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Left, Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell holds petition for all-gender restrooms, hand delivered by graduate student Theo Edwards while petition signers stand in support in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.
Students hand deliver petition for all-gender restrooms to Gatrell
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.
Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault
Three different graduation ceremonies were held for the different colleges Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022, in Lantz Arena; Lumpkin College of Business and Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Education all held ceremonies for the students in the respective colleges.
Seniors prepare for graduation
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Alli Hausman
COLUMN: Lance Stroll should take a walk
Redshirt junior infielder Dylan Drumke prepares to bat at the EIU baseball game in Coaches Stadium on Sunday.
EIU splits doubleheader with USI
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox throws the ball at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
Nine-run first inning too much for EIU to overcome
Senior guard Jordan Tiger Booker during the mens basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Alli Hausman
COLUMN: Lance Stroll should take a walk
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.
Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Flamm Orchards hires around 130 to 150 workers per season to plant, tend to and process crops for thousands of families. Flamm Orchards is one of many farms in cooperation with Illinois’ statewide program to curb hunger and help stock food banks. Crops are sorted into categories where lesser-rated produce is donated to food banks.
THROUGH THE LENS: Small town standard
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
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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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