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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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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.

Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Alex Tetteh

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 22, 2023

The male Panther of the Week is going to Pierce Holley from the football team. The redshirt junior quarterback from Arvada, CO led the Panthers to secure their first conference win of the season...

Panthers of the Week (10.15)
Autumn Grinter and Joe Stoddard

Panthers of the Week: Autumn Grinter, Joe Stoddard

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 15, 2023

The female Panther of the Week is going to Autumn Grinter from the swim team. The junior freestyle swimmer from Edwardsville won two events at the Davenport Invite on Friday and Saturday, and Grinter...

Sophomore Catalina Rochaix (9) sets the ball in the air during EIU volleyballs game against Valparaiso. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.

Panthers of the Week: Catalina Rochaix, Julia Stanev

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 8, 2023

The first Panther of the Week is going to Catalina Rochaix from the volleyball team. The sophomore setter from Cordoba, Argentina had a total of 71 assists within the past two games against Morehead...

Graduate wide receiver Justin Thomas runs into the end zone to score the first touchdown of the game during the Mid-America Classic game against the Redbirds at OBrien Field Saturday. Thomas scored two touchdowns and ran for 80 yards. The Panthers won 14-13.

Panthers of the Week: Giovana Larregui López, Justin Thomas

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 17, 2023

The female Panther of the Week is going to senior outside hitter Giovana Larregui López. The outside hitter from Carolina, Puerto Rico helped the Panthers sweep the Mizzou Tigers 3-0 Thursday evening...

Zenaya Barnes, a 5th year forward,  dribbles the ball pass University of Illinois Springfield players Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Prairie Stars.

Panthers of the Week: Zenaya Barnes, DeAirious Smith

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 10, 2023

The female Panther of the Week is going to fifth year forward Zenaya Barnes from the women’s soccer team. Four minutes into the first half, freshman forward Abby Reinl found Barnes and passed her...

Go Panthers! Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert said as he finishes his interview with WEIU after their victory against Indiana State. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.

Panthers of the Week: Elijawah Tolbert, Giovana Larregui López

Zaria Flippin and Luther Yoder September 4, 2023

The male Panther of the Week is junior linebacker Elijawah Tolbert from the football team.  Tolbert tied his career high tackles of 11 against Indiana State University. He also had an interception...

Panthers of the Week: Lesego Maloma, Natalie Mitchem

Zaria Flippin and Kaitlyn Evans August 28, 2023

The male Panther of the Week is going to senior forward Lesego Maloma from the men’s soccer team. Maloma started the game off strong for the Panthers by scoring the only goal in the 1-0 victory Monday...

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