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Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 
Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library
Two people died in a murder suicide at 817 N. 34th St. in Mattoon on Nov. 10, 2024.
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
Former Illinois govenor Jim Edgar introduces David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIUC, during the Edgar Speaker Series in Buzzard Auditorium on Thurday.
Former governor visiting EIU
Mary Kaiser clears the checkout screen after a student gets their meal on Monday at Stevenson Tower Deli.
Introducing EIU’s grandmother
Vice President of Student Affairs Mason Tegeler was appointed to the student publication board, the WEIU Radio and TV advisory board and to the Booth collaborative advisory committee at the weekly student senate meeting on Wednesday.
Student senate appointed to publication board, nominates awards
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman 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
Charleston girls' basketball finished up practice on Thursday ahead of it's season opener at the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament at Paris High School.
CHS Trojans ready to start girl’s basketball season
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
Charleston girls' basketball finished up practice on Thursday ahead of it's season opener at the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament at Paris High School.
CHS Trojans ready to start girl’s basketball season
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
Junior Guard Zion Fruster, gets a free throw during the second half of the game, , The Mens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois 112-67 in the Statefarm center on the U of I campus on Nov 04, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Five takeaways from EIU men’s basketball’s loss to Indiana
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
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
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.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Senior kicker Julian Patino gets ready for a kickoff return against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon in O’Brien Stadium. The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 16-13.
Senior kicker secures win in Panthers’ last home game of the season
Head Football Coach, Chris Wilkerson waits with the football team to run on the hancock field before the Illinois State University, vs Eastern Illinois University
Panthers set to play Charleston Southern, honoring 27 seniors
Wide receivers coach Tino Smith II instructs players after a play during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Former EIU wide receiver connects ties for new position
Senior forward Macy McGlone becomes the fourth player in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Cooper Willman
Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,
Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE
Senior, goalkeeper Chad Smith, Kicks the ball out of the goal during the Eastern Illinois University Vs University of Chicago game
Panthers lose to Lions after two quick goals
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.
EIU men’s soccer by the numbers
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at men's soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.
Panthers of the Week: Jake Pollock, David Brown
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's 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
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
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
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman 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
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.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock
Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 
EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025
Destiny Walker (6) ready's up her serve towards the Tennessee Tech this evening in the Lantz Arena
EIU volleyball comes back over Little Rock in fifth set for win
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”
‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Pokémon TCG Pocket, we need to talk
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: SNL made me cry last week
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 74: Ready Player One: Winner Takes All
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 71: The Fly: Buzzing Through The Gore
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
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
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Adam Tumino is a senior sports media relations major. He previously served as the Editor-in-Chief at The News.

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The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
May 5, 2022
The Panthers will play their first home game of the season against the University of Illinois Chicago on Wed. 22, 2023 at Williams Field at 1 p.m.

Weekend matchups set to shake up OVC softball standings

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
April 28, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear

Adam Tumino, Luke Taylor, and Corryn Brock
April 28, 2022
Pitcher Olivia Price attempts to catch a line drive up the middle during the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon against SIUE. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings, with Price picking up the win after pitching 8.1 shutout innings in relief.

Panthers sweep Wednesday doubleheader against SIUE, including 11-inning thriller

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
Eastern shortstop Megan Burton throws to first after fielding a ground ball in game two of a doubleheader against Austin Peay April 23 at Williams Field. Eastern lost the game 4-3 to the Governors.

Softball team swept in 3rd-consecutive weekend series

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
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COLUMN: “Winning Time” captures NBA’s soap opera energy

Adam Tumino, Columnist
April 27, 2022
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.

[Photo] Panthers swept by Racers in homer-heavy series

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2022
Bouemboue steps down as Eastern men's soccer coach

Bouemboue steps down as Eastern men’s soccer coach

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
April 26, 2022
Emma Kamerer, a graduate student studying art, gives a presentation on her oil paintings during a Noontime Talk event hosted by the Tarble Arts Center on Friday. Kamerer is one of 13 graduate students that have work on display as part of the 2022 EIU Masters of Arts in Studio Art Exhibition.

Tarble holds Noontime Talk event Friday

Adam Tumino
April 22, 2022
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Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino

Adam Tumino
April 21, 2022
Eastern catcher Lindy Milkowski looks to the dugout and smiles during game two of a doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne April 6 at Williams Field. The Panthers won both of the games, 13-8 and 3-2.

Murray State leading OVC softball standings, Eastern slips to seventh

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
April 21, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 28: Hoosiers & White Men Can’t Jump

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
April 21, 2022
Eastern redshirt senior Dustin Hatfield (24) competes in the men’s 5,000-meter run at the EIU Big Blue Classic on April 1 and O’Brien Field. Hatfield did not finish the event, but set a school record in the 5,000 meters the previous week at the Raleigh Relays with a time of 13:53.21.

Naming DEN’s 2021-22 Athletes of the Year

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
April 20, 2022
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COLUMN: Ranking the planets of the solar system

Adam Tumino, Columnist
April 20, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 27: Looper & Terminator

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
April 14, 2022
Adam Tumino

COLUMN: “Fleabag” may be the only perfect piece of art

Adam Tumino, Columnist
April 13, 2022
Eastern shortstop Megan Burton slides into home in the second game of a doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne on April 6 at Williams Field. Burton walked and scored a run in the game, which Eastern won 3-2.

Eastern softball team slides to 6th place in OVC

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
April 12, 2022
Tarble opens student art exhibits Friday

Tarble opens student art exhibits Friday

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
April 8, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 26: All Eight Harry Potter Movies

Adam Tumino, Luke Taylor, and Rob Le Cates
April 7, 2022
From left, Maddie Swart (33), a sophomore political science major, Megan Burton (2), a senior educational leadership major, and Rachel Kaufman (33) a sophomore marketing major, talk in between plays during the second game against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Panthers won both games, the first 13-8 and the second 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Panthers sweep midweek doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
April 6, 2022
Eastern sophomores Akiya Kollore (right) and Shanisa Stinson jump side-by-side while competing in the women's 100 meter hurdles at the EIU Big Blue Classic held at O'Brien Field on April 1. Kollore placed first with a time of 14.21 and Stinson came second at 14.33.

Track teams off and running in outdoor season

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
April 6, 2022
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COLUMN: I can no longer escape Elon Musk

Adam Tumino, Columnist
April 6, 2022
Eastern second baseman Hannah Cravens (10) celebrates with shortstop Megan Burton (2) after hitting a home run in the second game of a doubleheader against Murray State Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. Cravens has a total of 12 home runs on the season. The Panthers won 5-0 against the Racers.

Panthers win weekend series against Murray State

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
April 3, 2022
Members of the Eastern track team compete in the men’s mile at the John Craft Invitational on Jan. 15, 2022 in the Lantz Field House. Eastern’s Jamie Marcos (3) finished the race with a time of 4:12.83, placing first out of 18 runners.

Track and field teams to host EIU Big Blue Classic

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
March 31, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 25: American Psycho & Promising Young Woman

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
March 30, 2022
Eastern pitched Alexa Rehmeier prepares to face a batter in game one of a doubleheader against Morehead State on March 20 at Williams Field. Rehmeier threw a complete game shutout, striking out 10 batters as Eastern won 4-0.

Eastern softball team in 3rd place in OVC with 4-2 record

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
March 30, 2022
Adam Tumino

COLUMN: The Jolly Rancher people know what they’re doing

Adam Tumino, Columnist
March 30, 2022
2022 Eastern football schedule released

2022 Eastern football schedule released

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
March 24, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 24: The Power of the Dog & Nomadland

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
March 24, 2022
Eastern utility player Ryan Ignoffo (7) high fives his teammates after the Panthers’ 3-2 win over McNeese State on March 18. The Panthers won the series to improve to 13-4 on the season.

OVC baseball teams on verge of conference season

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
March 22, 2022
Eastern shortstop Megan Burton attempts to place a tag on a Morehead State baserunner in first game of a doubleheader on Sunday at Williams Field. Eastern won the game 4-0.

[Photo] Sweeps galore as softball teams begin OVC play

Ryan Meyer, Softball Reporter
March 22, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 23: West Side Story 1961 & 2021

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
March 10, 2022
Eastern pitcher Kyle Lang winds up for a pitch against Bellarmine on March 9, 2021, at Coaches Field. Lang pitched a season-high 7 innings, allowing 6 hits and 1 run in an 8-1 Eastern win.

Panthers sweep Grambling State over weekend

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
March 8, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 22: Annihilation & The Martian

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
March 2, 2022
The EIU women's basketball team members, from left, senior Abby Wahl and sophomore Parker Stafford sit on the bench in the last 30 seconds of the Panthers 72-61 loss to Tennessee State in the OVC Tournament in Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, on Wednesday.

Panthers’ season comes to an end with 72-61 loss to Tennessee State

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
March 2, 2022
Eastern guard Lariah Washington attempts a shot in the Panther's game against Tennessee Tech on Feb. 10 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 14 points in the game, which Eastern lost 65-56.

Washington given 1st team All-OVC honors

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
March 1, 2022
Austin Peay guard Karle Pace waits to check in to the women's basketball game between Austin Peay and Eastern at Lantz Arena Saturday. Pace returned to Lantz Arena for the first time since last year when she was a senior for the Panthers. She ranks 11th in Eastern history with 1,387 points.

Former Panther Pace returns to Lantz Arena with Governors

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 27, 2022
Eastern forward Abby Wahl waves to her family in the crowd after the women's basketball team's 68-56 win over Austin Peay on Saturday in Lantz Arena. Wahl scored a season-high 20 points in the game. It was also Senior Day for the Panthers, as Wahl and her teammates Jordyn Hughes and Kira Arthofer were honored before the game.

Panthers beat Austin Peay 68-56 on Senior Day

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 26, 2022
Composer Victor Marquez-Barrios, presents a piece of music he wrote during the Art Speaks event at Tarble Friday. Marquez-Barrios is from Venezuela and has written music performed by ensembles across the world.

Artistic collaboration shown at Art Speaks! event Friday at Tarble

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 25, 2022
Junior guard Lariah Washington drives toward the basket while Jazmyn Gaines-Burns, a freshman guard for the Morehead State Eagles, tries to guard Washington. The Panthers won 68-56 against the Eagles Thursday night at Lantz Arena. Washington scored 22 points in the game.

Women’s basketball team pulls away late to beat Eagles 68-56

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 24, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 21: The Incredibles & Ratatouille

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
February 23, 2022
OVC tabs Lindenwood as next member

OVC tabs Lindenwood as next member

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
OVC, Big South joining together in football alliance

OVC, Big South joining together in football alliance

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 22, 2022
Freshman forward Taris Thornton drives towards the basket at the women’s basketball game against Tennessee-Martin on Feb. 12 at Lantz Arena. Thornton had four points. The Panthers lost 58-45 to the Skyhawks.

Panthers fall to 1st-place Belmont for 3rd-straight loss

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 17, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 20: Forgetting Sarah Marshall & the Hundred Foot Journey

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
February 16, 2022
Eastern shortstop Megan Burton throws to first after fielding a ground ball at third base in the second game of a doubleheader against Tennessee-Martin April 12, 2021. Eastern lost the game 1-0.

Eastern softball team gets 2022 season underway

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 15, 2022
Eastern head coach Matt Bollant addresses the team during a timeout in the Saturday game against Tennessee-Martin at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 58-45 to the Skyhawks.

Women’s basketball team falls flat offensively in loss to Skyhawks

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 12, 2022
Eastern forward Abby Wahl attempts a shot in the paint in Eastern's game against Tennessee Tech on Thursday in Lantz Arena. Wahl had 17 points in the game, which Eastern lost 65-56.

Women’s basketball team has win streak snapped against Tennessee Tech

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 10, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 19: Fight Club & Joker

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
February 9, 2022
OVC adding Southern Indiana as member July 1

OVC adding Southern Indiana as member July 1

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 9, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 18: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull & What We Do in the Shadows

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
February 2, 2022
Members of the Eastern women's basketball team celebrate their win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Monday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers beat the Cougars 89-65.

Big games upcoming for OVC women’s basketball teams

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
Miah Monahan, a freshman guard, drives the ball towards the basket in the women’s basketball game Monday against the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena. Monahan led the team with 15 points and had 3 rebounds. The Panthers won 89-65.

Panthers beat Cougars 89-65 for 5th win in last 6 games

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 31, 2022
Eastern guards Lariah Washington (left) and Miah Monahan celebrate the Panthers' overtime win over Tennessee State Saturday in Lantz Arena. Washington scored a team-high 20 points and surpassed the 1,000-point mark for her career.

Washington surpasses 1,000-point milestone in Saturday’s win

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 29, 2022
Junior guard Lariah Washington attempts a layup against Tennessee State Saturday in Lantz Arena. Washington had 20 points and 11 rebounds. The Panthers won 78-70 against the Tigers.

Panthers beat Tigers in overtime for second-straight OVC win

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 29, 2022
From left, Chris Wilkerson, Eastern's 26 Head Coach for football, talks to former teammates along side his son, Peyton Wilkerson, on Friday in the Hall of Champions in Lantz Arena at Chris’s press conference.

Wilkerson’s hiring connects Eastern’s football past, future

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 28, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 17: Macbeth & the Green Knight

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
January 26, 2022
Eastern’s Breanna Sheldon runs the women’s mile at the John Craft Invite meet on Jan. 15 in the Lantz Fieldhouse. She finished with a time of 5:36.24.

Eastern track, swimming teams continue seasons

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 25, 2022
Eastern guard Lariah Washington fights through contact to make a layup in the Panthers' game against Southeast Missouri Saturday in Lantz Arena. Washington scored 21 points in the game, which Eastern won 68-44.

Panthers beat Redhawks by 24 points to win 2nd-straight game

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 22, 2022
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The News Desk Jan. 21, 2022

Luke Taylor and Adam Tumino
January 22, 2022
Eastern guard Lariah Washington defends Murray State forward Hannah McKay in Eastern's game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Washington had seven points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71.

Panthers grab road win in rematch against Murray State, prepare to host SEMO

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 21, 2022
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes attempts a layup in Eastern's game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Hughes scored 14 points in the game, which the Panthers lost 80-71.

Updating OVC women’s basketball standings early in conference play

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 20, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 16: Thor: Ragnorak & Spider-Man: No Way Home

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
January 19, 2022
Eastern forward Taris Thornton fights for position under the basket in the Panthers' game against Murray State Monday in Lantz Arena. Thornton finished with 14 points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71

Panthers’ 2nd-half comeback falls short against Murray State

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 17, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 15: Taxi Driver & Goodfellas

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
January 12, 2022
Freshman forward Taris Thornton prepares to throw the ball in bounds at the Nov. 19, 2021 women’s basketball game at Lantz Arena against Lindenwood University. Thorton played 15:12 and scored 10 points. The Panthers won 86-30.

Women’s basketball team starts OVC play 1-1

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 11, 2022
Eastern head coach Adam Cushing (right) expresses displeasures with a call on the field in Eastern’s Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23, 2021, at O’Brien Field. Eastern lost to the Tigers 28-0.

Cushing steps down as football coach

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 11, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 14: White Christmas & The Preacher’s Wife

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
December 21, 2021
Eastern Center Kevin Duckworth muscles inside for two of his 12 points from Dec. 10, 1984.

The News on major athletic achievements

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 10, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 13: Snowpiercer & Fargo

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
December 10, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer drives around a defender in Eastern's game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Women’s basketball team has 6 games over break

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 9, 2021
Eastern runners Adam Swanson (left) and Dustin Hatfield compete in an event in the Lantz Fieldhouse during the 2020 indoor track season.

Track teams to open season

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 9, 2021
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OVC adds Little Rock as conference member

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 9, 2021
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes handles the ball in transition in the Panthers' game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Hughes scored 10 points and had seven rebounds in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Panther offense struggles in loss to Loyola

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 8, 2021
Eastern players (from left) Julia Bengston, Parker Stafford and Miah Monahan celebrate from the bench during the Panthers' 85-74 win against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball team travels to play Loyola

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 7, 2021
Eastern guard Lariah Washington fights for position in the paint during the Panthers' game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 25 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74.

OVC women’s basketball teams nearing conference play

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 6, 2021
Eastern sophomore Abbie Wydra competes in the 100 yard backstroke against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. Wydra finished with a time of 1:05.03. The women’s swim team lost 174-84.

Swimming teams drop weekend meets at Indiana State

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 5, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles through traffic in Eastern's game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Panthers place 3rd at Compass Tournament

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 5, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer attempts to drive by a defender with help from a screen by forward Abby Wahl in Eastern's game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points and 4 steals in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Panthers hit road for Compass Tournament

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Eastern sophomore Pheobe Croston competes in the 500 yard freestyle against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. Croston finished with a time of 5:37.74. The women’s swim team lost 174-84.

Swim teams to compete in last meet of semester

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 12: E.T. & Paddington

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
December 2, 2021
Eastern forward Jermaine Hamlin dunks the ball in Eastern's win over Rockford on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena.

Panthers have shooting struggles in loss to Huskies

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021
Eastern guard Lariah Washington passes the ball into the paint in Eastern's game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 25 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Top women’s basketball performances for OVC so far

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 30, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer guards an opposing player in the Panthers' game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

OVC women’s basketball teams finding mixed results

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 29, 2021
Freshman guard Julia Bengston drives around a defender in transition during Eastern's double-overtime win against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena.

Panthers compete in Hawai’i tournament

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 28, 2021
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements (right) guards an opponent in a game against Rockford on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena. Clements had 12 points and 7 assists in the game, which Eastern won 96-64.

Men’s basketball team loses to Evansville at home

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 28, 2021
Redshirt junior wide receiver Isaiah Hill runs the ball at the Nov. 20 football game at O’Brien Field. Hill had 13 catches for 110 yards. The Panthers lost 20-13 to the Racers.

Panthers lose 20-13 in season finale against Murray State

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 20, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 11: Dr. Strangelove & Mad Max: Fury Road

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
November 18, 2021
Eastern outside hitter Danielle Allen swings on a kill attempt in a match against Austin Peay on Nov. 13 in Lantz Arena. Allen had a team-high 22 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.

Allen given 1st team All-OVC honors for Panthers

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 17, 2021
Redshirt senior outside hitter Kylie Michael and her family celebrate the volleyball team’s senior night at Saturday afternoon’s game at Lantz Arena. Michael had 13 kills during the match. The Panthers lost 3-1 against Austin Peay.

Panthers honor seniors, clinch OVC Tourney spot over weekend

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 14, 2021
Hatfield headed to Nationals for cross country

Hatfield headed to Nationals for cross country

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 14, 2021
Eastern freshman Emma Ballantyne competes in the 1000 yard freestyle in a meet against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. The women’s swimming team lost the meet 174-84.

Panthers compete in A3 Performance Invite

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 14, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer (right) gets in a defensive stance against Lindenwood on Tuesday. Eastern won the game 86-30.

OVC women’s basketball teams find success in openers

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
Eastern runners Kate Bushue (32) and Lindsey Carlson (33) participate in the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3 at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail. Both Bushue and Carlson earned first team All-OVC honors this season and Carlson won OVC Runner of the Year.

Cross country teams travel to Regionals

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 10: Baby Driver & Scott Pilgrim vs the World

Adam Tumino and Luke Taylor
November 10, 2021
Eastern outside hitter Ireland Hieb rises up for a kill attempt in a match against Tennessee State on Oct. 30 in Lantz Arena. Hieb had 15 kills and 6 block assists in the match, a 3-1 Eastern win.

OVC volleyball teams nearing final weekend of season

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 10, 2021
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