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The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won the first game 13-11.
EIU Baseball reminiscence win against Morehead to prepare for NCAA Tournament
People walking around Charleston Square near Castle and Cottage.
IHSA track meet helps local businesses
Human Services Building
Sarah Bush Lincoln assumes EIU student medical clinic
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
Jo Rich-Valdez, the founder and curator of Gaslight Art Colony and Gallery, points out artwork in Marshall.
Rural art beautifies, enhances communities
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won the first game 13-11.
EIU Baseball reminiscence win against Morehead to prepare for NCAA Tournament
EIU Panthers preparing to hit softball against the RedHawks at NCAA Tournament
EIU Softball season ends at NCAA Tournament
Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball programs first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field on the Northwestern University campus on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.
EIU softball loses first-ever NCAA Regional game
Eastern’s softball team holds up the championship bracket in celebration after winning the OVC Softball championship against SIUE 2-0 Saturday in Oxford, Ala.
Eastern to play Northwestern in regional NCAA tournament
The Panthers celebrate after winning their first Ohio Valley Conference Championship title Saturday afternoon against the SIUE cougars 2-0.
Eastern softball captures first OVC Championship title
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society
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
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match
Cupquakes Ep. 2: The Broken Batter
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 29: Top Gun: Maverick
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 28: Game of Thrones feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 27: Back to the Future Trilogy
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Junior Joseph Duncan is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run Friday, March 24 at Coaches Stadium. Duncan finished the recent weekend series at Morehead State going 5-13 with 3RBIs and 5 runs scored.

Eastern baseball team holding leads

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 30, 2017
Senior pitcher Michael McCormick delivers a pitch Friday, March 24 at Coaches Stadium. McCormick (1-4, 6.34 ERA, 31 BB, 37 K) will start game 2 of the weekend series at Moorehead State.

Baseball team traveling to Morehead State

Tyler McCluskey, Assitant Sports Editor
April 27, 2017
Redshirt sophomore Hunter Clark delivers a pitch in the Panthers’ loss to Saint Louis Wednesday. The game was called in the sixth due to lightning.

Panthers’ parade rained on

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2017
Junior Joe Duncan grounds out to third base in the seventh inning of the Panthers second game against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won game two of the three-game series 16-5.

Panthers to take on Indiana State

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2017

Baseball team hosting games over the weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 20, 2017
Sophomore Jimmy Govern attempts a bunt during the Panthers 7-6 loss to Southeast Missouri April 9, 2017, at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers defeated Butler 10-6 Tuesday on the road.

Four homeruns power Panthers past Butler

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2017
Senior Alex Cain delivers a pitch Tuesday, April 11 against Illinois Springfield at Coaches Stadium. Cain will make his third start of the season today at Butler. The right hander has appeared in 11 games and sports a 5.73 ERA with 133 BBs and 12 SOs.

Panthers to take on Butler on the road

Tyler McCluskey, Baseball Reporter
April 17, 2017
Center fielder Joe Duncan connects for a home run in the fourth inning Tuesday, April 11. Duncan drove in two and scored two going 1-for-4 in the Panthers lone win over the weekend against Belmont.

Panthers baseball takes one game against Belmont

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 16, 2017
Third baseman Dougie Parks throws out Illinois Springfields Ben Schanding in the sixth inning of the Panthers 18-11 win Tuesday at Coaches Stadium.

Eastern takes on Belmont

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2017

Baseball team in last place in Ohio Valley

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2017
Junior shortstop Andrew Curran throws to first for a double play after getting Southeast Missouris Josh Haggerty out at second base.

Baseball team can’t close, but is getting there

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2017
Freshman Alex Stevenson delivers a pitch Saturday at Coaches Stadium. Stevenson picked up his third win of the season striking out two over four scoreless innings of work in relief of starter Michael McCormick.

Panther baseball drops 2 of 3 to Southeast Missouri

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 9, 2017

Eastern ready for matchup with Southeast Missouri

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 6, 2017
Sophomore second baseman Jimmy Govern tosses the ball to first base during a game Tuesday, Wednesday 28 at Coaches Stadium.

Saint Louis downs Eastern baseball

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2017
Senior Chase Thurston delivers a pitch Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. Thurston (1-0, 4.97 ERA) will take the mound today at Saint Louis University.

Eastern pitching starting to find groove

Tyler McCluskey, Baseball reporter
April 3, 2017
Junior third baseman Dougie Parks fields a ground ball from a Southern Illinois University Carbondale batter Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. Parks finished the weekend series at Tennessee Tech with six RBIs, two runs scored going 5-for-12 at the plate for the Panthers.

Eastern swept by Tennessee Tech

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 2, 2017
Sophomore Jimmy Govern scores on a Matt Albert ground out to thirdbase to cap off a 3-run fifth inning for Eastern at Coaches Stadium Tuesday. Govern finished 2-for-4 at the plate with 2 runs scored and an RBI in the 12-4 win over Robert Morris.

Eastern baseball wins second straight game

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
March 28, 2017
Junior Dougie Parks eyes homeplate while teammate Justin Smith prpepares to lay down a bunt in game 2 of Friday’s doubleheader against Murray State. Parks finished 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored in the 11-10 loss.

Eastern wins game three of weekend series

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2017
Junior Steve Fishman poses for a picture in the Padovan Pool on Wednesday. Fishman broke the 400-IM school record with a time of 4:03.76 at Summit League Championships after injuring his right collar bone.

Broken shoulder turns into broken record

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2017
Junior Brandon Robbins set a record in the 200-breast with a time of 2:03.49 at the Summit League Championships.

Re-Record breaker Robbins

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2017
Junior Danielle Mimatteo added her name to the Eastern record books with her time of 59.49 in the 100-IM at this years Summit League Championships.

Dani DiMatteo, record holder, avid coffee drinker

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2017
Sophomore Nick Harkins swam his way into Eastern’s record books during the Summit League Championships Feb. 15-18 in Indianapolis. Harkins set a new school record in the 100-IM with a time of 52.97.

Harkins adds name to record books

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2017
Junior Matt Jacobs swims the 100-Breast during the Summit League Championships on Friday the 17th and broke the record with a time of 56.08.

Records broken at Summit League Championships

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2017

Swim team finishes day 1 at conference

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2017
Senior Brogan O’Doherty swims the backstroke Nov.11 against Evansville at Padovan Pool.

O’Doherty sets goals for Summit League Championship

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2017

Swimmers ready for final Summit League meet

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2017

High GPA’s earn swim teams scholastic honors

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2017

Women’s swimming emerges victorious, men suffer loss

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2017

Last meet of the season looming for swim team

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2017

Swim teams both finish top 5 at Indiana State

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2017

Looking forward for men and women’s swimming

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2017

Swim teams aim to stay focused over long break between meets

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
December 5, 2016

Eastern swim teams wrap up final home meet

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
December 4, 2016

Swim teams hosting final home meet

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
December 1, 2016
Senior Paige Eavenson competes in the 200-butterfly Friday Oct. 29 against Valparaiso at Padovan Pool. Eavenson earned first place in the event with a time of 2:14.38.

Swim teams show season-best times at recent meets

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
November 30, 2016

Swim teams place at House of Champions

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
November 27, 2016

Swim teams head to House of Champions meet

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
November 17, 2016
Sophomore Alex Laleian finished 3rd in 1,000-yard freestyle against Evansville Friday night at the Padovan Pool.

Column: Swim teams bring excitement, energy

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
November 15, 2016
Junior Patrick Wood competes in the 100-yard butterfly Friday at Padovan Pool. Woods time of :55.39 was good for a fourth place finish in the event.

Swim teams lose to Evansville

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
November 14, 2016

Swimming teams host Evansville at Padovan Pool

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
November 10, 2016

Swim teams taking time off this weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
November 3, 2016
Sophomore Lauren Oostman set the Padovan Pool record in the womens 200-yard backstroke Saturday.

Swim teams win, set records

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
October 30, 2016

Swim teams hosting season opener Saturday

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
October 27, 2016

Swim teams open season with first-place finishers

Tyler McCluskey, Swim Reporter
October 23, 2016

Men’s, women’s swim teams opening seasons away

Tyler McCluskey, Swimming Reporter
October 20, 2016

Student Senate to discuss provost search committee

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2016

Women’s soccer closes out final home game with win

Tyler McCluskey , Women's Soccer Reporter
October 17, 2016

Volleyball team drops both 5-set matches

Tyler McCluskey and Bryan Bund
October 16, 2016

Women’s soccer set for final home matches

Tyler McCluskey, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 12, 2016

Women’s soccer team to face Morehead State

Tyler McCluskey, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 6, 2016

Families continue breakfast tradition

Tyler McCluskey, Contributing Writer
September 25, 2016

Soccer team splits weekend games

Phil Delma and Tyler McCluskey
September 25, 2016

Eastern women’s soccer team gearing up for OVC play

Tyler Mccluskey, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 7, 2016
Redshirt-Freshman defender Ellie Corrigan attempts a shot in an exhibition game against Evansville on Aug. 14 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer aims for first win

Tyler McCluskey, Women's Soccer Reporter
August 25, 2016

Women’s soccer team loses back-to-back games to start season

Tyler McCluskey, Women's Soccer Reporter
August 21, 2016

Men’s tennis players excited for future of team

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2016

Men’s tennis reflect on season

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2016
Sophomore Trent Reiman defeated Belmonts Adam Rudowski 6-2, 6-4 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Reiman defeated Morehead States Enrique Samudio 6-2. 6-4 in singles play on Saturday in Morehead, Ky.

Men’s tennis team splits the weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2016

Men’s tennis set for final matches

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2016
Senior Robert Skolik defeated Belmonts Robin Demasse 7-5, 6-2 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. The Panthers were defeated 4-3.

Skolik’s success story

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2016

Men’s tennis team heads into final home matches

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2016

Men’s tennis falls twice this weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2016

Men’s tennis set for two matches this weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2016

Men’s tennis split weekend matches

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2016

Men’s tennis set for two matches this weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2016

Column: New tobacco law is going up in smoke

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2016

Men’s tennis team to face DePaul Saturday

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2016
Photo courtesy Mike Carpenter | Marquette Wire Senior Robert Skolik serves during a doubles match against Marquette senior Daniel Fernandez and freshman Alvaro Verdu Saturday at the Helfaer Tennis Stadium in Milwaukee, Wis. Skolik and partner Rui Silva lost 6-2.

Men’s tennis loses to Marquette

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2016

Men’s tennis team to face Marquette this weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2016

Column: Vote Donald Trump in this year’s primary

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016

Senior tennis player reflects on experience

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2016

Men’s track and field team wins OVC

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2016

Track and field ready for OVC tourney

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2016
Red-shirt senior Jacob Wendell serves during a practice game in Lantz Fieldhouse on Tuesday. The Panthers are 2-6 overall.

OVC men’s tennis roundup

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2016

Men’s tennis team lose two this weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2016

Men’s tennis team set for two matches this weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2016

Men’s tennis team loses to UIC

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2016

Men’s tennis team set to take on UIC

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2016

Men’s tennis team take two this weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2016

Men’s tennis team falls to Northern

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2016

Men’s Tennis lose second straight to SLU

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2016

Men’s tennis team to face Saint Louis

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2016

Women’s tennis ready for home opener

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2015
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