo] Crime rates remain similar to last year at Unofficial

March 14, 2025
Wi-Fi Graphic

[Photo] Wi-Fi approval on campus drops by roughly 32% for spring semester

Aidan Cusack, Opinion Editor
March 11, 2025
EIU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Ryan Hendrickson will be departing EIU in May to become the tenth president of the University of St. Francis starting June 1.

[Photo] EIU Provost Hendrickson leaves for University of St. Francis presidency

February 24, 2025
EIU redshirt sophomore guard Lyric Johnson makes a up during the women's basketball team against the UT Martin Skyhawks Saturday at Groniger Arena.

EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis shoots for two points during the women's basketball team against the UT Martin Skyhawks Saturday at Groniger Arena.

The EIU women's basketball team played against the UT Martin Skyhawks Saturday at Groniger Arena.

EIU redshirt forward Ella Lune steals a ball from UT Martin senior forward Abby Stephens during the women's basketball team Saturday at Groniger Arena.

[Photo] EIU women’s basketball stays undefeated at home against UT Martin

February 15, 2025
EIU junior guard Tiny Lewis runs the ball down court to score two points for the Panthers during women's basketball team against the UT Martin Skyhawks Saturday at Groniger Arena.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Sam Bradbury, Tiny Lewis

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
February 16, 2025
Michelle Doty

[Photo] COLUMN: Physical books are way better than e-books

March 6, 2025
Abe Ortiz

Editorial Comic

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Frosty conditions, faulty tools

February 13, 2025
EIU players (from left) Lyric Johnson (4), Ella Lune (1) and Jayda Johnston cheer after a late-game layup putting the Panthers in the lead by one point with 15 seconds left in the game. against the University of Southern Indiana at Groniger Arena Saturday.

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.

[Photo] Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event

Zaria Flippin and Payton Liggins
January 27, 2025
EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis (0) pushes past the Screaming Eagles to score a layup during the last 15 seconds of the game putting EIU in the lead 50-49 during the women's basketball game against University of Southern Indiana at Groniger Arena Saturday. Ellis scored eight points and had one rebound. The Panthers won 51-49 allowing them to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Georgia Cox, Lalani Ellis

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
January 27, 2025
EIU women's basketball head coach Marqus McGlothan instructs players from the sidelines during the women's basketball game against University of Southern Indiana at 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.

[Photo] Former assistant coach McGlothan reflects on promotion

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
February 3, 2025
EIU women's basketball head coach Marqus McGlothan instructs players during a timeout during the women's basketball game against University of Southern Indiana at 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.

Southern Indiana University sophomore forward Amiyah Buchanan and EIU senior guard Kiyley Flowers grab for a loose ball during the women's basketball game against USI at Groniger Arena Saturday. Flowers scored four points. Buchanan scored one point and had four rebounds. 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.

EIU senior guard Alex Rouse (3) looks to pass the ball during the women's basketball game against University of Southern Indiana at Groniger Arena Saturday. Rouse scored eight points and had two rebounds 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.

[Photo] Senior guard discusses commitment to Eastern in Q&A

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2025
EIUsenior forward Macy McGlone (33) pushes for ground toward the basket during the women's basketball game against University of Southern Indiana at Groniger Arena Saturday. McGlone fouled out in last quarter and led the Panthers with 22 points and 16 rebounds. 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.

Tyrone Naylor

[Photo] COLUMN: Food is too consistent on campus

April 24, 2025
Sia DeyKoontz

Gunnar Olson

[Photo] COLUMN: Wrestling should be story based

April 12, 2025
Drew Farrell

[Photo] COLUMN: RFK Jr. is wrong about autism

May 1, 2025
Cameron Thomas

[Photo] COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down

March 2, 2025
Cam'ron Hardy

[Photo] COLUMN: Thank you and goodbye... for now 

July 9, 2025
Payton Liggins

[Photo] COLUMN: Breaking down Kendricks performance

February 16, 2025
Zaria Flippin

[Photo] COLUMN: One final Q&A

May 16, 2025
Patrick Schmitz

[Photo] COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences

April 29, 2025
Luke Brewer

[Photo] COLUMN: Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution

Luke Brewer, Reporter
June 8, 2025
Koria Downs

Jordan Reedy

Jason Coulombe

Jacob Hamm

[Photo] COLUMN: 'Children of Jihad:' captivating, thrilling, chilling

March 13, 2025
Gabe Newman

Emily Anderlik

Emerson Reynolds

[Photo] COLUMN: Nintendo Switch 2: We are no longer back

April 17, 2025
Bryce Parker

[Photo] COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time

Bryce Parker, Editor-in-Chief
June 25, 2025
Brayden Cox

Alli Hausman

Alexis Moore-Jones

Aidan Cusack

(Left) a weak jet stream allows for a polar vortex to form. (Right) a strong jet stream bottles up cold air in the north.

[Photo] Negative temperatures incoming to Charleston

Aidan Cusack, Opinion Editor
January 14, 2025
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.

[Photo] Two roommates led EIU women’s soccer to OVC tournament

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Sports Editor
December 3, 2024
Political Sign Comic

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Signs of divide

November 6, 2024
Of 29,069 registered voters in Coles County, only 21,695 (74.64%) voted for the 2024 Election according to the Coles County Clerk. Depicted is a population density map that shows the percentage of where voters are located. Mattoon and Charleston made up over half of the county's voters at 67.4% combined.

[Photo] Republicans sweep Coles County elections

News Staff
November 6, 2024
Senior forward Carys Greive (7) kicks the ball forward away from Abbie McHenry, left, toward a teammate during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

EIU junior midfielder Ella Onstott (20) and UT Martin sophomore midfielder Ella Rucka (18) battle for control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Onstott had one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

[Photo] EIU women’s soccer’s path to the OVC Tournament

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2024
The Panthers lost 1-0 against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside field.

Sophomore midfielder Ella Rucka (18) attempts to get past junior midfielder Ella Onstott (20) during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

Freshman defender Colleen Bauer dribbles the ball up from the goal after an attempted goal during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

Senior forward Makayla Robinson (6) runs past junior midfielder Ella Onstott (20) and senior defender Morgan Rinker (18) during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Robinson had two shots. Onstott had one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

[Photo] Takeaways from EIU women's soccer homestand

October 23, 2024
Senior defender Morgan Rinker (18) prevents senior forward Nyeemah Prescod-Beckles (21) from advancing during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Prescod-Beckles had two shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) looks for a pass 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.

Sophomore and freshman midfielders Brooklyn Green, left, and Ella Dwyer close in on sophomore forward Peyton Cook, middle, during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

Senior midfielder Izzy Patterson (2) and junior midfielder Avery Richardson (19) chase after the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Patterson scored the only goal of the game winning 1-0 for the Skyhawks. Richardson had one shot on goal. Patterson had one shot, shot on goal and goal scored.

[Photo] EIU women’s soccer set for tournament play

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2024
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] EIU tennis prepares for weekend games

Gunnar Olson, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2025
Freshman tennis player Gui Cauvilla throws the ball up to serve during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.

Senior tennis player Pieke Bouman forehands the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.

Freshman tennis player Ludolph Wiggett backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.

Freshman tennis player Durante Trocado smashes the ball during a doubles match with Ludolph Wiggett for the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.

Freshman tennis player Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 18, 2024
Freshman tennis player Durante Trocado smashes the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.

Drone shot over the Panther Trail and various Eastern sports fields.

[Photo] EIU athletic director responds to House v. NCAA preliminary approval

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor
October 16, 2024
Eastern Illinois University football fans boo a referee's call during the first half of the homecoming game against the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks on Saturday afternoon.

Eastern's football run out onto the field before the start of the homecoming game against the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks on Saturday afternoon.

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