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EIU students wrote post cards in appreciation to alumni and for scholarships they have received on Tuesday at EIU Giving Day.
EIU raises $120,00 from Giving Day
Members of Insomniacs Dream practice parts of the group's Springfest set list Friday evening. Several of the music collective members graduated from EIU.
Spring Fest returns Thursday at Doudna
Garbage cans are placed on the main floor of the field house in Groniger Arena to catch the water that is still leaking from the roof on Monday.
Eastern field house floods due to recent weather
[Thumbnail] Eastern's Old Main was quiet Thursday morning while educators who had left the office to strike picketed outside.
Eastern students lose visa status    
Protestors line the edge of Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide No Kings Day protests in Morton Park on Saturday.
Charleston community partakes in No Kings Day protest
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?
Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez sliding into third base after hitting a leadoff triple in the bottom of the fifth inning at Williams field during Eastern’s win against Indiana State University 8-0 in six innings on Tuesday.
Panther softball shuts out Indiana State
The Charleston High School baseball team has a mound meeting during game one of its doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.
CHS baseball gets swept by Mahomet-Seymour
Sebastian Pares Defensive Line celebrates a touch down with this team at the Illinois Sate against Eastern Illinois game at Illinois State University at the Statefarm center lasted season, football game in Normal Ill
Three Panthers prepare for NFL and CFL Draft
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE ATHLETICS DEPRTMENT Sophomore Meera Upadhyay Played in six of eight events during the 2023-24 season.
Toler, EIU women’s golf reflect on 2025 spring season
The Charleston High School baseball team has a mound meeting during game one of its doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.
CHS baseball gets swept by Mahomet-Seymour
Eastern Illinois University softball team celebrating sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick’s home run hit in the third inning during its annual care game and Eastern softball’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU baseball, softball sweep weekend OVC series
Number 18 infield senior Chris Worcester running to slides into home base during the Eastern Illinois University baseball game against the Saint Xavier cougars at Coaches Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU on 13-03
Panther of the Week: Chris Worcester, Mya Mirocha
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 baseball game 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
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?
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?
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
Sebastian Pares Defensive Line celebrates a touch down with this team at the Illinois Sate against Eastern Illinois game at Illinois State University at the Statefarm center lasted season, football game in Normal Ill
Three Panthers prepare for NFL and CFL Draft
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
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 softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez sliding into third base after hitting a leadoff triple in the bottom of the fifth inning at Williams field during Eastern’s win against Indiana State University 8-0 in six innings on Tuesday.
Panther softball shuts out Indiana State
Eastern Illinois University softball team celebrating sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick’s home run hit in the third inning during its annual care game and Eastern softball’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU baseball, softball sweep weekend OVC series
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 softball’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
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
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Sinners’ is heavenly
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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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 86: Is ‘A Real Pain’ Painful to Watch?
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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From left, Gail Mason, Democrat for Coles County Board, and Tim Mason, an associate professor in economics, watch the solar eclipse together at Robinson High School on Monday afternoon.

Eastern Illinois University Marching band performs for Veterans Day before Eastern football game against Tennessee State Tigers held at O'Brien Field saturday afternoon.

Eastern Illinois parents and family members cheer as their seniors are called during Senior Day during the Panthers game against Tennessee State Tigers held at O'Brien Field saturday afternoon.

Eastern Illinois football team celebrates after defeating the Tennessee State Tigers 30-17 during their game held at O'Brien Field saturday afternoon.

[Photo] STAFF PICKS: Hardest position in football

November 17, 2023
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers tries to score a touchdown against Tennessee State Tigers during their game held at O'Brien Field saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Why athletes play through injuries

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Redshirt junior linebacker Anthony Shockey (5) celebrates after making a tackle against Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Football defensive captains speak on offseason

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
June 21, 2024
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.

[Photo] Flowers scores more points than Tennessee State offense in Panther win

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 11, 2023
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9) attempts to steal the ball from senior Incarnate word midfielder Luis Zuniga (8) during their OVC semifinals tournament held at Ralph Korte Stadium wednesday evening.

[Photo] Eastern ends season on a 1-0 loss to UIW

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2023
Greek Court Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2023

[Photo] Greek Life and leadership: developing skills for the future

November 10, 2023
Student Recreation Center held intramural sports for flag football at intramural fields tuesday night.

Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, stiff arms a Bryant University Bulldogs defender at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

[Photo] EIU Football’s national and conference rankings after eight games

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
October 28, 2023
Kevin Daniels, a red shirt sophomore running back, stiff arms a defender while attempting to score a touchdown during their game against Bryant University Bulldog at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

Kevin Daniels, a red shirt sophomore running back, attempts to run the ball pass Bryant University Bulldog defenders at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

DeAirious Smith, a junior wide receiver, attempts to catch a pass from Eastern quarterback, Pierce Holley during their game against Bryant University Bulldogs at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

DeAirious Smith, a junior wide receiver, catches a pass from Eastern quarterback Pierce Holley during their game against Bryant University Bulldogs at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, attempts to throw the ball at a teammate during their game against Bryant University Bulldogs at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Alex Tetteh

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
October 22, 2023
Shower

[Photo] Steam outage during Fall Break

October 19, 2023
Nidhi Patel serves as the president of student body during the 2023-2024 academic year.

[Photo] Nidhi Patel: role as Student Body President

Jacob Adcock, Reporter
October 19, 2023
Anthony Manaves, a junior tight end practices catching the football with a teammate at O'Brien Field wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] Panthers feel motivated ahead of third conference game

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter
October 19, 2023
Mj Flowers, a freshman running back runs with teammates towards the end zone during their homecoming game against UT Martin O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Flowers named to Freshman of the Year watch list

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
October 18, 2023
A picture of University Police department on Oct 16, 2023, on Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston Ill.

A picture of University Police department on Oct 16, 2023, on Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston Ill.

A picture of University Police department on Oct 16, 2023, on Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston Ill.

A picture of Andrews Hall on Oct 17, 2023, on Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston Ill.

A picture of Andrews Hall on Oct 17, 2023, on Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston Ill.

[Photo] Campus sees 4 rape reports since start of semester

October 26, 2023
President and co-creator of Eastern line dancing club, Kayla Tomaszkiewicz demonstrates a dance routine in McAfee Gym underground Friday evening.

Vice president and co-creator of Eastern line dancing club, Lindsey Schwerdlin congratulates everyone after finishing all dance routines in McAfee Gym underground Friday evening.

Eastern students practice line dancing routines every Wednesday at 7:00pm held in McAfee Gym underground Friday evening.

[Photo] EIU Line dance club has a boot scootin’ end to a great semester 

Lindsay Weiss, Reporter
December 11, 2023
Lindsey Schwerdlin, a Junior communication disorders and science major, helps demonstrate line dancing routine with fellow line dancing co-creator Kayla Tomaszkiewicz held in McAfee Gym underground Friday evening.

Kayla Tomaszkiewicz, a Junior communication disorders and science major, practices a routine with dance partner during line dancing club held in McAfee Gym underground Friday evening.

Gennelle Nathan, a sophomore graphic design major, stays after class in Doudna Fine Arts Center to work on her art project Thursday afternoon.

Emily Wilcox, a senior middle blocker for Eastern Illinois University Volleyball team cat, Cheeto poses for pictures Tuesday afternoon.

Emily Wilcox, a senior middle blocker for Eastern Volleyball team cat, Cheeto poses for the camera Tuesday afternoon.

Emily Wilcox, a senior middle blocker for Eastern Volleyball team cat, Cheeto poses for the camera Tuesday afternoon.

Eastern Football Team runs out of their tunnel against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] COLUMN: The Good, Bad and Ugly of 2023 football season

November 26, 2023
Hunter Kidwell, a senior KSR teacher licensure major, cooks food for eastern football fans during homecoming tailgate at O‘Brien stadium Saturday afternoon.

Eastern football team celebrates after getting a interception against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] EIU football excited for 2024 season changes

January 27, 2024
Joel Barrows, a junior defensive lineman (6) celebrates with teammate Ira Armstead II (0) after sacking UT Martin quarter back at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Deeper insight into EIU vs UT Martin during Q&A with UT Martin newspaper

October 26, 2024
Justin Bowick Jr., a sophomore wide receiver, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Panthers continue to maintain focus for road game against SEMO

October 12, 2023
Eastern football players waits for the ball to stop during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Blake Ruffin, a sophomore safety (4), celebrates after sacking UT Martin quarterback during their homecoming game at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Fans cheer for Eastern Football team during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Eastern Fans cheer during Eastern football team touchdown celebration during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Justin Thomas, a graduate wide receiver, runs the ball pass UT Martin players during their homecoming game at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] How does eligibility work for college athletes?

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2023
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, stiff arms a Bryant University Bulldogs defender at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Holley, Panthers receive preseason recognition

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
July 18, 2024
Justin Bowick Jr., a sophomore wide receiver, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Panthers continue to maintain focus for road game against SEMO

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter
October 12, 2023
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Fall 2024 athletes to watch

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
August 24, 2024
Garrett Jackson, a nursing major, plays the snare during the Eastern Illinois university Homecoming parade Saturday afternoon.

Eastern Illinois University marching band performs during the Homecoming parade Saturday afternoon.

Junior linebacker Elijawah Tolbert (1), looks around the field after the last play of the game at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, Oct 7, 2023, on Eastern Illinois University Campus in Charleston, Ill

[Photo] Thrilling overtime ends in ‘heartbreaking loss’ for Eastern football

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
October 7, 2023
Students chat and laugh before the dealer distribute cards to the players at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Thursday evening.

[Photo] EIU hosts Casino Night; continues Homecoming Week 

October 6, 2023
Students chat and laugh before the dealer distribute cards to the players at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Thursday evening.

[Photo] EIU hosts Casino Night; continues Homecoming Week 

Drew Coffey, Reporter
October 6, 2023
Casino Night dealer spins roulette wheel at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Thursday evening.

Casino Night dealer spins roulette wheel at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Thursday evening.

Ella Onstott, Sophomore Midfielder, (20) celebrates with her team after scoring the game tying goal against MoreHead St. Eagles at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

Sophomore Midfielder Ella Onstott (20) celebrates after scoring a game tying goal against MoreHead St. Eagles with 24 seconds left on the clock at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

Sophomore Midfielder Ella Onstott (20) celebrates after scoring a game tying goal against MoreHead St. Eagles with 24 seconds left on the clock at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

Senior Forward Serra Pizano attempts to steal the soccerball from MoreHead St. Eagles player at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

[Photo] Women’s soccer earns sixth seeded spot in OVC Tournament

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2023
Sophomore Midfielder Ella Onstott attempts to score a goal against MoreHead St. Eagles at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

Fans cheer after senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.

Senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys with 20 seconds left at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.

[Photo] The Panthers’ secret weapon

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2023
Senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys with 20 seconds left at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.

[Photo] Galloway secures win for Panthers in first game back from injury

Autumn Schulz, Senior Sports Reporter
September 23, 2023
Fans cheer after senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.

Fans cheer after senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.

[Photo] How important is fan attendance to Panther athletes?

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
Sophomore wide receiver Justin Bowick jr. (1) attempts to catch the football being thrown at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] COLUMN: Why people have such a deep connection with sports

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2023
Senior defensive line Terence Simon jr. (44) tries to tackle McNeese St cowboys quarterback (18) at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Fifth year defensive back Russell Dandy runs with McNeese St cowboys wide receiver at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Eastern Football Team runs out of their tunnel against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] COLUMN: The Good, Bad and Ugly of 2023 football season

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 26, 2023
Eli Mirza, a junior wide receiver, attempts to run the football pass McNeese St cowboys defenders at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Bye week gives Eastern a chance to recover before playing Lindenwood

Duane Carter, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2023
Eastern Football Team runs out of their tunnel against Bryant University Bulldogs at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Eastern prepares for last home game of season against TSU Tigers

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter
November 9, 2023
Freshman running back MJ Flowers runs the ball towards the endzone at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. MJ Flowers rushed for 272 yards on 37 carries. The EIU panthers beat the Mcneese St cowboys 31-28.

Freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates as after scoring a touchdown at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. MJ Flowers rushed for 272 yards on 37 carries. The EIU panthers beat the Mcneese St cowboys 31-28.

[Photo] Flowers rushed more than Cowboys’ offense to help Panthers secure second home win

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2023
MJ Flowers, a red shirt freshman running back, practice catching footballs before team stretches at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.

[Photo] Panthers continue to step up in preparation for Cowboys

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter
September 21, 2023
Josh Norman, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Eastern Illinois University plays pickle-ball at Lantz Arena Tennis courts Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 19.

[Photo] Local pickleball club consistently hits the courts, welcomes all  

Drew Coffey, Reporter
September 21, 2023
Whelan Joseph, a junior sports management major, deflects a shot attempt from Wright St Raiders at Lakeside field Tuesday evening.

Lance Somerfield, a freshman, attemps to defend against Wright St Raiders as they try to throw the ball onto the field at Lakeside Field Tuesday afternoon.

Sam Eccles, a senior chemistry major, celebrates with his teammates after scoring aganist Wright St Raiders at Lakeside Field Tuesday afternoon

Sam Eccles, a senior chemistry major, celebrates with his teammates after scoring aganist Wright St Raiders at Lakeside Field Tuesday afternoon

Sophomore Forward Casey Welage tries to steal the soccerball from Lindenwood Lions defender at Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

[Photo] Eastern comes away with second tie of the season against Wright State

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Casey Welage, a sophomore teacher education major, watches as a player from Bellarmine tosses the ball into play at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

Adrian Lechuga, a sophomore digital media technology major, watches as a player from Bellarmine gets substituted onto the field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

[Photo] Eastern shutout in loss to Liberty

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2023
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.

William Bruce, a junior pre-physical therapy major, tosses the ball onto the field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

Lance Somerfield, a freshman, dribbles the ball up field against Bellarmine at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

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