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(Thumbnail edition) Former Illinois representative and senator Tom Bennett speaks to EIU students about his time in government in Coleman Hall on Wednesday
Former senator Bennett reflects on time in government at Eastern presentation
Students and faculty members gather to listen to students share experiences of living on campus as AAPI here in Coleman hall in the Lumpkin Auditorium Wednesday evening.
AAPI panel highlights student experiences
The EIU student senate announced the election results for positions for the 2025-2026 year at it's weekly meeting in Pemberton hall on Wednesday.
EIU student senate unofficially announces election results
Photo illustration
Eastern educators grapple with AI
Emergency shelter are located within buildings on the Eastern Illinois University campus, often in basements when available. During tornado season, it is especially important to know what to do in case of emergency.
What to do in severe weather
Utility senior Tyler Castro steps off the box as he batts the ball up into the air, at Coaches Stadium against Tennessee Tech on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. April 17, 2025.
EIU baseball completes series sweep over Tennessee Tech
SUBMMITTED PHOTO | EIU ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT Graduate sprinter Jahleel Perrin.
Graduate sprinter shares hidden talent in Q&A
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman, Panayiotis Mihalopoulos, lines up with the offensive line with the ball to throw it back during football practice at O'Brien Field on April 10.
Offensive lineman shares early hockey stint in Q&A
Eastern Illinois sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick looking up at her ball as it goes over the home run fence in the third inning during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU infielder looks to family, God during softball predicament
Quterback redshirt junior Joey Sprinkle, pratices his throw and passes during practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, April 3, 2025
Redshirt junior quarterback discusses position room strengths in Q&A
Utility senior Tyler Castro steps off the box as he batts the ball up into the air, at Coaches Stadium against Tennessee Tech on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. April 17, 2025.
EIU baseball completes series sweep over Tennessee Tech
Number 18 infield senior Chris Worcester slides into home base during the Eastern Illinois University panthers against the Saint Xavier cougars at Coaches Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU on 13-03
EIU baseball dominates St. Xavier in eight innings
Charleston High School sophomore pitcher Wyatt Gordon looking at the catcher before pitching the ball as he pitched six hitless innings in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.
CHS baseball throws no-hitter vs Shelbyville
(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop 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 Saturday.
EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series
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 loses both games to Mattoon
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?
Fifth year, forward Jayda Johnston carries senior guard Kiyley Flowers off the court during the first quarter of the game against Tennessee State Tigers in Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University on Feb. 13.
The journey from registered nurse to EIU forward
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
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
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
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman, Panayiotis Mihalopoulos, lines up with the offensive line with the ball to throw it back during football practice at O'Brien Field on April 10.
Offensive lineman shares early hockey stint in Q&A
Quterback redshirt junior Joey Sprinkle, pratices his throw and passes during practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, April 3, 2025
Redshirt junior quarterback discusses position room strengths in Q&A
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Cole LaCrue waits for the ball to be thrown back at him during football practice, at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on April 10.
Former Wisconsin quarterback shares transfer decision in Q&A
[thumbnail edition] Assistant Coach of the Linebackers, Rodman Noel talking to the linebackers about their positions at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
EIU football hire finds comfort in coaching
[THUMBNAIL EDITION] (From left to right) Head football coach Chris Wilkerson works with his son student assistant coach Peyton Wilkerson at football practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on Thursday.
Coaching EIU football like father like son
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
Eastern Illinois sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick looking up at her ball as it goes over the home run fence in the third inning during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU infielder looks to family, God during softball predicament
Eastern Illinois softball players wore yellow socks and bows for the Eastern care game for Sarcoma Saturday.
Panther softball plays care game to honor player’s dad, raise awareness
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.
EIU softball sweeps doubleheader, series from Southern Indiana
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.
Panthers of the Week: Sophia Olman, Ian Hollander
Eastern Illinois freshman utility player Abbi Hatton running to home plate to celebrate her home run with her teammates during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU softball records win over USI in care game
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
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
Gunnar Olson
COLUMN: Wrestling should be story based
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COLUMN: ‘The Menu’ left me hungry for more 
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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
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
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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.

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
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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.

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[Photo] COLUMN: Wrestling should be story based

April 12, 2025
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[Photo] COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play

March 8, 2025
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March 2, 2025
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April 16, 2025
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February 16, 2025
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[Photo] COLUMN: Wrestling should focus more on matches

April 12, 2025
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[Photo] COLUMN: ‘The Menu’ left me hungry for more 

April 10, 2025
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March 13, 2025
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[Photo] COLUMN: Nintendo Switch 2: We are no longer back

April 17, 2025
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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.

Eastern's 2024 homecoming was themed around westerns which had many people dressing up in cowboy hats, bandanas, an occasional inflatable horse or two and boots.

Members of the Panther Marching Band chant along to EIU pep songs in front of the Coles County Courthouse during the homecoming parade Saturday morning.

Hunter Mendoza, a junior accounting major, holds on to the mechanical bull as friends and fellow students cheer him on at the EIU tailgate outside the O'Brien Field Saturday afternoon. He said back home, he went to several rodeos so he had all the necessary apparel items for the western homecoming theme. Mendoza said he is very excited for his second homecoming.

Paul Nau, a graduate music student, juggles on a unicycle during the homecoming parade Saturday morning.

Members of the EIU Panther Color Guard twirl their flags in front of the Coles County Courthouse during the homecoming parade Saturday morning.

Players for both Eastern Illinois University and Southeast Missouri State University's teams scramble for a fumbled ball during EIU's homecoming at O'Brien Field against Southeast Missouri State University Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Redhawks.

[Photo] Takeaways from EIU football thus far

Aidan Cusack and Payton Liggins
October 22, 2024
Sophomore running back MJ Flowers, is tackled by Southeast Missouri State University's defensive line after securing a first down for the EIU Panthers during Eastern's homecoming at O'Brien Field against Southeast Missouri State University Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Redhawks.

[Photo] All-American running back announces departure from football program

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
December 6, 2024
Quarterback Pierce Holley (3), left, is sacked by Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks' defensive line during EIU's homecoming at O'Brien Field against Southeast Missouri State University Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Redhawks.

[Photo] What happened at EIU's homecoming game?

October 5, 2024
Eastern's coaching staff directs players in between plays during EIU's homecoming at O'Brien Field against Southeast Missouri State University Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Redhawks.

Wide receivers coach Tino Smith II instructs players after a play during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] Former EIU wide receiver connects ties for new position

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 14, 2024
Quarterback Pierce Holley (3), left, is sacked by Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks' defensive line during EIU's homecoming at O'Brien Field against Southeast Missouri State University Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Redhawks.

Tight ends coach Cole Hoover practices blocking players during football practice drills at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] Tight end coach talks about history with EIU program

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
October 3, 2024
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